NBA 2K Playgrounds 2

GameSpot

Michael Higham·Oct 24, 2018

Critic50/100

Agreement—

There's fun to be had in 2K's arcade-style basketball game, but a lack of variety and flawed gameplay make for a missed opportunity.

Nintendo Life

Dom Reseigh-Lincoln·Oct 24, 2018

Critic80/100

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While the introduction of microtransactions is hardly surprising considering the history of its new publisher, they don't hit NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 as hard as might expect. It will take you a while to grind out every player (unless you just buy them all from the off), but it helps that the core arcade gameplay remains as fun and enjoyable as ever. It doesn't quite capture the blissful mayhem of NBA Jam, but if the main NBA 2K series has always felt a little too realistic for you, this larger-than-life spin-off offers a bright and empowering way to defy gravity like Air Jordan himself.

Push Square

Brandon Marlow·Oct 23, 2018

Critic50/100

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NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is a lacklustre effort after last year's promising start. It attempts to address some of the issues but these end up being unforced turnovers that makes the game actively worse. When you couple this with only one of the major gameplay problems being addressed, you find yourself with a disappointing sequel. This is a series that definitely does not need to be on a yearly cycle, and most people who bought the original last year will find they have already had their fill.

IGN

Steven Petite·Oct 15, 2018

Critic80/100

Agreement—

NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 proves pick-up-and-play arcade basketball is still alive and well.