The addition of four factions available to select from and play against is a nice touch however it isn't more than the initial option of choosing one in the first place and leaves the MyPark/Neighbourhood game remaining largely unchanged NBA 2K Coins. The new MyCareer mode remains the most significant upgrade to NBA 2K22 as your player, known as MP (which doesn't sound like it is a slang term for "My" Player') builds an NBA career and brand empire.

The career itself is relatively streamlined, but it's the generality and the variety that will draw the newcomers in. Your MP version will be closely aligned with long-time friend and brand manager Ricky as you pick agents, navigate social public scandals, and diversify your MyCareer beyond the court and basketball. Do you want to be an expert on fashion? You got it. Want to follow in the footsteps of "Dame Dolla'' and embark on a rap career?

All of it is available in NBA 2K22. Although these activities don't often exceed a handful of fetch quests and silly cutscenes however, they are a welcome addition due to the fact that a lot of the conversations and choices touch on life beyond the NBA and what is meant by being more than only an athlete.

But a star with greater penalties on your conduct. You don't have to be involved in any way since you're able to play match after match in search of higher stats as you level up your MP, however I do appreciate this sense of depth, range and variety. Unfortunately MyCareer is a bit of a mess. MyCareer mode has fallen victim to several pitfalls that have plagued the series for many years now.

As your performance within games is basing on the same scoring system that was used in previous versions that you're often penalized for events which are completely out of your control. For example, your player is able to be assigned to defend the opponent of a certain type, however, when confronted with a screen Buy 2K22 MT, they opt to take on the screen and follow your designated player.