Stuart Glover
GamingBoltNBA: The Run Review — Nothing But Net
Published 6/17/2026
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 6/9/2026
NBA The Run
Take your favorite NBA stars to iconic streetball courts around the world, in this fast-paced, online 3v3 basketball game. Stack wins, earn cred and become the GOAT of THE RUN. Who's Got Next?
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- Play by Play Studios
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- Play by Play Studios
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Critic avg
74
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 74 across 15 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 70–79 band.
Score distribution
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15 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–894 reviews · 27%
70–798 reviews · 53%
Below 702 reviews · 13%
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Mark Delaney
GameSpotFinally, A Fun NBA Game That Doesn’t Ask For All My Time And Money
Published 6/16/2026
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalEnzo Zalamea
Prima GamesNBA The Run Review: The Perfect Chaotic Pick-Up and Play Basketball Game
Published 6/15/2026
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Jackson
Gamer Social ClubNBA The Run Review
Published 6/15/2026
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris White
Loot Level ChillNBA The Run review
Published 6/15/2026
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalUmair Khalid
GamesHedgeReview: NBA THE RUN – An Approachable yet Fun NBA Title with Funky Visuals
Published 6/12/2026
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalCory Wells
Hardcore GamerReview: NBA THE RUN
Published 6/12/2026
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDanreb Victorio
Game InformerNBA The Run Review - Streetball With Strats - Game Informer
Published 6/12/2026
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73
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJon Scarr
Cloud DosageNBA The Run – Game Review
Published 6/12/2026
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76
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisNBA The Run Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 6/11/2026
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60
-14 vs critic avg
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