The gameplay is the best it's been in like 4 years, it's not as bad as people say. Problem with the game is deeper than just game play however. My problem this year : I give gameplay actually, enjoyment of the game a 6.5, 7. The options an 3. What EA doesn't understand is most of us play NBA 2K as well. And we see NBA 2k legendary teams, playable legends (like who doesn't wanna play as the 90s Cowboys, 80s 9ers, 70s Steelers?!), updates, my player mode, is much better in 2K. As well as an online system where you get rewarded when beat a superior team. Stuff like that is what holds this game back.