Some reviews list complaints about playability, meters etc. They give you plenty of gameplay options. If you don't like the meters or whatever, don't use them. I feel like it is beyond realistic for a video game and destroys NBA2K. The graphics are insane, the game feels fresh! The lighting is perfect. I stuck to 21 because of the roster time I put in to Franchise. I skipped 22. Haven't delved into 23Franchise yet, but the subtle changes are appreciated in regular games. Love the old shoes, hate the old glove, looks like a giant lobster. Old gloves are small and often dark brown, not just big and red. Wish they would allow no flap helmets so we can create teams of past eras. Negro League features are brilliant - thank you! Wish they would incorporate the baggy uniforms and hats at the plate for all throwback jerseys. Also, an option to play with no DH would be nice for the hardcore baseball players. Ability to create hot zones would be nice. Spent about 4 hours starting a roster, then the next time I logged in - all my settings, gameplay, sliders and roster saves were gone - so I'll wait a while before spending more time on that stuff - could be early issues. CF flag at Forbes doesn't wave. No additions to stadium creator that I can see, major disappointment. Won't bother creating stadiums. Still no Ebbets?
For as many little things that I wish were there, I still appreciate the time and effort these people put into making this incredible game. Playability is a 10. Enjoy every minute of the game. Games like this were unimaginable when I was your age - so stop whining and enjoy life, spoiled 1 star brats!