NBA 2K22

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  • Summary: Enjoy competitive gameplay, online features, and a variety of game modes, including myCAREER, as you put together your dream team in this basketball video game. A WORLD OF BASKETBALL. NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in your hands. PLAY NOW in real NBA and WNBA environmentsEnjoy competitive gameplay, online features, and a variety of game modes, including myCAREER, as you put together your dream team in this basketball video game. A WORLD OF BASKETBALL. NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in your hands. PLAY NOW in real NBA and WNBA environments against authentic teams and players. Build your own dream team in MyTEAM with today’s stars and yesterday’s legends. Live out your own pro journey in MyCAREER and experience your personal rise to the NBA. Flex your management skills as a powerful Executive in MyGM and MyLEAGUE. Anyone, anywhere can hoop in NBA 2K22.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Nintendo Life
    Sep 15, 2021
    80
    NBA 2K22 is another fine entry in the franchise that continues the developer's habit of delivering satisfyingly solid ports of their basketball sims on Nintendo Switch. Yes, most of the modes don't try anything massively new — beyond MyCareer's revamped Neighbourhood setting — and the loading screens will have you pulling your hair out from time to time, but refined core gameplay and enough content to keep you playing until the end times make this one an easy recommendation for b-ball fans.
  2. Switch Player
    Feb 14, 2022
    80
    NBA 2K22 is an actual upgrade in relation to the previous version. The game is more realistic, immersive, and full of quality of life upgrades, boasting several different modes to play and a beefy story in the Career mode, all making it a decent addition for anyone who needs a sports game with plenty to do.
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 7, 2021
    75
    NBA 2K22 is another good entry in the fantastic NBA 2K series. Its reworked shooting mechanics, impressive visuals on Switch, and loads of NBA content will keep any basketball fan’s attention for hours on end. While many modes received no noticeable additions, and there’s a heavy desire for spending money on microtransactions, NBA 2K22 is still a must-play for Switch basketball fans.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 20, 2021
    70
    If you’re coming to NBA 2K22 to play some basketball, it’s a tremendous game on Switch. The shooting and dribbling are both reworked in positive ways and games are more realistic and approachable than ever. Outside of regular seasons, though, the modes you play that basketball in are trending downward in quality. Unless you’re ready to live your life one pack of virtual cards at a time, there isn’t much of value in MyCareer, MyGM, or MyLeague. Here’s hoping NBA 2K23 takes the refined gameplay and brings about more exciting variation in the modes.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Sep 21, 2021
    58
    NBA 2K22 Switch simply doesn’t cut it. It tries to pack too much into too little, and ends up with modes that don’t work, difficult to embrace graphics, endless load times, poor shot meter dynamics, and impossible on-ball defense. An impossible start to a title not likely to get patched to playability.
  6. Vooks
    Oct 4, 2021
    40
    We’re at that point with sports games where all the focus goes into the new consoles and every year out is one step closer to ‘legacy’ editions. 2K22 isn’t there yet, but it’s not far off. If you want to play basketball, it’s still solid this year, at the very least. If you want to check out the open-world online cruise ship that still thirsts for your money, hop on board.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. User11234
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. radisues
    May 17, 2022
    9
    This is is a really good game in my opinion. BTW It's so disturbing and unhelpful to see so many guys rate 0 on many game that they don'tThis is is a really good game in my opinion. BTW It's so disturbing and unhelpful to see so many guys rate 0 on many game that they don't like. It completely ruins the point of the rating system. Please be fair guys.… Expand
  4. Tradnux
    Aug 22, 2022
    8
    I think that this is still a nicely done port or version of the game, while it is compromised with less features graphics-wise, the game isI think that this is still a nicely done port or version of the game, while it is compromised with less features graphics-wise, the game is still playable with no real problems, especially when we talk about playing it on a hand-held mode, nothing beats that yet.

    It does not deserve the very low score some people here are throwing at it. I give it 10 minus 2 points because some modes are only available while you are connected to internet.    … Expand
  5. Oliver213
    Nov 8, 2022
    2
    Not much improvement can be found compared to my NBA 2K18. Even MyCareer mode needs Internet connection now????? why the hell do you think INot much improvement can be found compared to my NBA 2K18. Even MyCareer mode needs Internet connection now????? why the hell do you think I bought it on Switch???? RIDICULOUS.… Expand
  6. iamv1990
    Jan 2, 2022
    1
    Just a Horrible game !!! Micro transactions everywhere in mycareer and the defense controls sucks..there's no way I can stop my player fromJust a Horrible game !!! Micro transactions everywhere in mycareer and the defense controls sucks..there's no way I can stop my player from sliding during on ball defense and the caps on the players are ridiculous.… Expand
  7. Jcfstltn
    Sep 12, 2021
    1
    Mite as well go back to playing 2k21 myteam mode because apparently with Nintendo not being a next gen system our money isn't good enough forMite as well go back to playing 2k21 myteam mode because apparently with Nintendo not being a next gen system our money isn't good enough for them to give the same focus to the switch users that they do PStation an Xbox an Pc... So far the game feels like your sliding around the court on ice skates but the thing is it's as if u have never skated before in your life an shooting is almost impossible for those who who are just playing the game casually ... Seems like 2k would rather cater to the video makers an people who make a living off playing games rather than the majority who buy the game and can't blow tons of money on the game to have decent players so if u can't shoot u can atleast do something to get a win in these laggy online modes where it feels like ur skating around the arena... Hope it gets better for switch users most other users seems to be happy it seems so I guess it is what it is… Expand
  8. Lexloci
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Exactly what you don’t want in a console sports game. Feels like their mobile games where it’s all about my team but now with the added limitExactly what you don’t want in a console sports game. Feels like their mobile games where it’s all about my team but now with the added limit of your cards expire and you now need contract cards to extend them. Most modes don’t work offline which is the point of the switch. Play anywhere. Does it seem like EA is a failing company at this point? Each year their games give you less reason to buy. NBA 2015 or really any earlier EA NBA game is better than this game. For playability probably the worst since SNES… Expand

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