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NBA 2K9

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  • User Score (106)
    7.3 7.3 from 106 reviewers
  • Expert Score (60)
    8.1 8.1 from 60 reviewers
  • Gameplay (14)
    8.7 8.7 from 14 reviewers
  • Graphics (17)
    8.8 8.8 from 17 reviewers
  • Sound (16)
    8.5 8.5 from 16 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (6)
    9.0 9.0 from 6 reviewers

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With Kevin Garnett on the cover, NBA 2K9 bursts onto the sports gaming scene with updated adaptive A.I., and exciting online features including the Reelmaker and the all-new Player DNA element. Hit the hardwood with 2K Sports!

  • Shot Stick Advanced: The revolutionary Shot Stick control system takes it one step further, allowing you to change your shots in mid-air.
  • Adaptive AI: Adaptive AI will read, react, and adjust in real time to your strategies. Your teammates w…

Specifications

  • Developer:
    Visual Concepts
  • Publisher:
    2K Sports
  • Genre:
    Sports
  • Release Date:
    10/7/2008
  • Console:
    Xbox 360
  • Game Rating:
    E (Everyone)

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Pros & Cons

  • gameplay is excellent, tremendous atmosphere, silky smooth action, weekly team updates, unparalleled dedication to realism
  • controls are too complex, very few noteworthy additions, mediocre in game commentary, cumbersome play calling, complicated for the uninitiated
  1. Reviewer: Inside Hotwire 3D
    07 February 2009
    Overall 3
    3.0
     

    This year’s basketball season comes with a number of revolutionary features, especially for those looking to soar into new heights. And 2K Sports is in the forefront of that evolution with their latest offering of NBA 2K9. It all starts with redefining the gameplay to keep 2K loyalists satisfied. As you know, last year’s performance was incredible but it was more of the same because much of its content were recycled materials. With the demands for progression, Visual... Read more

  2. NBA 2K9

    Reviewer: 360Evolved
    24 January 2009

    NBA 2K9 is definitely “here to play” this year pulling no puches from the competition. You can tell the team behind the game truly wanted to stuff the game jam packed with features and make improvements here and there to graphics and gameplay. NBA 2K9 is a sure bet for basketball fans and sports fans in general. This latest basketball title from 2k Sports is definitely worth the purchase if you haven’t purchased it already. Read more

  3. NBA 2K9 Review

    Reviewer: DailyGame
    18 November 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Still the best NBA game you can play, without question. However, the lack of new features may prevent it from being a slam dunk worthy of your $60. Read more

  4. NBA 2K9

    Reviewer: Xbox Evolved
    15 November 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 8
    8.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
    Control 5
    5.0
     

    If you haven’t picked up the past two 2K games, or are traditionally a NBA LIVE fan looking for something new, then you will not be sorry that you checked out what you have been missing out on. Otherwise you may be disappointed in how little has really changed, and all the small differences in gameplay really don’t amount to a sixty dollar purchase. NBA 2K9 is a fantastic basketball title, and the best to be released this year but it is hard to recommend it when the... Read more

  5. NBA 2K9 Review

    Reviewer: DreamStation.cc
    14 November 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Most of NBA 2K9 is awesome, but you’ve really got to want to learn how to play the game and get in-depth with the game. Spend enough time with it and you’ll get the hang of it enough. But, it’s a steep learning curve and those not willing to give the game its due time will get turned off rather quickly. Plus, the computer AI is relentless, they don’t miss shots and they punish you for your foolish mistakes. They won’t just roll over for you because you are who... Read more

  1. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME!!!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    5 days ago
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    Fun: I bought this game because it was $20 at BestBuy and I had a gift card. When I first started playing it was fun but as I have kept playing with my friends the game gets worse and worse. I usually play with Boston and my friends with LA. Stuff in this game is COMPLETELY unrealistic and goes against all common sense in basketball or just in life. Kobe can't hit a wide open 3 half the time. Same with Ray Allen. When you inbound the ball it'll give it to a PG and then... Read more

  2. Video game reviews: NBA 2K9 (Xbox 360)

    Reviewer: Justin R., review.helium.us
    28 October 2008

    Overall, I'd say this game is great, and I'd recommend getting it if you are interested in playing a good basketball game. If you are looking to save some money, it might not be a bad idea to get one of the old NBA 2K series, such as NBA 2k6 or NBA 2K7. Often times, there are online roster updates, so you can have the NBA's latest rosters, even with an older game. These can be downloaded either via your computer than transferred via flash drive, or through Xbox... Read more

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