NBA 2K23 Art Feedback Thread

[The 24th Letter]

Love the cloth physics

but this isn’t even close to me as far as overall look

https://youtu.be/vcrkANoFGzE


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[KobeDropped81]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

Love the cloth physics but this isn’t even close to me as far as overall look https://youtu.be/vcrkANoFGzE Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lol Sure about this 24?

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by KobeDropped81

Lol Sure about this 24?

Yes, Just my opinion.

We know Kobe looked great in 2K14, There we’re other faces like Ibakas in particular as well. The sweat and jersey physics too.

but that’s why I posted video over particular stills.

Notice that Lakers yellow isn’t anywhere near that vibrant in video as it is in the pic, because of that hazy filter 2K14 used. Some loved that, I didn’t as much.

Different stokes though.


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[KobeDropped81]

Quote: Originally Posted by The 24th Letter

Yes, Just my opinion. We know Kobe looked great in 2K14, There we’re other faces like Ibakas in particular as well. The sweat and jersey physics too. but that’s why I posted video over particular stills. Notice that Lakers yellow isn’t anywhere near that vibrant in video as it is in the pic, because of that hazy filter 2K14 used. Some loved that, I didn’t as much. Different stokes though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I respect it. And I agree, colors definitely don’t pop as hard as they do during still images. But I don’t recall the game looking as washed out as the video that you posted

Here’s a more accurate representation I think

[Lagoa]

There are some things in NBA 2K Next Gen that are better, like colors and shadows, no doubt.

But my point is precisely about the physics of the jerseys and about the sweat, it's monstrously better in a game released 9 years ago, for an older generation.

2K wanted to work the online mode for ALL OTHER MODES, in the online mode they never focused on the physics of the uniforms. The truth is, NBA 2K has become an ONLINE SALES AND SERVICES game, and that doesn't interest me at all, so for the first time in about 25 years, I'm not playing NBA 2K this year.

There are a lot of good games to occupy my time.

Hopefully one day 2K will have some competition, otherwise I don't see this game doing anything different than what it's been doing for the last few years.

This product definitely doesn't interest me anymore...

[Lagoa]

Quote: Originally Posted by KobeDropped81

Lol Sure about this 24?

My god, Let's ignore how much better the uniforms and sweat effects are...

Look how much better the body models of 2K14 are, player movement looks much more real. On this screen, even 2K14's shadows are extremely superior to 2K23's.

[KobeDropped81]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lagoa

There are some things in NBA 2K Next Gen that are better, like colors and shadows, no doubt. But my point is precisely about the physics of the jerseys and about the sweat, it's monstrously better in a game released 9 years ago, for an older generation. 2K wanted to work the online mode for ALL OTHER MODES, in the online mode they never focused on the physics of the uniforms. The truth is, NBA 2K has become an ONLINE SALES AND SERVICES game, and that doesn't interest me at all, so for the first time in about 25 years, I'm not playing NBA 2K this year. There are a lot of good games to occupy my time. Hopefully one day 2K will have some competition, otherwise I don't see this game doing anything different than what it's been doing for the last few years. This product definitely doesn't interest me anymore...

Yeah obviously current 2k has higher fidelity faces, shoes, accessories, and higher quality animations. But after that , I’m not sure where else it holds an advantage aesthetically.

I’d be willing to sacrifice the ‘quality’ in some of those things for better lighting alone. Lighting really does enhance or diminish the overall look of a game. You add good lighting with realistic sweat and gloss effects. Mannnnnn. That’s literally the main reason why 2k14 (visually) has aged so gracefully and is arguably better looking than every 2k after it. They simply nailed it in those very important aspects.

[TheDon7727]

Quote: Originally Posted by KobeDropped81

Same here brother. I actually thought 2K23 was a fantastic looking game… until I saw this. Now my visual experience is almost completely ruined. I simply can’t unsee just how horrendous ‘23 looks in comparison. From the lighting, to the body types (more specifically the head to body ratio) , to the skin textures, the jersey physics, even the lack of sleeveless undershirts…My goodness we’re down BAD. There’s no reason why a game, from 10 years ago, should even be CLOSE to what we have now. It’s infuriating. I’m not here to take crap on the art team. They did an amazing job with the Eras presentation. I think it’s clear, at this point, they are severely handicapped by 2K’s overall commitment to last gen hardware. The current graphical engine was introduced last gen (2k18) and is still in place to support both current and last gen. Unlike from PS3 to PS4, this generation has basically been nothing but a port from last generation. Nothing has truly been overhauled or done from scratch. I’m talking visuals, game modes, and gameplay. It’s all largely still the same. I’m not sure why they decided to take this approach. Maybe for money reasons? All I know is that all this old stuff is really starting to show it’s age. We ain’t getting a TRUE next gen experience until they finally bury last gen where it belongs.

Amen. 100% Agreed. I may not buy 2k again until it’s truly Next Gen. The Kobe comparison vid is just shameful that what’s on the right is the game currently.2k23 visually is NOT next gen. Let’s just be honest. 2k needs to take a page from NBA Live and take a year off and take the time to truly bring about next gen for their NBA series. If NBA live comes back anytime soon, I may consider that over 2k for the first time in 25 years…