Brandon Marlow
Push SquareNBA 2K Playgrounds 2 - A Disappointing Sequel
Published 10/23/2018
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50
-18 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 10/16/2018
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
"NBA arcade action is back with NBA Playgrounds 2 and it’s better than ever! This sequel to the original smash hit takes street balling to the next level with a host of new additions and improvements, including a new Season Mode and a new Playgrounds Championship ranked mode. This robust follow-up to last year’s high-flying arcade action also features a massive roster of over 200 current and retired NBA players with new player models and animations. There’s even improved online matchmaking with dedicated servers, four-player online matches, three-point contests, new playgrounds, custom matches, and more! Pick your team, get ready to jam, and up your game!"
- Developer
- Saber Interactive
- Publisher
- 2K Games, 2K Sports
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68
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Critic avg
68
22 scored reviews
Total coverage
22
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Score range
40–92
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 68 across 22 scored reviews, with a 52-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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22 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 9%
80–894 reviews · 18%
70–797 reviews · 32%
Below 709 reviews · 41%
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Travis Verbil
DualShockersNBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Review — An Air Ball That Should Be a Slam Dunk
Published 10/22/2018
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50
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalTy Edwards
Nintendo World ReportNBA Playgrounds 2 (Switch) Review
Published 10/22/2018
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75
+7 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 10/21/2018
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalA.K Rahming
PC InvasionNBA 2K Playgrounds 2 PC Review – Dunking For A Dud Gold
Published 10/18/2018
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70
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDerek Stauffer
Screen RantNBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Review: A Microtransaction Mess
Published 10/16/2018
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60
-8 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Review
Published 10/16/2018
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75
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Mazique
ForbesForbes NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Review
Published 10/16/2018
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75
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJanet Garcia
PlayStation LifeStyleNBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Review – A Frustrating Brick (PS4)
Published 10/15/2018
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Score
65
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Delaney
TrueAchievementsNBA 2K Playgrounds 2 Review
Published 10/15/2018
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90
+22 vs critic avg
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