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Review of NBA 2K24 on PlayStation 5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Sep 2023
Cover image of NBA 2K24 on PS5
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 08 Sep 2023
Genre: Sports
Developer: Visual Concepts Austin
Publisher: 2K

Introduction

Welcome back to the court, my fellow basketball aficionados and couch potatoes! NBA 2K24 has dribbled its way into our lives with all the grace of a toddler on roller skates. This year, we're talking about some bold new features and the comeback of a certain black mamba-no, not a pet snake-but the late, great Kobe Bryant! Oh, and there's something about King James as well. Grab your controller, and let's dive into this bouncing behemoth!

Gameplay

NBA 2K24 offers an experience so versatile that it could probably teach you how to make a sandwich between free throws! The highlight (and sometimes low-light) this year is the addition of ProPLAY, a technology that uses actual NBA footage to translate player movements into the game. Basically, you're guaranteed to witness at least one player tripping over their own shoelaces, just like in real life! In MyNBA mode, you can now roll through the LeBron Era, where the graphics look like they've stumbled straight off an NBA 2K10 commercial, and Mamba Moments let you relive Kobe's finest game-time memories. It's all about nostalgia, folks-bring the tissues! Cross-platform play is finally a reality, but only on PS5 and Xbox Series X. So if you're one of those guys still clinging onto your PS4, you might want to invest in a new console just so you can show your friends who the true MVP is-and trust me, it's not that one guy in your group who always hogs the ball.

Graphics

The PS5 graphics are so crisp that they make my potato-level camera look like a toaster when trying to capture images. The players sweat, the confetti falls, and the crowd seems more interested in their phones than the actual game, just like every real-life NBA game! Plus, they've brought back that stadium feel that makes you want to stand up and yell at the referee (even though you know they can't hear you).

Conclusion

To wrap it all up like a slam dunk with a side of fries, NBA 2K24 is like that amazing diner you love, but you're starting to notice the grumpy staff and slightly stale fries. Sure, the gameplay is remarkably authentic, and the nostalgia meter is off the charts, but the aggressive microtransactions are like a referee calling a phantom foul-super frustrating! If you can ignore the more inconvenient aspects, you might just find yourself spending countless hours embarrassing your friends with buzzer-beaters while simultaneously sending them to their gaming graves. Whether you are a die-hard basketball fan or just in it for the memes, it's worth checking out. But remember, a $60 price tag doesn't come with permissions to win by spending another $300, so use your dollars wisely-unless you want to give it to your local pizza place while you rage-quit the game. Until next time, keep hooping, my friends!

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