NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Review: The Good, The Bad, And The Bottom Line

Many are wondering whether it is worthwhile to purchase the next-generation version of NBA 2K21 if they already possess it on PlayStation 4 or MT NBA 2K21 Xbox One, or when the match is any good at all. I have been lucky enough to have access to the next-gen version for awhile, and I've already logged an obscene number of hours on it in many different modes.

Let us take a peek at the good, bad and the bottom line with the next-generation version of NBA 2K21. Mostly Beautiful Visuals - Some of the leaves and screenshots you could pull are simply amazing. Even displays of objects, hands, legs, shoes, etc. will sometimes cause an even more double take than we've seen in previous matches. I had heard one of the console manufacturers believed 2K was the most beautiful next-gen game, and I can see why. With the exception of a few variables --that I'll discuss soon --2K on next-gen looks incredible. The majority of the videos you will see on YouTube don't do the sport justice due to system limitations for shooting. It looks great on a 4K display with HDR and the right color balance.

Seeing the players and things move on the courtroom is an wonderful visual. I felt like I was in that iconic scene from American Beauty when Wes Bentley is describing that floating plastic bag. It seems a small over-dramatic, but basic movements and physics like that in 2K are all awe-inspiring. Stunning Environments - To put a bow on the visual adore, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the surroundings. They're as alive as I've ever seen in any sports video game. 2K21 on next-gen correctly catches that hustle and bustle, and it is best appreciated during the pre-game festivities.

Inconsistent Renders - Some of this player renders are directly port ups out of current-gen, and a good number of them weren't all that true on those consoles. Some of the players using darker complexions have been baked into a degree that makes them look almost incredibly dark. Nevertheless, it seems help is on the way with gamers still being scanned. Still a Good Amount of Clipping - Among those things I'd expected to see less of on next-gen was clipping. Unfortunately, the next-gen variant of NBA 2K21 has just as much passthrough as the current-gen version. Do not get me wrong, I know it is virtually impossible to Buy NBA 2K21 MT eliminate this entirely. However, as it's such a generally referenced dilemma, I felt I had to inform everyone who has yet to play with the game, which clipping is nevertheless current.