NBA 2K7 was a very wanted edition to my collection of PS3 games from the gate. From the previews, this was a must-have game. Based on its track record on the PS2, this was a must have game. Through its consistent gameplay, superior graphics on PS2, & always outlapping NBA LIVE 0-whatever, this was a must-have game. Now that I actually own it for the PS3 (I play both the PS2 AND PS3 versions), I can say that it's the best of the current lot of NBA games for the PS3. Smoother graphics, fluid movement, & solid gameplay, keeps it atop of the heep. However, some of the games flaws can make this a hesitant play. The largest being the problems in the shooting schematics. No matter how perfect the release of the shot, more times than not, you'll miss. The inside game is kinda quirky (I've NEVER seen Shaq miss as many dunks in the 5 games that I've played during an entire SEASON). D-Wade misses 10 footers. However, your computer counterpart can drain 'em from almost half-court. The free throw schematics aren't too tight, either. A novel idea to use the sixaxis for the shot (to simulate shooting the free throw); but, you lose accuracy thru that same novelty. It's frustrating to have a high 80+% shooter @ the line, & he can't sink the ball. In 1 small, nitpicking, graphic observation, the facial models are much more accurate on the PS2 than they are on the PS3. But, with this game bein' so pretty, it's easy to get lulled into the visuals. The realistic sweat, the muscle movement, the character motions, it's all great.I'm hoping that they tighten a few things in 2K8, since I actually swear by this franchise for NBA (College hopp) action.
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