Among the things that turned me off about the MyPlayer experience over the decades has been the restrictions put on 2K21 MT the building and upgrade procedure. There were so many limits because 2K was attempting to help keep the game for online play which it wasn’t fun anymore. A few of those restrictions are still there, but you now have far more control and this allows you to make players that are simply more entertaining to advance. In 5v5 gameplay, I find myself wondering why my A.I. teammates make such dreadful decisions. They aren’t reacting appropriately to double groups, and on offense, there is an inconsistent respect to spacing. This can create some maddening minutes of gameplay.

We’ll talk about clipping in another, but that is more related to what happens in respect to player bodies. Ball tangibility is arguably more upsetting because as soon as the rock is interacted with, it’s critical that touch is respected and reflected in the gameplay. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. I have seen a few passes travel through the sides of gamers, across a men’ shoe. In reality, it may be the single most significant criticism I have of the sport on any level.

The next-gen version has multiple commentary teams, and with them, there are special guests. This keeps the audio presentation in games fresh. Many gamers simply lean on their Spotify playlists, but for players like me who actually appreciate the broadcast-style presentation, this a welcomed addition. To go with the realistic appearance of NBA arenas, there is also enhanced sound. If you go for the broadcast look, you’ll notice a good blend of floor sound effects with the audience (boy do I miss that in real life) along with the commentary. I’d love to Cheap NBA 2K21 MT see a halftime show where the commentary from Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith actually matched the clips being shown about the highlight reel. It feels a bit less arbitrary on next-gen, but still nothing that will stop me from leaping through it.