In exhibition matches, players can quickly jump into a game for a casual play session.

Players can dribble, pass, shoot, and defend using intuitive controls that aim to replicate playing basketball on a real court.

The game also features commentary and crowd reactions, enhancing the atmosphere and immersion during matches.

[5][6] Brett Todd of GameSpot said of the Xbox 360 version, "What's most surprising about NBA Unrivaled is that it made it out to the public.

"[13] PlayStation Official Magazine – UK said, "you should try playing this only to laugh at its total, across-the-board incompetence, but it'd be like recommending you throw eight quid into the bin and then roll around naked and giggling in a pile of your own feces.