NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition-Worth a Buy, Worth a Gift?

Is NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition worth the buy? Short answer: yes. If you normally like 2K, you will most likely enjoy this edition.

Is the game perfect? No. If you’re looking for life-changing major improvements from 2k23; do not hold your breath.

However, even the negatives or small qualms you may find yourself having over this edition. Do not prevent this release from being a fun experience where you can just play and be at peace. And it makes a great gift for any gamer friend, spouse, family member, boyfriend or girlfriend.

Moreover, if you are a big Lakers or Bryant fan there’s a nostalgia aspect that instantly makes you unlock core memories. From watching Mamba score a career-high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors; the second-highest number of points scored in a game in NBA history. To shooting crumbled up paper into trash bins yelling, “KOBE!”

It’s an era no basketball fan shall forget. And it’s hard to truly capture Kobe’s career and essence in a game. However, 2K tries.

Kobe Edition of 2k24

In a brief description 2K describes this game as an experience where you,

“Grab your squad and experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture in NBA 2K24. Enjoy pure, authentic action and limitless personalized MyPLAYER options in MyCAREER. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect lineup in MyTEAM. Relive your favorite eras as a GM or Commissioner in MyNBA.

Experience next-level gameplay and lifelike visuals with your favorite NBA and WNBA teams in PLAY NOW. Make your mark and explore a stunning tropical area in an all-new City with the best hoopers in the world (for PS5), or enjoy the new Neighborhood (for PS4) rich with postcard-esque views and blistering competition.”

Furthermore, in a press release, Greg Thomas, president at Visual Concepts also discusses the game. He states,

“NBA 2K24 is a special entry for us because we get to celebrate one of basketball’s greatest players of all time — Kobe Bryant.

We’ve ushered in a new era of 2K, thanks to the groundbreaking ProPLAY technology delivering the most authentic and realistic NBA 2K gameplay to date. NBA 2K24 also introduces new updates to our beloved modes with incredible details that will delight gamers and basketball fans alike.”

2k24 Kobe Bryant Edition Features

Speaking of features… What are some specific features of this game? A few highlights include:

• MAMBA MOMENTS™ – Recreate some of Kobe’s most dominant and captivating performances during his rise to global superstardom. Revisit his early career triumphs as a young phenom, and progress through his transcendent journey from elite scorer to one of the greatest players of all time.
• THE GAME IS CHANGING – Introducing ProPlay – a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into NBA 2K24 gameplay. ProPlay delivers animations and movements via on-court NBA action for a generational leap in authenticity.
• MyCAREER HEATS UP – Take control of your legacy in MyCAREER and ascend from a generational talent to a Hall of Famer, chasing greatness and championships along the way. Explore a stunning tropical backdrop and flex your custom, personalized style in an all-new City, rich with optional side quests and sizzling streetball competition.
• MANAGE YOUR MyTEAM – The classic card-collecting mode is back and loaded with endless hours of customizable fun. Draw from the past and present using today’s All-Stars and all-time legends to form a squad capable of dominating single player and multiplayer modes. MyTEAM features a collection of innovative improvements, including an all-new salary cap mode, while maintaining its signature competitive feel.
• CROSSPLAY IS HERE – Grab your friends and enjoy the ultimate basketball experience in NBA 2K24 thanks to crossplay between new generation consoles.* Compete with or against players around the world in dynamic co-op matches, thrilling online tournaments, or casual pick-up games.

NBA 2K24 Black Mamba Edition

Also… before purchasing, you have a choice to make. NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition, or the Black Mamba. What’s the difference? Basically, Black Mamba is way more loaded.

The “Black Mamba” version includes the NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition, as well as additional bonuses and in-game content. Content such as:

• 100K VC and 15K MyTeam points
• 2K24 MyTeam five-player option pack xox
• 10 boxes of MyTeam promo packs
• Kobe Bryant Sapphire trading card and much more

So, if you’re about value, and don’t mind spending a little extra; Black Mamba is a good option. Lastly, choose your fighter. Bryant and Mamba editions have responsive gameplay across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Steam for PC.

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