Of course, just because the next-gen version of NBA 2k24 is different NBA 2K24 MT, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. Traditionally, sports franchises have started off on shaky footing when jumping to new consoles. So, does the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version of NBA 2k24 continue the franchise’s winning dynasty or will a rebuilding phase be required? Lace ‘em up, it’s time to hit the court again…
Note: Some aspects of the current and next-gen versions of NBA 2k24 are more-or-less identical, so I’m not going to go into great detail about them here. If you want to know more about, say, the game’s MyCareer story campaign or MyTeam mode, you can check out my original current-gen NBA 2k24 review here.
The NBA 2K series hasn’t retooled its core gameplay in a major way in some time. Sure, each new game rebalances and tweaks certain mechanics, but the changes are usually very evolutionary. Well, the next-gen version of NBA 2k24 changes that. The game doesn’t just look better, it feels totally different. NBA 2k24 next-gen completely revamps the series’ animation and movement system, and it’s surprising just how big a change it is. NBA 2K developer Visual Concepts has chipped away at the problem for years, but the fact is, the series’ gameplay has always had a slightly stilted, canned feel. That is now gone. NBA feels refreshingly nimble, fluid, and authentic on the new consoles.
Players plant their feet realistically as they maneuver, ball handlers and defenders body up and battle in the paint in a believable way, and dribbling and passing feels more predictable and in the player’s control. I particularly like the new “lead pass” mechanic – pass to one of your players using the triangle/Y button Cheap 2K24 MT, and they’ll start making a break to the basket before they even catch it. This may all sound like minor stuff, but it all adds up to a much more satisfying experience. The next-gen NBA 2k24 moves realistically, but has the pick-up-and-play fluidity of an old-school arcade b-ball game.
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