NBA 2K25

"Every year, the NBA 2K saga poses as the high priestess of sports game simulations. It is difficult to envisage, when the basic recipe remains the same, that the outcome will change this year."

"NBA 2K25 shows just how deeply Visual Concepts cares about its IP and Basketball in general. Two years since the introduction of the ProPlay animation engine, NBA 2K series has now reached an unprecedented level of realism, offering insane details …"

"NBA 2K25 is both a great and a frustrating experience. Beneath the layers of VC and the slow grind is a very good basketball game. The presentation is top notch and MyGM is the best mode to play to get …"

"Micro-transactions aside, NBA 2K25 is one of the best sports games to date. With its variety of game modes and stunning realism, it offers more than its predecessors. This game is a true delight for basketball fans, and if you&s;re …"

"Despite the persistent pressure to spend on microtransactions, NBA 2K25 shows the long-reigning dynasty might still have some gas left in the tank. Each mode delivers a different experience, truly delivering a targeted mode for nearly every basketball fan. Though …"

"NBA 2K25 has improved greatly on the court thanks to Pro Play and the new dribbling mechanics, with some nice tweaks to various modes."

"NBA 2K25 is still geared more towards its community but the devs have made it more approachable for casual players than in recent years."

"NBA 2K25 offers a very complete experience that comes from presenting an overwhelming amount of content that is fused with truly advanced RPG elements for a basketball simulator. Essentially, it is a very good video game that is limited by …"

"NBA 2K25 improves on the last game thanks to some playable novelties with real impact on the court and with a good amount of content in modes, which is only marred by the same mistakes as always in terms of …"

"NBA 2K25 is an improvement from last year, but still suffers from most of the same self-inflicted issues. The over-bearing presence of microtransactions does the great on-court gameplay a disservice."

"On the court, NBA 2K25 is probably the best instalment in recent years. Off the court, it follows a path that might work, but it&s;s crying out for someone to compete against 2K. Even so, if we disregard the online …"

"NBA 2K25 is - still today - the best basketball experience on the entire market, with the right optimizations regarding the shooting system. Unfortunately, problems related to microtransactions remain."

"NBA 2K25 remains a great game for basketball enthusiasts and makes strides compared to its predecessor, but it doesn&s;t hide the fact that it knows it can rest comfortably on its throne, especially since no one is even trying to …"

"As an entire basketball package, there is no denying that NBA 2K25 is something to be savored by fans of the sport. With its great selection of game modes and the various improvements made in all areas, this makes it …"

"From 2K Games, we have a little better basketball here than last time. It brings smoother and more realistic gameplay, but don&s;t expect miracles."

"While the on-court gameplay improvements from last year are incremental and subtle, NBA 2K25 is still the high-water mark for sports games. A more newcomer-friendly MyCAREER, and the addition of worthwhile game modes to MyTEAM make this one of the …"

"Pared-back gameplay options, outdated visuals, and lengthy loads are par for the course for 2K on Switch, but the fact that NBA 2K25 feels like a lessened experience on even last year&s;s disappointing entry is a real turnover for the …"

"NBA 2K25 is a step in the right direction. The changes are definitely for the better, and I have no hesitation in writing that this is the best and most polished in terms of gameplay in recent years."

"NBA 2K25 is a good game when you can find it. The mechanics are solid, even if you do need to be retrained to understand the changes and play the game in the way it wants you to play. However, …"

"On a pure gameplay level, NBA 2K25 is "The" basketball simulation. Too bad about 2 K&s;s "vampire" attitude that sucks money in online modes. Like it or not, you must make in-game purchases to compete; the gameplay and graphics innovations …"

"At the same time, everything else it does is so impressive, both as a basketball sim and when stacked next to any other sports game, that it&s;s a delicate balance to find with words. It does so much so well, …"

"It’s a huge enough game that you’ll have more than enough to do if even if you just stick to one or two modes you prefer, but if 2K’s strength is in the entire humongous package, it’s setting itself the …"

"NBA 2K25&s;s array of entertaining modes and stunningly true-to-life visuals make shooting hoops feel better than ever."

"NBA 2K25 delivers everything you expect from a basketball game, plethora of game modes, Impressive visuals and great gameplay. that being said heavy microtransactions are still present and you may encounter inconsistency in defensive play."

"NBA 2K25 from developer Visual Concepts and publisher 2K has a lot of intriguing and fun modes it offers from MyCareer to MyTeam, and MyGM, if you love that sort of control. It seems to have a nice spread of …"

"A handful of improvements mean NBA 2K25 has a few tricks up its sleeve to be pleasantly surprised by this year, even as many long-term issues continue."

"NBA 2K25 still carries a lot of the standards for how sports games should reflect and celebrate their sport of choice. I just wish it didn&s;t have this odd economic quandary hanging over it. If it were to somehow address …"

"Summing up, NBA 2K25 continues to improve what was already a top-notch sports simulation last year by mitigating the problems raised by the community and continuing to flesh out an already quite substantial package."

"This is about as close to a slam dunk the series has been in recent years. NBA 2K25 delivers on the court where it counts, while bringing meaningful changes to the staple MyCareer and MyTeam modes, in particular. MyNBA Eras …"

"By daring to downscale some of the fluff, NBA 2K25 brings its focus back to basketball in a positive way. Improvements to the series&s; dribbling system and ProPLAY make this the best feeling hoops sim Visual Concepts has made, while …"

"Expectations for annual releases are often low, so NBA 2K25 is a pleasant surprise in that regard. The game feels like a notable improvement on NBA 2K24. It’s hard to say players absolutely have to buy it if they already …"

"NBA 2K25 might just be the best NBA 2K game we’ve had in years. It’s very similar to its predecessor, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing because 2K24 (PS5/Xbox X|S) was already one of the best games in the …"

"NBA 2K25 is an immensely fun on-court simulator with a vast amount of modes to hook the player. Unfortunately, its microtransactions remain a major negative point in a package that, despite not revolutionizing the wheel, continues to deliver everything a …"

"Some decent changes help elevate NBA 2K25 from last year&s;s release, such as a more consolidated experience in The City as well as even more gameplay animations to enhance the gameplay experience. Learn 2K even helps you get back into …"

"NBA 2K25 is another solid entry into the 2K franchise and once again proves why it is the best basketball game on the market. With its abundance of improvements and changes that slightly change 2K on a fundamental level, it …"

"The gameplay is much more fluid and the visuals are much closer to reality. Visual Concepts has done a great job in terms of presentation and once again declared that NBA 2K25 is the only address for a satisfying and …"

"NBA 2K25 shows that Visual Concepts has not been stunned in its comfort zone and the goal is still to grow, test new technologies and offer the most content in a sports game. In terms of gameplay, new systems and …"