NBA 2K (video game)
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Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
NBA 2K is a 1999 sports video game developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega. The first game in the NBA 2K series, it was initially released for Dreamcast in 1999. Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers is featured as the cover athlete. The game is based on the National Basketball Association and, as such, allows the player to compete in basketball games with the current NBA season's players and teams. Several game modes are present, including one in which the player can create customizable players.
NBA 2K was well-received by critics, who praised it for setting the standard for basketball video games. A sequel, titled NBA 2K1, was released in 2000.
Gameplay
NBA 2K, along with the series as a whole, strives to emulate the sport of basketball, more specifically, the
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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CNET Gamecenter | 7/10[7] |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.5/10[8][a] |
Famitsu | 33/40[9] |
Game Informer | 9/10[3] |
GameFan | 94%[10][11][b] |
GameRevolution | B+[12] |
GameSpot | 8.8/10[4] |
GameSpy | 7.5/10[13] |
IGN | 9.2/10[5] |
Next Generation | [14] |
The Cincinnati Enquirer | [15] |
NBA 2K received "favorable" reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[6] Praise was directed towards the visuals and controls in particular, while criticism was aimed at the lack of all-around polish.
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NBA 2K was a finalist for "Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering" at the AIAS' 3rd Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which was ultimately given to Unreal Tournament.[18]
Notes
- ^ Two critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 8/10, one gave it 8.5/10, and the other gave it 9.5/10.
- ^ In GameFan's viewpoint of the game, two critics gave it each a score of 94.
- ^ GamePro gave the game two 5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 4.5/5 for sound, and 4/5 for control in one review.
- ^ GamePro gave the game all 5/5 scores for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor in another review.
References
- ^ Gantayat, Anoop (November 11, 1999). "NBA2K Now In Stores". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ All Media Network. Archived from the originalon November 14, 2014. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c McNamara, Andy; Anderson, Paul; Reiner, Andrew (January 2000). "NBA 2K". Game Informer. No. 81. FuncoLand. Archived from the original on July 11, 2000. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c MacDonald, Ryan (November 8, 1999). "NBA 2K Review". GameSpot. Red Ventures. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c Justice, Brandon (November 24, 1999). "NBA2K". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ a b "NBA 2K for Dreamcast". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ Marrin, John (November 15, 1999). "NBA 2K". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 16, 2000. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Leahy, Dan; Ricciardi, John; Hager, Dean; Zuniga, Todd (January 2000). "NBA 2K". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 126. Ziff Davis. p. 222. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "ドリームキャスト - NBA 2K". Famitsu (in Japanese). Vol. 915. Enterbrain. June 30, 2006. p. 40. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Mosquera, Fernando "Lagi" (November 5, 1999). "REVIEW for Sega Sports NBA 2K". GameFan. Shinno Media. Archived from the original on November 28, 1999. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Higgins, Geoff "El Nino"; Mylonas, Eric "ECM" (January 2000). "NBA 2K". GameFan. Vol. 8, no. 1. Shinno Media. p. 88. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- CraveOnline. Archivedfrom the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Subskin (November 12, 1999). "Sega Sports NBA 2000 [sic]". Planet Dreamcast. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 31, 2009. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ a b Slate, Chris (January 2000). "NBA 2K". NextGen. No. 61. Imagine Media. pp. 90-91. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- Gannett Company. Archived from the originalon August 16, 2000. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ The Enforcer (January 2000). "NBA 2K" (PDF). GamePro. No. 136. IDG. p. 116. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
- ^ Uncle Dust (1999). "NBA 2K Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG. Archived from the original on October 29, 2004. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "Third Interactive Achievement Awards: Craft Award". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on September 3, 2000. Retrieved September 22, 2022.