Best for its excellent on-court basketball, deeper franchise options, and improved defense. Skip it if aggressive VC pressure, heavy MyPLAYER grinding, or another incremental annual upgrade outweigh those gains for...
Pros: gameplay mechanics, fun factor
Cons: microtransaction impact, animation quality
Best for its refined in-ring action, huge roster, deep creation tools, and broad mode selection. Skip it if a grind-heavy Ringside Pass, VC pressure, or annual-release sameness outweighs those strengths.
Pros: fun factor, gameplay mechanics
Cons: grind level, value for money