NBA 2K22

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Areajugones
    Sep 21, 2021
    90
    NBA 2K22 is still on the right track just like its predecessor once did. The gameplay has been polished even further, especially the defense, which has been corrected in several areas providing hence a good balance. Also, there has been a full remodeling of The Neighborhood. The game shines brightly by its own right and manages to squeeze out every last bit of the new consoles, which is reflected in its magnificent visuals.
  2. LaPS4
    Oct 2, 2021
    78
    NBA 2K22 becomes king of the court for another year in a row, raising its gameplay and playable mechanics to the Olympus of basketball. However, he is severely hampered by his decisions in other game modes and his constant monetization.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Sep 20, 2021
    70
    NBA 2K22 is good, undoubtedly that is undeniable. On current-gen, the game is fine and broadly follows what the next-gen version offers, minus the power and graphics quality. The latter offers challenging gameplay for novices but so much more balanced for purists. Finally, only VCs, untimely loading times (again) and a technical quality that is not always irreproachable in certain areas (facial expressions) to cast a little shadow on this new component, which cannot end elsewhere but at home if you like basketball... No revolution this year, though.
  5. PSX Extreme
    Sep 29, 2021
    69
    NBA 2K22 is a surprisingly solid perennial release, refining and improving upon troublesome and dull mechanics with a generally more fun, accessible court experience. While its RPG ambitions are admirable, its quest system pales in comparison to the next-gen version. Overall, though, this current-gen version stands firmly on its own, offering a solid suite of modes and sweet basketball simulation.
  6. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 6, 2021
    60
    The current-gen version of NBA 2K22 is a disappointing mess of much of the same we've seen the last few years, with the exception of a few very welcome upgrades to the gameplay. Still it is necessary to mention that asking for a full price with the lackluster support in all other segments is atrocious and sadly probably not worth your time if you played 2K21. If you are a newcomer though, gameplay changes are pretty good, and it still is the best basketball game you can afford right now.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 29, 2021
    60
    NBA 2K22 improves several gameplay mechanics like on ball defense, shot contest, dunks and block, alongside AI defense. Despite these improvements, there are still several historic technical issues, server problems on MyTeam, huge loading times, and there is the sense that all of the game modes push users to buy VCs to be competitive.

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User Score
3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 62
  3. Negative: 43 out of 62
  1. SmellyCOOGI
    Jul 3, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Not at all a skill based game, mostly dependent on glitches and exploits of animations. Trash game.… Full Review »
  2. stab329
    Mar 6, 2022
    1
    Wow, frustrating as all heck. Newbie to this series and this game is horrible. Even on rookie setting while I am trying to learn. even makingWow, frustrating as all heck. Newbie to this series and this game is horrible. Even on rookie setting while I am trying to learn. even making an honest effort and even after reviewing the training sessions, defense is especially ridiculous. I try what I’ve practiced and still the opponent- again, on ROOKIE- exploits every weakness and scores. Penalties are way too sensitive. Every attempt to reach at the ball is a foul. Even when I stay defending my guy and have the CPU guarding the guy with the ball- quick to foul. But then when I am offense it’s almost the reverse. Even after practice sessions, I still find my team immaculately guarded when I’m on offense, even when I practice moves like the pick n roll. I give this game one star just for the cool graphics. But I haven’t been this quickly discouraged and frustrated upon starting a game in a long time. Would pursue a refund if I could. Terrible game.… Full Review »
  3. badger25
    Feb 14, 2022
    3
    I could record a single season game, chop it into 30 second clips and be able to show you everything wrong with the gameplay. DownrightI could record a single season game, chop it into 30 second clips and be able to show you everything wrong with the gameplay. Downright idiotic shot iq, slow gameplay, fouls every 3 possessions at least just to name a few. You have to control every facet of the game for teammates to be able to score I am on the clippers and I’ll be lucky for kawhi and PG to go 7-20 shooting. Dudes will be wide open majority of the time and never make a shot. MyTeam is alright but at the end of the day it’s pay to win. I really hope 2K will actually see what people are saying for once and actually make a decent game for the first time in 5 years.… Full Review »
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