NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition
- September 8, 2023
- VISUAL CONCEPTS
Get on Xbox Games Store"NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition" is a sports game that offers various game modes, including single-player, local multi-player, and online multi-player for up to 2 players. Experience the history of hoops culture and relive Kobe Bryant's iconic moments with MAMBA MOMENTS™. The new generation version also features a changing game with new and improved gameplay and visuals. Play with your favorite NBA and WNBA teams, collect legendary players, and build your ultimate lineup in MyTEAM.
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Reviews
- The graphics are amazing and the presentation is beautiful, especially the Black Mamba Edition.
- The game offers fun challenges, particularly the 'Kobe Challenges', and is enjoyable for mixing and matching teams from different eras.
- Many players appreciate the ongoing updates and features that keep the game fresh and engaging.
- The gameplay has been criticized for being too similar to previous versions, particularly 2K23, with many feeling it lacks innovation.
- Microtransactions are heavily promoted, leading to frustrations about the pay-to-win nature of the game and the difficulty in acquiring good players without spending money.
- There have been multiple reports of issues with the physical product, including missing codes, damaged cases, and discs that won't load.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the basketball mechanics as excellent, while others criticize the decline in quality due to server issues and the prevalence of predatory microtransactions that undermine skill-based competition. The Black Mamba Edition is noted for its impressive presentation, but it fails to deliver a gameplay experience that matches previous versions.
“The basketball gameplay is awesome.”
“The basketball gameplay is awesome.”
“Gameplay has gone downhill the last few years as online purchases are highly promoted by 2K, which in a sense is cheating, making dirt players great because they can spend money rather than develop an actual skill set.”
“Server issues, gameplay issues, and predatory microtransactions.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised as amazing, highlighting their impressive quality and visual appeal.
“The graphics are amazing!”
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive!”
“The visuals are breathtaking, making every scene a work of art!”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game has been criticized for its excessive microtransactions, particularly in the MyTeam mode, which many players feel has become increasingly exploitative and pay-to-win since 2K16.
“The microtransactions are as bad as ever; getting players in MyTeam costs an arm and a leg.”
“Each iteration since 2K16 has gotten worse in terms of microtransactions and its pay-to-play nature.”
