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
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  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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