NBA 2K24 Reviews

NBA 2K24 is ranked in the 37th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2023

In the quest for gameplay excellence and the celebration of basketball history, NBA 2K24 teeters on the edge of brilliance. Yet, it's disheartening to see this potential masterpiece obscured by the dark cloud of microtransactions. As players, we must hope that future iterations of the game find a balance that preserves the joy of basketball gaming without placing an unfair financial burden on its fans.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2023

The first few hours of play on NBA 2K24 are very promising, especially with the changes to the gameplay, which offer a real sense of freshness and increased realism. The career mode is simpler, allowing players to focus on specific objectives without having to watch hours of cinematics. Even so, it's hard for me to rate it higher than the previous opus, with the additional addition of microtransactions and the lack of love for the mode featuring Kobe Bryant's career. It's a shame to almost have to pay again to play online. And let's not forget that, according to several comments, the PC version, which we weren't able to test, doesn't deliver the desired performance at all.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2023

NBA 2K24 is the same game more or less than its many predecessors, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The gameplay remains solid with an emphasis on shooting, so it may take a bit to get used to the more delicate mechanics. The City is full of activities that you should not overlook and can be quick and easy ways to improve your player. MyNBA allows you to take control of a franchise in five different eras and new RPG elements add a layer to the general manager component. While NBA 2K24 does have a “pay to win” aspect to it, the upgraded Season Pass isn’t that important to where a casual player should feel pressured to purchase. If anything, NBA 2K24 is for die-hard NBA fans and gamers who plan on grinding the game well into the NBA season.

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5 / 10
Oct 25, 2023

NBA 2K24 continues to do what it has done best in recent years – throwing in monetization elements everywhere. Even though it is an excellent basketball simulation, the need to spend extra money for smooth gameplay makes the game hard to recommend. The multiplayer game is just a big pay-to-win.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2023

NBA 2K24 offers an exceptional basketball gaming experience. It's great to see improved animations and gameplay, but the overall experience is hampered by tedious microtransactions that can hinder player progression and enjoyment. If you're not heavily invested in online play or MyTeam mode, you can easily stick with last year's edition. However, if you're willing to dive into the realm of microtransactions and intense online matches, don't hesitate to give NBA 2K24 a shot.

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