In terms of defense, the most significant advancement is that of a redeveloped blocker system for shots. I had a feeling that blocking in prior NBA 2K titles felt lifeless and ultimately vulnerable to MT 2K22 the chance. Thanks to the latest animations and a more seamless sense of flow and physicality, blocks feel accurate and powerful providing much needed toughness to the game's great centres, which I feel were never really portrayed as threats in the past.
Take a look at Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers or Bill Russell's Celtics and you'll get a sense of what I'm talking about. The added feeling of precision and realism also extends to mid-air encounters, as those in the ring feel more organic in motion.
Highlight reels in the past were often damaged or straight up ruined by wonky animations that left my big men looking like frozen robots in thin air. In NBA 2K22 players can reach, swat, and guard in a fashion that feels more natural and is therefore more effective in the majority of defensive plays and situations.
NBA 2K22's modes are largely unchanged from the previous year's, which isn't such a bad thing as many of those modes were brand new to NBA 2K21's next-generation versions. Along with MyCareer, MyTeam and MyNBA modes, the W is back, and includes an entirely new career mode that revolves on the WNBA.
For those who are familiar with the original MyCareer, players will be thrilled to know they can now play both MyCareer and MyPark/Neighbourhood have been joined into 2K MT one MyCareer mode, which includes an upgraded version of the previous year's City. The City is The City is essentially a bigger and more detailed Neighborhood, is is brimming with attractions and activities to do.
