NBA 2K21 has an average rating of 65% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5). The game was released on September 4, 2020 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X. Metacritic score is 66.
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„The current-gen version of NBA 2K21 is not a bad game, but it does not live up to the legacy Visual Concepts built.“
NBA 2K21 has an average rating of 65% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5).
When was NBA 2K21 released?
NBA 2K21 was released on September 4, 2020.
What platforms is NBA 2K21 available on?
NBA 2K21 is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X.
How long does it take to beat NBA 2K21?
Players on RAWG spend on average 17 hours playing NBA 2K21.
Is NBA 2K21 worth playing?
Mostly yes. NBA 2K21 has an average rating of 65% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to NBA 2K21?
Games similar to NBA 2K21 are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.
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7/10
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3/5
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Ranking
#417
of 544 games released in 2020
better than 23 % of games
NBA 2K20 was a fun and serious game of basketball to play. On the surface, I’m partial to the difficulty involved in shooting and the Advanced Pro Stick for NBA 2K21, as they can no doubt separate the great players from the average ones with endless combo possibilities. I like the idea of having to get better with shooting and while I’ve improved, the results are still too inconsistent no matter the...
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NBA 2K21 has been beaten 10 times and is worse than most games compared. Our recommendation - try another game instead.
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