NBA 2K10

If you're looking to download a sports game, it's always best to go back a few years. The PC versions of most sports games don't get the love they need, and they tend to be resource hogs on even newer systems. Fortunately, some of the best sports games are those that have been released five to six years ago. One such game is is NBA 2k10, one of the better-received basketball games of the last decade. While it might be a little outdated and it certainly doesn't have all the features of some of the newer releases, it's a great game for killing time.

At its heart, NBA 2K10 is all about basketball. It lacks most of the story features found in its more modern predecessors, but that's not a bad thing. You can tell that quite a bit of work went into making sure every aspect of the game was right, even with the technical limitations of the time. While the game might slow down due to the heavy amount of action going on on the screen, there's nothing slow about the game itself. Every play feels real, and the crowd's reactions to every shot feels authentic. 2K10 was definitely one of the high points of the series, and a lot of its charm was lost in future iterations.

That does not, however, mean the game is a perfect download. This is definitely a game that was optimized for console play, and it shows on PC. Unfortunately, this also means that a lot of the cooler features - including the updating rosters - aren't going to work for you when you don't play on the original platforms. This means you'll be stuck with the original rosters and the original modes. That doesn't make this a bad choice, but it does mean you won't be getting the entirety of the original experience.

So, what's the breakdown?

PRO

Great basketball action

Still look great

Perfect time waster

CONS

Definitely a console game

Outdated rosters

Fewer features due to age and platform

This is a great game to try if you just want to play a bit of video-game basketball. Don't expect the polish of later entries, and certainly make sure you allow yourself to chuckle at the hopelessly outdated rosters. Still, this is probably a game that even an older computer can handle, one that's well worth checking out if you are a fan of basketball.