NBA 2K17 Hands-On Review: 10 Things You Need To Know

10. It Feels A Lot Smoother (And Rougher)

Upon diving into NBA 2K17, the most immediately noticeable difference is the way it feels. For a few years now, 2K have managed to bring the series up to speed with the latest advancements in animation and collision detection.

To say this year's instalment feels both smoother and rougher sounds strange, but it's completely true. Everything seems a little quicker; movement feels slick and easy, both with and without the ball.

However, that's not to say 2K have plonked their players on ice. Collisions, rebound battles, and off-ball skirmishes are satisfyingly meaty.