NBA 2K21

 Xbox One
User Score
1.7

Overwhelming dislike- based on 130 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 130
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 130
  3. Negative: 106 out of 130
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  1. jake272626
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    Fun game. Myleague is the same but a good game. New Neighborhood is awesome. New Myteam seasons make the game interesting. Limited is also a cool idea and good for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money on pack. 4 stars
  2. mambaa
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    There is a totally revamped dribbling system and skill gap with shooting this year... but everyone complains that its the same game. Please complain about something valid. The price of vc is absurd thats what you should complain about because the gameplay is really solid this year
  3. Axelguzman28
    Sep 7, 2020
    8
    To be honest only thing I see wrong with 2k21 is the shot meter it makes the shooting hard but otherwise it’s plays so well I enjoyed my career story
  4. njmittz
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    It might feel very similar to last year, but at least it’s not Madden, right?
  5. Games44un
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    2k came thru with the bonus content packs and VC making things better and running much better much better than day 1 Great job
  6. MinePlay512
    Sep 5, 2020
    8
    What disappointed me the most is that there is no Create a Legend Mode and the lack of improvements for MyLeague and MyGM. I also not happy that you can't even transfer MyCareer. But overall, NBA2K21 is a solid game that will bring in fun for Basketball Fans.
  7. Srbroadcast
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Smoother layout, game runs better but still has about 80% of the problems last years game had. With that being said the my career is much more fun with the smoother layout and it is also a huge improvement with the character customization(ie more brands and accessories) gameplay is a bit harder on the park but once you get used to it the game is not too bad! This is a rating by a single player mode player and an online player.… Expand
  8. CRedfield
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    still the best Basketball Game...2K20 was great and this one improves slightly...no major changes needed.

    I believe we will see the next step on the new consoles.

    Until then...just love the game.
  9. Radpandabear
    Apr 10, 2023
    8
    I have fond memories of this one. It was the first one that I started a Myteam in and that game mode is pay to win, but a blast for those who like to grind. My second most played 2k game.

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#18 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 18, 2020
    45
    I wish I could call NBA 2K21 derivative but still good. It looks great as ever, but gameplay balance was ruined completely by the new shooting system, there are no new features, the MyTeam mode is going downhill plagued by microtransactions, and the game as a whole lacks even a tiniest spark of passion. [12/2020, p.67]
  2. XboxAddict
    Oct 30, 2020
    85
    NBA 2K21 is a good, but severely flawed game. Once those flaws get fixed though, there won't be a better basketball game on the market.
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  3. GameCritics
    Oct 9, 2020
    70
    In short, NBA 2K21 is a solid entry for the franchise, and is arguably the smoothest on-court performer of this console generation. However, its value will largely depend on how tolerant users are of a corny, repetitive story mode and mostly the same options as in previous editions. According to most of the web, 2K Games is building the next-gen versions of NBA 2K21 from the ground up to match the improved technology. Here’s to hoping they upgrade more than the graphics, while keeping the on-court play intact.
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