NBA 2K24 Review

NBA 2K24 reviewed on Xbox Series X by Ben Vollmer. Also available on PlayStation 5. Narrated by Ryan McCaffrey. (Note: the PS4/Xbox One/PC versions are based on the previous-generation version and are not covered by this review.)

"The old adage “a tale of two halves” really encapsulates the NBA 2K24 experience. On one hand, the hardcourt experience is as good as it ever has been (as we should demand from a game that iterates annually), and there are a handful of game modes that allow all of that to be enjoyed without interruption. On the other, much more nefarious hand, MyCareer is nearly unplayable unless you open your wallet or endure an absurd grind. Even worse, mechanics like badge regression reinforce the worst parts of the microtransaction scheme. Beneath those issues, NBA 2K24 still offers a solid basketball experience, but it requires looking in the right places. Clearly, there is a love for the game of basketball on display in modes like MyNBA and Mamba Moments. But a lot of that love is lost the moment we’re asked to pay an absurd amount of money to compete in the main multiplayer mode."

[Stenta]

Shoutout to the specific reviewer for keeping it 100% real. Micro transactions in 2K are BEYOND ridiculous. It’s disgusting the lengths they have gone to get into your pockets. This made me more of an IGN fan will definitely be following more of their reviews going forward

[mlm]

They should of called your player VC instead of MP this year.

[wesleymendez]

Just for the record. Charles Barkley refuses to be in the game until 2K donates to the NBA alumni association. That helps retired NBA players who struggle financially.

[jasonmarlow]

Thank you IGN for being honest about the way 2K straight abuses it's consumers

[AshtonWilliams-oocp]

Give whoever did this review a RAISE!!!

[MrBongJovi]

Thank you for being honest about the predatory practices that go on. Maybe if we keep at this, people will start to realize and we rid the industry of this garbage.

[EldenAshes]

To those of you who always try to defend microtransactions by saying things like "No one is forcing you to buy them what's the big deal?"
This is a perfect example of why we always complain about it, because these companies always go to far they always attempt to push things beyond the limit to the point where it literally affects everyone's experience. This is why microtransactions are bad it starts off where you can ignore it at first but eventually it spirals out of control due to their greed

[UNDGT]

Great breakdown. They been milking this game for years and people are finally speaking up

[Trek]

Best review I've seen from IGN in a while, this man was spitting facts after facts.
Eventually the greed has to have a limit, the bubble needs to burst.

[SkyFellowship]

It's the yearly slot machine based on a multi billion dollar sport

[JMOS]

Thank you Ryan. 2k23 was my last 2K. I’m over spending $200 plus just to have a decent player and then a mediocre experience afterwards!

[NBAThrowback]

This would be the perfect time for EA to bring back Live24

[manemane]

2k needs to clean house for the decisions made on this game. Thank you IGN for keeping your foot on 2k's neck.

[bigbadvicHo]

This is the best review ever, great man for being real.

[jxross]

They should have two separate servers. One for people who uses VC and one for people who are earning their points through playing

[Shawntrimble]

The last great 2k in my opinion was 2k17, when are we gonna stop allowing these companies like EA, and 2k to keep taking our money.

[joshuariddensdale]

My final year buying NBA 2K. The insane VC prices, not to mention a completely broken shot meter.

[CensorTube]

This is the first year I’m actually not buying 2K

[default]

2k23 was my last 2k. They have to be one of if not the worst when it comes to micro transactions.

[sharpester]

With NBA 2K now having a freaking battle pass. It goes to show how predatory this franchise has become.