NBA 2K18 Review: 5 Ups & 2 Downs

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5. Presentation Is Impeccable

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The commentary is a big part of the game's success. Kevin Harlan and his co-commentators are not only accurately describing the events on the court - something that other games, like FIFA, sometimes lack - but they also joke around and chat in such a natural way.

It feels like they're calling an actual game of basketball, as David Aldridge's pre-game and Doris Burke's sideline reports also enhance the experience.

This year, the Pre-Game Show is even more polished and Shaq, Ernie and Kenny also feel more natural, successfully conveying the atmosphere of a real basketball game. Apart from that, there's the national anthem playing before games and more pre-game animations that make NBA 2K18 the closest thing to a real game of NBA basketball even before a match starts.

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