NBA 2K22

 PlayStation 5
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3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 166 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 166
  3. Negative: 100 out of 166
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  1. Jayk12TTW
    Sep 11, 2021
    0
    I really really had my hopes up for this year's 2k but I've been disappointed yet again.. This is getting so f*cking annoying, I had zero fun playing a game where everyone tried to do the sweatiest animations they could possibly find from youtube while I was just not being rewarded for playing smart basket ball. I'm not spending money for this crap ever again. What a huge disappointment.I really really had my hopes up for this year's 2k but I've been disappointed yet again.. This is getting so f*cking annoying, I had zero fun playing a game where everyone tried to do the sweatiest animations they could possibly find from youtube while I was just not being rewarded for playing smart basket ball. I'm not spending money for this crap ever again. What a huge disappointment. Same game every year since 2k17, cmon guys you can definitely do better than that.… Expand
  2. voxy
    Sep 13, 2021
    0
    Pay To Win unplayable and buggy, the whole game is about microtransactions.
  3. samyau2
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    Somehow 2k is so genius that they come up with a fking ridiculous dunk meter which is even narrower then any shot meter. In 2k logic Steph makes like 90% of wide open three while LBJ make 10% of wide open dunk.
  4. lutheboss
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    Haven't bought the game yet but I can already see from the gameplay of several streamers that its the same old trash with a lot of pay-to-win microtransactions and unrealistic open misses in-game. And not to mention, several players from classic teams are being removed outta nowhere by 2K so idk if they high rn. I just wish the 2k11 or 2k16 days were back yk
  5. aj587
    Sep 17, 2021
    0
    I've been playing 2k since 2k6. This is the worst 2k by far. I've been park legend, 95% win rate in quick match, etc so don't think this is just a bad/salty player.

    Online: Everybody can shoot online in quick match/player control. Players that were HORRIBLE from previous 2ks now look like Ray Allen. You could be blind in one eye and still make everything regardless if it was late or    I've been playing 2k since 2k6. This is the worst 2k by far. I've been park legend, 95% win rate in quick match, etc so don't think this is just a bad/salty player.

    Online: Everybody can shoot online in quick match/player control. Players that were HORRIBLE from previous 2ks now look like Ray Allen. You could be blind in one eye and still make everything regardless if it was late or early. Its not fun anymore when even bad players will make every jump shot, especially when they have the likes of Curry on the team. I even heard they removed locker room all-star teamup!! I can only imagine how bad park/rec will be once everybody gets badges.

    Offline: The computer is insanely broken. They make every open jumpshot, even if on rookie difficulty. Every player, regardless of position, will lock you up on defense. If you're a guard and being guarded by a slow 7 foot center, that center will make you pick up your dribble in most cases. You have to pray to God to get animation anklebreakers just to get by the computer

    This game is a departure from previous 2ks in a significant ways other than you still miss layups often and they don't call fouls still.    … Expand
  6. AC1986
    Sep 18, 2021
    0
    This game is garbage. MyNBA is unplayable due to fact that there are only 3 camera modes and Rail mode is the only sideline camera which is great for watching a NBA game but not playing a video game. Another reason is its trash is that if you take a contested shot with your back to the sideline you will fall into the crowd. Even if the shot is 15ft from the sideline. It then will take 5This game is garbage. MyNBA is unplayable due to fact that there are only 3 camera modes and Rail mode is the only sideline camera which is great for watching a NBA game but not playing a video game. Another reason is its trash is that if you take a contested shot with your back to the sideline you will fall into the crowd. Even if the shot is 15ft from the sideline. It then will take 5 seconds to get back in defense. AI defense in MyCareer is set to 10. The graphics are decent but game play is trash! I'd rather have a little less graphics for better game play!… Expand
  7. ManiaKillerGR
    Sep 12, 2021
    0
    After a really bad year for Nba2k series with 2k21 in both current and next gen consoles,we all huge fans had been waiting for a huge improvement in this year's game but unfortunately they changed almost nothing.The gameplay and the animations are the same as they were since 2k17,microtransactions are still literally everywhere making the game pay2win and seriously I can't tell anyAfter a really bad year for Nba2k series with 2k21 in both current and next gen consoles,we all huge fans had been waiting for a huge improvement in this year's game but unfortunately they changed almost nothing.The gameplay and the animations are the same as they were since 2k17,microtransactions are still literally everywhere making the game pay2win and seriously I can't tell any difference at the graphics between ps4 and ps5, it's just the same thing.2k has lost a lot of fans the past few years with that mediocre games they release and I believe that it's time for them to wake up and finally make a game worthy of our expectations.… Expand
  8. lewivstheworl
    Sep 22, 2021
    0
    I never play this bad nba game
    Dunk realese is trash The AI is trash
    Ind dominiation feels you play on hall of fame always
    This game getting worse year after year…
  9. DanielGorskikh
    Sep 15, 2021
    0
    Игра кричит просто дай денег, денег мне дай.
  10. DropDeadShotty
    Sep 11, 2021
    0
    2k just keeps giving people the same game again and again. Broken animations, glitches and bugs that the game suffers from every single year are just some of the problems. Please dont waste your money. PS. They didn't even bother making a visual upgrade for the next gen consoles
  11. anoncritic
    Sep 14, 2021
    0
    Decades into the 2k series, the glory days seem well behind us. What used to be a fun,immersive experience in the world of professional basketball has now become a game riddled with gambling gimmicks, micro transaction, repetitive and minimal gameplay improvements. The mycareer mode has become about everything except basketball, product placement is blatant, and core issues that haveDecades into the 2k series, the glory days seem well behind us. What used to be a fun,immersive experience in the world of professional basketball has now become a game riddled with gambling gimmicks, micro transaction, repetitive and minimal gameplay improvements. The mycareer mode has become about everything except basketball, product placement is blatant, and core issues that have plagued the series continue. The inclusion of timing on dunks and alley oops makes the gameplay less fun. AI was boosted defensively to a game breaking point. Servers are still an issue. Crashes plague mycareer. MyTeam continues to be a ultimate team clone. The list goes on and on, but I digress. NBA 2k22 is an objectively bad game. Next year will be my first “wait and see” year for the series. Sports games have fallen from grace.… Expand
  12. Lott85
    Sep 15, 2021
    0
    I have registered just to review this game. I hate it so hard, that I felt the necessity to do it.
    I have been buying the game for years, because despite having some flaws, I just love a basketball game. A week after getting this one, I wonder if I will play it again.
    I usually play the 'My Career' mode. For some time now, it has been clear that starting from level 60 (meaning not buying    I have registered just to review this game. I hate it so hard, that I felt the necessity to do it.
    I have been buying the game for years, because despite having some flaws, I just love a basketball game. A week after getting this one, I wonder if I will play it again.
    I usually play the 'My Career' mode. For some time now, it has been clear that starting from level 60 (meaning not buying the premium version) was a challenge at the beginning. This year however it is directly unbearable. Every time I play I get incredibly angry. I have not played in two days and I still get angry writing the review.
    And don't get me started with the "quests". I don't even know hoy to review that part... I guess if you buy a basketball game for the fashion & music part, it must be great. That 1% of the buyers must love it. Actually I'm not even sure about that. In my case, it's more disgust that hate. Maybe a 70%-30% mix of both.
    Don't buy it, guys. If you want to get angry, watch the news or try to cancel your internet subscription. Don't pay for it.    … Expand
  13. mlagoa
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    The game is a bug factory! Cameras that don't exist in some modes, turning off the console when you enter online modes. 2K's focus is on micro transactions and nothing else. They don't minimally test their games before release. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!
  14. WheresTheLitch
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    This game is just trying to rip every cent out its player base. Why is My career hub world forced to be online. Playing on PS5 but runs and loads like a PS1 game. you force online into a mode which clearly should be a solo thing and it just lags like crazy why even bother ? so you can get people to buy VC. I pre ordered this game jumped on pretty much the second it came out and there wereThis game is just trying to rip every cent out its player base. Why is My career hub world forced to be online. Playing on PS5 but runs and loads like a PS1 game. you force online into a mode which clearly should be a solo thing and it just lags like crazy why even bother ? so you can get people to buy VC. I pre ordered this game jumped on pretty much the second it came out and there were people in there already max level on their careers probably spending $200 - $500 plus to get there. this whole game is just there to drain the players pocket unless you enjoy my GM or just a quick play vs a friend on the console other than that its absolute trash. If you own last years 2k I 100% wouldn't buy this rubbish. its just.a new place for players to buy VC for my team and my career the fact that you can buy VC to boost your my Career player is a joke even FIFA one of the other worst offenders don't do this and stooping lower then EA is bad won't be buying another 2k game that's for sure… Expand
  15. YourGuru
    Sep 19, 2021
    1
    First 2k on next gen and still same issues and graphics look the same. The park is a horrible excuse for a hub can even jump over a small rail. You take 5 min to run from one thing or location to another can not even fast travel to the different locations. Progress is drip fed so you buy VC still years later. Then you can’t even play online games cause your getting kicked after one min orFirst 2k on next gen and still same issues and graphics look the same. The park is a horrible excuse for a hub can even jump over a small rail. You take 5 min to run from one thing or location to another can not even fast travel to the different locations. Progress is drip fed so you buy VC still years later. Then you can’t even play online games cause your getting kicked after one min or you unbearably laggy. This is poor excuse for a next gen game $70 dollars for this garbage and then they still want you to pay for some VC this game is just garbage all around a bunch of game modes of nothing. No answer for server issues this take a loss to your record after their serves fail. Never again just confirmed that the game is still disgustingly bad! AVOID at all cost!… Expand
  16. HBK-
    Sep 20, 2021
    3
    Copy n paste more of the same all about micro transactions I think it’s time a new developer takes over for the basketball games and 2K just goes basically streetball/park
  17. Durantula4
    Sep 21, 2021
    0
    Need next gen for pc, what are you doing? pay to win.. creators a lazy bastard.
  18. PennePat
    Oct 1, 2021
    0
    Same **** as every year, this game hasn't been enjoyable since the addition of VC, plain and simple, online ruined mycareer. 2k tried to stop the 99 7ft SF who can do everything, its only created worse metas, and I don't even play online. Make a separate offline only mode where I have no restrictions and I can enjoy the game again, But that doesn't create enough microtransactions so it'llSame **** as every year, this game hasn't been enjoyable since the addition of VC, plain and simple, online ruined mycareer. 2k tried to stop the 99 7ft SF who can do everything, its only created worse metas, and I don't even play online. Make a separate offline only mode where I have no restrictions and I can enjoy the game again, But that doesn't create enough microtransactions so it'll never happen. 2k is full of money hungry scum.… Expand
  19. KuroiShinigami9
    Sep 11, 2021
    2
    Lot of recycled material from previous few 2ks, minimal advancements and same bugs. Way overpriced for pay to win game. Not worth the price in my opinion but if you really want to play would wait for some big sale otherwise just waste of money, specially if you own 2k20 and 2k21
  20. AnthonyDiMattia
    Sep 11, 2021
    2
    Good new modes, but can’t overcome the worst gameplay in 2k history. Good luck scoring on the A.I. and expect non stop off-ball defense when playing online
  21. DerMunk
    Sep 11, 2021
    2
    Gameplay vs AI is a mess. Scoring, Team movement, logical or even individual movement feels like a beta game state. 2k sloppier than EA for now. Btw: still heavy grind, pay2Proceed, and lots of useless efforts like the way too big and ridiculously useless and soulless city!! I don't wanna buy 19293993 under armour shirts, if the game core itself crumbles .
  22. HooplaDoopla
    Sep 11, 2021
    0
    Too bad I fooled myself and pre-ordered a remaster of the previous games. The only different thing this year is the stupid AI, other than that everything's worse, can't understand how and why some people praise it when it's just getting repetitive at this point. Oh yea, they must be the people dribbling until their hands break, right. Not supporting 2k again.
  23. IshoBoi
    Sep 12, 2021
    0
    Same old **** Created a player and the game makes me skateboard around the stupid ass city and basketball is just a side quest. And no, you still can’t enjoy the game without spending real money on your MyPlayer. Deleted, never again 2k
  24. adam30
    Sep 13, 2021
    5
    This game is not good or bad it's just like all the other ones it's fun to play but full of cheaters and hackers.but i don't think you can cheat on console maybe with a modded controller you can get aimbot.
  25. woodyshack
    Sep 19, 2021
    0
    I would rather eat dog sh*t then play this sh*t. Same sh*tty game, new year, even more microtransactions! This game is a scam, beware.
  26. uncharted4
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    LMAO at AnthonyDiMattia --> GIT Gud !!! gameplay is amazing : dribbling, defense, shot contest and block feel great.. cpu playing smarter on higher difficulty.. Broadcast cam is missing in MyNBA.. MyNBA is great mode.. Graphic look great..
  27. MemeGod
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    This is by far the best 2k installment in recent history. The on and off-court experiences are markedly improved from 2k21. Majorly recommended!
  28. RoberMC
    Sep 12, 2021
    9
    Amazing game!! We recovered a good gameplay for years, graphics looks insane, PA announcers of all stadiums are in. New movements, new shots, new dribbling, all looks amazing. GG 2K and VC
  29. Championable
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    It's pretty clear how much work went into this game. I'm really impressed.
  30. OnlyOneHere
    Sep 12, 2021
    0
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought this was supposed to be a basketball game. The developers seem to put more effort in The City stuff than the actual basketball gameplay mechanics itself. At this point, the basketball feels like a minigame for a Second Life type of game. Why do they even call the open world "The City"? Last time that I checked, a city is full of cars, buses, andCorrect me if I'm wrong, but I thought this was supposed to be a basketball game. The developers seem to put more effort in The City stuff than the actual basketball gameplay mechanics itself. At this point, the basketball feels like a minigame for a Second Life type of game. Why do they even call the open world "The City"? Last time that I checked, a city is full of cars, buses, and pigeons. I fail to see any of that in this so-called "City". The quests are trash. The trivia minigame about rappers is pathetic. The multiple choice makes it obvious who not to pick in the minigame.

    Apparently $70 plus microtransactions isn't enough for these greedy developers. They decided to put Jake From State Farm in the game as a character you can interact with. So many in-game ads in the game. I would have not mind seeing him in the game if the lip syncing wasn't so garbage. I don't recommend this game at all.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    60
    NBA 2K22 offers very good gameplay mechanics, but the series’ focus on simply playing basketball is fading. In the story mode, the developers experiment with open world and put too much emphasis on side activities related to sponsors. As a result, the city in NBA 2K22 is a one big advertising billboard. Willingness to try new things is generally commendable, but this is not the way to do it. [12/2021, p.63]
  2. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    72
    NBA 2K22 maintains the consistent quality of the series, but some of the old problems of the previous game and the unchanging game mode also makes the game experience lack of surprise.
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  3. JeuxActu
    Nov 4, 2021
    80
    2K Games and Visual Concepts can finally breathe : NBA 2K22 is the episode of reconciliation. With a Career mode which has been enriched and is gradually transformed into a Second Life game with sport (be careful with off-topic anyway), the MyTeam mode which includes the Seasons system and gameplay which tends even more towards simulation, NBA 2K22 is clearly a really good game.
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