NBA 2K21

 Xbox Series X
User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 51
  3. Negative: 26 out of 51
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  1. uncharted4
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    wow graphic is amazing, gameplay feel smooth, players movement is realistic with footplanting.. My Career is fun with the city to tour around.. WNBA is fun to play my league
  2. Kobe8-24
    Nov 17, 2020
    9
    The graphics are AMAZING, this FEELS like the Next-Generation, The Association is back, 2ktv is better too, Mycareer is solid aside from boring story, The city, while it has some lag, is FIRE
  3. Lane595
    Dec 23, 2020
    8
    It definitely has a different feel to it, nothing is ridiculously broken in my player minus the 6'7 power forward/center builds. Its a lot more fun having creative freedom over your character. Cities huge but the skateboard helps get around. I dig the depth in the story mode. Theirs a few tweaks here and there for gameplay that will most likely be fixed but theirs definitely nothingIt definitely has a different feel to it, nothing is ridiculously broken in my player minus the 6'7 power forward/center builds. Its a lot more fun having creative freedom over your character. Cities huge but the skateboard helps get around. I dig the depth in the story mode. Theirs a few tweaks here and there for gameplay that will most likely be fixed but theirs definitely nothing absolutely wrong with the game. I like the changes and I like the direction its going.… Expand
  4. Deebus
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    This next gen update for 2k21 is something special. For anyone who likes 2k but has fallen off in recent years due to the lack of innovation, this is it. A Great Leap Forward graphically and mechanically. The City is nothing special, but I thought the story was quite good, especially with the changes they’ve made in the next gen update. Worth it for any basketball sim fan.
  5. MinePlay512
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    Overall Score: 9.5
    In my review with the Xbox One version, I am not happy that there's no create a legend mode. And new legend mode. Come on now. However, in the Xbox Series version, It's awesome, improved gameplay, the city is great, MyNBA is an W and other things that makes NBA 2K21 a very good game.
  6. YoungCritic007
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    Like Softdrinktv said(go check out his youtube channel if u like sports reviews)this is the best 2k since NBA2k16. !7 had a terrible launch and they game never bounced back, the people that like NBA2k18 are on some cocaine,2k19 was close but no cigar, and 2k20 was very close but the MyTeam and parts of the my career held it back, but now I think we have a 2k game that finally lives up toLike Softdrinktv said(go check out his youtube channel if u like sports reviews)this is the best 2k since NBA2k16. !7 had a terrible launch and they game never bounced back, the people that like NBA2k18 are on some cocaine,2k19 was close but no cigar, and 2k20 was very close but the MyTeam and parts of the my career held it back, but now I think we have a 2k game that finally lives up to the hype. It does have it's issues u can't excuse the franchise mode being the best out of any sports series. Look at Maddens franchise mode, it booty butt garbage but 2k finally polished a game we knew was great all-along… Expand
  7. Kevion
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    This game is a 84% best of xbox series x
    and zion williamson young cover.
  8. Kobe0824
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Lighting and graphics look great. 2k doesn’t a great job trying to add a few new things each year. Franchise and other modes could use some more depth to them. Fun game to play.

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#9 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2020
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#11 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2020

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    75
    The edition for the new generation of consoles is much better than the old one, especially when it comes to graphics (spectacular!) and loading times (lightning fast). Sadly, despite many improvements, some of the game’s flaws remained unaddressed, which fortunately does not change the fact that NBA 2K21 is now simply enjoyable. Just be careful and don’t buy the old version by mistake! [01/2021, p.75]
  2. XboxAddict
    Dec 15, 2020
    86
    Visual Concepts has made the jump to next-gen and has done so incredibly well for players jumping into NBA 2K21 for the first time, making it seamless for players since its initial launch to transfer to their progress to Xbox Series X|S. Aside from some created players needing a bit of an upgrade graphically, NBA 2K21 Next Generation is a solid sports title that fans will surely enjoy for the gameplay, its visuals and love of the game.
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  3. TheXboxHub
    Dec 7, 2020
    80
    NBA 2K21 Next Generation on Xbox Series X is a great addition to an already packed amount of content. It’s visually more stunning than anything that has come before it, with a complete sheen to the gameplay and stunning work in how the players move and react. Everything is just topped off by some amazing work in the audio department.
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