NBA 2K23

 Xbox Series X
User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 17 out of 32
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  1. 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
  2. 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

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#28 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#42 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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