NBA 2K23

 PlayStation 5
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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 121 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 121
  3. Negative: 70 out of 121
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  1. ihategeezy
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    VC microtransactions have made MyCareer mode pretty much unplayable, the Jordan mode is great but for a full priced game to charge even more and more to play a mode I’ve already essentially paid for is just crazy greed on 2Ks part and shows no sign of slowing down with it getting worse each year.
  2. smfd333
    Oct 27, 2022
    0
    PlayStation 5 Review: Please don’t waste money on this game like I did. This game is pretty much like a hole in a wall being fixed with tape and getting a new coat of paint. The obvious problem is 2ks greed, cheating cpu(they can make any shot they want even as a 40 ovr no badges with all the sliders at 0 etc), inconsistent gameplay( the ball will literally be touching your hand butPlayStation 5 Review: Please don’t waste money on this game like I did. This game is pretty much like a hole in a wall being fixed with tape and getting a new coat of paint. The obvious problem is 2ks greed, cheating cpu(they can make any shot they want even as a 40 ovr no badges with all the sliders at 0 etc), inconsistent gameplay( the ball will literally be touching your hand but someone online or offline just runs past you and scores but when you try to do the same they just snatch it from you) and them not giving af about the people that work their a** off to purchase the game/vc( they only incentivize sweats) yea I can get “good” but when i or other are just playing the game to have some sort of enjoyment or unwind from a long day why tf should I be good at the game just to have fun?. I’m done with 2k I just can’t deal with their bs anymore I’m done giving them my money. There needs to be competition for this franchise to even think about stepping up their game but sadly there probably won’t be any in the near future. Hopefully this review saves you time and money please do not buy this game.… Expand
  3. dg80cruz
    Sep 23, 2022
    0
    absolute garbage from the first second. my career is the only mode i was interested but it took all of five hours for me to wish i could get a refund. please dont waste your money like i did
  4. kabuikiteam3
    Sep 12, 2022
    6
    every year, the user reviews for 2k come down to "great game but the microtransactions are egregious" and every year i have to remind people that based on inflation, most video games should cost closer to $95-100 and that microtransactions make the game more affordable not less. i think the critique that this is the same old game as last year is more valid bc all the same exploits from theevery year, the user reviews for 2k come down to "great game but the microtransactions are egregious" and every year i have to remind people that based on inflation, most video games should cost closer to $95-100 and that microtransactions make the game more affordable not less. i think the critique that this is the same old game as last year is more valid bc all the same exploits from the 2000s still work and there's really been few upgrades to the core gameplay since 2k14.… Expand
  5. Shane123456
    Sep 17, 2022
    0
    Bugs make this game unplayable. The purchasing of VC has been finely tuned, and 2k put heaps of effort into any game mechanic that allows them to drain more money off you, but the rest of the game is not designed properly. You'll likely spend heaps of money purchasing VC, only to e counter a game breaking bug, then wk will refuse to support the issue or offer any compensation.
  6. wtc15
    Sep 24, 2022
    0
    This is the worst 2K mycareer. Horrible story and insanely money hungry with horrible online.
  7. Jt0429
    Sep 16, 2022
    7
    Good-
    Decent improvements to gameplay mechanics; Iconic Jordan Challenge mode.
    Bad- Inconsistent performance; Grindy progression favoring microtransactions. Thoughts- From some neat new ideas to some much-needed upgrades, NBA 2K23 makes a solid effort to feel like a holistic basketball sim and probably will be more than enough to justify dumping dozens of hours into for long-time    Good-
    Decent improvements to gameplay mechanics; Iconic Jordan Challenge mode.

    Bad-
    Inconsistent performance; Grindy progression favoring microtransactions.

    Thoughts-
    From some neat new ideas to some much-needed upgrades, NBA 2K23 makes a solid effort to feel like a holistic basketball sim and probably will be more than enough to justify dumping dozens of hours into for long-time series fans. Better graphics, smarter opponents, as well as some notably cool ideas like the adrenaline boosts that make sudden movements easier and an addicting badge system do indeed add some much-needed depth. The other side of the coin is that aggressive microtransactions, inconsistent performance, and rigidly always-online functionality continue to bog the series down.    … Expand
  8. menbobsen
    Dec 31, 2022
    0
    The game contains no prelude and the entire MyCareer story is terrible. The new gameplay mechanics have made the game feel much slower and make it much easier to cheese. The Jordan challenge would be a nice edition if it gave you any VC for playing. The endorsements feel like a bunch of side quest that you have to go out of your way to complete. The amount of VC you earn from anything isThe game contains no prelude and the entire MyCareer story is terrible. The new gameplay mechanics have made the game feel much slower and make it much easier to cheese. The Jordan challenge would be a nice edition if it gave you any VC for playing. The endorsements feel like a bunch of side quest that you have to go out of your way to complete. The amount of VC you earn from anything is extremely low. You can average a 50-point triple double but still have to stay on the bench and people keep saying Shep is better despite him constantly losing and averaging 10 points. The other parts of the game have hardly if any changes made to them. The soundtrack is the worst it has ever been, if you like the music that's cool but the soundtrack now lacks variety for those that don't enjoy that genre of music. Just an overall disappointment from 2k games, people hyped this up as what could be the greatest 2k game, but it is definitely one of the worst.… Expand
  9. MoneyMitchell00
    Feb 5, 2023
    0
    Yet again ANOTHER 2K with a broken jump shot system where even if you green light it, it STILL misses and then the other team brings it up court and hits the same green I just did and it's an excellent release. Straight garbage game and they need to fix how broken and unbalanced their Mypark s*** works because it's dogwater. You have to dump money or CONSTANTLY grind to even make you'reYet again ANOTHER 2K with a broken jump shot system where even if you green light it, it STILL misses and then the other team brings it up court and hits the same green I just did and it's an excellent release. Straight garbage game and they need to fix how broken and unbalanced their Mypark s*** works because it's dogwater. You have to dump money or CONSTANTLY grind to even make you're guy somewhat playable and decent. But yet the overall 68 with the broken build in Mypark is BUSTING everyone's a**. Dumbest s*** I have ever seen.… Expand
  10. BlueMan_86
    Feb 2, 2023
    4
    Game is like every year, same. They stopped to improve game. Graphics is not well optimized, I got frame drops on Performance mode, replays and cut scenes as always low fps... I purchased on discount, played few matches and deleted this 150GB game... Jesus, GTA is smaller
  11. Hbrass23
    Oct 8, 2022
    0
    You have to shell out at least a good $150 to experience the main game mode and it's still a mess. You have to pay real money to boost your stats in a pvp game. Games crash and it still takes your "boost" you paid for. A virtual t shirt or durag cost more than in real life. Bugs that have been in previous games just don't get fixed. Commentators comically will say things from say, the 2018You have to shell out at least a good $150 to experience the main game mode and it's still a mess. You have to pay real money to boost your stats in a pvp game. Games crash and it still takes your "boost" you paid for. A virtual t shirt or durag cost more than in real life. Bugs that have been in previous games just don't get fixed. Commentators comically will say things from say, the 2018 season. Game is a joke.… Expand
  12. TheHQ98
    Sep 20, 2022
    0
    I'm just so impressed that 2k could have robbed me of the $70, but he gave me a game instead!
  13. Oliredfgndjcu
    Sep 19, 2022
    0
    The absolute WORST 2k of all time an un real amount of things are wrong with it
  14. KingTee
    Oct 4, 2022
    0
    Horrible shooting, bad latency even with good internet, stamina runs out too fast, jumpshot changes every time you shoot, small Rec courts, steals too frequent, horrible inside game, overpriced VC, big players are the same speed as small players. Everything about this game is garbage. Do not buy !!!!!!
  15. Nobodies19
    Oct 6, 2022
    4
    Bad MyPlayer mode, with awful UI, terrible graphics in the MP mode. Horrendous story, that insults your intelligence as a basketball player and as a video gamer. I buy the game every few years as an updated roster, but this time it was egregious how bad the campaign is. The other modes are good, and the gameplay is very smooth, but locking a game mode behind a paywall is ridiculous.
  16. MichaelTsavaris
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Every year it’s getting worse. Servers full of lag . Disconnecting all the time and often make game slow . They give you NOTHING for a win and they want you to pay everything . Jumpshot keeps changing all the time because of the stupid server lag . 2k you are a disgrace. Hope your company closes . Please EA make an nba live and I will support you
  17. aiden_ross
    Jan 17, 2023
    0
    ABSOLUTELY HORRENDOUS CASH GRAB!!! Avoid game at all cost! Broken and lazily made, pay to win, and recycled… DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY
  18. josdwa
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    Developers know very little about actual basketball and care only about money. Terrible mechanics, terrible ratings, very monetized system.
  19. ehtaco
    Sep 12, 2022
    6
    The high scores are genuinely upsetting because those people are the reason we will never get a great, new basketball game again. Why make a good, new experience when we can recycle the same game virtually every year and mfs eat it up?

    Is it a good basketball game? Yes. Was NBA 2K21 a good basketball game? Yes. These games are virtually identical outside of rosters and pretty minor    The high scores are genuinely upsetting because those people are the reason we will never get a great, new basketball game again. Why make a good, new experience when we can recycle the same game virtually every year and mfs eat it up?

    Is it a good basketball game? Yes. Was NBA 2K21 a good basketball game? Yes. These games are virtually identical outside of rosters and pretty minor details in the gameplay. I'm not crazy far into MyCareer, but this may be the worst effort yet from 2K on that front. The only thing keeping this from slipping into 5/10 territory is the Jordan Challenges returning. And even then, I hate giving too much credit for that mode. It was done in 2K11 and was somehow better then... a decade ago.

    These devs are lazy and coasting at this point.    … Expand
  20. JeepDaddyMac46
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    Lots of game modes, Eras is a great addition! Player movement is improved, less log jams in the paint, crisper graphics and improved player detail. My only is the shot meter. We need a little green to allow for more accurate shooting %s. The hit spot for shots is abysmally small and if you are guarded at all, forget it.
  21. JayhawkerZoomer
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    It's a significant improvement over 2K22, and easily the best 2K since 2K16. In a world of sports titles that don't make any real improvements year over year, it's refreshing that 2K has finally added some real changes to MyLeague with Eras (a feature sports gamers in football, basketball, hockey etc have been wanting for years), and some improvements to MyCareer. The game isn't the bestIt's a significant improvement over 2K22, and easily the best 2K since 2K16. In a world of sports titles that don't make any real improvements year over year, it's refreshing that 2K has finally added some real changes to MyLeague with Eras (a feature sports gamers in football, basketball, hockey etc have been wanting for years), and some improvements to MyCareer. The game isn't the best sports title ever, however, and it's not even the best basketball title ever.... but it's in the conversation for best basketball sports sim at least, if not just because of the gameplay changes that prevent over-dribbling and actually setting up plays and the Eras mode, that lets you start your franchise mode in the 80s, 90s, 2000s, or modern era, complete with period accurate television filters, scorebugs, commentary, rule changes, rosters, arenas, and even making the State Farm advertisements around the arena look different depending on the era you start in.

    The reason I only give it an 8 out of 10 is because even with the improvements to MyCareer, the story is still annoying as hell, and the characters and situations they create for you are at times laughably bad. If you can ignore the cutscenes and fake drama they create and ball, the on-court gameplay is fun.... but I don't want this fake rivalry with a fake NBA player... I just want to play a basketball sim. I don't want the "friends" they set you up with in game, because they're not the type of people I'd be friends with in real life. I don't want to listen to Ronnie2K ramble on and on in a cutscene. In fact, I wish they'd just disassociate from Ronnie2K completely. Easily the most annoying part of 2K.
    The City is too big, and baits you into microtransactions for transportation and accessories... don't fall for it, just grind... it's a cool idea in concept, but it doesn't work as advertised. The REC is balanced and fun, and the new gameplay changes, for the time being, prevent too much cheesing.

    Overall, it's the best sports title out right now, and it's the best in the past 6 years. A few improvements and building on this base (DO NOT REMOVE ANY FEATURES) and 2K24 could be a 10/10 game. Could be.    … Expand
  22. VitaminJ19
    Sep 12, 2022
    8
    I am primarily an offline player who does not play with MyTeam at all. The gameplay is better than last years, along with some of the AI issues from last year improved somewhat. The graphics for next-gen are great and the gameplay is much smoother. I can't speak for MyCareer, as I avoid that and MyTeam due to predatory practices from 2K that pretty much requires to buy VC in order to haveI am primarily an offline player who does not play with MyTeam at all. The gameplay is better than last years, along with some of the AI issues from last year improved somewhat. The graphics for next-gen are great and the gameplay is much smoother. I can't speak for MyCareer, as I avoid that and MyTeam due to predatory practices from 2K that pretty much requires to buy VC in order to have a decent character without endless grinding. Game still has a few things to improve upon, but this is a much better entry than 2K22… Expand
  23. newsambo
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    I dont play Myteam, or myplayer. I only played play now and honestly, the small changes are well done. The atmosphere is like a true NBA game and the shooting mechanics have improved. Great game so far!
  24. Psmark1
    Sep 12, 2022
    3
    Game play is TERRIBLE can't make one shot feels like I'm playing a game from 2004 only good thing to do is to simulate a season and try to win a championship. Playing the jordan challenge is more like playing a player that is 2x better then what he was in college come on Patrick Ewing was 88 overall in his senior year at Georgetown
  25. 2k23sucksass
    Sep 11, 2022
    0
    This game is utterly trash! Same copy of last year with the cringiest MyCareer story mode. Big money cash grab updating your Mycareer player with "The City" full of ads banners everywhere.

    I get it, you want your game to have the MMORP-isk feel, but it's bland there is no context to it. People playing Mycareer wants to play ball, We don't want to be rapper, fashion icon., remove that    This game is utterly trash! Same copy of last year with the cringiest MyCareer story mode. Big money cash grab updating your Mycareer player with "The City" full of ads banners everywhere.

    I get it, you want your game to have the MMORP-isk feel, but it's bland there is no context to it. People playing Mycareer wants to play ball, We don't want to be rapper, fashion icon., remove that garbage!

    It's cool you want this game to be harder to shoot, that is fine, but 2k never even consider the input lag on this game especially when you're playing out of your region.

    This game is turrrible! - CB    … Expand
  26. flblasted
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    MyCareer has become one of the greediest modes I've ever seen in a AAA retail game. They stripped out all of the ways to make decent amounts of VC without paying. Way worse than even last year. Don't be a sucker like me and avoid indulging this predatory developer.
  27. YoBenson
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Best nba 2k game. Jumpshot creator is very good, skills are better then last editons
  28. Sabini
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    NBA 2K23 is the game that will be remembered for years to come, the measuring stick for what is expected from a triple A sports game. It's the NFL 2K5 of basketball video-gaming. So many things to do and everything is done in ultra high quality. From the gorgeous graphics, to the amazing animations, and the countless signature styles from shooting to replicating a players runningNBA 2K23 is the game that will be remembered for years to come, the measuring stick for what is expected from a triple A sports game. It's the NFL 2K5 of basketball video-gaming. So many things to do and everything is done in ultra high quality. From the gorgeous graphics, to the amazing animations, and the countless signature styles from shooting to replicating a players running animations this game will continue to astonish you each time you power up your console. If you haven't already done it and you're even the slightest fan of basketball do yourself a favor and buy NBA 2K23! It will be the best decision you made all year guaranteed.… Expand
  29. Maxxgold
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    People giving zeros are the biggest losers ever. The game is amazing on the PS5. If you are butt hurt over the PC version then let your review on Steam speak for itself.
  30. DanielOsterne
    Oct 20, 2022
    5
    First of all, I want to congratulate 2k for making an excellent basketball simulator. However, I have to say that this year it was not loyal to its consumers. NBA2k23 just isn't a dialed copy of last year's game because of Jordan's added content. In gameplay, they gave a very discreet slap. Otherwise, it's last year's version with only updated menus. I expected much more! Next year, IFirst of all, I want to congratulate 2k for making an excellent basketball simulator. However, I have to say that this year it was not loyal to its consumers. NBA2k23 just isn't a dialed copy of last year's game because of Jordan's added content. In gameplay, they gave a very discreet slap. Otherwise, it's last year's version with only updated menus. I expected much more! Next year, I don't know if I'll venture with pre-sales, because I'm tired of seeing the same thing over and over again.… Expand
  31. nutakoe
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    It's the same game with new number in name. MyCareer is one of the greediest modes I've ever seen.
  32. aj587
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    As an only Play-Now Online user, shooting is practically impossible online. There's a noticeable delay compared to 2KU, people are even missing free throws most of the time like they are prime Ben Wallace. Layups are still bad if somebody dares breathes near you in the paint but that's always been the case in 2k.... last year was braindead easy to shoot, but this year you need a PERFECTAs an only Play-Now Online user, shooting is practically impossible online. There's a noticeable delay compared to 2KU, people are even missing free throws most of the time like they are prime Ben Wallace. Layups are still bad if somebody dares breathes near you in the paint but that's always been the case in 2k.... last year was braindead easy to shoot, but this year you need a PERFECT release or you will miss 99% of the time. There is no real player % for online either now.

    While the shooting in park/rec could make sense, nobody is gonna remember every jumper for every player in Player Control/ Quick Match .... especially with input delays.

    This is coming from a guy that always reaches GOAT tier. Don't ruin the real basketball modes for the 2nd job grind park mode.    … Expand
  33. Imanova
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Great AI, Stamina bar and better animations, with better shooting experience.
  34. Heavy_
    Sep 11, 2022
    0
    Same thing from last year 2K seems to not care to make a sports game again all they care about is making money and exploiting fans of sports and children to make as much money as possible and repeat this every year please make a good sports game again
  35. uncharted4
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Gameplay is fantastic especially defense.. Fouls is finally working against cpu in MyNBA mode. dribbling, shooting are damn fun.. CPU playing so smarter
  36. MinePlay512
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Of course what was coming for NBA 2K23 on next gen, like adding eras, bringing the Jordan Challenge back to make it better, as well as improvement the gameplay and keeping it stable. A lot of things might be worth but it's safe to say NBA 2K23 on next gen is one of the best basketball.
  37. Jew69
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Best 2k game in years. Everything about it is better. Its safe to buy it boys.
  38. Xand65157rgdsgf
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    This is a very good game the physics is good, the graphics look great and the new modes are awesome.
  39. YinNYK
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Don’t let these generic “same game every year” reviews fool you, although 2K has had some rough years in the past and being skeptical of any sports games is 100% justified NBA 2K23 is a genuine love letter to basketball.

    The addition of MyNBA Eras / the Jordan Challenge alone is worth the price of admission. The detail and presentation of both modes are second to none, from the era    Don’t let these generic “same game every year” reviews fool you, although 2K has had some rough years in the past and being skeptical of any sports games is 100% justified NBA 2K23 is a genuine love letter to basketball.

    The addition of MyNBA Eras / the Jordan Challenge alone is worth the price of admission.

    The detail and presentation of both modes are second to none, from the era specific filters, courts, rules, how the CPU plays, commentary ect 2K took no shortcuts.

    The 15 Jordan challenges with its documentary style presentation is clean and it’s in game cutscenes of re creations of some of Jordan’s greatest moments look amazing in 4K MyNBA Eras and it’s 3 new timelines (Bird Vs Jordan) (Jordan Era) (Kobe Era) include 100s of new historic players from well known players to even the most obscure players that even some of the biggest basketball nerds may not know. It’s authentic and leagues above any other sports games franchise mode.

    The gameplay has improved ten fold from 2K22, no more over dribbling no more cheese / exploits, no more stiffness in the movement and canned animations. if you play online this year it requires skill from shooting to dribbling no game really feels the same and it’s a big learning curve.

    MyCareers storyline is cheesy as every year though there is heaps of content and cutscenes most of the time it’s not related to actual ball, what’s important to know is none of it is compulsory if you wish to just play in NBA with your own player without worrying about a music career on the side you can, it’s completely optional. (Side not entering the Arena is one of the coolest features added into a sports game, going from the team bus to the court with the Next Gen graphics is just epic)

    Making a player though is going to cost you money or hours of grinding to even get enough VC for a decent rating of about 80 it’s the worse thing about 2K and personally hinders me from making more then one player.

    The City layout is a lot smaller making it much easier to traverse although that doesn’t mean it doesn’t look awesome, the 4 affiliation parks are some of the best looking parks we’ve had in 2K history.

    MyTeam although yes you are expected to open you’re wallet to obtain some of the best players in the game, the amount of single player content and cards you can earn rather then pay for is in my opinion fair.

    2K23 is a fantastic game, Mike Wang and the rest of the developers deserve a lot of credit for it, it’s early but I can see this going down as one of the greatest 2Ks ever.    … Expand
  40. RichieSeven
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    You can see how this game evolves year after year. The thought that's put into, how the developers at Visual Concepts try and make the game more fun. Some years they might miss, but this isn't one of them. Great gameplay, great theming, I'm psyched to get deeper.
  41. OnlyOneHere
    Sep 10, 2022
    0
    This game is a worthless pile of garbage. It is about the same as the last game. All the lazy developers did in this game is slapped the number 23 on the game and called it a day. For goodness sake, why are the developers so obsessed with the so-called city? Enough already. How about they spend time actually improving the gameplay, instead of wasting their time with gimmicky features.This game is a worthless pile of garbage. It is about the same as the last game. All the lazy developers did in this game is slapped the number 23 on the game and called it a day. For goodness sake, why are the developers so obsessed with the so-called city? Enough already. How about they spend time actually improving the gameplay, instead of wasting their time with gimmicky features. That's the least these greedy developers can do after charging a ridiculous price of $70. The skateboard physics and animation are a joke.

    The multiplayer is complete trash. If these developers are going to waste their time with this "City" trash, how about they actually learn what a city looks like. You call that thing a city? Where are the cars? Why aren't there enough people? Why is it so lifeless? I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  42. FPrsn
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    I've been playing NB2K since 2010 and never before have I experienced such immersive gameplay. The game is a tribute to basketball. It's a treat for anyone who is passionate about the NBA.

    It's not only the best game in the franchise, but also the best sports game of all time.
  43. Kannibal
    Sep 17, 2022
    8
    I normally only ever review things when they are bad but against all odds this is actually pretty good. Disclaimer I don't use Myplayer so I am entirely unaffected by the microtransactions. I think we really will look back at this as a very excellent game once things are balanced.

    The good The animations seem a little bit smoother and varied. The more relaxed shot timing makes the game    I normally only ever review things when they are bad but against all odds this is actually pretty good. Disclaimer I don't use Myplayer so I am entirely unaffected by the microtransactions. I think we really will look back at this as a very excellent game once things are balanced.

    The good

    The animations seem a little bit smoother and varied.

    The more relaxed shot timing makes the game more fun if a bit less realistic.

    The presentation is fantastic.

    Several new modes added.

    2k has absolutely zero reason to iterate or improve, as stupid people plow billions of dollars into microtransactions but they did anyway, this should be rewarded.

    The bad

    Defense at The rim is absurdly unimpactful, like ridiculously pointless.

    The player ratings are awful and almost irrelevant given the dependence on badges and animations. Poor or average 3-point shooters in reality or sometimes much easier to use than the league's best shooters.

    The the more accessible shot timer although overall a positive can undermine the entire experience, making everything feel like a timing minigame.

    Final thoughts

    The belief that a company would simply voluntarily give up more money than the GDP of a small nation is moronic and is only going to lead to disappointment. Don't buy VC and for goodness sake don't let your children have your credit cards. 2K literally released a roster update and made billions but they didn't. Good for them, review bombing a better product is not going to accomplish anything. If you buy and positively review better games you will get better games if you don't buy micro transactions you won't see them.    … Expand
  44. NonAtmospheric
    Sep 14, 2022
    9
    Roster customization has reached a franchise high and will reach even greater heights once you actually port this version to PC. Got a nice MJ era aesthetic with the scoreboards as well as adding onto the PAs from last year.

    Direct that same zero energy towards Roger Goodell and the 32 NFL owners for letting EA's "Madden 23" hit the shelves once again. Actually, this isn't a 10 either    Roster customization has reached a franchise high and will reach even greater heights once you actually port this version to PC. Got a nice MJ era aesthetic with the scoreboards as well as adding onto the PAs from last year.

    Direct that same zero energy towards Roger Goodell and the 32 NFL owners for letting EA's "Madden 23" hit the shelves once again. Actually, this isn't a 10 either because beloved popular game mode All-Star Team Up during the COVID-19 pandemic on both consoles was removed for CURRENT gen. Play Now Online matchmaking is region locked so West will not connect to East servers where 10 of 10 games will actually start. And this game is still not supporting cross platform play.    … Expand
  45. Easy_mode123
    Oct 9, 2022
    9
    I have only played 4 nba 2ks so i dont have alot of experience but this one is the BEST
  46. Cannonsmith
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Game is finally fun again. Park is actually fun since there arent any glitchy moves.
  47. seanqne
    May 31, 2023
    1
    Pros: PlayStation June monthly game, equal chance agendas, Jordan challenges.

    Cons: MyCareer, MyTeam, gameplay, inflation among microtransactions, lazy community engagement, having the same animation issues that have been in the game every year, lack of grindable content, cards that are only obtainable by being in the top 1% of gamblers on the game, challenges that are purposefully    Pros: PlayStation June monthly game, equal chance agendas, Jordan challenges.

    Cons: MyCareer, MyTeam, gameplay, inflation among microtransactions, lazy community engagement, having the same animation issues that have been in the game every year, lack of grindable content, cards that are only obtainable by being in the top 1% of gamblers on the game, challenges that are purposefully created to make you play the game for a longer period of time to increase average time played by player per day/week, a significant increase in untradeable cards, lack of locker codes, “filler” sets within packs that contain players with bad stats/animations to inflate the odds for dark matters, having player builds that cost hundreds of dollars, lack of new and intriguing game modes, and just an overall prioritization of profit over community.

    I understand that most video game producers require microtransactions for their games to survive and evolve, however, there is no worth behind the microtransactions 2k offers. Their game modes have become repetitive and obsolete to the average grinder, offering them no incentive to buy packs let alone play the game. The underlying notion of the company not engaging with the community has also left players to turn to other sports games that appreciate their fan base (MLB The Show 23). In years prior, 2k has at least offered some form of free weekly content to keep those who don’t have thousands a week to spend on pixels to keep all parts of their community engaged. This year, it seems like it’s only about meeting metrics, cherry picking stats that make their company look favorable and on the rise, and evolving into this “lifestyle game” instead of just a basketball game (FYI: absolutely nobody wants that). I will give credit where credit is due and say that Season 7 of MyTeam has been a step in the right direction, yet their efforts seem almost fruitless due to the damage they caused after the previous few seasons. Unless the company announces a dramatic lay-off or a complete change within the next edition of the game, I don’t see myself purchasing another 2k developed game in the near future.    … Expand
  48. Kinokee
    Jul 12, 2023
    1
    Instant microtransitions on first load. Selecting the rookie difficulty because I have no idea how to play. After playing for 5 minutes and getting my ass kicked by the NPC **** default team I still have no idea how to play. All I can find is the jump like an idiot button. Foul the mf. And attempt a shot. Where tf is the dunk button and why tf are the controls such **** and not intuitive.Instant microtransitions on first load. Selecting the rookie difficulty because I have no idea how to play. After playing for 5 minutes and getting my ass kicked by the NPC **** default team I still have no idea how to play. All I can find is the jump like an idiot button. Foul the mf. And attempt a shot. Where tf is the dunk button and why tf are the controls such **** and not intuitive. I have never hated playing a sports game this much before and would rather just play irl. f this game.… Expand
  49. dh3215
    Jun 7, 2023
    0
    Such a disappointing game. Makes sense why they are giving it away. The pop up ads are unbearable and good news is after only a few short months you could have an almost mediocre player without spending any money
  50. vikasgames94
    Feb 26, 2023
    5
    As a single player, it's really good. However, it's still not a simulation basketball game. When NBA 2K11 came out, I thought after 10 years, we'll get realistic basketball game. There are thousands of new animations and flashy graphics but it's still NBA 2K with 2K problems. People who've been playing the game since 2K11 will understand.

    Most of the problem stems from bad AI, help    As a single player, it's really good. However, it's still not a simulation basketball game. When NBA 2K11 came out, I thought after 10 years, we'll get realistic basketball game. There are thousands of new animations and flashy graphics but it's still NBA 2K with 2K problems. People who've been playing the game since 2K11 will understand.

    Most of the problem stems from bad AI, help defense and inside offense.

    As a multiplayer game, it's abysmal. If you've made a 99 overall player without spending real money, you might enjoy the game with your friends. This game gives you stress.

    As a game, it's actually good but we've been saying that for years now. It's improving but MyTeam and MyCareer are just ruining the game. They need a complete restructure of the modes.    … Expand
  51. Mr_ManicMike
    Jun 11, 2023
    2
    First NBA 2K game I've played in years. Thought on PS5 it might be better, I was disappointed. Online play still has horrendous latency issues. The my player mode which I used to love has been ruined by micro transactions. Basically a relentless grind or pay to win. My Career player dominates in the Summer League only to brick every open shot in the NBA unless I time it absolutely perfect.First NBA 2K game I've played in years. Thought on PS5 it might be better, I was disappointed. Online play still has horrendous latency issues. The my player mode which I used to love has been ruined by micro transactions. Basically a relentless grind or pay to win. My Career player dominates in the Summer League only to brick every open shot in the NBA unless I time it absolutely perfect. Can't even make one contested layup on smaller defenders. I'd be ok with the grind if the My Career was offline, but once they shut down the servers your grind will have been pointless. Should definitely separate MyPlayer and My Career for people that want to casually have fun in the game. Take Two and 2K might actually be as bad as EA.… Expand
  52. svensenk86
    Oct 6, 2022
    7
    I like NBA 2k23, it is a great game of Basketball with some minor issues which decreases this rating. First of all the good, the Basketball feels real, I have created a PF like I play in real and I do actually the game I do in real, from movements and Defensive work, for sure the dunks are not so easy for me in real :D but besides that you really feel the player, that he is heavy and tall,I like NBA 2k23, it is a great game of Basketball with some minor issues which decreases this rating. First of all the good, the Basketball feels real, I have created a PF like I play in real and I do actually the game I do in real, from movements and Defensive work, for sure the dunks are not so easy for me in real :D but besides that you really feel the player, that he is heavy and tall, when you control a PG you really feel the difference. The opponents make great adjustments to the game, double team my Player when needed and when it makes sense. The graphic is as usual awesome, also small details in the crowd are awesome. Commentary best in the business! The story is also kind of what the world is like...tweets, followers, social media, the look, it catches all the actual "first world problems" which the kids have these days. Some minus points, but not really minus, I mean sure upgrading your player takes a lot of grind and time, but it is also realistic somehow. I would not like going the 60 OVR to a 90 OVR directly in 1 season. For sure you cannot compete online with people who invested extra. But my focus is on the PvE so it is realistic that it takes time to improve. I compete against All Star already, so all good. If LeBron is still better than me in my first season than that is correct ;) What I do not like is the presentation in myPlayer! It is awesome when you play normal but in myPlayer the commentary gets cut when Free Throws happen, the cuts are too quick. No intro sequences, no cool camera moves before Free Throws, this is actually for me really 3 points decrease as I like the presentation so much and that is all missing in myPlayer...in the college flashbacks you have that but not in the actually season you play.
    In the end, it is a great game, I really like it this year!    … Expand
  53. Ageezlee
    Mar 30, 2023
    0
    This game is not made for offline players anymore I have bought my last 2k game. The shooting changes every year for the worse. Game stinks.
  54. Jediknight0330
    Jan 24, 2023
    6
    Gameplay for NBA 2K23 is fantastic! As for MyCareer, the story is not that good. Very cheesy. Some of the people you have to do quests for are insufferable. But I still had some fun with it. The rapping they have you do is hilarious. I love that they have historic teams and filters for how the 80's NBA looked like back then. But this really should be bare minimum for most sports gamesGameplay for NBA 2K23 is fantastic! As for MyCareer, the story is not that good. Very cheesy. Some of the people you have to do quests for are insufferable. But I still had some fun with it. The rapping they have you do is hilarious. I love that they have historic teams and filters for how the 80's NBA looked like back then. But this really should be bare minimum for most sports games these days. (Looking at you, EA)… Expand
  55. Styles_01
    Jun 27, 2023
    2
    What happened to the days of making sports games that were just fun? NHL ‘96…

    Controls aren’t obvious, players don’t respond well, you have to get the shot timing perfect to go in. The controls aren’t just not obvious they are insane. The myteam card system is annoying. 2K has gone the way of EA. Gimme EA street ball again. At least this game came with my PS plus membership cause I    What happened to the days of making sports games that were just fun? NHL ‘96…

    Controls aren’t obvious, players don’t respond well, you have to get the shot timing perfect to go in. The controls aren’t just not obvious they are insane. The myteam card system is annoying. 2K has gone the way of EA. Gimme EA street ball again. At least this game came with my PS plus membership cause I would have been livid if I spent 80$ on this trash.    … Expand
  56. art1373
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    Generally like the gameplay, the 3pts and lay ups are more realistic and it feel's like true simulator of the NBA.
  57. Bones98
    May 2, 2023
    7
    VC microtransactions have made MyCareer mode pretty much unplayable, the Jordan mode is great but for a full priced game to charge even more and more to play a mode I’ve already essentially paid for is just crazy greed on 2Ks part and shows no sign of slowing down with it getting worse each year.
  58. happyartie
    Sep 15, 2022
    5
    Cool improvements, nice new features and Jordan Challenge. But more and more pay to win game.
  59. Treetown1256
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Best 2k since 2k17, the game is very clean and the gameplay feels more realistic. I enjoy playing with friends and going on win streaks!!
  60. HMcaullay01
    Jul 27, 2023
    0
    Just nothing, wouldn’t recommend it if it was free.
    Just decide to play literally anything else.
  61. khlfd
    Sep 22, 2022
    6
    Wow people are right about the microtransactions so you have to spend a lot to get the complete game
  62. althebeast
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    I recently changed from ps4 to ps5 and I truly Can say that NBA 2k23 is definitely different and much better than the ps4 version. It feels like I’m playing complete a new game after that lame ps4 version of the game. Different menus, fast loads and the game play is actually different and don’t have a lot of errors like the one in ps4 version of the game. Little changes like when you makeI recently changed from ps4 to ps5 and I truly Can say that NBA 2k23 is definitely different and much better than the ps4 version. It feels like I’m playing complete a new game after that lame ps4 version of the game. Different menus, fast loads and the game play is actually different and don’t have a lot of errors like the one in ps4 version of the game. Little changes like when you make a three point the camera angle changes for the shot and it follow the ball and everything. I love it!… Expand
  63. netbattler15
    Mar 6, 2023
    2
    I have to give this game a similar rating to what I gave to Gran Turismo 7, except this time it's on me for getting my hopes up.

    To be fair, I had no intent of buying this game, but there was a deal where it was packaged with NBA league pass, so I pulled the trigger. This game is a solid basketball simulation, though the franchise mode can move more slowly than you would hope. I    I have to give this game a similar rating to what I gave to Gran Turismo 7, except this time it's on me for getting my hopes up.

    To be fair, I had no intent of buying this game, but there was a deal where it was packaged with NBA league pass, so I pulled the trigger.

    This game is a solid basketball simulation, though the franchise mode can move more slowly than you would hope. I enjoyed bringing a franchise through the past with knowledge of which players would be great. It was a fun fantasy.

    MyPlayer mode is slow and grindy with a bunch of BS that you really don't want to do. I just wanted to hoop, and it was making me chase down sponsors and do fashions shows and a bunch of stuff that isn't basketball.

    MyTeam is what it is. You know what you're getting with that.

    My real issue is the size of the install. It was more than 100 GB. I wound up uninstalling so that I could actually play games that I wanted to play. I had been playing an occasional game, but not anymore.    … Expand
  64. Orja
    Apr 2, 2023
    3
    The game tries so hard to squeeze the player for money, and has absolutely no respect for your time. Everything off the court feels slow, even skipping the inanely written dialogue in mycareer forces you to hold a button for every single line. Half-time cutscenes are often unskippable as well, and ads are crowbarred in at every opportunity.

    The mycareer "story" is designed to move the    The game tries so hard to squeeze the player for money, and has absolutely no respect for your time. Everything off the court feels slow, even skipping the inanely written dialogue in mycareer forces you to hold a button for every single line. Half-time cutscenes are often unskippable as well, and ads are crowbarred in at every opportunity.

    The mycareer "story" is designed to move the player from one endorcement focused segment to the next, and whoever wrote the dialogue for this game seems to know it. Then, the story just fizzles out. Win the whole thing, being rewarded finals mvp and breaking any playoff scoring record there is on the way, all in your rookie season? Game doesn't react, not even a cutscene, because the "story" is already done. Navigating the city, as every year, feels terrible. I've had better put together skateboarding experiences in flash games in the early 00s than this modern AAA-title serves up. This year, 2K have even increased the VC cost of improving your mycareer player, making the whole mycareer experience a slog.

    I think the on-court experience is a slight improvement on last year's though, and there is a good basketball game underneath it all. A shame the packaging is so shamelessly moneygrabbing.    … Expand
  65. JasonBijorn
    May 21, 2023
    0
    This game is somehow worse than both 2k21 and 2k22 combined. Starting with the fact that the game still has the same bug that has been in all three, which locks the ability to sim forward in MyCareer games to the frame rate. Beyond that, The game makes the absolutely moronic decision to lock all animations to stats and limit you to a slow and ineffective jump-shot, in what I can think, isThis game is somehow worse than both 2k21 and 2k22 combined. Starting with the fact that the game still has the same bug that has been in all three, which locks the ability to sim forward in MyCareer games to the frame rate. Beyond that, The game makes the absolutely moronic decision to lock all animations to stats and limit you to a slow and ineffective jump-shot, in what I can think, is an attempt to force more micro-transactions. The only reason I bought this game was because it was on sale, and it only took one day to realize the reason why it was on sale. The fact that they keep giving you all the exact same game made worse through unnecessary changes for the sole attempt to feign progression. This was the last straw for me, 2K is irredeemable in my eyes, They are an old animal that slowly walking to its death, only being held alive by its dwindling group of fanatics. In summary, This game is yet another step backward for NBA 2K putting it one step closer to its inevitable grave.… Expand
  66. AeroGunner
    Jun 14, 2023
    3
    Very buggy.
    MyCareer is absolotely BORING. Why a NBA rookie have to run around town with a hot-dog hat? Can I skip to the games? No! You have to do some rap quests first.....
    Graphics are good though.
  67. TheBigTicket
    Jun 28, 2023
    3
    Gameplay is legitimately really good, maybe the best it has ever been. The offline modes are very fun to play.

    The core of the game is the MyCareer and Online Mode tho and that has become an even bigger boring cash grab than previously. You have to skateboard through the cities and talk to random "celebrities" before you are allowed to play your next game which gives you a tiny bit of    Gameplay is legitimately really good, maybe the best it has ever been. The offline modes are very fun to play.

    The core of the game is the MyCareer and Online Mode tho and that has become an even bigger boring cash grab than previously. You have to skateboard through the cities and talk to random "celebrities" before you are allowed to play your next game which gives you a tiny bit of VC.

    Last 2k I bought.    … Expand
  68. Pudu52
    Jul 8, 2023
    1
    Similar to other reviews, this game should be an easy positive score for any basketball fan. However, the microtransactions are too high. Especially when you consider that 2k as an annual release game that is essentially a copy, paste of the previous year game with slight adjustments and updated rosters. Also, I can't stand the City concept. Running around doing miscellaneous questsSimilar to other reviews, this game should be an easy positive score for any basketball fan. However, the microtransactions are too high. Especially when you consider that 2k as an annual release game that is essentially a copy, paste of the previous year game with slight adjustments and updated rosters. Also, I can't stand the City concept. Running around doing miscellaneous quests talking to random NPCs, doing the same boring workout mini games, growing your player's social media platform in a basketball game? On top of that, whenever I try to run around the City, it is constantly lagging and makes it impossible to get anywhere or do anything in a reasonable amount of time. I don't mind having a story, or an area for Online play such as they do in other games....but the City style just frustrates me. Cool when it was introduced, but not anymore and I probably will skip next year's installment, unfortunately.… Expand
  69. Royfiz
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    My career starts off like if me in real life decided to join the nba, and it’s horrendous. Can’t make a shot can’t shake a defender and I’m playing on normal. Then you get blocked from progression by the objectives. The pace is glacial due to all the side missions you have to complete and it’s down right horrible. My nba 2K apologist of a cousin put this one away a long while back.
  70. hotolazajr
    Aug 23, 2023
    1
    This game is a vending machine game with predatory microtransactions geared to create addicts by taking advantage of the competitive nature of its player base. If you like to pay online get ready to pay up.
  71. Siddaway85
    Aug 29, 2023
    1
    Absolutely sick of this trash game. Everything about it is a massive step backwards. From the microtransactions to the **** game play. What a disappointment

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  1. Cubed3
    Apr 10, 2023
    70
    The problem that plagues all triple-A sports titles can be found in here as well. There's not much to say concerning the differences between NBA 2K23 and the previous entry. In other words, maybe only super-fans of the series or major basketball aficionados should care. If you have the patience to wait for a discount, what you'll find here is a great NBA game, with some cool modes that transport you to the past of the organization, with chief among them a meaty tribute to Michael Jordan.
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  2. GRYOnline.pl
    Nov 16, 2022
    80
    I can safely recommend NBA 2K23 to every sports games fan, even though the microtransactions are extremely aggressive. The gameplay is too good, and I hope future updates won’t break it.
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  3. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Oct 23, 2022
    85
    NBA 2K23 offers fun content by adding new modes to the series. In addition to the 10+ hour Jordan Challenge mode, it is also a pleasure to play NBA seasons in different eras.
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