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NBA 2K24

Released: 9/8/2023

Grab your squad and experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture in NBA 2K24. Enjoy loads of pure, unadulterated action and limitless personalized MyPLAYER options in MyCAREER. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect lineup in MyTEAM. Feel more responsive gameplay and polished visuals while playing with your favorite NBA and WNBA teams in PLAY NOW. MAMBA MOMENTS Channel your inner-Mamba Mentality as you recreate Kobe’s most dominant and captivating performances during his rise to global superstardom. Revisit his early career triumphs as a young phenom, and progress through his transcendent journey from elite scorer to one of the greatest players ever. HOOP IN PARADISE Make your mark on a scenic, coastal Neighborhood rich with postcard-esque views and blistering competition. Use the revamped player builder to create a MyPLAYER that suits your skillset, so you can play to your strengths and get the most out of the updated Badge system. Explore cliffside terrain, complete a new set of streamlined quests, and take on rival players in the ultimate MyCAREER backdrop. MANAGE YOUR MyTEAM The classic card-collecting mode is back and loaded with endless hours of customizable fun. Draw from the past and present using today’s All-Stars and all-time legends to form a squad capable of dominating single player and multiplayer modes. MyTEAM features a collection of innovative improvements, including an all-new salary cap mode, while maintaining its signature competitive feel. MAKE YOUR MOVES Enjoy the most authentic gameplay yet, with an emphasis on seamless mechanics and attention to detail. Showcase your deep arsenal of moves with revamped interior defense and dribble combo controls for more rewarding skill-based actions and effectiveness.

Grab your squad and experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture in NBA 2K24. Enjoy loads of pure, unadulterated action and limitless personalized MyPLAYER options in MyCAREER. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect lineup in MyTEAM. Feel more responsive gameplay and polished visuals while playing with your favorite NBA and WNBA teams in PLAY NOW. MAMBA MOMENTS Channel your inner-Mamba Mentality as you recreate Kobe’s most dominant and captivating performances during his rise to global superstardom. Revisit his early career triumphs as a young phenom, and progress through his transcendent journey from elite scorer to one of the greatest players ever. HOOP IN PARADISE Make your mark on a scenic, coastal Neighborhood rich with postcard-esque views and blistering competition. Use the revamped player builder to create a MyPLAYER that suits your skillset, so you can play to your strengths and get the most out of the updated Badge system. Explore cliffside terrain, complete a new set of streamlined quests, and take on rival players in the ultimate MyCAREER backdrop. MANAGE YOUR MyTEAM The classic card-collecting mode is back and loaded with endless hours of customizable fun. Draw from the past and present using today’s All-Stars and all-time legends to form a squad capable of dominating single player and multiplayer modes. MyTEAM features a collection of innovative improvements, including an all-new salary cap mode, while maintaining its signature competitive feel. MAKE YOUR MOVES Enjoy the most authentic gameplay yet, with an emphasis on seamless mechanics and attention to detail. Showcase your deep arsenal of moves with revamped interior defense and dribble combo controls for more rewarding skill-based actions and effectiveness.

Grab your squad and experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture in NBA 2K24. Enjoy loads of pure, unadulterated action and limitless personalized MyPLAYER options in MyCAREER. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect lineup in MyTEAM. Feel more responsive gameplay and polished visuals while playing with your favorite NBA and WNBA teams in PLAY NOW. MAMBA MOMENTS Channel your inner-Mamba Mentality as you recreate Kobe’s most dominant and captivating performances during his rise to global superstardom. Revisit his early career triumphs as a young phenom, and progress through his transcendent journey from elite scorer to one of the greatest players ever. HOOP IN PARADISE Make your mark on a scenic, coastal Neighborhood rich with postcard-esque views and blistering competition. Use the revamped player builder to create a MyPLAYER that suits your skillset, so you can play to your strengths and get the most out of the updated Badge system. Explore cliffside terrain, complete a new set of streamlined quests, and take on rival players in the ultimate MyCAREER backdrop. MANAGE YOUR MyTEAM The classic card-collecting mode is back and loaded with endless hours of customizable fun. Draw from the past and present using today’s All-Stars and all-time legends to form a squad capable of dominating single player and multiplayer modes. MyTEAM features a collection of innovative improvements, including an all-new salary cap mode, while maintaining its signature competitive feel. MAKE YOUR MOVES Enjoy the most authentic gameplay yet, with an emphasis on seamless mechanics and attention to detail. Showcase your deep arsenal of moves with revamped interior defense and dribble combo controls for more rewarding skill-based actions and effectiveness.

Critics
68
Metacritic
26

Score Breakdown

68.3

Critic Average

60 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

26

Metacritic User Score

376 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+42.3
Combined Disparity
+42.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

60 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Nov 2, 2023

Based on 60 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 68.3/100. Critics score this game 42.3 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 60)+
  1. Anastasio GijónviaGuiltyBit
    Nov 2, 2023·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 26/100 · +59.0 pts
  2. Petr DuppalviaINDIANTVCZ
    Oct 25, 2023·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Metacritic 26/100 · +24.0 pts
  3. Alix DulacviaGameblog
    Oct 16, 2023·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 26/100 · +54.0 pts
  4. Riccardo Amalfitanovia4News.it
    Oct 6, 2023·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 26/100 · +59.0 pts
  5. Mark DelaneyviaGameSpot
    Oct 4, 2023·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Metacritic 26/100 · +34.0 pts