NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Gameplay Trailer & Screenshots

[spankdatazz22]

Quote: Originally Posted by jaityla

I’m with you 100%. This game is not worth 70 dollars to me.

I'll ask a different way: Since you think this game isn't worth $70, which next gen sports game is?

[zello144]

If I manage to get a PS5 I'm paying $70 for this game.

[Johnnythelegend]

2k14 vs 2k21, yeah, 2k21 is better, but the difference is not as big as if you'd compare it to 2k20

[Rockie_Fresh88]

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnnythelegend

2k14 vs 2k21, yeah, 2k21 is better, but the difference is not as big as if you'd compare it to 2k20

They couldn’t maintain that lighting on last gen . Also there was no ray tracing or hdr . I don’t even think 2k14 was in 4K. Body types were pretty much the same . Face scans weren’t as detailed or accurate . All of these variables require a better cpu/gpu . Being in native 4K alone does.

It’s so much more going on that gets overlooked . It’s a reason lighting to a major step back . And the game is going to keep looking better in 22 etc...

[Gosens6]

As I get older and “wiser” in my years, I’ve taken a step back and I’ve realized that we’re playing video games.

We’re playing a toy that is essentially designed for children. It’s a video game and if it doesn’t bring you joy or entertainment, maybe this particular game isn’t for you.

I can literally feel the anger from some people in their posts and I just don’t get it. 25 years ago when I started playing video games I would have never imagined in a million years we’d be at this point.

To me, the game looks incredible. I’ve never seen a sports game on a console or PC that can even come close to the way this looks. I know I’m going to have fun with it and enjoy myself because you know what you’re getting from a 2K basketball game at this point.

Some of you drive yourself crazy with sliders, making sure a players calf muscle has just the right amount of flex after a hard leg day, and each player better have the right amount of mustache hairs.

I know not everyone will look at it from my POV, but it’s just a game yall. At the end of the day, we’re here because we like to play video games. Don’t get yourselves all worked up over something that is built for entertainment purposes.

When 2K21 dropped on the PS4 this year I was up in arms about the shooting. Thankfully 2K provides options. I found my best setting and now I’m just playing. Video games are supposed to take away stress, not build it.

I don’t know, maybe I’m becoming less cynical in my old age. I can’t wait for this game, and if I have to deal with a few legacy issues, so be it I guess. As long as I’m having fun, that’s all that matters to me.


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[WaddupCouzin]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gosens6

As I get older and “wiser” in my years, I’ve taken a step back and I’ve realized that we’re playing video games. We’re playing a toy that is essentially designed for children. It’s a video game and if it doesn’t bring you joy or entertainment, maybe this particular game isn’t for you. I can literally feel the anger from some people in their posts and I just don’t get it. 25 years ago when I started playing video games I would have never imagined in a million years we’d be at this point. To me, the game looks incredible. I’ve never seen a sports game on a console or PC that can even come close to the way this looks. I know I’m going to have fun with it and enjoy myself because you know what you’re getting from a 2K basketball game at this point. Some of you drive yourself crazy with sliders, making sure a players calf muscle has just the right amount of flex after a hard leg day, and each player better have the right amount of mustache hairs. I know not everyone will look at it from my POV, but it’s just a game yall. At the end of the day, we’re here because we like to play video games. Don’t get yourselves all worked up over something that is built for entertainment purposes. When 2K21 dropped on the PS4 this year I was up in arms about the shooting. Thankfully 2K provides options. I found my best setting and now I’m just playing. Video games are supposed to take away stress, not build it. I don’t know, maybe I’m becoming less cynical in my old age. I can’t wait for this game, and if I have to deal with a few legacy issues, so be it I guess. As long as I’m having fun, that’s all that matters to me. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

My thoughts exactly! I see some dudes constantly complaining about the game and I think to myself, why would you play a "game" that brings you that much angst, why? This is supposed to be fun not causing some of you so much grief, my goodness.

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[jaityla]

Quote: Originally Posted by spankdatazz22

I'll ask a different way: Since you think this game isn't worth $70, which next gen sports game is?

Other sports games aren’t charging 70 dollars! (Yet)

[CujoMatty]

Quote: Originally Posted by sva91

This 100%. But so many 2k loyalist can’t take any criticism on these forums, as if they own stock in 2k. Now that the dust has settled and we’re getting new videos, it looks just like a port with better lighting and more atmosphere. And with regards to the slander against PC players like myself, I’d just like to say that I’m not trying to flex that I have a pc that allows me to mod, I’m just pointing out the capabilities that have been available to 2k for years, yet we see little to no progress with regards to certain art assets. How can you make Kobe your cover athlete and have a ridiculously bad player model for one of the most beloved players of all time ? How can these 16 year old kids in the Philippines with no access to any of 2k’s resources make better/more accurate player models, faces, uniforms, courts, fans, accessories, cloth physics, etc...than an actual 2k employee ? My critique of this next gen trailer is more of an indictment on the lack of progress the 2k art team has failed to make. Player models are comically bad. Some people think the art direction is “fine” or “good enough”. Well that mindset in accepting mediocrity is how we got the same next gen madden for 8 years. Props to 2k on the lighting and some faces, but player models are still horrible. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

1: Those higher quality art assets would only work on PC current gen where the user can choose render settings. To maintain a consistent framerate on consoles you get what they give. I'll say that they should have added more body models by now but there are 450 nba players and that isnt a reasonable expectation.

2k on PC is a port. For good reason. they arent going to put money into the sector that sells the least amount of games. it's not even close actually. I'm just happy there is a PC game.

2. For every PC cyberface mod that is awesome, there are 5 that look terrible. Everyone of those creators think theirs are the best so it's pretty subjective. the difference is you get to pick and choose which one you like the best. Seriously go look through 2kspecialists thread. A lot of those body models are just straight bizarre. Again the creator thinks that's what it should look like so I'd say again its subjective.

Also good creators put out what, 10, 15 maybe at most 20 cyberfaces a year, why? because it takes a long time to make each one. 450 players in the NBA. I know we all expect endless resources for the money 2k earns but it's not reasonable.

3. All the other enhancements ie lighting sweat, etc. Those lighting mods are pretty subjective as well. read the comments you will have some that like some that dont. Even if there was one that was universally considered better, those lighting mods can be taxing on PC. Again 2k makes this game for console which needs regulated standards for framerate stability.

For sweat and global mods, I'll be honest, I'm personally not a fan of most of them as I dont think they look realistic but again its subjective.

I'll leave it at this. You arent wrong that 2k could make the game look better. Just because they can doesnt mean it makes sense though. You have to remember they made the game for console. I dont know what kind of PC setup you have but imagine you have a mid level PC. Now turn the graphics settings up to a place that's higher than what your PC is capable of handling and try and play the game. It would be a mess.

The slander to PC comment was made by me and honestly it was a flippant comment I didnt mean to take as seriously as some people did, and for that I apologize. The funny thing is all I play this game on is PC and the reason is it's so much better with mods. I j6st think its disengenous to claim 2k is basically mailing it in from watching this 2 minute trailer because of what your PC version looks like to you.

To expect 2k to ever implement what is capable on PC as the standard is not going to happen.