NBA 2K21

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Oct 2, 2020
    82
    For the players who have invested heavily both time and money on a previous iteration, NBA2K21 has nothing new to offer. The new MyCareer story and the necessary roster updates would not justify a purchase at its full price. Our grade refers to the technical aspects of the game, but we are highly critical on how the series have devolved into a microtransactions Pay2Progress model.
  2. SpazioGames
    Sep 8, 2020
    77
    NBA 2K21 entertains with strong gameplay, but the new shooting system lacks precision and may feel frustrating.
  3. Riot Pixels
    Nov 21, 2020
    72
    All in all, NBA 2K21 still holds the bar, but there is very little incentive to switch to this version if you had your fill of 2K20, unless you’re a dedicated fan of MyTeam.
  5. PC Games
    Sep 14, 2020
    70
    An overall extremely well-made and enjoyable basketball game with a variety of modes and teams. That does not stop NBA 2K21 from sabotaging itself through a vast number of microtransactions that become necessary to progress in the My Team and My Career modes.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 6, 2020
    65
    Only the novelties of the My Team mode are satisfactory for a forgettable title on the current generation of consoles.
  7. PC Invasion
    Sep 10, 2020
    30
    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 shortcomings.
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  1. Kotaku
    Sep 11, 2020
    In 2K21, just like we’ve seen for the last few years, every moment of fun on the court is undermined by the racket being run off it.

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User Score
1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 157 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 157
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 157
  3. Negative: 135 out of 157
  1. Psyke02
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Just a copy paste from last year not even a roster update season isnt even over
  2. TheFairyGodDog
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    This game is just not good. Absolute horrible. The games have been on a steady decline for a bit now. This game might be the nail in the coffin.
  3. Kingnova4
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    This game is just pure bad. essentially the same game as last year. poor graphics, bad myplayer story, and a park that is basically the sameThis game is just pure bad. essentially the same game as last year. poor graphics, bad myplayer story, and a park that is basically the same as the other two games with the bare minimum added to make it seem "new" like sand or an extra pathway to a area which could take up to 15 to 40 seconds or running depending on where you are. that would be fine if they didn't charge so much for obtaining modes of transportation. All in all, a huge disappointment.… Full Review »
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