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NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition App Complaints & User Negative Comments 2024
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NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition for Negative User Reviews
✓ Use xbox insteadControls impossible to use.Version: 1.20
✓ Way too hardOn defence the opposition basically smothers you and you can’t even move your player, who’s just so slow. Then on offence you can’t stop the player at all, they just blow right by you. In transition your opponent is out the back as soon as there’s a rebound or steal. It’s just way too hard..Version: 1.10
✓ Needs major improvementVery unenjoyable experience, slow and overall chore to play. Every so often I will play it hoping it has been improved but am instead reminded why I stopped. Embarrassing..Version: 1.20
✓ Constantly crashesWould be 5/5 stars if I could play it.Version: 1.0
✓ Missing features- no practice mode for mycareer - no ability to choose your minutes (coach literally plays you the entire game) - playmaking badges are too hard to get, with iPad controls you should give us a boost since it’s harder to direct passes.Version: 1.20
✓ So badThis game is terrible you can’t see anything and it has such a big delay don’t recommend.Version: 1.0
✓ Really bad controller support, and lots of other problemsWhy in the world is one button mapped to two different actions? The B button is for bounce pass and hold to set a screen, but every time i try to call for a screen it dumps it off to the screener or another random teammate. The visuals are nice even compared to Nintendo switch but the presentation is awful, no broadcaster commentary, and the in game player and crowd sounds are very repetitive and lifeless. The non gameplay aspects are really rough as well. Menus have limited options and i cannot for the life of me figure out the substitutions screen so i just sit and wait for a full minute and let the computer take care of it. At least give me a way to quickly exit the screen! I played the 2016 iOS version of this game and would rather have that again than whatever this crap is.Version: 1.0
✓ Rubbish. Expects you to know the controlsAbsolutely trash, no tutorial, no manual. You play with no idea what your doing. Don’t bother wasting your time..Version: 1.0
✓ Great Game, many bugsGame is great overall, had tons of fun playing it. However, The shooting i extremely broken and even with a controller shooting was almost impossible. Great game, needs fixing.Version: 1.0
✓ Decent, terrible optimisationDon't bother trying to run this game on anything other than an iPad 74th generation, unless you are cool with constant stuttering and eventual crashes every 10 minutes or so.Version: 1.20
✓ Why meI am literally crying right now, in my career I had one of the best starts to the game ever and when the second quarter started I got kicked out, u guys make me want to kill myself, do something.Version: 1.10
✓ Shot meter brokenShot meter doesn't show up, every shot is late.Version: 1.0
✓ Extremely unintuitive for beginnersTook this expert in Logic & FCP & a 10 year old 1 hour to find out what the controls are (use LB/RB paddles to move horizontally through options) due to the awful UX in the ‘help’. Menu is play btw, if you get that far. Once on court you can’t quickly (6 clicks) access controls (bring them up in pause would be nice). Even if by some miracle you could remember them all, there must be all kinds of techniques you need because our passing & shooting was horrific. Decent tutorials desperately needed. Also is there any skill required to shoot? I’ve played games where there’s some sort of aim bar, couldn’t see anything like that. It’s obviously a rushed port and all the 5 star reviews are by folk that have experienced game on other platforms, but this is the sole reason I signed up for Apple Arcade and I am very disappointed. I’ll give it one more go ‘cos I’m a baller and the reflections are nice but tbh the worst game I’ve ever played. Oh, and how do you turn the music off?.Version: 1.0
✓ Controls are terribleAll we asked for was good graphics which you guys did a phenomenal job on but why did you have to change everything else? You could keep everything the way it was in 2K20 mobile and just change the graphics, come in 2k team if it ain’t one thing it’s another with you guys..Version: 1.10
✓ Assumes you know how to playGreat graphics but as other reviewers have said, the game assumes you know how to play, gives no tutorials, and the guidance in play is too quick to catch. Also assumes you know all the terms and rules. When upskilling in career mode there’s no guidance on what each attribute is. Just a couple of basics in helping new players would make this enjoyable to players at all levels. Also, the game is too slow on the video segments in career mode between your parts - says tap to skip but doesn’t seem to react when you do..Version: 1.0
✓ We need some arrangementsThe game has stepped up A LOT. BUT it needs some more fixing. For example u shouldn’t be able to make tights or very early or very late threes or mid ranges. You guys need to also fix the shot contest in the game. Sometimes you we be in someone’s face and it will say uncontested. Another thing you need to fix is the STAMINA. IT GOES DOWN WAY TO QUICK when u are versing someone online. The last problem is I feel like there is way to much full bars in this. For example you will be open like 3 times in a row with like steph curry or dame and get a full bar. For my career I feel like if you are making a build you should able to to change some attributes and put it one what you want it on. And that’s pretty much it, after all the game isn’t that bad..Version: 1.0
✓ Would love this game but one thingI play this game a lot and thoroughly enjoy it. However there’s way too much of this game especially in the myCareer mode that is covered in cutscenes. This would be fine if you could tap through them but you cant. You have to wait through 30 seconds of cutscenes after every half and every timeout and sadly this happens a lot. Most of the 4th quarter if it’s a close game is just waiting for the timeout animations to be over. It would be so much better if there was a way to just tap through it but sadly the game doesn’t have this capability and I’m hoping you guys add it. I know you must’ve spent a lot of time and money on that cheerleader animation but man I just want to play the game. It adds at least 5 minutes onto the time of each game and it’s extremely frustrating.Version: 1.20
✓ No MyTeam, No association modePlease add myteam and make MyTeam play on the go.Version: 1.20
✓ Add the option to change jerseysHello, I love the game so far, no gems/tokens nothing just pure playing like the ps/pc version, but it lacks one major thing for me, the option to choose jerseys for each team, and the shooting technique is not good. I really hope you will see this review. Thank you in advance..Version: 1.0
✓ You have no chanceThis game is good but it needs to be easier. I have played this game for a bit and it is really challenging compared to the Xbox version as I have played 2K21 before on there. The game on the Xbox has tutorials but not on mobile.Version: 1.0
✓ GraphicsGame sucks so do the graphics it’s overall a bad game.Version: 1.20
✓ BuggussSince the last update, this game started acting stupid . And the game is closing on his own but before the update never did that ! And also can you add some more options to the game . This will maybe help yall getting a real community of 2k arcade.Version: 1.20
✓ PLEASE!!Would it be possible in my career to have a practice mode to work on perfecting your jumpshot?.Version: 1.10
✓ Great but missing a lotWhere is normal season mode? Announcers? Also, navigation during time outs and other menu selection is broken while using a controller. Touch input is stopped for selection when a controller is connected. Have to wait full time limit of a time out because I can’t select submit. Similar issue in the create a character interface, no way to submit when making the player if a controller is connected. Otherwise the game looks and plays great. Update: take back plays great. Think I may go back to 2K20 with worse graphics. What is up with the timing for shooting with a controller? Everything says timing late. Even if you press and release the button immediately. It’s just so sluggish. I want to love this game. But it’s almost infuriating to play. Can’t pass to anyone inside. Just can’t get into any kind of flow like the previous games. Game play is a major regression..Version: 1.10
✓ Skill you upgrade always not working during the gameThis game is so bad，when you playing the career，the skill you learn from the skill board always not working and displaying when you playing the game. I really want to ask if the skill not woring during the game，what‘s the point for set up the skill board. waste my time to get the skill point and upgrade the skill，useless！！！.Version: 1.10
✓ In game purchasesWhen, or will we be able to buy in game purchases for VC? Don’t think everybody has the time to grind through MyCareer games for VC.Version: 1.0
✓ Terrible. Just terrible.You don’t really have any control over what happens in the games. If you’re leading against the Lakers then the computer just takes over, Lebron scores 15 points in 2 minutes, all of your shots are suddenly being blocked and you end up losing the game. My other favorites are when I’m leading by 6 and my player gets taken out of the game, then I come back in after only 1 minute and I’m down by 14. Or how about passing the ball to a computer player and having them hold it for literally 20 seconds then hoist up some ridiculous shot even though there is still 3 minutes left on the game clock. Don’t even get me started on passing the ball to a teammate who is wide open under the basket only to have said computer-controlled player sit there and wait for a defender, then spend the next 10 seconds faking only to have some weak attempt at a layup blocked by a shorter player. On the other side of the ball, the “defense assist” button is a complete joke. When the opposing player starts to drive, your player follows them about halfway then just gives up. You get dinged on for a “defensive breakdown” when a player you’re not even supposed to be guarding scores. I could go on about the myriad shortcomings of this game, but it just isn’t worth it anymore. Suffice it to say that this is an absolutely awful game..Version: 1.20
✓ Hard to control playerIt’s like you need a controller by force.Version: 1.10
✓ It’s okA solo shoot around mode would be nice so you can practise shooting and better or more visible timing meters would see the rating go up..Version: 1.10
✓ Good game but lacking game modesNo practice mode, no way to update roster, no association, no commentator and no career mode story..Version: 1.0
✓ My career ultra high graphic doesn’t workWhen I turned everything on ultra high, my career will force quit..Version: 1.0
✓ OuchBl00dy tough to start because there’s no tutorial and it defaults to pro level. Would be much improved with some form of intro levels..Version: 1.0
✓ Needs tutorial/practice mode.The game looks nice and seems promising. But is really confusing for the casual player. Desperately needs a practice mode and tutorial to get things going..Version: 1.0
✓ Good Game (still room for improvement)Honestly, I didn’t even know this game was even being made for mobile. This game is a massive upgrade compared to all the 2K mobile games from previous years. I would recommend you guys to add in audio commentary so it makes feel more realistic. Without it, games feel repetitive and boring. Another thing that isn’t in the game are replays. I hope legends are introduced into the game and you bring back the All Time teams for the play now mode. Also can you guys update the rosters every month? My last request, which is kind of a nitpick is to add ultra high graphics for the IPHONE SE 2020. Hopefully one day in the future, there could be a MY TEAM or Park mode added for mobile users..Version: 1.0
✓ The defensive foulWhy an off ball defensive take a technical free throw when the foul not reach limit to 4th.Version: 1.10
✓ Control are terribleShooting button are slow response. The controller not sensitive at all..Version: 1.0
✓ Fun game but shooting is really hardFun game, I suggest playing it with a controller, but even then shooting is really hard which becomes frustrating after a while, even with good 3 pt shooters.Version: 1.20
✓ Controls too small, teammates uselessTeammates don’t get into space, and basically wait for you to initiate everything. Which is all well and good unless you’re a 60 PG. Buttons are tiny, which means you open up space and go to hit the pass or shoot and realise you’ve missed the button. Now you’re crowded out. No support on timing shots, so you don’t know where you’re going wrong. The game looks like the actual video game, but it doesn’t play well at all..Version: 1.0
✓ AddCan you add Legendary players in Blacktop that we can match up kobe or jordan against lebron james?.Version: 1.20
✓ Controls are CrapolaThe controls are beyond terrible. The shot button is so delayed that it is next to impossible to get an open shot and just as hard to block on defence. As someone else said, some commands are unnecessary like the lob pass button. The ability to modify the controls would be a nice improvement like making the shot and pass buttons larger. I hope this game gets patched..Version: 1.0
✓ Passing mechanicThe passing is terrible every time I pass the ball to someone it always passes it to someone else.Version: 1.20
✓ Missing a lot but overall funOn my Mac the graphics are pretty good considering it's a not a dedicated gaming device. With a compatible controller, it's almost like playing on a console. There are a number of probelms that make the game less than stellar. I'm not a fan of in app purchases, but there really needs to be a way to up the VC. 2K is all about the grind, but on here it's amplified because it's really hard to get a decent amount of VC on MC. Also, why can't I save and leave a game like on the console version. I didn't think I'd miss the repetitive commentary, but it's odd to have none at all. If they fix those, they'd definitely have a winner in my book..Version: 1.10
✓ Not enough Games modesThe game gets boring after while!.Version: 1.20
✓ Good but lots of problemsOverall play is good and graphics are great The problems: Offensive rebounding doesn’t seem to work Whenever you leave the app mid game the whole app resets and you can’t continue the game - eg can’t answer a call and then resume the same game, have to start over again No practice facility to try out shots, post ups etc No story line to mycareer.Version: 1.20
✓ Mediocre game with stellar graphicsFirst things first, graphics and player models are good, with fun animations. On the other hand , the game is very incomplete and underdeveloped. No announcers? You can’t be serious, all you hear is the same repetitious fan noise and player call outs with no variation. The lack of a replay cam takes the fun out of huge dunks. Gameplay is also very underwhelming. Controls are mediocre at best, player models have forced animations that look unnatural. Can’t guard well without being pushed into some imaginary wall, offensive rebounds are automatic put backs and shooting is a Hassle. Unless your completely wide open or getting a green, no shot is going in consistently. Post ups are nonexistent, for example a 7 foot player will not score against a defending point guard unless your giannis or Anthony Davis. Overall the game is only good for a few plays before it becomes a tedious headache..Version: 1.20
✓ Good Game But Needs MoreWell this game is fun to play it has mycareer blacktop play now and that’s it. No blacktop online, no mynba, no myteam, and no exhibition online. my career feels very basic and boring more or less if you want to play street ball with your favorite NBA players or just put the best on your favorite team (mine is the Bulls lol) and make dudes like Lebron or AD or Lonzo Ball on the magic or something like that than go ahead and download this game. That’s everything that you can do in the game. Overall fun to play but boring after 20 minutes or so. Just get a game like OceanHorn 2 or Sneaky Sasquatch on Apple Arcade this game really is not worth your time right now so just play it on console please..Version: 1.20
✓ Trash gameDoesn’t even show when to release the ball no tutorial just an all out trash game don’t recommend.Version: 1.0
✓ Why no instructions??This game is so good. The graphics are amazing, clear and bright. But how do I play when I don’t know how to fully use the controls when there’s no instructions or basic ground covered in the beginning?.Version: 1.20
✓ You NEED a controller to playTrying to play this game without a controller is about as frustrating as tying your shoes with mittens on. Don’t get me wrong, this game has pretty good graphics and the overall basis of the game is solid. However, the action buttons (shoot/block/steal/rebound etc.) hardly work when my thumb is on the left joystick or the movement button. It’s almost as if I have to put my player in the perfect position, release the left thumb stick, and then use which ever action I intended on using. I do not have a controller designated specifically for mobile games and I do not intend on buying one. I expect mobile games to be playable with the least amount of accessories, meaning I should be able to play this game with only my phone. If you do have a controller, it’s probably a 5 star game..Version: 1.0
✓ AssociationPlease add association mode to make the game perfect!.Version: 1.10
✓ Unfinished and not testedIt seems like it could be great but I can’t make any shots and the controls just don’t work sometimes I wonder if I’m even controlling the characters bc they do stuff I don’t make them do and I just think this was not ready and was made in like 2 hours bc it seems like there is no effort put in to this game and I have heard that these games are great but this is my first 2K game I’ve played and I did not enjoy and I don’t think someone tested and said “hmm why my character do that oh and I can’t make any shots…….. I LOVE IT LETS PUT IT ONLINE” just pls fix it I know you can do it and make this game great!😁 I’m not mad just disappointed (yes I did just pull the mom disappointed Card on you).Version: 1.10
✓ Poor controlsGame handles terribly. Player is slow to react to your movement and buttons often don’t pick up your touch. Makes the game hard to enjoy..Version: 1.0
✓ Unfinished game/waste of timeNot like the other versions of NBA 2k on iPhone in the past. They have gotten rid of Vc’s, career mode doesn’t have a story line, playing multiplayer doesn’t keep track of w’s and l’s. In career mode it’s hard to get a good player and after 20 seasons you automatically retire…. Compared to the other versions since 2019 I’ve be playing it on mobile and I recently had it on PS5 but the difference is sad. This game is pretty much not even finished. The sound track is just instrumental instead of actual up beat songs. I purposely had gotten Apple Arcade just to play 2k but this was a waste.. hope next year for 2k 22 they do a better job.. i don’t know what they were doing with this.. they can keep this game… waste of time…. 2k you guys gotta do better…..Version: 1.20
✓ FUNYOU HAVE THE FEELiNG SOMEONE iS PLAYiNG YOU ON THE OTHER SiDE, BS.Version: 1.20
✓ Depression-New graphics are nice but the game play isn’t as smooth as 2K20 mobile... - It was really nice that in 2K20 we are able to lick our phone, change apps or close out of the game an it would give us the option pick up right where you left off mid game Weather it’s 1st or 4th quarter... but in 2K21 even if you close the app or switch to text a reply an go back we have to automatically start the entire game over an it gets really frustrating since it takes up time.. - There is no market for vc like every single other 2k game in the world ( even other mobile game apps have a market place, even the old version of 2K20 did but not 2K21).Version: 1.0
✓ Game is fun but.....Game is fun but you guys really need to balance the Lakers, lebron specifically. I’m pretty sure lebron isn’t capable of dribbling past every player to do some crazy dunk every single play. I’ve tried even putting the difficultly to rookie, and yet lebron and ad are doing some non humans plays. Lakers seriously aren’t this good irl so please balance them..Version: 1.10
✓ Worst than 2k20Honestly This Was A Letdown and in my opinion worst than the first one, there’s just wayy to much removed from 21 compared to 20, the only good thing I could give this are the graphics and even those aren’t the best, I know it’s a mobile version but that shouldn’t be an excuse bc 20 was wayy better than this, the controls trash, the gameplay trash the story mode trash, there wasn’t even really a story mode, and can we still with the narrated story modes it gets boring and annoying, I know this is just a $5-$10 game but still if it’s a new version I expect it to be better than the previous not worse. After this review I’m deleting this and redownloading 2k20 because at least I had more fun and more characters to play on black top with..Version: 1.20
✓ MidCrashes a lot, missing player of the game highlights, off days and practices. It feels like everything but the actual gameplay has been stripped from this version, it would do much better with the extras that came along with the previous 2K apps.Version: 1.20
✓ WhyBruh i need team practice.Version: 1.20
✓ Lags on iPhone 12 Pro MaxHow is it possible that the most current gen iPhone has difficulty handling this game ? It lags during sequences and during game..Version: 1.0
✓ Limited Experience and buggyAvailable experience is quite mean on mobile platform when compared with PC/Console versions. - Player badge still cannot be edited. - Player edit is still buggy and changes cannot be saved. - No broadcasting commentary - Substitution within a game often crack down..Version: 1.20
✓ AverageSlow to start, mycareer is a grind. Needs work before I’ll play again..Version: 1.0
✓ Game is buggy.Whenever I play the MyCareer mode. The sim to my next appearance is buggy. I just completed a game with a “A” teammate grade right before my substitution, then the whole game freezes. Those players just standing at the rest area and not continuing the game..Version: 1.0
✓ No association?The my career has improved significantly from the past 2k games, however where is the association mode of the game? Hopefully it is added soon..Version: 1.0
✓ Fun but a downgrade from 2K20 mobileI was excited to get this app because I wanted to play with the updated teams but when I did get it I saw a lot of things that I thought needed improvement. Before the shooting bar was very easy to shoot with and on the screen it would say right away if it was a good shot or not and would even give the shot a grade. Now I don’t even see the shooting bar and it is very delayed telling you if it was a good shot or not. Overall the controls aren’t easy to play with. Also the different styles of gameplay are limited. Unlike 2K20 the game doesn’t have Association or story mode. I don’t like that they left out the commentators and the animations looked more realistic in 2K20. I was also surprised how late in the season the mobile game came out considering the real game came out in September..Version: 1.0
✓ Lags and needs improvement. Devs you need to do better!This game has multiple lags, connection issues, obvious socket mismanagement, Poor tolerance for wifi handling, and of course, leading up to the extremely laggy experience. You made a good game crappy due to inadequate programming. This needs to be improved. Also, overall the UI is terrible..Version: 1.20
✓ Not BadGreat to see this on Arcade. Couple of enhancements required. You need the in game commentary...just seems like it not complete without it. Association mode is also required. Wouldn’t be hard to add that (Surely...?). Also, playing on Apple TV HD, noticed no crowd is present...I’m guessing because the processor cant handle all the crowd based activity, so its turned off?... Hint Apple, new Apple TV hardware urgently needed!!!.Version: 1.0
✓ No manual...I like the game. It’s fun but I have no idea about the controls. A tutorial at the beginning would have been greatly appreciated. How do I improve my shooting? What are run plays? There’s alot of assumed knowledge in this game that makes it inaccessible to beginners like myself..Version: 1.0
✓ ？？？What's wrong with Shooting modeThis shooting mode is very tasteless. Why can't we use the previous one? ? Shooting feedback bars are sometimes absent. These pictures are improved, but at the same time, there are many good previous contents missing. Please update the version and do a good job, will you?.Version: 1.0
✓ Training mode?Where is the training mode?Training mode in 2k20 but not 2k21?Nice update!.Version: 1.20
✓ .Crap.Version: 1.20
✓ Horrible on MacWorst designed game on arcade for Mac so far. The Xbox controllers don’t work properly at all..Version: 1.20
✓ Would like to see improvement in atmosphere & season playWhile the graphics and gameplay have seemingly improved from NBA 2k20 iOS (more player animations, more realistic CPU shot percentage and selection), the game atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. Sideline benches are empty except for the coaches, mascot video files are apparently missing (with balls and swag guns seemingly controlled by an invisible entity) and there is no in-game commentary at all, only PA announcers, player and crowd noise. Furthermore, there is no ability to play seasons with one team and see player averages, which is probably a let-down for anyone statistically-inclined. Overall, the game is playable and would probably satisfy anyone seeking superb CPU simulation and graphics, but since I also enjoy a good atmosphere and analyzing numbers, I actually prefer NBA 2k20 over 2k21..Version: 1.10
✓ Controls and featuresHi 2K, I am not sure on what devices testing is done on but I have an iPhone XS Max and I find the controls to be laggy and not very smooth. 2k20 was better. A big issue for me is MyCareer! Also could we please fix the teammate grade scoring system in MyCareer? A bad shot should not be a layup or an open shot that you missed because you mistimed it. Also the Stamina for the MyCareer player still needs a lot of work. Why can’t we upgrade our stamina separately. A lot of guys in the NBA have great stamina even if they don’t have the skills. The cost to level up attributes needs to be less since there is mo micro-transactions. What happened to team practices and endorsements? That should be a thing. Lastly, we NEED practice mode for the individual MyCareer player so we can get used to the controls and the animations selects..Version: 1.10
✓ Horrible gameWaste of timing downloading this trash. Pointless. Difficult to play. Thank god it was free. I would be furious if I had to pay for this garbage..Version: 1.0
✓ Keeps dropping outCan’t play anything because I get dashboard when it’s loading!.Version: 1.20
✓ Controls are terrible on phoneShot timing is very tricky to nail. I’m on my third season and only just getting to above 40% with the help of some badges. Movement controls are really inconsistent and delayed and speed boost is impossible to control and makes transition defense hard. It’s still fun to play, but very frustrating. The stats aren’t adjusted for 6 minute quarters so it’s impossible to to win any awards when you’re up against 12 min quarters..Version: 1.20
✓ Well...How can you take a Mobile Basketball Game that has been around since about 2015 make it exclusive to only Apple, strip some of the modes from previous years of improvement and not give the gamers a better version of this game? NBA2KMobile is better and that’s not saying much. I don’t think gaming developers including ones associated with 2K and Take Two care about the actual players. Just like the millennial generation; gaming developers just care about money, likes and shares while disregarding any constructive criticism that affects the game. You know you can do better yet refuse. I have been playing NBA2k since Dreamcast and this game doesn’t even hold water to the first NBA2k. I am Ross B Criss on Twitter and you’ll see I actually play NBA2k. I am a fan of watching and playing basketball, I’m tired of companies monopolizing something and giving the people garbage. If you respected people you would give the gamers something better than this....One Star.Version: 1.0
✓ Please fixI have an iPhone pro max 12 and there is no shot meter shown every shot is late and it makes the game not fun.Version: 1.0
✓ Better than 2k20 mobileI was very surprised with the graphics on this game much better than the previous game, if you want the best experience use a controller as it is hard to use the mobile controls. There are no announcers in the game and there are only limited game modes but hopefully all of that will change in the next update.Version: 1.0
✓ CommentsControl not too good. Hard to shoot. Takes time to shoot the ball. Movements are too slow. Must improve your system..Version: 1.20
✓ Incredible game ... butThe graphics for this game are sick but the lack of customization options and game play options are bringing down the rating for me. I still play NBA 2K 20 on my iPhone because of the game play options and the customization options. Can we get a 2K21 option that is all that 2K20 has but with better graphics and updated roster? I would love to pick a team and play an entire season with playoffs, All Star weekend, and Finals. The quick game option is cool but it’s not enough!!! What you have know is a descent start but definitely not ready for prime time. I subscribed to Apple Arcade just because of the game release but now I thinking of canceling it, that is unless there is a major upgrade coming. I know it won’t be like the console version and I’m not asking for that, but come on, you can’t pass this off as a finished product when so much is missing..Version: 1.0
✓ Worst shooting ever!Tried to shoot in less than a second and still every time is very late, no shot meter was shown.Version: 1.0
✓ FoulsAlso it seems like you dont know what a shooting foul is if they make contact with the shooter (me) on the shot I need freee throws like i don tunderstand is that hard to make a game?.Version: 1.20
✓ ImpossibleIt has been made incredibly hard to shoot and there is such a push for you to buy VC. Not on really seeing as you are paying monthly through Apple Arcade..Version: 1.0
✓ BeugeLe jeux plante en plein match.Version: 1.20
✓ No associationNice graphics and movements but no association and no commentator. Also cant choose the coach..Version: 1.20
✓ Just frustrating and v e r y time consumingAfter playing more there is NO VC SIM, not even half so it would take 5 full in game season to get to a 93 overall BEFORE badges. The controls are again bad, very bad. I find the defender is glued onto me or if I’m defending my player can’t follow him. They added a defensive assist button but it’s the equivalent of your guy putting his arms up. At least the graphics right? Nope. Jerseys are blurry, crowds are barren, player expression is non existent. The only good thing is the actual court. But hey, at least I can’t buy vc, I just have to put in hundreds of hours instead! This game was made to be monetized, but since it’s on arcade they just removed the buy vc option that’s it. So no balancing what so ever. Better off with any other arcade game on here really, spend your time somewhere else..Version: 1.20
✓ Just fix the glitch for meOk first off this is a great version of 2k there are just a few things i would add to it. First i would love it if you could add a commentary to the game i can understand if this is not possible. Second i would love if you could add nicknames and maybe a post conference after the game once again i understand if u cant do the post conference, i think the nicknames wont be a problem. Those are the two things i want you to add now this is why i rated the game 3 stars, there is a glitch where if you walkup slowly to the defender after you get the inbound he will slowly walk backwards leaving you wide open for 3 it does this over and over on any difficulty. I will rate this 5 stars if you just fix the glitch, Thank you.Version: 1.10
✓ Controls are awfulWhy is the controls so bad?? I try to press shoot I miss the shoot button 80% of the time and then I lose my open shot. Even just moving is rough, holding down defense & even passing and calling for screens is so bad. This game would be so good if the sensitivity for the controls weren’t so bad. The game before this one wasn’t even like that. NBA2k20 had nice controls & a great announce team..Version: 1.20
✓ 10/10 game however,The game will not let me play music while in app!! This might be a small issue for some, but to me (and many others I’m hesitant to add) can not game without music. If this issue was fixed would be 5star all round, just ruins my gaming experience. Everything else however is top tier!.Version: 1.20
✓ Gameplay - Good Game Modes - Beyond DisappointingThe gameplay was a huge upgrade from 2k20, much smoother and a more updated product. But the absolute absence of any real game modes besides just a single game or mycareer makes playing the game for any length of time just not possible. Confused as to why association mode was dropped, as it was the only real in depth mode in the last game..Version: 1.20
✓ Should be better.I normally don’t review games but this game has some criminal moments. I get not having every game mode (even though you should and could). But can we at least get a save and quit during the game of my career. If I have to quit in the middle it would be nice to save progress instead of hoping for a 30 minute block of no phone calls or interruptions to complete a game. Also what’s up with the random quitting in career mode. I can be having a great game and then the game quits. Almost makes it unplayable. The controls get stuck at times and you have to hit like three times to make passes some times. The game doesn’t have to be perfect but it should at least be better than this..Version: 1.20
✓ Did they test the game?It baffles me that they make the game so difficult especially with no micro transactions. How did my guy make the NBA if he can’t make an open layup or shot? Do the developers think it’s fun for us to miss every single shot? I don’t get it. So much potential and it’s like they are trying to make it not fun. It’s as if there is no skill involved in shooting....just lucky if the game chooses to give you a break. Ridiculous. Hopefully they fix these issues because it looks great. Oh and do I really need to sit through consecutive time outs? Really? With no replays or anything interesting to look at? Seems unfinished. Did I mention u can’t make a shot? In a basketball game? Dummys. That’s like making a shooting g game but giving u no gun. I highly doubt anybody tested this game and said wow this is so much fun we’re not making any shots ......perfect!.Version: 1.0
✓ GamesWhenever I try to play a game in my career the game crashes I tried to re install and it’s still happening and now I can’t even play a normal game. Didn’t pay for this to happen.Version: 1.10
✓ Crashing non stopCant even play the game after one week. Please fix.Version: 1.10
✓ Great startThe graphics look great, the controls work really well on the iPhone and the action feel pretty authentic. Major thoughts- Offensive plays- Would it be possible to see or have a graphic of the plays the team run? Even if a faint line on the hardwood? I don’t know the plays and I am messing up in offence. I have guessed a few but it hasn’t been that fun. There are random visual glitches where arms shake about, but they aren’t major. The virtual coins... I don’t want to pay for them. That’s obviously against what Apple Arcade is about BUT oh boy is it challenging to get some. Could that be tweaked a little? I feel like it’s my actual job to perform well in a game rather than having fun with it. I don’t want to ask for a pass in case the ignore it and my rating goes down, which will make my coins go down... not that fun. Online mode is great. I love the blacktop matches. Maybe a small training option in the blacktop so you can perfect your shots for new comers?.Version: 1.0
✓ 2K21 ReviewBruh the game and graphics is ok but when it comes down to playing it just like any other 2K21 game it’s a whole nother ball game. Your teammates is literally standing there the whole entire time. They always do and run into the same places everytime i run to a certain spot on the court. Whenever I’m trying to execute the paint with my boy Giannis. My teammates come all under me while I’m playin bringing they defense right my way. I hate how I can’t pass the ball exactly to the person I want to on the play. So for example, while on a fast break, I try to pass it to the person already down the court but instead they pass it to someone else or if someone cut to the basket open lane, it pass it to someone else. I hate how when the defense come to double team me most time it’s a center. My center do not cut to the basket at all, he just stand there looking at me get double teamed an wen I go to alley oop. Instead of a dunk, he tap the ball and miss. And I play with karl towns and Giannis together so Ik Karl towns would yam that ball while going against a double team. They need to fix that ASAP for it to be at least ok. I mean the players literally stand there all the time and do the same cuts everytime i move a certain direction. Something needs to be done about that..Version: 1.20
✓ UpgradingToo hard to upgrade not enough vc earned.Version: 1.20
✓ 贵真贵…….Version: 1.0
✓ Looking for improvements in 2k22Can you include the ability to redistribute badge points in 2k22? In 2K21 this cannot be done and is somewhat annoying and inflexible..Version: 1.20
✓ Needs PS5 Dualsense supportCant play multi player without this support, not buying an old controller to be compatible..Version: 1.10
✓ Need Improvement!!!First off this game lacks in any excitement or any emotion at all, there are no rewards or micro transactions so you're stuck grinding on a 60 ovr who can virtually do nothing and the badge progress is even slower than how you get vc. Second why does it feel as if Hall Of Fame And Pro Difficulty Are Exactly The Same, You're literally just threw into a career with no type of attribution boost or nothing just raw 60 ovr talent! And Isn't this an arcade game why is the currency so hard to come across you cant even play online with your myplayer so whats the point of not being able to access high amounts of currency there also is no takeover meter leading me to think grinding this game has no purpose..Version: 1.0
✓ BadShot metre is terrible.Version: 1.10
✓ Meh not super impressedNeeds franchise or MyTeam or something other than play now and MyCareer. Too much grinding.Version: 1.20
✓ Fix the game properlyThe game keeps on glitching and the ball gets turned over and fix the graphics on the my career.Version: 1.20
✓ Reoccurring crash bug on iPadA bug was missed in development that crashes the app right after some timeouts are called. The crash usually happens late in games, and all progress is lost when you reboot. MyCareer progress is already painfully slow, so when you throw in the fact that more than 50% of your games crash before the final whistle, you’re left with a frustrating, unplayable mode. Please sort this out for affected iPad users. Also, this game really needs some sort of “Association,” or season mode. We’re talking a NBA licensed game that doesn’t allow you to simply choose a NBA team and try to take them to the championship. And the on-court basketball simulation is really good. But you’ve got zero control over team strategy, play-calling, defensive sets, double-teams, etc….. Of course, this is a mobile game. And I wouldn’t expect anywhere near the level of depth you see on console. But you’ve got to have some level of control over basic strategy. So as good as the basketball and graphics are, the problems and lack of depth result in this not being a very good video game. I hope that will change at some point..Version: 1.0
✓ Clunky, glitchy and very hard to play.This has to be the most frustrating game I’ve ever played. The controls get in the way of the players and obscure them so you can’t see what’s going on. There’s no tutorial. Considering it’s free with Apple Arcade, in order to make it more fun in career mode (which is very hard) you’d think they’d make the progression easier. It has the makings of a good game but it needs some major development and I’d say a fair few updates before it’s any good. Released way too early. Seems like it’s been rushed..Version: 1.0
✓ It’s okThe game is an improvement from the last games in a lot of ways mostly the graphics. But when I play mycareer the ai will literally refuse to give me the ball no matter how many times I call for it. It’s called mycareer but it feels like I’m a side character it doesn’t matter how open I am in the paint they don’t give me the ball. And when you start as I literally useless 60 that can’t even count to 10 on their fingers you need all the points you can get. I’m 6’9” on my big man and I can’t grab a rebound to save my life it’s so bad I literally might get cut from the team. And on top of that teammates that are like 6ft talk would rather take a smother layup vs a 7ft center than give you the ball when your wide open. It’s pretty stupid I shouldn’t need teammate chemistry for them to pass me the ball when I’m wide open..Version: 1.0
✓ Love this game but crashes too oftenAmazing game but crashing often, and since I started the playoffs it’s even worst. I can’t get past the 1st game cause it’s crashing always at the end of the 4th quarter. Been trying to get past through that 1st game for 2 days.Version: 1.10
✓ Please fix shootingEvery shot taken is classed as “very late” and is clunky. The AI is clueless and the players are too hard to control. Will we eventually be able to use an Xbox One / PS5 Controller in this game? It says compatible here but it doesn’t appear to connect..Version: 1.0
✓ Don’t play if you are looking for a fun Sports GameLet’s face it, EA does not have a good track record when it comes to customer service or being focused on the game aspect. While NBA 2k series has drifted down the dark path of simulation, it now moves from clawing at it’s fan base’s money to just clawing at the fan base’s time. The grind in this version is even more stifling than the pay to win console versions. VC was not modified to accommodate the move to mobile devices and therefore expect to play an ungodly amount of time to make any custom player feel like they even deserve to be on the court. With 10 hours in I’m about to can my own player just because, despite averaging 20 posts a game and B+/A- ranking the VC just doesn’t come in fast enough and the team mate AI is horrid. While all opposing teams are hitting greens on 9 out of 10 shots, your team mates will never fail at committing fouls, getting the ball poked from them, or missing wide open shots. Despite your own best efforts to carry the whatever team you play on, expect to lose a majority of your games. Don’t play if you are looking for a fun sports experience because this game was designed to push you to pay in order to compete and this version has no pay option, so you’re left with being unable to compete. Great job EA and Apple..Version: 1.20
✓ SubstitutionWhen im playing career and we are leading in a game, then There will be a time out or a dead ball then i will be substituted and then all of a sudden we’ll be behind in the score and only seconds left!? Whats up with that?? Why dont they substitute me when i am the one scoring?? Smh….Version: 1.10
✓ AssociationThis game is good but it needs an association/my league game mode. The game can get boring sometimes.Version: 1.0
✓ PotentialHas potential but overall the game is pretty garbage. Controlling the player is very difficult, and starting off, player stats are so bad that your player doesn’t even seem like an NBA player. I picked a three point shooter and the dude can’t even hit uncontested shots from the perimeter. Then he’s just ice cold and useless. Basically make money and stats by getting assists. Stamina is so garbage my dude can’t even keep up with the game. God forbid my dude has to dribble the basketball because apparently he made it to the NBA without any ball handling skills. My dude probably couldn’t even get around Drake from Degrassi in his wheelchair. My dude also stays getting blocked, can’t switch directions without losing the ball. Annoying game honestly..Version: 1.10
✓ ??Where the legends at and where is the shoot around practice gym at???? Come on 2k.Version: 1.0
✓ Needs to be betterAs much as i love to play this game there are some things you guys could add to it and fix. 1. You need to fix the passing options. There’s times where i want to pass the ball to someone who’s open and it’ll throw it across the court to someone else and it’s frustrating to say the least. 2. The defensive assignments get changed every two seconds and i get the penalty for someone i wasn’t even guarding if they make a shot. 3. I think you guys need to implement guidelines for the plays being made like in the actual console game. This would help people who have never played before realize what they should do when playing a position. 4. I think there needs to be team practices every once in a while for maybe badge upgrades but also to help your player get better and actually practice. I understand that this is just a mini game version of the actual game, but i still think these things will help and get a ton of more appreciation for the game..Version: 1.20
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