NBA 2K Playgrounds 2

2018 2K Sports

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Playable on

PC Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 Xbox One

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Single playerMultiplayer

HowLongToBeat

Main

10:45

Main +

28:30

100%

69:30

Details

First release date

October 15, 2018

Summary

"NBA arcade action is back with NBA Playgrounds 2 and it’s better than ever! This sequel to the original smash hit takes street balling to the next level with a host of new additions and improvements, including a new Season Mode and a new Playgrounds Championship ranked mode. This robust follow-up to last year’s high-flying arcade action also features a massive roster of over 200 current and retired NBA players with new player models and animations. There’s even improved online matchmaking with dedicated servers, four-player online matches, three-point contests, new playgrounds, custom matches, and more! Pick your team, get ready to jam, and up your game!"

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OpenCritic reviews

48Reviews70Good score

TrueAchievements

October 15, 2018

Excellent

For basketball fans that don't always want the true-to-life simulation of the mainline 2K series, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is a slam dunk.

IGN

October 15, 2018

Great

NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 proves pick-up-and-play arcade basketball is still alive and well.

IGN Italy

October 19, 2018

Good

NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is a step forward gameplay wise... but it excessively rely on microtransactions.

PC Invasion

October 18, 2018

Good

NBA Playgrounds 2 brings a lot of great improvements to the table with enhanced gameplay mechanics and visuals, but the package is brought down by unnecessary, backward changes.

DualShockers

October 22, 2018

Mediocre

When it's all said and done, Playgrounds 2 provides a somewhat enjoyable experience that's not worth its headache. If you want a quick and easy, arcade-style way to play basketball with your friends, you should just go to your local arcade with a fistful of quarters and play NBA Jam. Trust me, even though you have to feed the cabinet money after each...