NBA 2K25
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Critic Reviews for NBA 2K25
A handful of improvements mean NBA 2K25 has a few tricks up its sleeve to be pleasantly surprised by this year, even as many long-term issues continue.
At the same time, everything else it does is so impressive, both as a basketball sim and when stacked next to any other sports game, that it's a delicate balance to find with words. It does so much so well, and much of it is done uniquely. But its refusal to decouple its marquee features from its virtual currency keeps this championship contender from reaching its full potential.
On the court, NBA 2K25 is probably the best instalment in recent years. Off the court, it follows a path that might work, but it's crying out for someone to compete against 2K. Even so, if we disregard the online component, the game provides many hours of fun on the NBA courts.
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NBA 2K25 is still geared more towards its community but the devs have made it more approachable for casual players than in recent years.
Pared-back gameplay options, outdated visuals, and lengthy loads are par for the course for 2K on Switch, but the fact that NBA 2K25 feels like a lessened experience on even last year's disappointing entry is a real turnover for the series. Sound the buzzer and call for a substitution, it’s time we brought ‘Switch 2’ on.
NBA 2K25 has improved greatly on the court thanks to Pro Play and the new dribbling mechanics, with some nice tweaks to various modes.
Micro-transactions aside, NBA 2K25 is one of the best sports games to date. With its variety of game modes and stunning realism, it offers more than its predecessors. This game is a true delight for basketball fans, and if you're willing to overlook a couple of flaws, you're almost guaranteed to get hooked.
On a pure gameplay level, NBA 2K25 is "The" basketball simulation. Too bad about 2 K's "vampire" attitude that sucks money in online modes. Like it or not, you must make in-game purchases to compete; the gameplay and graphics innovations convinced us, somewhat less so those related to game modes: the Steph Era is cute, and The W has unexpressed potential. The rest has not changed much from last year.
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Industry Coverage
NBA 2K25 Releases Update 1.5
NBA 2K25 unveils the patch notes for its Update 1.5, fixing a bunch of issues and improving the overall user experience for basketball lovers.
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NBA 2K25 Gives Record-Breaking Rating to Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark's debut in NBA 2K25 is already breaking a franchise record with her first appearance in the annual basketball series.
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NBA 2K25 Reveals New Features Coming to 'The City'
Newly released details highlight a bunch of fresh additions making their way into NBA 2K25’s free-roam mode called ‘The City.’
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NBA 2K25 Announces An Entire List Of Redesigns For The City
Player feedback is at the core of The City.
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