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  • Steve_OS
    Editor-in-Chief
    • Jul 2002
    • 33253

    #1

    NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA 2K21 Demo Arrives on 8-24



    It's a bit later than their usual news cycle, but 2K is slowly providing NBA 2K21...

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  • Gramps91
    MVP
    • Sep 2010
    • 2102

    #2
    Definitely a demo I'm going to have to try out before I decide whether or not to purchase. Even then I'll probably wait at least a week or so to check out gameplay videos. We'll see, some interesting gameplay changes though. 
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    • jakalfc
      MVP
      • Nov 2014
      • 1605

      #3
      Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

      We hope that the demo is more consistent than the previous ones, in order to be able to evaluate well whether to buy it
      There is no particular team, I am a European with a passion for the NBA

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      • simcity24
        Rookie
        • Jun 2014
        • 26

        #4
        When will us as consumers take a stand against this franchise selling us a modified carbon copy for $60 plus VC costs year after year?

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        • Junior Moe
          MVP
          • Jul 2009
          • 3851

          #5
          Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

          Not unexpected but it looks like current gen 2K21 is the year of refinement. That's not a bad thing at all as 2K20 is pretty good. I'll definitely use the demo though to feel out the new mechanics.

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          • stillfeelme
            MVP
            • Aug 2010
            • 2405

            #6
            Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

            Shot stick aiming sounds crazy complicated to me especially for layups.

            Beluba,

            I think you are saying with the new aiming shot stick you can still aim the shot essentially on the way down to get the target right but can you still "green" with late timing?

            Or is it "perfect" timed shot stick plus perfect "aim" equals a chance of "green". You didnt really say that so I take it something else may be happening under the hood where perfect aim and timing might not be a "green"

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            • YungGun
              Pro
              • Aug 2011
              • 536

              #7
              Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

              2K has to stop changing the controls every year, this is getting insane. I do love the fact that they're trying to make shooting and finishing more skillful tho. Hopefully it works. Thank you Mike Wang.

              August 24th for a demo is pointless tho. Why release a demo 2 weeks before the game come out? Are you really looking for feedback at that point?
              Last edited by YungGun; 08-13-2020, 11:11 AM.

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              • chitown1-23
                Pro
                • Aug 2010
                • 872

                #8
                Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

                I just wanna hear MyLeague differences between current gen and next gen so I can decide which I should get. If there’s minimal changes I’ll stick with current

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                • mb625
                  DJ2K
                  • Jan 2012
                  • 5016

                  #9
                  "If you miss the target too far to the left or right, your shot will miss in that direction. And as I mentioned above with the new slider sets, even the slightest degree might be the difference between a make and an airball on Hall of Fame, while it’s quite a bit more forgiving on the easier difficulties."

                  This gives me major pause and instant concern. Does this mean that no shot will A) go in using the stick unless it is properly centered, B) that the difference between a shot being drained and completely missing the basket (which is a fairly rare NBA occurrence in the first place) is a literal centimeter, or C) that this mechanic will be out-and-out broken and make it too easy to guarantee a make (which also is not "true to life." At any rate, this change in particular is very concerning.
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                  • jk31
                    MVP
                    • Sep 2014
                    • 2650

                    #10
                    Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

                    i just hope we can deactivate All those Nonsense.

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                    • The Cycle
                      Rookie
                      • Jul 2019
                      • 7

                      #11
                      So whether it’s your first time playing against the CPU in Quick Play, messing around with your buddies in the Park, or battling in a high stakes Ante Up or competitive Pro-Am match, there’s a wide range of gameplay experiences and definitely something for everyone in NBA 2K18, NBA 2K19, NBA 2K20 and NBA 2K21. I'm Just Saying.
                       
                      We all are going to buy the game regardless and I dont understand why...nevermind.
                       
                      I can't wait to check the new shooting mechanic and standing layups.

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                      • kolanji
                        Pro
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 872

                        #12
                        Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

                        optimistic that the changes to the right stick will actually improved the latency in dribble moves/shooting animations

                        gone are the days where videos were coupled with the blogs, cause this is clearly an instance where a video would alleviate much ambiguity and confusions with the new shot stick aiming for both shooting and layups

                        unfortunately it's always a bit worrying when a gameplay blog mentions of majority offensive changes and on the defensive side it just come off as "TRUST ME BRO ITS GOOD"..I just hope defense is parallel with the offensive upgrades to keep the game balance and not too overpowering
                        Last edited by kolanji; 08-13-2020, 03:24 PM.
                        Humans fear what they dont understand, hate what they cant concur i guess its just the theory of man

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                        • LorenzoDC
                          MVP
                          • Sep 2010
                          • 1857

                          #13
                          Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

                          All I see is shiny new objects for cheesers to play with. Nothing in here even waves at trying to build sim basketball.


                          I wish I was surprised.

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                          • jk31
                            MVP
                            • Sep 2014
                            • 2650

                            #14
                            Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

                            Originally posted by kolanji
                            optimistic that the changes to the right stick will actually improved the latency in dribble moves/shooting animations

                            so you mean because you aim 1° too far to the left, your player will perform a fancy dribbling instead of just going up for the shot?

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                            • jakalfc
                              MVP
                              • Nov 2014
                              • 1605

                              #15
                              Re: NBA 2K21 Gameplay Blog - Pro Stick Changes, Shooting, Motion Styles & More - NBA

                              Originally posted by jk31
                              i just hope we can deactivate All those Nonsense.
                              I agree, usually it can be done, hopefully [emoji1696]
                              There is no particular team, I am a European with a passion for the NBA

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