Not every game is going to be a competitive, drag-out fight. With defense, you have to make sure there are no lapses in coverage because the AI will make you pay for it. On offense, you’re constantly fighting for space to put up good shots. Although I haven’t had as much success with steals, it does seem like there’s a greater focus on making the trait more impactful (Especially when you are playing against a player who is driving to the rim).įinally, there’s the improved AI. Here, unless the slasher finds some space to drive or has the badges to potentially win at the basket, the rim protector will probably come away with a block or a rebound. In the past, rim protectors could play excellent defense in the paint only to be thwarted by a cheesy animation from an incoming slasher. If you can clamp up defenders or force a terrible shot, you’ll be able to dominate on the court.Īttributes like blocking and steals have been improved too. As mentioned earlier, it’s all about shot IQ. There’s a huge emphasis on defense as well, which is where NBA 2K22’s gameplay really shines. That being said, you will still encounter some fluky animations from time to time. And if you take dumb shot attempts due to low attributes or because a defender is quickly closing in on you, the shot meter will be much smaller and harder to nail down.ĭriving to the rim, dribbling, and post moves have all been revamped as well, leading to an experience that’s built around shot IQ rather than just lucky animations. If you are open and have the necessary attributes, you’ll have a wider release window. The shooting mechanics have been revamped and simplified.
And if you have ever played an NBA 2K game before, you would know that’s not always the case. There was something fun about playing any role on a team. It didn’t matter if I was playing as a sharpshooting point guard or a rim-protecting center. Nonetheless, despite these minor issues, NBA 2K22 is probably one of the most enjoyable basketball games I’ve played in quite some time. Certain builds are just better than others and there will always be players who attempt to use cheesy plays to rack up wins in the park areas. NBA 2K22 isn’t a perfectly balanced game. Regardless of the mode you play, the AIs would be sitting ducks for more experienced players who knew the ins and outs of the game.
#NBA 2K21 NEXT GEN UPDATE SERIES#
The NBA 2K series has always had issues with its gameplay, whether it be imbalanced shooting mechanics or dunking animations. To Put It Simply, NBA 2K22 Is Just Fun to Play Since there are several differences between the current-gen and next-gen versions, it’s important to note that this review is focusing on the next-gen edition. NBA 2K22 is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Switch. So, is NBA 2K22 on next-gen just more of the same? Or, did developer Visual Concepts make some noticeable improvements for this year’s installment? Find out in our review. It also seemed that a lack of competition and the overbearing microtransactions had finally caught up to the series.
NBA 2K21 was frustrating, especially for those who played on current-gen systems. As a long-time NBA 2K player, I didn’t know what to expect going into NBA 2K22 on next-gen consoles.
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