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NBA 2K16: The Best Game in the Series' History?

06:24 PM - June 9, 2016 by RaychelSnr

With nearly 20 releases under its belt, NBA 2K has nestled into an elite category of game franchises. When the new Grand Theft Auto, Metal Gear Solid, or Uncharted releases, fans automatically expect greatness. The same can be said of NBA 2K. For the folks over at 2K, it’s a wonderful problem to have -- a much better problem than the alternative.

But it still does present a problem, because once a franchise achieves greatness, each release can feel a bit stale. How do you improve a game many consider to be nearly flawless? Games with huge, glaring issues can at least point to the obvious of what didn’t work and what they are doing to fix the issues for the next release. But that wasn’t the case as we approached the NBA 2K16 release date.

So how did the game stack up against the usual weight of its expectations? How do I feel this season went as we now begin to look ahead to NBA 2K17? Well...

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# 61 iTofu @ 05/23/18 11:15 AM

2K16 gets points for taking Jordan Rec from 2K15 and turning it into Pro-Am which the community long had a desire for.

On the other hand, 2K16 was the game where Pro-Am transition offense was literally:

Leak + Rebound
Big hits L1+R1 for instantaneous full-court pass
If two or more people downcourt, then kick to the corner for three, otherwise take the layup.

It was like 2 seconds or less offense, it was so strange. And you knew every team used this method because when RTTF began, every week on 2KTV they'd show each player's stats and the bigs would be averaging triple-doubles. Admittedly, I enjoyed having an automatic triple-double every game, but it was silly.

Then 2K dropped a patch in early May that nerfed Break Starter and killed speed boosting before RTTF was streamed.

# 62 Thunderhorse @ 05/23/18 11:01 PM

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	2K16 gets points for taking Jordan Rec from 2K15 and turning it into Pro-Am which the community long had a desire for.

They do get points for that, but I did not like that they dropped the Jordan rec center completely and it has never found it's way back into the game.

Rep used to be attainable @ the Jordan Rec Center and that was dropped in 16. In addition to that sometimes My crew may only have 3 or 4 on, and we don't want to pick up an AI opponent or a bum(s) for the additional opponents. At the rec center we could essentially "screen" out undesirables.

Jordan Rec center is the only thing 15 had that I wish was still in the game. I greatly miss the ball tangibility in 16. Positioning mattered.

# 63 Luca_Blight @ 05/24/18 12:36 PM

I am so done with 2K18..Going to game stop right now to pick up a copy of 2K16.

In 2k18, i cant seem to find the right difficulty setting. I'm either winning every single game with one setting, or cant win a freaking game for my life on the other. the sliders are way outta wack. I tried everyone's sliders none seem to work cuz this game is just simply broken... Just deleted 2K18 a couple days ago. 2k16 here i come

# 64 Aceboonkoon @ 05/24/18 03:50 PM

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	I am so done with 2K18..Going to game stop right now to pick up a copy of 2K16. In 2k18, i cant seem to find the right difficulty setting. I'm either winning every single game with one setting, or cant win a freaking game for my life on the other. the sliders are way outta wack. I tried everyone's sliders none seem to work cuz this game is just simply broken... Just deleted 2K18 a couple days ago. 2k16 here i come

Try mine and then see how it goes

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# 65 Luca_Blight @ 05/28/18 03:26 PM

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	Try mine and then see how it goes Sent from my TECNO-C9 using Tapatalk

Just found out 2k16 severs are down. Damm..

Ill reinstall 18 and give your set a shot man.

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# 66 GisherJohn24 @ 05/28/18 03:46 PM

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	Just found out 2k16 severs are down. Damm.. Ill reinstall 18 and give your set a shot man. Sent from my LGL15G using Operation Sports mobile app

It's offline ,but if you play offline sometimes like having a friend over, I only play 16 on PS4 or 16 on previous gen. Yes. Previous gen (360 and PS3). My friend and I played 1997 Lakers Vs 1994 Knocks on the 360 NBA 2K16 and I honestly feel it plays better than next gen. Do yourself a favor if you have 15 bucks and you still have your 360 or PS3 pick up NBA 2k 16 you won't be disappointed

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# 67 Luca_Blight @ 05/28/18 04:24 PM

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	It's offline ,but if you play offline sometimes like having a friend over, I only play 16 on PS4 or 16 on previous gen. Yes. Previous gen (360 and PS3). My friend and I played 1997 Lakers Vs 1994 Knocks on the 360 NBA 2K16 and I honestly feel it plays better than next gen. Do yourself a favor if you have 15 bucks and you still have your 360 or PS3 pick up NBA 2k 16 you won't be disappointed Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Nice.

I allways thought that that the last gen played better. You sacrifice graphics and animations.. But the gameplay is where it counts. I actually might pop in 14 i still have it for 360.

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