NBA 2K simulation for the 2010 season on an ageing PS2. Basketball simulation quality is maintained with the season's rosters. For NBA fans on PS2 not yet moved to the next generation and wanting the latest simulation.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
A Visual Concepts and 2K Sports basketball game released in 2009 (Europe, US), the tenth anniversary of the NBA 2K franchise. Kobe Bryant on the cover, a My Player mode for following a single player's career and a polished broadcast presentation. A solid vintage, as the PS2 begins to be left behind by the franchise.
NBA 2K10 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The art direction celebrates the franchise's ten years. This anniversary entry dresses its presentation in a commemorative tone: polished menus saluting a decade of virtual basketball, nods to past editions, festive dressing that makes the year a milestone rather than a mere update. Kobe Bryant on the cover anchors the step's prestige.
The audio makes heard the physical effort of bodies wearing out. Over the match, the players' breathing grows heavier, hoarse breaths and pants rise after a sprint, the step drags as fatigue takes hold. These organic sounds, captured up close, render to the ear the wear of an athlete pushed to his limit.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A basketball simulation of remarkable finesse, carried by a slick TV-style presentation and ball-handling of rare accuracy. Dribbling, breaking through the defence and finishing with a dunk delivers an immediate satisfaction, from beginner to enthusiast. Mode-rich and superb with several players, a console sport of constant quality that rewards skill.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Orchestrating every possession, reading the defense and then finishing with a buzzer dunk turns the match into a nervy spectacle where you chain games without stopping. The career mode, team management and a season's progression feed constant objectives. The yearly iterations resemble one another, but this deep, fluid simulation keeps a lasting pull for the enthusiast.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Refining your player and leading him to the top of the league, game after game, unfolds a gripping career at the heart of a generous basketball simulation. The franchise mode, roster management and full seasons extend the experience for a long time. That density of content, inherent to the series, founds a longevity fans cultivate.
A basketball simulation from Visual Concepts, NBA 2K10 celebrates the tenth edition of the reference basketball series with its official teams and players, polishing the fluidity of play, enriching the career mode and adding a mode dedicated to the sport's great legends. The fluidity of the simulation, the richness of the modes and the fidelity to the sport appeal to basketball fans. The production has aged against the modern editions but stays readable. For a basketball enthusiast or a nostalgic of the series, the title keeps a preserved fluidity and richness, in a now dated edition.
