SummaryBe the Story. The NBA 2K franchise is back with a true-to-life NBA experience in NBA 2K16. Guide your MyPLAYER through the complete NBA journey, take control of an entire NBA franchise, or refine your skills online competing against gamers from around the globe. With animations that provide smoother movement and more realistic articulation, it pr... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Developer:Visual Concepts
NBA 2K16
Released On:
Sep 25, 2015
Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
92% Positive
47 Reviews
47 Reviews
8% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Mar 3, 2016
100
NBA 2K16 has raised the bar not just for future iterations of the series but for every sports game developed beyond this point.
Sep 29, 2015
92
Aside from a few graphical elements and despite the fact that Spike Lee's "movie" doesn't work entirely, NBA 2K16 remains the basketball videogame for excellence.
User score
Mixed or Average
6.9
59% Positive
314 Ratings
314 Ratings
22% Mixed
118 Ratings
118 Ratings
19% Negative
104 Ratings
104 Ratings
Jul 3, 2023
10
Great Game LEBRON ofc so its very good so yeah its too great too good and i luv it
Mar 25, 2022
10
Wanted to start playing basketball games again since I haven't really been into the sport since 2006. Tried 2k22 and realized whi I don't like basketball games then my friend told me to try this one and even tho it's older, best basketball game on the ps4
Oct 6, 2015
90
A must-buy sports game, there is no better basketball simulation out there.
Sep 28, 2015
90
NBA 2K 16’s strong fundamental basketball smarts, world-class presentation, and multitude of options make it the most ambitious sports game I’ve ever played.
Sep 29, 2015
85
Spike Lee’s nuanced plotting and oftentimes poetic phrasing yield a promising beginning for sports game narrative, a beginning so affecting that Lee’s last scenes left me staggered.
Oct 1, 2015
80
If you’re a basketball fan, then NBA 2K16 is definitely worth picking up. It has all the experiences you would want in a basketball game, and is easily one of the more entertaining sports games to pick up.
Dec 1, 2015
68
An overly restrictive and often embarrassing career mode undermines the excellent gameplay. [Dec 2015, p.72]
Sep 24, 2020
10
This is one of the best 2ks of all time it was so fun, 2k16 and 2k17 were just great games
Jan 22, 2026
7
NBA 2K16 is nice. Gameplay is solid. MyCareer is boring as always but oh well. The actual matches can be a good time, but the overall package feels like a mixed bag.
Sep 23, 2026
7
One of the best titles 2K has created for the ps4 generation and beyond. This game still holds up and I even prefer playing this over many of the newer titles. A classic 2K with fun gameplay that was rewarding. This game even rivaled some of the best 2K titles ever and was the second-to-last title in a phenomenal 7 game run (2k11-17) that came crashing to a screeching halt with the release of 2K18.
Apr 6, 2020
4
Computer defense is literally denis Rodman on meth it really takes away from the game literally no one can beat curry 1v1 not cause of his offense with would be correct but for curry to clamp so hard Kobe couldnt make a layup or even get close to the basket
Dec 20, 2015
4
Community managers are a joke and mock their community. The development teams and community team obviously don't work together. Online modes lack stability and the Offline modes can't even get things like jerseys, lineups etc. right. It's sad 2K has a hold on the market because any other developer would look at how the whole player base is complaining about lack of content, stability etc and work towards fixing them, where as 2K and Take-Two are just robbing their loyal customers blind.
Platforms:
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date:Sep 25, 2015
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