NBA Playgrounds was designed to NBA 2K22 MT be like other arcade basketball games , such like NBA Jam and NBA Streets. It features the roster of present and former NBA stars. The player must fill up their roster with these players by playing different packs within the game, which come through game modes that are part of NBA Playgrounds. The game was released to mixed response, and was criticized for the slow pace of the single-player mode, and also for low drops from the packs of cards.
NBA Playgrounds got a sequel after gradually gaining enough sales. After a lengthy delay the sequel came out in 2018. It played the same way as the first game, but with certain adjustments and improvements. There were numerous improvements, such as improved matchmaking online and new play options for kids. Despite the numerous improvements and enhancements, the game was heavily criticised for its ad-hoc microtransactions that are fast becoming a characteristic of the latest sports games.
One of the most recent additions to the NBA 2K lineup, NBA 2K20 comes with a wide range of brand new settings that are customizable to the game modes. The game lets players create six teams in the game modes MyLeague or MyGM. These teams can also be relocated at any time the player wishes. It is also the first time in the series that games have the WNBA teams participating in Buy MT 2K22 the series. But, NBA 2K20 was also heavily criticized for its excessive use of microtransactions in its MyTeam game mode.