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.
I appreciate how Baby Steps commits to the bit by making the player the brunt of the joke, but its frustrating difficulty, paired with occasionally poorly designed levels, kept me from laughing alongside it.
Clear improvements over last year’s Xenoverse are present, but this year’s installment also produces the unavoidable feeling that you’ve played this before.
