NBA 2K21

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User Score
1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 56
  3. Negative: 48 out of 56
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  1. thiccdadymurdoc
    Sep 7, 2020
    0
    Its the same every year. I can't understand how the makers of this game are so shameless. Man they did not do anything to the game and they milking people's money for the same game every year.
  2. IliyaKiller
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Every problem that Madden 2 had, stop wasting 60$ on copy paste games with slight changes, these should be updates you idiots.
  3. GabbaTheGreat
    Sep 8, 2020
    1
    At this point this is a broken game. The shot stick is awful and it is nearly impossible to get green. I’ve requested a refund.
  4. madethisfor2k
    Oct 19, 2020
    0
    Can you guys just sell me an ad reel for $60, sorry $70 now for no justified reason, it's not like you updated anything with this game? Or I'm sorry it's actually $100 for the Mamba Forever edition, you know the one that profits off the passing of a hero for an unjustified price. Oh, and if you want the next-gen upgrade, you gotta shell out more to just buy the base game, because 2k wantsCan you guys just sell me an ad reel for $60, sorry $70 now for no justified reason, it's not like you updated anything with this game? Or I'm sorry it's actually $100 for the Mamba Forever edition, you know the one that profits off the passing of a hero for an unjustified price. Oh, and if you want the next-gen upgrade, you gotta shell out more to just buy the base game, because 2k wants us to but the game 2x. Please do not get me started on the slot machine mechanics in @k either, you guys are just as bad as EA and it's disgusting. Ads only belong in free to play games. Period. Of all game publishers, you guys overcharge for minimal changes between releases, when let's face it you just have an annual roster update, and you gauge us with microtransactions that other publishers include in the base game and now you put unskippable ads in a month after release!!!! DO YOU THINK WE ARE STUPID?! Never buying a 2k game again from these greedy bastards. **** you, 2k, you don't deserve the NBA ip and steal money from children.… Expand
  5. Rj1394
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    Worse in every way from the previous version and this has been an on Going trend since 2k16.
  6. billister
    Sep 27, 2020
    0
    If I could rate with -10, I would have done it. Every shot in neighborhood is out, even if you have a good release.
  7. GODSPEED7
    Oct 19, 2020
    0
    ADS IN A GAME YOU PAID FULL PRICE, SNEAKED-IN A MONTH LATER.

    2K IS BLACKLISTED AND I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GAME OF THEM!
  8. TeShady
    Sep 10, 2020
    0
    The only reason I choose NBA 2k over NBA live is the my career. I understand the NBA now is a shooters league, but that's only in the NBA. Every other league in the world relies on bigs, positioning, and coaching. With that being the case, this is the 3rd year in a row where its play the meta or go home, and i'm going home.
    My build is a 6'8 PAINT beast [red/blue] with max badges and 90    The only reason I choose NBA 2k over NBA live is the my career. I understand the NBA now is a shooters league, but that's only in the NBA. Every other league in the world relies on bigs, positioning, and coaching. With that being the case, this is the 3rd year in a row where its play the meta or go home, and i'm going home.
    My build is a 6'8 PAINT beast [red/blue] with max badges and 90 strength but I can't reliably hit post moves, dunk, or even score in the PAINT over non defensive builds, while playmaking shot-creators can make 100% of their fading shots, can spam behind the back dribbles behind one screen for the entire shot clock and green light their shots after the defender gets brick wall'ed 20 times(broken mechanic that has been in the game since NBA 2k19), they can score however they like in transition since chase downs are broken. you gave shooting a hot fix instantly when the babies with no badges couldn't shoot so how about you give the paint back to the builds that require it especially when they are maxed out.

    PAINT CAMPING IN THE PARK IS CANCER (only allow the defense to be in the paint for 3 seconds like other game modes)
    BRICK WALL SHOULD ACTIVATE 1-3 TIMES PER SCREEN (depending on badge upgrade)
    HEART CRUSHER IS BROKEN (1 steal results in the team being cold??)

    The moment you guys have competition in the basketball gaming market then i feel these issues will be resolved but this is the last 2k I will personally buy and i'm making my friends and viewers pick up and try NBA live for next gen because any other BS is better that the toxic BS you guys put out year after year    … Expand
  9. Nado2002
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    A decent port that has improved over the last 3 years but its very minimal the graphics are what i expected them to be and the framerate at 30fps during game time is quite good but the online frame rate is poor and there is alot of pop in and not properly loaded textures in my park mode sometimes the game can get choppy in between playeven even in the offline modes the thing that impressedA decent port that has improved over the last 3 years but its very minimal the graphics are what i expected them to be and the framerate at 30fps during game time is quite good but the online frame rate is poor and there is alot of pop in and not properly loaded textures in my park mode sometimes the game can get choppy in between playeven even in the offline modes the thing that impressed me the most were the my career cutscenes particularly the first one of the city at the start looked stunning but then it was all down hill from there as microtransactions plagues the game once again and the my career mode besides the college and high school basketball was lacking Thanks for reading my review of nba2k21 on switch… Expand
  10. Aluk
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Good game, the career mode is quite a race, it is quite a race, the same with my league mode

    Buen Juego, el modo carrera esta bastante carrera esta bastante bien, lo mismo con el modo mi liga
  11. anthonymusiclov
    Sep 14, 2020
    0
    These games have been horrible since 2K14 but this one is exceptionally terrible. I’d say worst basketball sport game made so far in the 2K series.
  12. DNntishfneiggkn
    Jun 14, 2021
    0
    this game is full of **** it’s garbage asf there’s just so many flaws in this game it’s ridiculous . Everything my ab this game is just god awful
  13. Keener_01
    Jul 17, 2021
    0
    Do not waste your time with this piece of **** game. 2k always has been and always will be a poverty sports game. I can not say enough how broken this game is. The shot meter is broken, defense is broken, layups are broken, AI is broken, HOW HAS THIS GAME DECLINED SINCE 2k17 HOW HOW HOW HOW. I CANNOT STAND 2K ANYMORE! I STARTED PLAYING MADDEN AND THE SHOW FOR CHRISTS SAKE.
  14. DomHall102
    Oct 20, 2020
    0
    Unskipable adds one month after launch. This is the same reason i stopped playing last year
  15. KABARRII
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    this game literally forces you to update the game every month just to play certain game modes, including mycareer. You have to be online to even play mycareer at all. nba 2k park is dead and i would like to just play mycareer offline but its not possible. in my career you cant even add stuff like arm sleeves and knee pads to your player unless you go to the stupid store in the park( whichthis game literally forces you to update the game every month just to play certain game modes, including mycareer. You have to be online to even play mycareer at all. nba 2k park is dead and i would like to just play mycareer offline but its not possible. in my career you cant even add stuff like arm sleeves and knee pads to your player unless you go to the stupid store in the park( which takes like 5 minutes to even load). this game is terrible… Expand
  16. Jay_walker
    Jan 23, 2021
    1
    I wouldn’t put 0 because this isn’t the worst game I’ve ever played in my life but boy is it in contention of the worst 2k game ever, no nba today, you can have your steal rating all the way down to 25 and still spam the steal button and get a bunch of steals. When someone passes the ball you cannot run and catch the ball you must stop until the catch is made. Even wide open passes in theI wouldn’t put 0 because this isn’t the worst game I’ve ever played in my life but boy is it in contention of the worst 2k game ever, no nba today, you can have your steal rating all the way down to 25 and still spam the steal button and get a bunch of steals. When someone passes the ball you cannot run and catch the ball you must stop until the catch is made. Even wide open passes in the park will be bobbled. Even thing about this game is a copy and past from 2k20. I waited until it was on sale for $30 and still feel ripped off. Even for the first few months there were no rookies so it even felt like an nba2k20 game.… Expand
  17. DrunkzReynoldz
    Jan 24, 2021
    1
    The game is not ok the downside is when your connection is lost while playing mycareer you will lost everything and will need to start back. 2k20 shooting gauge is better than the current gauge. It's best that they implement an autosave for mycareer. We paid $60 for the game and expect us to spent more $$ for upgrade. Greed!. Even fortnight is way better.
  18. mani_inthelab
    Jan 31, 2021
    0
    I dont have time to sit here and list all the problems with this game but one major one is paint defense and slashers a pure blue would make consistent contested layups
  19. Outlawsdb24
    Mar 4, 2021
    9
    I play franchise mode only. And for that it’s a 9. I can’t speak to the micro transactions, I stay away. I’m happy to have such a high quality gameplay sim on the switch. It’s fluid, realistic, fair. The presentation is incredible as always. For this to be on a handheld is just a marvle. Feel same about fifa. But you can buy last years version on either and get the same great gameplay.
  20. RealAndHonest
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    Wow 2K had done it again. This is the most realistic basketball simulation to date and a true must have an any video game collectors collection. This will go down in the books as a hyper realistic Basketball simulator. This will be remembered by the 2K community as a shining beacon we will remember this game in good graces. Nothing else really these devs have done has made me more proudWow 2K had done it again. This is the most realistic basketball simulation to date and a true must have an any video game collectors collection. This will go down in the books as a hyper realistic Basketball simulator. This will be remembered by the 2K community as a shining beacon we will remember this game in good graces. Nothing else really these devs have done has made me more proud than this I feel like a dad when his son graduates. Truly I am thankful for all the hard working men and women at 2K who could deliver this wonderful experience to the basketball community :)… Expand
  21. Lisalustig
    May 30, 2021
    1
    Constant Internet connection required with no temporary saves and am extremely bad net code makes this game one of the worst in the current generation if not all time. Gameplay on the court is fine but you often do not get the chance to end the game. Do not pause the game at any time unless you want to loose all your progress. I hope they learn from their mistake in the future but theyConstant Internet connection required with no temporary saves and am extremely bad net code makes this game one of the worst in the current generation if not all time. Gameplay on the court is fine but you often do not get the chance to end the game. Do not pause the game at any time unless you want to loose all your progress. I hope they learn from their mistake in the future but they probably won't.… Expand
  22. Hdkjsjs
    Jun 19, 2021
    0
    Such a disappointment, i wish i could have a refund even tho it was on sale. The game developers need to be put out of job. Terrible
  23. Nashty208
    Jul 28, 2021
    4
    The game is a mixture or things done well and done poorly. The player control is pretty flawless and is what makes the game fun. The constant need to be online is HORRIBLE, you'll set your console to sleep briefly and connection will be lost; if you were in a game...GAME OVER. This need to be online in MyCarrer
  24. Theawesomeone1
    Jul 29, 2021
    0
    This game is super rigged and not worth the money. Please don't waste your money.
  25. SavageBodom
    Aug 21, 2021
    0
    This game unexplainably did not receive support for the 'Start Today's franchise mode. The best addition to the series in years. And the shot stick was completely inconsistent and lacking proper response time on online mode. It's pay to play for my team mode and my career. If you don't you will be playing an impossible game of catch up with those who do. Community wise there is little toThis game unexplainably did not receive support for the 'Start Today's franchise mode. The best addition to the series in years. And the shot stick was completely inconsistent and lacking proper response time on online mode. It's pay to play for my team mode and my career. If you don't you will be playing an impossible game of catch up with those who do. Community wise there is little to no new custom rosters being added. 2k has killed support for roster updates on their end. So game is officially out of date. Someone should sue them for selling start today as a mode and then not providing it at all to us. Call me if you do. (Game runs okay on switch for offline modes although no changes have been made to last year's game, at all.) Pro Bono lawyer give me a call let's do this thing… Expand

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 6, 2020
    75
    Overall, one does not have to be a massive fan of basketball to appreciate this game. Being a fan of basketball only adds to the enjoyment. If you enjoy playing sports games and are looking for a good basketball game NBA 2K 21 is undoubtedly that game to add to your collection.
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  2. Vooks
    Sep 30, 2020
    60
    The basketball itself is solid, it alternates between looking really nice and surprisingly dated. The new shot meter will divide people, but it’s optional and one of the few changes from last year's game. The microtransactions were previously a sore point with 2K20, and it is even sorer here. For a full-priced AAA game, you should never feel like you have to spend more money to engage with half of the game. If you really want the most up to date NBA game and the MyTeam seasons then 2K21 is the obvious choice. Otherwise, NBA 2K21 is mostly the same game you played last year.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Sep 16, 2020
    70
    NBA 2K21 is the best basketball simulation game currently on Nintendo Switch. Running at 30 fps, it offers an immense amount of content even taking into account the issue of loading times, its abusive purchases or the poor visual quality of certain menus.
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