Is 2k24 better than 2k23? (2024)

jrose57

OVR: 13

Join Date: Dec 2007

simbayless

OVR: 2

Join Date: May 2011

FixEverything2k

OVR: 0

Join Date: May 2016

I think 2k24 is better than 2k23.

The upgrade was much more noticeable in the beginning going straight from playing 2k23 to playing 2k24.

2k24 definitely has its problems, but at a few points it was playing like the best 2k ever for me, I’ve had some really good matches. 2k23 for me never did that.

StormsWarning

OVR: 9

Join Date: Oct 2008

Imo yes it is, it's definitely more fluid in terms of how the teams play, the offense and defense is responsive.

This game will make you swallow your pride, people find tons and tons things wrong with games today.

The game is not perfect but for me, I'm enjoying it more than I did 23, it's on sale to for Playstation as well.

Not sure on pc or Xbox, but roster downloads are cross platform.

I can't speak for my park, or my team stuff as I don't play that, I just play the Era's Modes.

Happy Holidays.

topwater

OVR: 0

Join Date: Jan 2023

I don't like 24. Defense is absurd. It's the worst representation of simulation anything I've ever seen in any video game in probably 10 or more years. Player movement in general is a downgrade from 23. It's very sporadic and herky jerky. Lots of sped up animations only to be followed by a normal speed or very slow animation makes movement inconsistent and kinda jarring. Warping and sliding everywhere. It's worse on defense as it allows for a way to contest drives and shots as defense has the right of way this year, apparently, but it's present on offense also.

The new dribbling is pretty awesome and has a lot of potential, but defense shuts down most of it's usefulness. Just watched Melo nearly effortlessly blow by Hauser (Boston vs Charlotte) with a couple of little tween bops and right to the cup. Good luck in 2k24. It's just not an option. 2k24 is the year of defense and WWE-esque physicality. The worst in game defender will be in your hip pocket. Enjoy!

Long rebounds were removed. Nothing like 23. Huge downgrade. I'd also add that rebounding in general is just worse overall as nearly every one lands in the hands of the tallest guy in the paint unless there's an awful badge-triggered animation and someone else gets it.

It's a decent jumpshot simulator. There is a lot of great animations in that regard.

It's a canimation fest and an arcade game thinly veiled as a simulation that doesn't even get basic human locomotion and physics even close to correct.

Might be good if you're into online modes. Seems like it's a mixed bag of cheese, exploits, animation abuse and inconsistent shot timing if what I see/read is true though.

GisherJohn24

OVR: 4

Join Date: Aug 2008

Quote: Originally Posted by jrose57

What do u guys think? Whichs better and why?

Offline. 24 is superior. Slider adjustments probably are needed for your own accessibility. I feel with tweaks the gameplay is better than 23. Online I can’t speak of. I avoid. Online like the plague. We still detail with the regular issues we did with 23. Lack of cpu timeouts, defensive issues, and foul sliders are still completely broken. But I still think 24 is better on the court.

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ggsimmonds

OVR: 7

Join Date: Jan 2009

Yes, but only marginally so.

Whether it is better enough to warrant a purchase is going to come down to preference and financial situation.

I say this as a pure offline Kobe era myNBA guy. Whatever they did last year to remove any competitiveness from the AI also killed my enjoyment of the game. This season just "feels" better. But looking ahead, we are rapidly approaching the end of the 2k honeymoon period. There are a lot of basic legacy bugs that they need to fix and next year if they remain I'm going to start holding it against them

JJ232323

OVR: 0

Join Date: Jun 2023

more fluid
pro play is good
crossplay is good

but imo 2k23 was more balanced. Some of the shots that go in online are ridiculous. And these zigzag bums love the adrenaline boosts being lessened.