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NBA 2K16 Available Today, Post Your Impressions Here

10:01 AM - September 25, 2015 by Steve_OS

NBA 2K16 is available today for those that have pre-ordered. Make sure you play a few games and share your impressions with the community.

If you have questions about the game, post them in the Q&A thread, we'd like to keep this topic strictly on impressions.

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# 361 Knux-Future @ 09/26/15 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FloorGeneral


	I wholeheartedly disagree with those that don't like the new OTF Sub Menu. I think it's great, and after a week or 2 of getting used to it, I think a majority will come to the same conclusion. I'm pretty sure the players location in regards to the RS is fixed, so once you get comfortable with it and learn which player is where, you'll be able to sub players in without even looking at the menu. Also, with it moved from the D-Pad to the RS, you never have to take your thumb off the LS, so your player isn't standing around looking like an idiot while you're trying to find who you wanna sub out/in. This is just that disease of new, where something has been the same for so long, that we're so used to it, and a change is met with negativity. Give it some time, and I bet ppl are gonna love it in the end.

I hate it but I also remember hating last years too at first. Most of us just got used to it so change generally is met with some uneasiness.

# 362 Dr. Banner @ 09/26/15 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by phenom2311


	Great game as far as gameplay is concerned. Disappointed in other areas, especially the CAP. All of that customization that you have in creating a team, court, and layering tattoos did not rub off on CAP. Still can't add tattoos. Once you add a CAP to a roster and start say MyGM or MyLeague you can't edit his face or his facial and hair style (this would be great to do to correct the alien looking players in the incoming draft classes). Plus, adding weight to a player in CAP should be noticeable. It still isn't. Should be able to choose different body types in CAP, still can't. Actually they removed the ability to choose "ripped", "average", and so forth. More body adjusting sliders like 2K1 or 2K2 had. Should also be able to choose uniform fit. Basically, if you don't play MyPlayer, then 2K doesn't really care about you. Should be able to create a team and court/arena outside of a game mode also. Something is still weird about the player models. I don't think they are as good as they can be. Can't quite put my finger on it. Still improved though. How do you select the team colored Stance socks, or they randomly select them for you?

Yeah I've noticed they really don't care about CAP, I end up just sorta creating myself through draft classes, at least I can have a couple tattoos.

# 363 sva91 @ 09/26/15 07:06 PM

I've been reading these impressions so much I was ready for the new control config. I actually really like the new controls. Holding LT to post up is actually much better..Youre not locked in, just let go of LT and you're able to back out of it. The passing is soo much better. I hated the sluggish overhead pass that would disrupt the offense last year. Game is just more fun, and feels right. The movement, the rebounding seems much better too. Rodman, Whiteside, and Love are all over the boards.

I really didnt like last years game. This year the players just look so awesome..when they start sweating, and the shoes! I know Im rambling, but its just a great looking, fun game. Legends are fun again to play with. The shooting animations are just sooo good. Durant is one of my favorite player models in the game, just spot on. I only played last years game for a couple of weeks, Im mainly a FIFA guy, but this game will actually get more action than FIFA this year. Good job 2K..just a great game overall.

Now if we can just tweak some of the legends..maybe get Sheed in the game...that would be great.

# 364 stillfeelme @ 09/26/15 07:11 PM

After playing about 12 12 minutes game games this game is definitely harder than last year.

I have been playing on All-Star Sim because going into scrimmage I could clearly see that this was harder than last year. I don't think I will move up until I can blow the CPU out.

The CPU's on ball defense is on 2K11's slightly unrealistic with the bumps but can be broken at times with a sizeup then just driving on an angle.
I have lost 2 games in OT and just won a 2 OT game Miami me vs. Raptors
The CPU game is on another level here the adjustments are just crazy how they double and rotate.
The animations emotions in the game are just crazy.
Blocking is insane this very, very nice

The only cons is the CPU passing in the paint. I hope the gameplay team adjusts the passing in the paint by the CPU. Am I the only one that has AI teammates missing their man and the CPU throws it to them for an easy score on the backdoor cut. The funny thing is 2K15 out of the box had the same issue. What I am noticing is the assist are way up per game from too many situations like this.

# 365 crazy_87 @ 09/26/15 07:12 PM

only played 1 full game Cavs vs Bulls and lost 102-107

and while this score doesnt show it. i LOVE the new defense.

Yes i was torched more times than i am used to but it was fair. I missed rotations and bang Rose or Butler scored on me most times.

But thats great! Because the game also rewards you for not quitting on plays,making smart block attemps etc. Its a great sytem of reward and punishment^^

and what i REALLY love too is the CPU beat me with real basketball. no cheating by the CPU.. no impossible nearly half court shots.. just plain solid ball while also exploiting my weaknesses on defense. Thats how its supposed to be. great

Overall. I am amazed.

oh and btw the Sim Engine for Myleague etc is the best its ever been. Yes as every year some tweaks where nessesary to keep Durant from averaging 9apg or to get Harden to score 25+ppg but overall the Roster right now in terms of ratings is waaaay better than its ever been at release.

# 366 The 24th Letter @ 09/26/15 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_OS


	Loving the gameplay and presentation in the game, but the interface and menus have to go IMO. Much prefer NBA Live's menus/interface tbh. This has been a pet peeves of mine for a few years now with 2K. Anyone else with me on this one?

Last year definitely, love the interface this year...

I'm glad they added the extra passing controls and gave us complete control...but they dumbed down the standard pass button as far as contextual passing goes it seems...I felt it was great last year. It's a challenge, as sometimes during a drive I can't get to X & O quick enough in the heat of the moment. Guess it'll take some time to get used to...

Also there needs to be waaaay less "standing position contact fouls" and more "driving into the lane with a scorer and getting heavy contact" fouls

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# 367 UnbelievablyRAW @ 09/26/15 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_OS


	Loving the gameplay and presentation in the game, but the interface and menus have to go IMO. Much prefer NBA Live's menus/interface tbh. This has been a pet peeves of mine for a few years now with 2K. Anyone else with me on this one?

The MyTeam menus are awful. I just want a screen with a list of my players so I can make and edit lineups. It took me a while to figure out that replace player didn't put that player on the bench, but out of the roster and into the IR

# 368 hdtv888 @ 09/26/15 08:19 PM

I love the gameplay and new modes, but the Mycareer was way overhyped. I was bored by the story.

Watching poorly animated people talk in a room for extended periods of time isn't exactly spellbinding. You couldn't choose one aspect of your career's direction except for choosing a high-school and college.

Its also very disappointing that the MyPlayer and CAP models are the same as last year. The whole area above the shoulders doesn't look natural or real at all on the mgplayers. NBA Live did a great job of making that stuff look real. The lack of choosing what body type you want is also very disappointing.

The advertisement of the game stresses "Be Yourself" yet everything and all of the MyPlayers feel very homogenized once again...

# 369 UnbelievablyRAW @ 09/26/15 08:21 PM

I can bet that come Tuesday there are going to be a lot of threads about people not being the defender online. I just lost an OT game on Varsity level against the Heat (I was the Raptors) because of it.

After the first half I was beating the guy buy 12, and as soon as we started the 3rd, he would refuse to be the guy guarding whoever had the ball. From there, no one I gave the ball to could do much of anything, and Hassan and Bosh prevented any pick and roles from resulting in any points in the paint. Most of his points from there just came from steals (trying to sizeup Dragic with Lowry or bad passes when I couldn't do anything to get passed my man) and fastbreaks.

Not saying the guy sucked (he wasn't trying to cheese or anything, he just couldn't play good defence and his halfcourt offence was bad), but the AI onball defence gave the dude a major crutch that without he would have gotten blown out.

# 370 Smallville102001 @ 09/26/15 08:23 PM

Just played a game on all star sim and lost by 46 lol man I suck.

# 371 UnbelievablyRAW @ 09/26/15 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hdtv888


	I love the gameplay and new modes, but the Mycareer was way overhyped. I was bored by the story. Watching poorly animated people talk in a room for extended periods of time isn't exactly spellbinding. You couldn't choose one aspect of your career's direction except for choosing a high-school and college. Its also very disappointing that the MyPlayer and CAP models are the same as last year. The whole area above the shoulders doesn't look natural or real at all on the mgplayers. NBA Live did a great job of making that stuff look real. The lack of choosing what body type you want is also very disappointing. The advertisement of the game stresses "Be Yourself" yet everything and all of the MyPlayers feel very homogenized once again...

Yeah, this is the first year since MyPlayer started where I don't want to play the mode at all. In 2k13 and 14 that's all I played of the game. The long *** cutscenes and the fact that everything is just a curated experience is a drawback.

Why the hell aren't we actually playing through a season? At least initially, we just get dropped into random games with 'key' moments. Supposedly, after my first game my team is 4-5.

# 372 jfsolo @ 09/26/15 09:06 PM

I just play a 12 minute quarter game where I shot 39% and only had one offensive rebound. By luck the ball should should just bounce to one of my guys a few times a game. If I don't control them my guys will not attack the offensive glass.

# 373 JOS1181 @ 09/26/15 09:45 PM

I would be more interested in playing MyCareer if it wasnt such a soap opera. They completely lost me with that mode now.

# 374 JKSportsGamer1984 @ 09/26/15 09:46 PM

I hate to be that guy but there's a lot of morphing / player clipping in this game. I normally turn a blind eye to it but it's a bit excessive at times. I've had players whole bodies clip right through each other, players bodies fuse together when playing tight defense on then ball handler, etc... I hope this can be cleaned up in a patch because it's definitely an eye sore & immersion killer when it happens.

# 375 Perry_West @ 09/26/15 10:00 PM

i doubt 2k saw or even cared
about my twitter posts asking
for more recognition of records
and accomplishments beyond
simple stat overlays but i am so
glad they added achievement
plaques to MyCourt walls so
that your hard work can be seen.
definitely playing beyond my usual
5 seasons in this version of 2k ball.

# 376 Gerick90 @ 09/26/15 10:03 PM

can you change your socks in mycareer

# 377 urlacher51 @ 09/26/15 10:13 PM

Is it just me or does it seem like all cpu teams do is attack the basket and the is on Pro, Sim settings 8minute quarters. I'm not seeing an outside or perimeter game by the cpu.

# 378 Perry_West @ 09/26/15 10:28 PM

"In the past, NBA 2K has been raked over the coals for having players too muscular or too skinny. In NBA 2K16, heavier guys are represented well and there's an overall distinction between the different body frames in the league." (from Bleacher Reports 2k16 review)

# 379 Perry_West @ 09/26/15 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerick90


	can you change your socks in mycareer

Yes. Go to the store in 2k Nav and it's bottom right option. (if the error code doesn't stop you.)

# 380 getzmunney @ 09/26/15 10:32 PM

This one honestly might just be the GOAT.... Let's get this pro am straightened out and take the black socks off of 80s -90s teams first...but I'm blown away

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