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What it is
NBA 2K18 is a basketball simulation and sports game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Released in 2017, it centers on MyCAREER and an open neighborhood where players can take part in NBA games, visit The Playground Park, join Pro-Am, and explore shops and venues. MyPLAYER upgrades and endorsements shape career progression, while The Road to 99 ties improvement together across career, Park, and Pro-Am through shared badges, attributes, and animations. Players can also create a custom MyPLAYER, including appearance options, or use a face scan through the MyNBA2K18 mobile app. MyTEAM focuses on collecting cards of current and historic NBA players for online and offline modes. Super Max adds salary-capped team building for a season competition. On Windows, the game supports single-player, multiplayer, split-screen, achievements, controller support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play, and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Career play spans NBA games, Park, and Pro-Am.
- Shared progression connects badges, attributes, and animations.
- MyTEAM includes online and offline modes.
- Supports split-screen and full controller support.
- Listed platform is Windows only.
- Controller support is full, but multiplayer options vary by mode.
Who it suits
It suits basketball fans who want career progression, team-building modes, or online and local multiplayer. Players who enjoy shaping a custom MyPLAYER have appearance and development options to work with.
NBA 2K18 brings career, card collecting, and team competition together around basketball. Windows players can choose between solo play, online modes, and split-screen.
