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How Metascores Are Calculated
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Age of Booty
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
Sprite Slam Dunk Contest - Live from Las Vegas, 2K is bringing you the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, hosted by street legend Bobbito Garcia. Choose from hundreds of dunks and a vast array of props as you compete against the NBA's finest dunkers in this 4 player event. The Sprite Slam Dunk Contest is also playable online; it's here that you can prove to the world that you are the greatest dunker there is. More Signature Style - Customizable Free Throws, Dribble Moves, and Dunks give users total control over the way their favorite players play on the court. All new signature shots from many of your favorite NBA players, including #1 draft choice Greg Oden, as well as individual post and dribble moves, makes NBA 2K8 the most authentic NBA simulation on the market. Off-Ball Control - Run quick on the fly sets to get your favorite player the ball in the best situation for him to get a quick bucket. Use the Get Open button for a fast play, or call for the exact situation you want with the Off-Ball Control menu. On offense, you now have the option to switch off the ball handler to other players where you can call for alley-oops, jostle for post-position, set screens, etc. [2K Sports]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 92
Game Almighty
NBA 2K8 is easily the best hoops game on the market this year, a tremendous leap over last year’s game, and one of the best sports games ever made. Bravo Visual Concepts.
 92
NZGamer
NBA 2K8 is superior to last year's game in almost every way, which is no mean feat.
90
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Just another great basketball game, packed with features and modes that are sure to keep fans and determined newbies happy at least until the 2K9 comes along or a rival franchise gets its act together.
90
GameDaily
For the third year in a row, 2K Sports has the best basketball game available. NBA 2K8 has vast improvements, tweaking an already capable engine with fresh animations and change-ups.
90
GameTap
A fantastic game. If you feel like a quick fix, you can hit up NBA blacktop mode and throw down some jams in a slam dunk contest out on the Vegas Strip (you can even jump over cars!). Want to head online? 2K8 features everything from leagues to two-player co-op play against the computer. Want to pause the game and gaze at Drew Gooden's patch on the back of his head? The choice (as strange as it may be) is yours.
87
GameZone
This is the best version of the NBA 2k series in a long time. It’s a fresh breath of air and I am glad to see where the series is heading.
86
Team Xbox
While the developers definitely misfired with the Lock-on D mechanics, the new animation system changes the gameplay quite a bit, as does the ability to learn how to run plays on the fly. The game's lasting legacy may be the introduction of an emotional element to the Association mode.
86
DailyGame
The presentation and feel of the game is near-perfect, but the actual gameplay, particularly on offense, comes up short and frustrating. Lock-On D is a nice feature as well, but it can be a crutch.
86
Game Over Online
If you're a fan of basketball games, I definitely recommend picking this one up, as it is the best basketball offering this year.
85
ZTGameDomain
The animation system is absolutely enthralling to view, the association mode is deeper than Scrooge McDuck’s money bin, and the overall game looks and plays better than any other title in the genre.
85
PALGN
NBA 2K8 has excellent on-court play, awesome presentation and a packed feature set - basketball video games don't get any better than this.
85
Pelit (Finland)
The best basketball game available. Off-Ball Control and the option to switch off the ball handler are great tools to work with on offensive play. However, new defensive controls are not that useful and the camerawork is simply awful. [Jan 2008]
85
Gamers' Temple
NBA 2K8 takes this year's videogame basketball crown.
85
Official Xbox Magazine
It's the full package, with enough new goodness to justify an upgrade from last year's excellent iteration. [Dec 2007, p.62]
85
1UP
This game's brilliant A.I. on offense, the lightning-quick load times, the remarkably improved faces of Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki, the new dunk competition minigame, and the removal of 24/7 mode are a load of positives that far outweigh the hang-ups.
85
GameSpot
Despite a few nagging issues, NBA 2K8 is a fantastic basketball game packed to the brim with features and game modes.
83
Game Informer
While NBA 2K8 may have some kinks to work out in its post game, it’s still the best basketball sim on the market.
83
GameShark
Most of the game is fantastic. Even with its hiccups, this is a game that is hard not to give a blanket recommendation to because as far as NBA games go, this is still the king of the virtual court.
82
Digital Entertainment News
There's no revolution going on here, but NBA 2K8 is as solid as ever.
80
Games Master UK
Just pipped by "NBA Live 08," but a match in nearly every sense. [Dec 2007, p.84]
80
Worth Playing
It's as good as everyone expects it to be, but that's also the problem; the game is great, but it plays it too safe.
80
DarkStation
Although this is a great game of basketball, its improvements over last year aren't as significant as you would probably expect. Instead much of the experience felt like a tune up of last year's game, with some more features and modes added on the side.
80
GamerNode
The new dunk contest and other modes are nice, but the core gameplay is what should be what catches your eye, and NBA 2K8 nails it.
80
AceGamez
Far and away that best game of basketball you are going to find.
80
Official Xbox Magazine UK
Looks so pretty but plays just the same. [Jan 2008, p.90]
80
GameTrailers
It’s rare that a series takes as serious a step backwards as NBA 2K8 has this season. It’s missing modes and gameplay features from last year’s game, while adding subtle changes that few players will notice or make use of.
80
Operation Sports
While there’s really nothing groundbreaking this year, it’s hard to argue with the formula that works.
80
GameSpy
NBA 2K8 is hands-down the best basketball game available, though it is facing very strong competition for the first time in a long while.
79
IGN
It's certainly the best basketball game on any system this year. The Association is a solid franchise mode and, if VC can iron out its AI and gameplay issues, next year's model could be something very special.
75
Console Monster
One shock was that the awesome 24/7 mode has been axed, in favour of the dubiously named Blacktop Mode. This is essentially a pick up and play selection of game types, designed for those that don’t understand basketball that well.
70
Games Radar
No matter what - and as shocking as it is to say this - 2K8 is not a slam-dunk, no-brainer-this-is-your-next-gen-basketball-title this season. It's merely second best.
67
Game Revolution
It's not quite as satisfying as the Celtics adding Kevin Garnett and, Ray Allen to support Paul Pierce in one off-season, but what is?
63
Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
Okay if you're looking for feature-filled b-ball - but EA do it better. [Jan 2008, p.78]
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