Another season of NBA basketball is upon us, and with it comes the latest entry of Visual Concepts’ long running video game franchise, NBA 2K24. That may not be as welcome as it was in years past, as the franchise has fallen into controversy in recent years due to concerns over heavy monetization and a relative lack of innovation. Sometimes, 2K feels a bit more like an online casino than a basketball game. Just over a week into its existence, NBA 2K24 sports an “Overwhelmingly Negative” user rating on Steam.
What makes the 2K franchise’s problems sting a bit worse is when you consider that they’re layered on top of what is otherwise a perfectly cromulent sports game.