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Stacey Henley
TechRadar
“NBA 2K21 is the best NBA game, perhaps the best sports sim ever, for raw on-the-court play.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Fast and fluid play
- New shooting mechanics
- Engaging MyCareer story
- Shot Stick Aiming
- Minor Gameplay Tweaks
Points of Contention
- Massive over‑reliance on microtransactions
- Unfair MyTeam lootboxes
- Performance Issues
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics60
Ben Vollmer
IGN
“NBA 2K21 doesn’t break the series’ signature basketball gameplay, but its minor improvements and persistent addiction to obnoxious microtransactions mean more of the same isn’t good enough anymore.”
