Why is NBA 2K24 one of the worst reviewed games on Steam?

NBA 2K24's worldwide release couldn't have had a more polarizing effect regarding reviews and appreciation from the player base.

NBA 2K24 Review (PS5)

NBA 2K24 Gets Stuffed By Steam Reviewers - GameSpot

NBA 2K24 could overtake Overwatch 2 as Steam's worst-rated game - Charlie INTEL

NBA 2K24 is now one of the worst-rated games on Steam

NBA 2K24 Review - Breaking Ankles, Breaking Banks - GameSpot

The word is getting out : r/NBA2k

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NBA 2K24 Rated The Second-Worst Game Of All Time On…

NBA 2K24 joins Overwatch 2 as the worst-rated games on Steam amid community criticisms - Dexerto

NBA 2K24 receives nearly 90% negative reviews from players, making it one of worst-rated games ever on Steam

NBA 2K24 players slam “atrocious” big man gameplay as worst yet - Dexerto

NBA 2K24 is Steam's second worst reviewed game - just behind Overwatch 2

NBA 2K24 is one of the most poorly reviewed games on Steam - Xfire

NBA 2K24 players angered by “pay to play” MyCareer and Park games - Dexerto