NBA 2K23

 Xbox Series X
User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 16 out of 32
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  1. aj587
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    As an only Play-Now Online user, shooting is practically impossible online. There's a noticeable delay compared to 2KU, people are even missing free throws most of the time like they are prime Ben Wallace. Layups are still bad if somebody dares breathes near you in the paint but that's always been the case in 2k.... last year was braindead easy to shoot, but this year you need a PERFECTAs an only Play-Now Online user, shooting is practically impossible online. There's a noticeable delay compared to 2KU, people are even missing free throws most of the time like they are prime Ben Wallace. Layups are still bad if somebody dares breathes near you in the paint but that's always been the case in 2k.... last year was braindead easy to shoot, but this year you need a PERFECT release or you will miss 99% of the time. There is no real player % for online either now.

    While the shooting in park/rec could make sense, nobody is gonna remember every jumper for every player in Player Control/ Quick Match .... especially with input delays.

    This is coming from a guy that always reaches GOAT tier. Don't ruin the real basketball modes for the 2nd job grind park mode.    … Expand
  2. hhrjmoore1
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    The city and running around not playing basketball has made me despise 2K. I wish I could just play my games and all the other side crap be optional. But it's not. You must complete all these small bs missions for like 25vc before you can even play basketball in a basketball game. Pathetic
  3. Mattyice
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    NBA 2K23 continues to set the bar for sports titles, as it plays just as smooth and realistic as ever, which is not much of a surprise at this point, as well as retains its very in-depth modes and features, while adding a few new ones. The Jordan Challenge's return is a nice addition, but MyNBA Eras is truly an outstanding mode/feature that makes this game instantly worth buying for anyNBA 2K23 continues to set the bar for sports titles, as it plays just as smooth and realistic as ever, which is not much of a surprise at this point, as well as retains its very in-depth modes and features, while adding a few new ones. The Jordan Challenge's return is a nice addition, but MyNBA Eras is truly an outstanding mode/feature that makes this game instantly worth buying for any fan of franchise mode. The amount of depth, realism, and love put into Eras is so great to see and allows any NBA fan to accurately recreate the league from various points in NBA history, although I wish we could get even more specific with the starting years. A common downside to 2K, as always, is the micro-transactions in other modes, which is nothing new at this point and while I don't pay a dime, I know others are forced to. A new con, though, is the new shooting meter, which definitely takes a lot of time to get used to, and I'm not quite sure why 2K changed it again. Otherwise, 2K23 definitely is another hit for easily the deepest and most polished sports game on the market today.… Expand
  4. Yaacgold24
    Sep 13, 2022
    2
    NBA 2K23 is not good, not improving graphics nor gameplay. But :

    How can it get worse ? if you don't do the perfect shot you ALWAYS miss it, not joking, you can have a 87 mid range shot rating, if you don't make the perfect green, it will break the rim or the board. Come on 2K please, last year it was already awful with the easiest shooting. Now it is the opposite ??? And of    NBA 2K23 is not good, not improving graphics nor gameplay. But :

    How can it get worse ? if you don't do the perfect shot you ALWAYS miss it, not joking, you can have a 87 mid range shot rating, if you don't make the perfect green, it will break the rim or the board.

    Come on 2K please, last year it was already awful with the easiest shooting. Now it is the opposite ???

    And of course, in my career, you still have to walk in this laggy city with the laggy skateboard. IT IS HORRIBLE. HOW CAN YOU FIND ANY TYPE OF ENTERTAINMENT ???

    I'm mad because when i was younger i was amazed by the my career mode, when you appear in the NBA commercial ... "Where amazing happens", it was not too much. We were not trying to launch a ridiculous music career or clothes brand. We wanted to PLAY the sport we love.

    Now we have this ridiculous hard game keeping all the bad aspect of the previous ones.

    I won't talk about the VC, the game got doomed a long time ago

    I'm so disgusted.

    (ps : YEAH a jordan career "reminder" with the Last Dance intro music . . . . . . . not enough but +2 pts for the attempt)    … Expand
  5. Dersebbe
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Best NBA 2k in years. Gameplay feels a lot smoother. Love the Jordan Challenge.
  6. MinePlay512
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Of course what was coming for NBA 2K23 on next gen, like adding eras, bringing the Jordan Challenge back to make it better, as well as improvement the gameplay and keeping it stable. A lot of things might be worth but it's safe to say NBA 2K23 on next gen is one of the best basketball.
  7. Pelle69420
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    AMAZING GAME! Really well done from last years disaster and a lot of fun new features and mechanics, price is a tad high tho
  8. wrigleyirish
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Decided to stop paying for it this year. Much better experience this year without playing the game! Reading a book or playing basketball outdoors is preferable!
  9. cmille1024
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    Minimal gameplay improvements. They've made MyPlayer even more of a grind than before. The game is more centered on microtransactions than on actual gameplay.
  10. rylangsh
    Sep 22, 2022
    6
    2K is easily the best sports game on the market today. I always feel like you get your moneys worth here, and this year is no different. Great Jordan Mode, and gameplay feels smooth and crisp, with shooting much improved and “feeling” more natural. There are still some issues with a mode that has fantastic potential, myNBA. I love going back to classic eras, but the game is missing studs2K is easily the best sports game on the market today. I always feel like you get your moneys worth here, and this year is no different. Great Jordan Mode, and gameplay feels smooth and crisp, with shooting much improved and “feeling” more natural. There are still some issues with a mode that has fantastic potential, myNBA. I love going back to classic eras, but the game is missing studs (Reggie Miller/Charles Barkley) and the salary cap often forces you to lose most good players and the free agent pool ends up chock full of hall of famers. Lastly, the immersion gets cut down when your first round pick in 1984 has sleeve tattoos and well, isn’t a real player…

    Also, micro transactions are still nuts, mycourt is still absolutely a mode for children only, but I’ll take that if the trade off is the solid game play and actual modes that are fun to play bringing new ideas to the table. I also think the game continues to offer advanced high level controls, but gives you easier to execute options if you don’t want to spend 25 hours figuring out how to Euro-Step.    … Expand
  11. Deiro
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    Worst shooting system ever. I hope nba live will come back... I will never buy a 2k series again, just because of the absolutely illogical and overcomplicated shooting system
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. FatChimp23
    Sep 14, 2022
    7
    As a avid 2k fan I thoroughly enjoy this game. A lot of people hate it because they made shooting harder and made it so you can’t play shot dribble cheese every possession in park and rec. I personally enjoy the new mechanics of the game where it requires you to actually play team basketball instead of one guy dribbling for 22 seconds and a center setting a screen non stop. I haven’tAs a avid 2k fan I thoroughly enjoy this game. A lot of people hate it because they made shooting harder and made it so you can’t play shot dribble cheese every possession in park and rec. I personally enjoy the new mechanics of the game where it requires you to actually play team basketball instead of one guy dribbling for 22 seconds and a center setting a screen non stop. I haven’t played a ton of the other modes yet but from what I’ve played they seem improved and more fun.… Expand
  15. otto18
    Sep 29, 2022
    0
    2k monopolizing has been really bad for the fans, barely any upgrades in the last 5-6 titles (besides the obvious yearly graphical updates). Details like the music or the new additions in older titles show true love for the product, while in the newest titles the bare minimum has been added , in order to milk more money out of the fans
  16. Boxden
    Oct 2, 2022
    2
    This game has so many issues I don't even know where to begin. Honestly I think rather their be no basketball game at all than this sad excuse for a next gen game. 2Ksports has lost literally everything that made it what it was. Another thing ruines by corporate greed.
  17. wildest21
    Jan 3, 2023
    3
    Dude So far not the worst game I played this year. Which it would up the standards on this game because the standards seem lower then low.

    After playing it for several hours I get this like massive headache and my room suddenly gets really hot. It quite annoying and isn't normal for a game to happen afterwards. Coming from someone that plays other games like Shooters, Action and    Dude So far not the worst game I played this year. Which it would up the standards on this game because the standards seem lower then low.

    After playing it for several hours I get this like massive headache and my room suddenly gets really hot. It quite annoying and isn't normal for a game to happen afterwards. Coming from someone that plays other games like Shooters, Action and Adventure.

    You can't adjust the brightness on the game only the camera. They spend time showcase the game on consoles. But the features to adjust the lighting isn't on there. Seems this game fucus on PC users more because they have more control over there graphics.

    Shooting seems to be lack luster.
    For this to be a kids game it inspiration the career mode to give kids an insight on what the NBA maybe like but doesn't really offer much for Young Adults. When it comes to young men and women that want to feel inspired. Because it supposed to target a younger audience anyway by nature.    … Expand
  18. Taivanski
    May 4, 2023
    9
    It's great basketball game, but with every new versions came new flaws. MyPlayer mode is unplayable if you like only to play games, but a RPG game, but I focused on MyTeam and Jordan Challenge. Both of these modes are beautifully crafted. MyTeam as Ultimate Team in FIFA games are dependent on farming and real life bought currency, but it's still very playable. I think it's more and moreIt's great basketball game, but with every new versions came new flaws. MyPlayer mode is unplayable if you like only to play games, but a RPG game, but I focused on MyTeam and Jordan Challenge. Both of these modes are beautifully crafted. MyTeam as Ultimate Team in FIFA games are dependent on farming and real life bought currency, but it's still very playable. I think it's more and more focused on a grind (you could be very good player, but if you have worse team than your opponent than you can lose easily), but there's so many options that it doesn't bother me that much. But I'm mostly casual player. :)… Expand

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#28 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#43 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. VideoGamer
    Oct 24, 2022
    90
    Home to some of the most immersive experiences, detailed graphics, and engaging features in the sports game industry, NBA 2K23 has set the bar of excellence for what a world class sports game is truly made of. Though its clear-cut inconsistencies across the next and current generation editions diminishes its overall potential, NBA 2K23 has still risen to the top as one of the best sports games of the year.
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  2. GameCritics
    Oct 17, 2022
    90
    In the end, NBA 2K23 isn’t a perfect game. But it is the strongest, deepest, smoothest, and most enjoyable showing for the series in some time. With a little less focus on microtransactions, and a little more focus on ramping up other modes, perfection is definitely within reach in the coming years.
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  3. XboxAddict
    Sep 30, 2022
    93
    There is just so much to talk about, and really more worth experiencing than just reading about. Upgraded graphics with really impressive hair and skin, the ability to download the app to scan your face and put yourself into the game, and even the real contest, there's simply a massive amount of things to do. Make sure you also check out the shoe creator, which lets you design your own kicks and for your created player, give power-ups to give you that on-court advantage you have always wanted, and I absolutely love it. Definitely give NBA 2K23 a chance. Yes, the controls can be hard to learn but if you practice and work at it and do the drills, just like in real-life ball, you too can show you have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
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