NBA 2K24: A New Opus that Pushes the Boundaries of Sports Simulation

NBA news was busy this summer (Tony Parker’s entry into the Hall of Fame, Victor Wembanyama’s arrival, etc.). Good reasons to test this new opus and check if this license is still at the top in the world.

Here we are back in the best sports simulation in the world. We even wonder if the quality limit of the game had not already been reached. But with Kobe Bryant on the cover and very realistic cutscenes, we understand from the start that this new opus is going to be heavy. Yes, technically and graphically, the game is impeccable, the changes made allow for better fluidity and a more realistic, more pleasant player movement mechanism. A new “Pro Play” system, managed by artificial intelligence, allows all of the players’ real movements to be faithfully copied to achieve incredibly faithful realism.

Collective construction and shooting seem easier (with a timing gauge also for lay-ups, dunks and shoots)… unlike defense, which is much less effective than in the past. Of course, the immediate temptation to play Victor Wembanyama is obvious, as the Frenchman does not seem to experience the slightest difficulty in all parts of the game. We will undoubtedly find him in a few years on the cover…

Among the new features, online games are now cross-play, mixing Xbox, PC and Playstation players. The career mode is always at the top with the complete daily life of a real NBA player and a succession of events that never tires.

The legend Kobe Bryant is on the cover of the game but it’s not just a figment…

But like every year, the player’s progress is sometimes slow, the 100,000 VC (a virtual currency!) obtained in the Black Mamba edition are not enough and the recurring system (pay to win and progress) tends to irritate.

My NBA mode still has its place to replay the great matches that made the history of the American league, with a qualitative addition: the LeBron era after those of Jordan, Magic, Bird…

Finally, the My Team mode will satisfy the youngest players who will deal with all the talents of the NBA and mix all their favorite players into a single team. Add a more open and very good soundtrack, and you get the best current basketball game in the world which, definitely, does not intend to disappoint us with each new opus.

« NBA 2K24 » *****. Sur Xbox One series X, PC et Playstation. 59,99 €. Pegi 3.

Distrust of loyal players

NBA 2K is the benchmark in sports simulation, all sports combined, and has seen generations of players pass through without any notable problem. However, the transition to NextGen consoles and the numerous purchasing incentives in the game have led to many criticisms from loyal gamers. Who already pay dearly for their edition of NBA 2K. Why not save up to go see the NBA stars of Team USA in Lille for the Olympics in August 2024?

2023-09-18 12:31:59
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