Critics from IGN (via Facebook) noted that the game featured the best offensive flow in years, with slower, more realistic basketball mechanics.
A common community criticism was the heavy reliance on microtransactions, leading some to describe it as a "gambling simulator" with a basketball mini-game. Ov3rd0se (2K22).mp4
Some players found the defense overly aggressive, with guards occasionally displaying unrealistic shot-blocking capabilities. Modes & Content Critics from IGN (via Facebook) noted that the