The shot-stick mechanic also feels just like a direct response to issues with NBA 2K MT Coins latency online. Even though the demo doesn't feature the capability to play online matches, it's easy to find a future where many online players will use the targeted shot meter instead of the old timed meter (that is still accessible via the square or X button). Instead of trying to guess how much latency there will be with every jump shooter, it should be a good deal more effective to pull back on the analog stick and aim the shot instead.
However, aiming shots is unquestionably the more difficult of the two options as things now stand. I'm excited to have a fresh ability to learn, but it is good to have both options available.
In only five matches (the max the demonstration allows), it's tough to get a feel for how much things have changed. It does seem clear to me that the new aim-meter mechanic is going to be divisive and could possibly alter the online experience in major ways. A few smaller problems have seen some improvement, but the majority of the legacy Buy NBA 2K21 MT gameplay issues stay current. It is apparent that this is far from the franchise's biggest step ahead, but the shot-stick alone is enough to open the doorway for tons of possibilities.





