Going for a three-pointer, pulling down does a normal shot, but pushing forward leans into a more aggressive shot that is more likely to cause the defence to foul if pulled off correctly. Using the right stick (or Pro Stick as it’s called) is intuitive to get the grasp of and allows the use of more advanced techniques to get that extra edge on the court that isn’t possible with button presses alone. Sadly, whilst less of a gouge than NBA 2K18, microtransactions still hang like a spectre over this entry in the series.Įverything feels smooth to control and play, whether using the basic pad buttons or right stick and shoulder buttons to pass and shoot. It also had me eager to try out mastering the dizzying array of moves, positions and stats that make up higher levels of play. NBA 2K19 happily doesn’t break this mould and was able to get me a person last heavily into Basketball when the Chicago Bulls were still a powerhouse, easily hooked and feeling competent on the court utilising the basics. The great thing about the NBA 2K series of games has always been their ease of access for newcomers and for veterans to find a rich challenge.

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