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NBA 2K10 - Game Review (XB360)
By Paguba Florin
Published: October 12, 2009
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NBA 2K10 offers the same solid gameplay that made its predecessor a hit one year ago, while adding a couple of brand new exciting elements to preserve the gamers' interest intact. Arguably the most important of them is the My Player feature, which allows you to create an athlete and then gradually improve his attributes on road to NBA stardom. A juicy little nugget about this mode is that full customization is accessible, with the exception of number 23 for the Chicago Bulls, which is not allowed.
Basically you take on an unskilled player and try to build up a superstar starting from scrap, with long training sessions that are meant to improve his abilities and deliver a competitive NBA player. It is only fair to say that for those unfamiliar with basketball and inexperienced with 2K's previous installments, this mode is not the best way to start. Frankly the system designed to award points for the rookie is complex and very demanding, with each failed attempt bringing the player closer to frustration.
Leveling up your athlete requires good team play, as most points are awarded for accurate passes, good placement and effective blocking. Despite the visceral desire of being always in the spotlights and score points, basketball is first and foremost a game where the better team wins and the My Player mode states it crystal clear. On the bad side, this endeavor takes a lot of time to accomplish and even when you make it to the majors, your player will be terrible underrated and will struggle in his first games.
A different way to experience the NBA 2K10 in the early stages would be the practice games, or if competition is what drives you, maybe try an 82 matches season, plus the play-offs with the NBA Today mode. The best thing about this feature is that it stays true to the actual schedule of NBA this year, which gives you a glimpse about how the developers expect the regular season to progress. Games not involving your team will be simulated and so can be yours, with the better team usually winning, so its not a very good idea to use it too often especially when you play the Clippers.
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