01-13-2021, 05:38 AM
NBA 2K21 is officially available today, but I only got my full review copy yesterday , so this review in progress will trickle into next week (following the Labor Day weekend). However, I was able to put in a decent number of hours yesterday, and in that MT 2K21 time NBA 2K21 has made it crystal clear that it's claimed the franchise's record of stellar on-court gameplay. The majority of the updates are relatively small, like loose rebounds looking and feeling far more realistic, however they help add to an already solid base. The very best part of NBA 2K21 so far is that the controller tweaks, such as the new aim meter, make for an all-new learning curve. Regrettably, upgrades to the surrounding game modes appear fairly barebones.
The aim-meter mechanic is actually difficult to master, but has led to some really satisfying one-on-one isolation victories. It's nice being able to use the right stick exclusively as a dribbling tool till I'm ready to pull back for a shot. The capability to size-up, which is tied to unique dribbling animations for lots of the top players in the league, and isolate is far better than ever. I spent a few hours experimenting with different playstyles, like facilitating the pick-and-roll using Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. It is tremendously rewarding to use Doncic's size and Buy 2K21 MT footwork to make space - something that I couldn't replicate with other guards around the team, such as Seth Curry. While it's not completely new, NBA 2K21's ability to entertain gamers' playstyles is outstanding this season.
The aim-meter mechanic is actually difficult to master, but has led to some really satisfying one-on-one isolation victories. It's nice being able to use the right stick exclusively as a dribbling tool till I'm ready to pull back for a shot. The capability to size-up, which is tied to unique dribbling animations for lots of the top players in the league, and isolate is far better than ever. I spent a few hours experimenting with different playstyles, like facilitating the pick-and-roll using Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. It is tremendously rewarding to use Doncic's size and Buy 2K21 MT footwork to make space - something that I couldn't replicate with other guards around the team, such as Seth Curry. While it's not completely new, NBA 2K21's ability to entertain gamers' playstyles is outstanding this season.