Even though there was a lot of skepticism about “NBA 2K17” leading up to the game’s release, others were convinced that it would be a massive hit. And now that the game is out and critics have had a chance to share their impressions of it, we’ve been hearing some quite positive things about the title all in all. In fact, it seems like some were actually surprised by what it has to offer.
The developers have been putting a lot of work into the customization aspect of the game, as well as making it more attractive to competitively-minded players who like to get the most out of their performance. There are lots of opportunities for polishing one’s skills, and players can now finally make their teams feel like their own, thanks to various new features and the extension of others.
Scanning one’s face into the game has been a big hit among players, and even though the system tends to work in funny ways sometimes, this actually seems to benefit the game. We’ve seen various posts on social media from players – and even critics – having fun with the scanning feature and posting their more ridiculous results for all to see.
On the gameplay front, many critics have been praising the various improvements that were introduced in the title, especially compared to the last installment in the series. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into making this game feel as smooth and polished as possible, and that effort is paying off quite well right now.
Some of the particularly positive comments have been aimed at the physics system of the game, and the way it simulates some of the more complex activities of the basketballers on the field now. Realism seems to have been a high priority in coding the new mechanics for the game, but at the same time it still retains a certain arcade-y touch that makes it enjoyable to play.
In addition, the way players on the field coordinate with each other and play out the tactics that have been developed by the gamer behind the controller is also reportedly quite impressive. It’s now a much more tactical game, one that requires its fans to actually understand the more intricate aspects of basketball instead of knowing the game on the surface.
At the same time, “NBA 2K17” does a lot to help players learn all of that information and get better as fast as possible. There are various systems in place that ensure a player would never feel out of place with the new developments in their team.
We’ve even seen reports from professional players claiming that the game is closer to reality than ever before, and that they’re now able to pull off some matches that they’ve played themselves. It would be interesting to see if the “NBA” franchise manages to become a tool in the arsenal of professional basketballers who want to improve their game.
After all, we’ve already seen things like shooters designed by/for the US Army in order to promote serving, and the market today is full of opportunities for something like this. VR technology can make it even easier for developers to create rich, engaging experiences that truly draw their players in. A game like “NBA 2K17” would probably be difficult to realize in a VR setting, but who knows what the developers might come up with in the future when the technology gets better.