NBA Playgrounds

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 9 out of 32

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  1. EverydayIDecay
    May 20, 2017
    0
    Shooting is glitched and getting piece of shots do not effect whether go in or not. Meaning there are shots in the game that will go in no matter what even without the power shot and there are plays you play that make every single shot they take. With tremendous disappointment I am telling you the game is broken.
  2. schenko
    May 21, 2017
    1
    This is a terrible game. I was hoping for something fun like NBA Jam but gameplay is so clunky, players get tired easily, but its just plain boring. I don't see where they get so high reviews. I have bought some games lately and they haven't been very good either but this one has really stolen my money.
  3. Michaletos
    Aug 26, 2017
    9
    Fun, fun, FUN! A game that doesn't take itself seriously and it can offer you hours of entertainment. It can be a bit repetitive after a while, but in general it's a simple game which becomes highly enjoyable if you play it with a friend. Lots of players and I liked that there are many legends like Larry Bird. The graphics are very good. Especially the cartoonish player models are veryFun, fun, FUN! A game that doesn't take itself seriously and it can offer you hours of entertainment. It can be a bit repetitive after a while, but in general it's a simple game which becomes highly enjoyable if you play it with a friend. Lots of players and I liked that there are many legends like Larry Bird. The graphics are very good. Especially the cartoonish player models are very funny. You should definitly check it out. A game which differs from all the AAA games but it's so much fun. 6.1 user score is just not representative of this title, especially when other games like Fifa and CoD get really high scores while they give you the same product every year.… Expand
  4. hector_bcn98
    Nov 11, 2022
    7
    El arcade de NBA Jam de toda la vida, esta vez con jugadores al azar. Esperaba algo más de vida útil.

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Worth Playing
    Jul 19, 2017
    75
    NBA Playgrounds is not the new NBA Jam replacement. It adds just enough complication to the basic mechanics so it isn't a game that anyone can pick up and play without experiencing one or two matches. The game is fun once you get used to the quirks, and even if the roster unlocking process isn't optimal, it ensures you'll have a reason to keep coming back. For arcade sports fans, NBA Playgrounds is worth a look.
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  2. GameSpew
    Jun 1, 2017
    60
    The best analogy for NBA Playgrounds is that it’s like a leaky ship. The exterior, with its charm and aesthetically pleasing look, hides an interior rife with small missteps and annoyances.
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  3. PlaySense
    May 23, 2017
    70
    NBA Playgrounds aims at nostalgia and almost succeeds. It lacks content, for one, and while it's easy to learn, it's perhaps a little too hard to master. Other than that, however, there's no reason to leave this one at the roadside.
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