How bad was 2K22?

NBA 2K22 is not a terrible basketball game. In fact, it has a lot of potential that is quickly marred by microtransactions, a frustrating interface and a desire to do everything at the expense of doing it well.

Why don't people like 2K22?

The gameplay is subpar as well. Slashing is almost eliminated now completely, which sucks as it removes a serious core element of basketball. Shooting mechanics are bleh, and the story line is so damn cringey.

Is it worth it to by 2K22?

Bottom Line. NBA 2K22 is arguably the best playing game of simulation basketball that the 2K team has released in at least a generation. Offense and defense are much more balanced, a true skill gap has been established, and I think most veterans are really going to like the changes here.

Is NBA 2K22 that bad reddit?

2. Defense is at a disadvantage compared to offense, defense in this game isn't nearly as bad in this game as it was in 21, but defense still clearly has a disadvantage.

How well did 2K22 sell?

As of May 2022, the game has sold over 10 million copies.

THE DOWNFALL OF NBA 2K22. (documentary)

Is NBA 2K losing sales?

Looking back to last year, NBA 2K22 had sold "over 5 million units" between its release date of September 10, 2021 and September 30, 2021. This leaves a clear winner as it's evident that NBA 2K23 sales are down compared to NBA 2K22 with fewer players purchasing the latest installment.

Is NBA 2K22 a buggy?

Summary: Too ambitious, too buggy, and literally unplayable in certain modes, portable 2K22 isn't even G-League ready.

Who has the best 2K22 rating?

NBA 2K22 PF ratings

Antetokounmpo scores the honour of being NBA 2K22's highest-rated international player, just ahead of Philadelphia center Joel Embiid (Cameroon) and Denver's Nikola Jokic (Serbia).

Why 2K22 is the best?

Bottom Line. NBA 2K22 is arguably the best playing game of simulation basketball that the 2K team has released in at least a generation. Offense and defense are much more balanced, a true skill gap has been established, and I think most veterans are really going to like the changes here.

Is 2K22 a hard game?

On the surface, NBA 2K22 has difficulty settings that range from Rookie to Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame may be considered the most realistic gameplay however, it is also the most difficult setting to win on. You should only play on this level if you have decent experience playing 2K.

What are the complaints about NBA 2K22?

NBA 2K22 is an almost impossible game to rate, because it's a damn good basketball game at its core. The biggest problem is how it tries to be anything but a basketball game, and while that doesn't damage the overall quality on the court, it makes it hard to root for it. It's the '03 Lakers, and I hate the '03 Lakers.

Is people still playing 2K22?

Players remain deeply engaged and an average of 1.9 million users are playing the game every day, which is up 10% compared to NBA 2K21 in the same period last year.

Has there ever been a 100 overall in 2K?

According to Sports Illustrated, only five players in history have ever received a 99 rating while actively playing: Lebron, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. Only one player has ever received a 100 rating in the game — Shaquille O'Neal.

What is Michael Jordan rating in 2K22?

Michael Jordan's 99 rating is followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 97 with no player at 98. Other stars such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid are all at 96. KD already expressed his discomfort for not having 99.

Will 2K23 have pie charts?

For Current Gen users, you're no longer limited by the pie chart build system from the last couple years as it's been replaced with the more robust Player Builder that New Gen uses.

Is 2K22 cross generational?

A: Players that purchase the Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will receive both versions of NBA 2K22 across the PlayStation® or Xbox console family. So using Sony PlayStation® as an example, you will receive both the PlayStation®4 version and the PlayStation®5 version of NBA 2K22, which remain different products.

Does VC carry over NBA 2K22?

Unfortunately the answer is no, you cannot transfer VC between versions of NBA 2K. That not only includes different console versions of the same game (i.e. PlayStation 4 to Xbox One), but different entries in the NBA 2K series (like NBA 2K22 to NBA 2K23).

Is NBA losing popularity?

The league's national games on ABC, ESPN and TNT are averaging 1.6 million viewers, which the NBA said is up 1 percent over last season, per Nielsen data. Those games also average a 0.9 household Nielsen rating, which is flat to 2021-22.

What sells more Madden or 2K?

Given the ten-year lead in sales, the NFL's Madden series has outsold NBA 2K in terms of all-time revenue.

How many copies did 2K23 sell?

NBA 2K23 has now sold-in more than 8 million units (up more than 3 million from the previous quarter), while Grand Theft Auto 5 reached the 175 million sales mark and Red Dead Redemption 2 had a stronger-than-expected 4 million copies sold to finish the quarter with more than 50 million copies sold lifetime-to-date.