The shot meter is one of the most debated elements of NBA 2K within the game’s community. Which shot meter is the best for gameplay? Well, it depends on who you ask, but from the early results, it seems a lot of the fans favored the meter in NBA 2K17.
For those who might have forgotten, here is a look at the NBA 2K17 shot meter, per this image from WhatHappenedWuz on YouTube:
NBA 2K17
And here is a look at the 2K 18 shot meter, per the image from Margiela Cartiiy on YouTube:
NBA 2K18
I favor the one from the latest version because of its placement. It is above the head, which helps to keep your eyes near the release of the ball and it allows you to see the action on the floor a little better. If you’re focused on your player’s feet, you lose sight of the rest of the floor for a split second.
Clearly, it’s a matter of preference. DMan, a longtime member of the NBA 2K community had an outstanding idea in the thread of Wang’s Twitter poll. He asked if it would be possible to choose the type of shot meter for your own personal experience. It would be similar to the way you can play from a different camera view than your opponents or teammates in Park and Pro-Am.
That’s probably the best option for everyone. Whatever the final choice is, it seems Wang will likely take the community’s most-popular choice into consideration when this aspect of the game is finalized. If you haven’t voted and wanted your voice heard, I’d urge you to chime in before Monday when the poll will have expired.
NBA 2K19 releases on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch on September 11. Fans who pre-order the 20th Anniversary Special Edition will get the game four days early on September 7.
Mike Wang@Beluba
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