NBA 2K23 review: Relive the legend of Jordan

NBA 2K23, is the annual delivery of one of the flagships of 2K Games. Like every year, a delivery reaches us which continues to refine and pamper an almost perfect gameplay. However, we are facing a very special date. ATaking advantage of the appearance of the number 23 in the title of the game, the team did not miss the opportunity to create a tribute to the figure of Michael Jordan.

In itself, we are facing one of the deliveries that most commemorates the memory of the league. Not only because of the inclusion of a featured modality such as the Jordan Challenge, but also because of the ability to create leagues at different league historical points. Without a doubt, We are facing one of the great deliveries of recent years.

technically still surprising

NBA 2K23, is presented to the player as a title that continues to grow and improve with each episode. One of the aspects that always shines in the games of the franchise is always its technical section. Pampered animations down to the last pixel, the feeling of being in an NBA pavilion are some of the flags that the saga carries within it. However, this year he went even further. Through its Jordan Challenge mode, the team showed us that are able to recreate historical scenes in great detail. And that’s it, it’s a real pleasure to relive these moments or to appreciate the technical gestures made by authentic Halls of Fame like Larry Bird or Hakeem Olajuwon. Despite all this, it is more than obvious that this is a game that comes out every year, so the graphic leap will not surprise you too much.

Along with all of this, the team has ensured that this graphic quality is accompanied by sound to match. With commentary in Spanish by Antoni Daimiel. Sixto Miguel Serrano and Jorge Quiroga, who continue to expand their repertoire.

We’ve also done fabulous work in American shows, with great characters like JJ Reddick or Perkins. On the other hand, a fantastic selection of musical themes has been made to accompany us during our games. On its own, it’s hard to find fault with its sound section.

Jordan Airlines

That said, what can you offer us? NBA 2K23? Well, we have to be clear. The main incentive to enjoy this game is its Jordan Challenge mode. This mode allows us to relive the great moments of Jordan’s career, from his university stage, to his time with the basketball team and his arrival in the league. All of these moments, as we already anticipated, are done in absolute detail. Plus, the care the team has taken to recreate the entire history of one of the league’s great legends is very noticeable.

The proof is that before starting each of these historic moments will have a short intro video. Where we will be put in context and where authentic legends such as Kareem Abdul Jabbar or Chris Mullin among others will also appear. Somehow it reminds me of the documentary the last dancealthough it is understandable to save distances.

In each of these events, three different challenges will be presented to us. If we manage to complete them, we will earn stars, with which we can finally unlock another reward. These challenges are very well thought out and correspond to the moment we live in. Asking us repeatedly to repeat Jordan’s goalscoring record or win the game, among other things. Honestly, if you’re a fan of this legend, reliving all those moments with the level of attention to detail 2K Games brought to the table is a joy.

Fashion eras

Another of the modalities worth mentioning is its NBA Eras modality. A game mode that will allow us to compete in different historical moments with legendary teams. This, yes, We will also have to follow their course, make transfers, choose players in the draft or prepare strategies and rotations. A very complete mode that will allow us to relive different historical moments of the league, such as the rivalry between Magic and Bird.

Likewise, a point in favor of this new modality is that we can create our own leagues online. Without a doubt, it’s a fantastic time to enjoy the history of the league. In this sense, I think there is nothing wrong with NBA 2K23as he generated his biggest roster yet.

playable changes

Moving from episode to episode usually brings with it some playable changes. These changes can sometimes be both positive and negative. However, in the case of NBA 2K23, The changes have been very good for him.

Adjustments to its shooting system now make it much more intuitive and easier to get that perfect timing on our shots. In addition, quite notable changes have been made to the defense.

In this case, he no longer feels as robotic as in his previous episode. We are facing a more mobile and fluid defense. This means that the caps that in the previous course were the bread of each game have been modified, now being much more complex to reach the long-awaited “cap”. On its own, I think the changes are for the better and make the on-track experience even more realistic.

We also have many other visual aids, which will help newcomers to the series. Show, for example, the influence of marking on our player and how it can affect a possible launch. Some adjustments have also been added to the energy bar to emphasize the effort generated by certain actions such as dribbling.

His career mode, the great victim

As you have read so far, I have not been able to criticize this new episode barely. However. yes there is a time when you want to stop me; his career mode. One of the star modalities of the franchise in recent years without a shadow of a doubt and which last year received a large number of changes, this year it has been quite neglected. And that’s it, youOne of the great attractions of this modality is creating your player, starting from the bottom and arriving at the long-awaited night of the draft, crossing your fingers and hoping to be chosen as high as possible.

This year, the player will not be able to live this experience, since At the start, you will be forced to choose a team to be drafted by. That is to say, our actions will start directly in the NBA and, what is more, in the team that we consider. Under the pretext of creating a rivalry with another player, NBA 2K23

it skips the whole draft part and puts us right in the league. Something that seemed to me personally useless. Other than that, we go back to repeating the character. In other words, we will be a new MP year, with the same agent and social networks being one of the main protagonists.

Under the fact of starting in the league directly, the famous micropayments still present in the franchise fly away. Go straight to the NBA tWe’ll end up with a player with only 60 points on average, which will make performing many actions excessively frustrating.

In the continuity of what was seen in the previous episode, the City continues to expand. Allowing us again to share environments with other players and perform all kinds of entertainment. From 1 on 1 to teaming up with friends and playing like it’s a corner court game. It all feels good, although often the city slows Career mode down a bit. Since, to fulfill certain missions we will have to move there.

content for resale

On the other hand, the team has not forgotten the rest of the game modes, where classics like MyTeam cannot be missing. THAT ISAnother classic modality that has a large number of followers. This year, the game has stopped using contracts to keep players, which makes it much easier to build our team. New game modes have also been added, such as Triple Threat, where we will play with two other friends, controlling a single player. A nice addition to an online mode full of possibilities.

With all this, what could be the conclusion of this NBA 2K23? Well, the reality is that we are facing one of the best games in the saga. A really solid installment that quickly becomes an absolute tribute to the league. Not just because of the Jordan Challenge mode, but also because of the ability to relive great NBA moments. With its playable settings and with the huge amount of content present in this title, we are facing a real great game. However, it should always be pointed out that the main disadvantage of these deliveries is their micropayments.