
Another year and it’s time for the yearly updates to all your favourite sports-ball video games. This article is devoted to NBA 2K25 and all that is new with the game. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve played one of 2K Games offerings, so this review might have some stuff that may not be as new to you as it is to me. But let’s go on that journey together.
It’s Heating Up!
NBA 2K25 and 2K Games have been the go-to basketball game for a number of years, but surely there is something for a newcomer as well? Let’s see as we dive into some more details.
Gameplay
Look I’m not going to go into how you play, or even what the game is about. I think you are smart enough to know that this is a basketball game and what that entails. What I will do is give you a low down of what I found enjoyable, and what I found not so fun during my time with the game. Needless to say my time isn’t done with NBA 2K25 as this game will take away your life in the best kind of way.
I think the biggest addition to the gaming franchise, is the inclusion of the WNBA. The all-new W mode allows you to have an immersive experience and play as a rookie in the WNBA. Taking a bit of a different take on the MyPlayer mode. Talking of the MyPlayer mode, there have been a few adjustments as well. Giving you now a new build tester, with some new badges to earn and progress through.

The MyGM mode also has had a few updates, with a more interactive RPG experience to bring more excitement to the mode than in previous years. Are you able to balance all the expectations from the team, the fans as well as the Governor? Ensuring that your team leaves a mark on the history books and leaves a legacy for all to follow.
Come On Down To The City
Welcome to The City, with a myriad of features included for your enjoyment. One of my favourite parts of The City is how much is going on all at once. With all the other players running, scooting, and even Go-Karting about. To all the shops that you can go and peruse and upgrade your gear.
The Boulevard of the Stars is at the centre of The City, featuring a long street with access to all the game modes, shops from leading brands and your MyCourt. This is the main place to spend a bunch of time in NBA 2K25, heading down the strip you will come across murals of the game’s biggest stars to enjoy.

If you’ve had enough of the hustle and bustle of the main street you can head to the beach and the open-air gym to help improve your stats. Although the gym workouts just seemed like a bit of a tagged-on mini-game. I would have preferred to just earn XP and buy stat upgrades that way. It’s the end of the day and you’ve worked out, played a few games and bought some new gear. Now it’s time to return to your own apartment, featuring your own basketball court. MyCourt gives you a private place to practice and experiment with new moves. You can even invite friends over to play various games and even more.
ProPLAY
In NBA 2K25 the ProPLAY system is expanded, including 9,000 new animations featuring dribble animations, off-the-ball movement as well as signature shot animations. Creating an experience that is as close to the real thing as possible. Bringing flow and freedom into your game to perform how you want. Even being able to chain moves together seamlessly to bring you even closer to the game.
Within the customisation options, there are new shot timing profiles. Giving you the options to give more forgiving timing options, or the other end of the scale and those high-risk shots leading to bigger scores. If you fancy taking your game to the next level you also have the Pro Stick Rhythm Shooting. This option aims to accurately replicate the timing and tempo of the player’s shots, again bringing more immersion to NBA 2K25 than ever before!
I’m going to be putting more time into the game modes throughout NBA 2K25 so you can expect a bit of an update from us. Overall though, this game has so much to get stuck into you, it’s a Basketball Fan’s dream!
Putting Yourself Into The Game
One part that I spent a little bit of time working on was getting my likeness into the game. As you can see below it didn’t go that well at all! It should be a straightforward method, you download a phone app, scan your face and you miraculously appear in the game. However, my results were the stuff of nightmares.

Graphics & Audio
I’ll be honest right off the bat, NBA 2K25 once again has blown me away with how stunning it is. From the on-court action to the crowds, everything is immensely detailed. 2K Games have once again destroyed any competition that may be thinking of delivering an accurate sports game.
From the audio side of things, the soundtrack is as good as you’ve expect. With a line up of 61 tracks at launch from songs from some of the best artists out, you will want to listen to the music. You can even find the official soundtrack on Spotify or Apple Music if you want to keep that NBA 2K25 vibe flowing.

Longevity
I don’t know why we include this section when it comes to certain games. It almost feels a bit of a pointless section. It goes without saying that you will be playing NBA 2K25 for the entire year, until the next iteration of the game gets released and even so some, beyond.
Final Thoughts
As always 2K Games have created an incredible homage to basketball. If you are a fan of the series then you will no doubt be picking this one up to add to your collection and I don’t blame you for doing so. With so many modes to get stuck into you will likely focus on one or two for the entirety of your gaming sessions. Again, I don’t blame you for doing so. My only concern for newcomers to the series is that there is too much to do. Too much that may cause a bit of gaming paralysis for some and they may turn off and go back to another game.
NBA 2K25 receives the Thumb Culture Gold Award.
Disclaimer: A code was received to write this review.
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