I play these games an unhealthy amount. Out of all the games I play, every year, 2k is the most time played. Yet outside of Madden, the NBA2K franchise is my lowest reviewed franchise by far.

All that being said, this year for once I felt that my 60/70 dollar purchase was worth it. I don't know how long its been since I could say that for a sports game.

My career and the city is the WORST its ever been in 2k23. Its unplayable GARBAGE. Yet this is still my favorite 2k in years. Ignoring that horrendous mode, MyTeam almost had its best year to date. Had they just not done out of position players so people have 20ft tall lineups, it would have been the best. It was for once a great experience for someone who never buys micro transactions. MyLeague, though not changed much at all, was still great and had far less bugs in my experience. The OFFLINE gameplay quite easily was the best its ever been.

reason it is not higher than 3 stars:
- My Career/City is an embarrassment to game development
- Out of position hurt myteam
- absurd micro transactions as present as ever
- online gameplay is clunky
- did I mention how bad my career and the city is?