My Honest NBA 2K27 Review
This is a genuine 2K27 review from an avid 2K player, but more of a casual person.
Should You Buy 2K27?
First things first, if you're a weekender, you don't play very often, or you just play a little bit here and there, I would wait for a sale.
But if you're an avid, faithful 2K player, you return very often, you play a lot of different modes, you're interested, and you're on it several times a week, it's probably not bad to upgrade now.
Gameplay, Parks, and Lobbies
About the gameplay, the parks are full. The lobbies are full. I'm finding games faster than I did in 2K26, and it seems like more people have this game on PC than ever before, which is phenomenal.
The only con here is that this game is still not cross-platform, and I'm not sure why. Even our market, our MyTEAM market, is not cross-platform.
So Mike Wang, Ronnie 2K, if you're reading this, please get something in the works for the future for us to cross-play with console players. Put the community together. There are so many games that do this that aren't even as detailed or as complex, and there are some that are more complex and have less reason to be cross-play, yet this game still isn't.
Hackers Are Still a Problem
Another general negative is there are very prominent hackers, even within the first three days. I'm in early access, and I've already run into several hackers in Park.
Seven-foot-fours, 110 all stats.
2K has to implement something to actually get rid of these hackers. I play a lot of Rec, and I'm in the Gatorade facility a lot goofing around, Theater, and I don't run into hackers as often there. But in the Park, it is a nightmare.
I went on a ten-game win streak, and then I run into a guy who's seven-foot-four with 110 speed with ball and 110 all stats. I can't keep up with you because I play center who can't beat cheaters authentically.
The City and Gameplay Mechanics
I will say, although the City is the same currently, it does look better. I like the new gameplay mechanics, especially the step-through. I like the way the City looks and the neon theme.
I think the game looks better than it did last year. Does it really? I mean, I don't really know, but I think so.
I also like the gameplay this year. I think a lot of people just hate on this game because they played last year and they're reminiscing on old, nostalgic 2K vibes and feelings. However, it actually feels like our players have WEIGHT this year and aren't just chess pieces sliding on a board with unlimited speed and agility.
It's not a perfect game. It's not a perfect concept. It's still a video game made by humans that make errors and mistakes.
Yes, the game can be expensive. It's $100 or $150, or even the $70 you're spending if you want a game that's perfect. But the honest truth of it is, it's just a basketball game. And I think for the core aspects of what it is, it's perfectly fine.
MyCAREER Is Actually Really Good
The MyCAREER story this year is phenomenal. It's probably the best MyCAREER story that I've personally gotten to experience. (I played 2k16, yes.)
I really like the length of it, the interactiveness of it, the relationships, the Running Mates, and the badges or tokens that you spend and upgrade. Just the theme itself feels good. It's a really positive aspect of the game.
I do wish they would add the actual college route, something along the lines of more high school games, and sort of make it feel like it's a life.
But I think this MyCAREER story is a phenomenal step in the right direction. I just hope they don't go backwards.
And the Running Mate is phenomenal. We're able to finally play with our friends. Yeah, it's not our MyPLAYER, and I hope one day it will be, but that's a step in the right direction.
The Builder and Animations
I don't really have any questions, comments, or concerns on the builder.
I will say I wish animations weren't locked behind a rep rank. I wish all the animations were available at the beginning for everybody to really get the most out of their builds and, once again, not have to grind.
But it sort of leaves that longevity impact there where people have to play for a long time to get what they want.
Do You Need to Grind?
Once again, if you're not a religious, faithful 2K player with the intent to grind, grind, grind, grind, that's okay. Wait for a sale and just chill. Take it easy.
Even though there's a lot hidden behind rep rewards and leveling up, it's really not that serious. You can still get on here, have fun, and enjoy the game even as a low overall. You don't have to have grinded for your badges, and you don't have to have spent money on VC.
It's possible.
But this community refuses to do that.
The Biggest Problem With 2K
I think that's one of the biggest issues with 2K. The community right now is terrible, and I don't really know where that started from. In game and on social media. A lot of cool people, but just a lot of cry babies.
But those are my biggest pros and cons of this game.
Overall, I think if you're an avid 2K player, it's probably worth upgrading now. If you're more of a weekender who gets on every once in a while, wait for a sale.
It's not a perfect game, but I think the core aspects of what 2K27 is are perfectly fine, and there are some genuinely positive steps in the right direction this year.
P.S. Mike and Ronnie please fix the meter turning on after I turned it off every game. Thx
