Is it worth it?

[ImNoHUDing-SorryIfIShootYou]

I'm only interested in the single player career mode. is it worth it? My last 2K game was 2K15, so I'm clueless. Also, can you enjoy the career mode by just playing normally and not buying points with real money to progress my player?

[Multigun]

I haven't played this iteration, last one I played was 2k19. I came here to more or less to ask the same thing, and when I couldn't find a recent thread discussing worth, I decided to research and reply to your questions based on what I found.

1) Is it Worth It?

Again, I can't say for sure. In past NBA 2K games, MyCareer has always been really fun. For the sale price? Its probably worth it as you'll likely get dozens of hours of play at minimum.

Lets take a look at some other variables. Unlike other recent NBA 2K games, it appears this one finally has new gen upgrades. It also has a storyline for MyCareer, where others (I think NBA 2K24) didn't have any story. If you enjoy storylines with your MyCareer, this is a plus.

I've avoided NBA 2K games recently because year after year they weren't given new gen upgrades, and MyCareer was missing a storyline. It looks like this year they have both these things, both pluses in my book.

2) Can You Enjoy Career Mode By Just Playing Normally? Aka, can you play without spending additional currency

The short answer is yes. This was the same in past NBA MyCareer games.

The long answer is sort of. 2K intentionally makes the process very grindy to try and push people to pay for currency. Based on research, it sounds like this year's variant is no different. Some claim its the worse its ever been grind wise, while others say its about the same as it always is (which to say, is generally very grindy).

That said, if the grind is roughly the same as its been in past titles, then yes expect some grind, but its not unbearable.

[Beluga]

depends

[Hemperbud]

first 2k game ive played and ive sunk 40 hours into it so far, havent spent any extra money

[Rannith]

I have spent over $250 on 4 different builds. I currently hate them because of my own mistakes and not building them around cap breakers what so ever along with other reasons. So yes, I'm on the 5th build that has everything I need. When you make a build.. i suggest you go back and re-make it. Chances are that there are improvements or corrections to be made. I made and re-made my 5th character about 50 times before I made my decision. I have deleted multiple 85 OVR+ builds because they had mistakes.

This is what they want people to do . Spend $ then after spend more$.
You have been warned! gl!

[T-800]

fantastic basketball game. Great reflection of the sport IMHO. If it only had franchise mode I would still buy it. Closest thing you can get to basketball heaven.