The absolute glut of content is impressive and intimidating all at once, and NBA 2K26’s on-the-court performance is so good that it’s worth the annoyances that come with the franchise.
Smart mechanics, aggressive battles, and tight storytelling make this a strong new contender in the genre, even if the campaign's pacing sometimes misses the mark.
Chimera Squad is built atop XCOM 2’s smartly designed strategic action, which is a great starting point, but it doesn't ultimately live up to previous entries.
