Dean James
DualShockersNBA 2K23 Review
Published 10/4/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/9/2022
NBA 2K23
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCareer. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTeam. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLeague. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in "Play Now" and feel true-to-life gameplay.
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- 2K Games
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Critic avg
77
11 scored reviews
Total coverage
11
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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11 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 18%
80–894 reviews · 36%
70–793 reviews · 27%
Below 702 reviews · 18%
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Review: NBA 2K23's microtransaction obsession spoils an otherwise great game
Published 9/27/2022
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60
-17 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMatt Paprocki
Tom's GuideNBA 2K23 review | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 9/26/2022
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalNico Vergara
Game InformerNBA 2K23 Review - A Hop-Step Forward - Game Informer
Published 9/16/2022
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: NBA 2K23 - Michael Jordan Challenge Is A Slam Dunk In Another Solid Switch Port
Published 9/16/2022
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Mazique
ForbesNBA 2K23: The Good, The Bad And The Bottom Line
Published 9/14/2022
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Conway
GamesRadar+NBA 2K23 Review | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 9/14/2022
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Score
80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Vollmer
IGNNBA 2K23 Review
Published 9/14/2022
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Score
60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalCory Wells
Hardcore GamerReview: NBA 2K23
Published 9/14/2022
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Score
90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Delaney
GameSpotNBA 2K23 Review: Like Mike
Published 9/13/2022
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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