NBA 2K25 Players Say Turning Off Controversial Feature Makes the Game Better

As a seasoned NBA 2K player with decades of virtual basketball under my belt, I must say that the latest addition to the shot meter in NBA 2K25 has left me feeling rather bewildered. Having grown accustomed to the simplicity and intuitive nature of the previous system, the sudden introduction of this new, enigmatic arrow-like contraption has left me scratching my head more than a seasoned magician’s audience.


2K25 NBA players are split over a contentious aspect that certain gamers claim enhances the latest NBA 2K edition when deactivated. The NBA 2K25 has been available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series S, and X for just a few days, but already, opinions are pouring in about this year’s release – what’s good, what needs tweaking. A hotly debated feature is the shot meter.

In NBA 2K25, developer Visual Concepts has tinkered with the shot meter again, which is something it frequently does. The twist here is that most players were quite content with the shot meter in the previous game, NBA 2K24. However, they seem to have issues with the shot meter in NBA 2K25 instead.

The most frequently discussed topics on the NBA 2K Reddit community since its launch revolve around dissatisfaction with the shot meter mechanism. Recently, one of the highest-ranked posts criticizes it as “awful” and argues that the three options given to players are flawed. Another post expresses frustration, asking if an unseen creature was responsible for designing the updated shot meter.

Initially, we had a small, helpful comet indicating the location of my green shooting zone, which made perfect sense. Now, it’s replaced with an arrow-like object that, even in situations where I have a clear 99% layup and an open path to the basket, seems identical to attempting a half-court dunk during Space Jam. I’m struggling to figure out where exactly I should aim – is it the silhouette at the top? Often, this silhouette disappears before the animation ends, leaving me unsure of how close I came. Additionally, I’m uncertain about the size of the shooting zone to understand if the shot I took was a good one. Am I losing my mind here?

Building on these discussions, several top comments propose disabling the shot meter entirely, claiming that this modification enhances the game for them right away. However, there are also opinions expressed that contradict this viewpoint. Interestingly, some gamers appear to be quite fond of the revised shot meter. As ever, we welcome your feedback. Do you side with those who dislike the shot meter and believe it should be turned off or do you align with those who appreciate it?

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2024-09-07 18:40