Mixed(53%)
Offline modes
Graphics
MyNBA Eras
Playing with friends
Shooting
Defense
MyCareer
Gameplay changes
Cheating
PC bugs
VC monetization
No crossplay
The reviews are predominantly negative, with recurring frustration about inconsistent shooting and defensive balance, online cheating and PC technical issues, and VC-driven grinding. Players also praise graphics, presentation, and offline basketball modes. Opinions are divided on the gameplay changes and MyCareer: some enjoy the challenge and career features, while others find the shooting unpredictable and the forced Running Mate objectives frustrating.
Positive Points
Many players find the core basketball experience entertaining, especially in offline play, Quick Play, and games with friends. Some say the gameplay feels smoother or more enjoyable than recent entries once they adjust to the new mechanics.Graphics, player likenesses, presentation, and animations are frequent strengths. Some reviewers particularly appreciate the visual upgrades and realistic player movement.MyNBA, MyNBA Eras, MyGM, and other franchise or simulation modes offer appealing roster-building, season-simulation, and sandbox options for players who prefer offline basketball.Some players enjoy MyCareer, MyTeam, The W, and newer features such as co-op concepts, Running Mates, and expanded career-era options, though opinions on their execution vary.Negative Points
Shooting is widely described as inconsistent and difficult to read: green windows can shift, open shots may miss, and timing can feel different across modes or after patches. Players also report frustrating layup and dunk outcomes.Defense and game balance are frequent complaints. Reviewers cite excessive or easily spammed steals, unreliable shot contests, awkward bumps and blocks, uneven rebounds, and opponents making heavily contested shots.Cheating is a major concern in online modes, particularly on PC. Players report obvious stat manipulation, automated shooting, and other exploits, alongside frustration that anti-cheat measures do not reliably remove offenders.PC players report crashes, stuttering, lag, black screens, broken HUD or controller settings, and other bugs that can block access to modes or make the game unplayable. Performance varies substantially across reviewers and setups.The game is criticized for expensive VC, pay-to-win advantages, long progression grinds, and pressure to spend again on additional builds or seasonal progression. Many reviewers feel the monetization is excessive for a full-priced annual release.MyCareer draws complaints about its forced Running Mate storyline, objectives that make players support an AI teammate, slow character progression, and bugs that can prevent story progress. Some players also find the game too similar to the previous installment.Mixed Points
Gameplay changes divide players: some welcome stronger defense, a more demanding challenge, and a closer simulation feel, while others say the shooting, contests, movement, and outcomes feel random or less enjoyable than in earlier games.MyCareer and its story are enjoyable for some, but others dislike the mandatory Running Mate, scripted objectives, slow progression, and systems that can make the mode feel like a grind rather than the player's own career.Offline and franchise modes are often considered the most reliable way to enjoy the game, but reviewers still report AI, simulation-stat, stability, and mode-specific bugs.The PC version is a better experience for some players who praise its graphics and performance, but others encounter severe technical problems, limited matchmaking, cheating, and no PC-to-console crossplay.Common Themes
The overall reception is strongly negative, with many reviewers recommending waiting for a sale or skipping the release, despite a substantial group still enjoying the basketball and offline modes.Players repeatedly argue over whether the changed shooting and defensive mechanics improve realism or make results feel inconsistent and unpredictable.Online play is frequently associated with cheaters, unbalanced matchmaking, latency, and frustrating teammate behavior; the PC player base and lack of console crossplay add to those concerns.Monetization and progression are recurring sources of distrust, with players objecting to VC costs, lengthy grinding, and advantages tied to spending.Technical quality is a prominent concern, especially on PC, where reports range from smooth performance to crashes, black screens, stutters, and broken controls.Many reviewers see 2K27 as too similar to previous games, while others identify worthwhile improvements in presentation, gameplay, and franchise modes.Updated 10/16/2026, 12:03:32 AM UTC
