NBA 2K21

"NBA 2K21&s;s current-gen version isn&s;t necessarily the biggest step forward the series has taken, nor should it be expected to be. But what&s;s there is still fun, even if it is more of the same. 2K&s;s reliance on microtransactions still …"

"NBA 2K21 gives us the same observation as that established a year earlier with NBA 2K20: that of stagnating within the saga, without any real major improvement. But this time, the few bets attempted by the development studio have the …"

"NBA 2K21 doesn&s;t break the series&s; signature basketball gameplay, but its minor improvements and persistent addiction to obnoxious microtransactions mean more of the same isn&s;t good enough anymore."

"NBA 2K21 is a sports title that ticks all the boxes in simulation gameplay but falters tremendously in its plastic progression systems. Virtual Currency puts a stranglehold on your enjoyment, and it plays a big part in upgrading and purchasing …"

"As it is, there are some strong components, but it doesn’t feel like a completely new game in as many aspects as usual."

"With a solid new story mode, a greatly improved MyTeam mode and the same high quality of presentation that 2K now brings to the series on Switch, NBA 2K21 is now the new definitive basketball game on the system. The …"

"NBA 2K21 is a fantastic basketball simulation, but it is a shame that most of the game feels more like an update than an entirely new entry."

"Longtime players won&s;t find much to enjoy in this barely changed version of last year&s;s entry."

"NBA 2K20 was a fun and serious game of basketball to play."

"NBA 2K21 is a solid update of NBA 2K20... but with a strange and unpredictable twist. The new shooting meter is made for online competition and, in the end, follows the metagame rather the basketball flow. Maybe it&s;s good for …"

"In a generation where NBA 2K had border on excellence as the norm, a last-minute change in gameplay due to a new shooting mechanic makes its farewell bittersweet. Hopefully in the face of a new generation they&s;ll return to what …"

"NBA 2K21 suffers from the same issues that have held the series down for years. A poor MyCareer story, reused assets, shoddy servers, and an over-importance of VC/microtransactions. The one redeeming quality that NBA 2K21 can boast is its high-level …"

"Gameplay wise, NBA 2K21 is once again an excellent product, and the best basket videogame on the market (also due to lack of competition). While very similar to its predecessor, it is also evolved and revised. However, being a 2K …"

"NBA 2K21 entertains with a strong gameplay, but the new shooting system lacks precision and may feel frustrating."

"Overall, one does not have to be a massive fan of basketball to appreciate this game. Being a fan of basketball only adds to the enjoyment. If you enjoy playing sports games and are looking for a good basketball game …"

"The best basketball returns with NBA 2K21, a new release that comes with several new features in its most played modes and a totally renewed shooting system."

"It would be one thing if this was just NBA 2K20 with some minor changes but this rips the heart out of last year&s;s game solely to appeal to competitive online players, with many much-loved features stripped back or not …"

"Even though the core gameplay is solid, most game modes are riddled with micro-transactions that prioritizes grinding and monetization over enjoyment."

"While there are issues, which are worst in MyCareer, it still is enjoyable."

"Excellent gameplay and an impressive amount of pomp and spectacle continues to be let down by off the court problems"

"Moving into a new generation of consoles is always exciting. With sports games it is a mixed bag. The games always take the leap in terms of graphics, but seem to trim back the amount of features contained within. NBA …"

"NBA 2K21 still delivers the thrill of being on the court and producing spectacular plays, but it lacks innovation and fresh ideas"

"A recycled mess that features the same bugs, financial exploits, and cheats that PC players have had to suffer through for years. MyTeam has seen some great innovations but they are completely overshadowed by NBA 2K21&s;s shortcomings."

"Providing a complete NBA experience, NBA2K21 accurately captures and then places you center stage of everything that makes NBA basketball great. The music, the sounds, the energy, the hype, and most importantly the gameplay, this sports sim provides fans of …"

"NBA 2K21 makes welcome improvements to its MyCareer and MyTeam modes, but the frustratingly inconsistent new shooting system and lack of changes elsewhere make it feel like it&s;s lost its step over other sports games."

"NBA 2K21 still manages to capture the art of basketball, but it&s;s largely the same dance as years past."

"It&s;s hard to escape the feeling that the current-gen version of NBA 2K21 is merely a rushed appetizer before the next-gen main course. Yes, NBA 2K21 can still be a great time, but stagnant presentation, copy-and-pasted modes and features, and …"

"When you&s;re shooting hoops and playing basketball, NBA 2K21 is rather fun to play. However, it suffers from obtrusive microtransactions and game modes that are made in such a way that they try to nudge you to buy more virtual …"

"Coronavirus has extended the previous season of the NBA and next-gen is very close, so the timing is not the best for this entry in the franchise, which is very continuist. However, it is still a great basketball game."

"Perhaps largely thanks to coronavirus, NBA 2K21 is the least essential entry in the long-running sports series yet."

"In pursuing pro players, NBA 2K21 may be a little too intimidating for more casual players. Nevertheless, this is an obscenely detailed simulation that captures the ebb-and-flow of real-world basketball with unrivalled authenticity. It&s;s also enormous, and while some aspects …"

"But if you&s;re like me, playing every year, then know this: NBA 2K21 is the best basketball game around, but it&s;s also the only one. And as any high-level competitor will tell you, that&s;s never a good thing for long."

"NBA 2K21 executes the fundamentals of basketball to perfection. Add to that a wonderful narrative in Long Shadow, and the package becomes even more appealing - even if MyCareer is linked to an online mode. These modes have a lot …"

"2K21 is another solid entry in the series that builds upon the great gameplay strides of the last few years. Visual Concepts has some fires to put out and hopefully that happens sooner rather than later so fans can get …"

"NBA 2K21 is a copy over last year game with even more issues, you could only buy this game for its new story in the career mode"