The post-game replay options are ridiculous. Everything else is fairly standard, but solid nonetheless.The new animations are good. Though the details are better than 2K7, there's still a lot wrong this year. The faces, in particular, are gnarly.Solid play-by-play and an intelligent crowd make for a strong experience. More on-the-court jibber-jabber couldn't hurt.There are some really great things this year, but most are countered by new (and old) issues. The Lock-On D function can turn most centers into perimeter defenders and the AI is only good on offenseThe excellent Association mode is complemented with online tournaments and leagues, enough to keep you playing NBA 2K8 through the season.In many ways, NBA 2K8 is an improved game on the court. But there are a lot of minor issues that really drag it down. Over the course of my first dozen games, I was in love. But as the season wore on, the issues began piling up to a point that it became a source of frustration. The Lock-on D gaff is inexcusable and the lackluster defensive AI allows decent players to tear it up on offense. Jason Williams should not be dropping 30 points a game. Yet he won the MVP in year two of my franchise. Still, any hoops fan should give NBA 2K8 a look. It's certainly the best basketball game on any system this year. The Association is a solid franchise mode and, if VC can iron out its AI and gameplay issues, next year's model could be something very special
I really wanted to love this game. 2k basketball has been so close, in my opinion, to being the best sports simulation of any kind. But there are continuing problems that plague this series each and every year that defla... Read Full Review
By hooperfax006 | Review Date: Oct 11, 2007 | X360
This game is so fun. The Gameplay is great the best ever in a basketball sim. The Graphics are better but not that big of an improvement. The new features like the Dunk contest and the 3 point contest and rookie Sophomor... Read Full Review
