'LeBron: Path to Greatness' mode, which is not found on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game, is reminiscent of a expanded version of NBA 2K11 's Jordan Challenge, where players get to control LeBron James' career in an alternate future of the NBA from the 2013–14 to the 2019–20 season (either as a member of the Miami Heat for the entire time, or a more complex route where LeBron plays for the Heat, before later leaving to join the New York Knicks, only for him to leave again to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, before making one last return to the Heat.) as they attempt to win 7 NBA championships (although his future is laid out by the game and choices are limited).Additions and changes Īs well as the aforementioned new soundtrack and inclusion of EuroLeague teams (at the expense of the 'Celeb' team, 'Team USA', 'Dream Team' and 2001–2002 Sacramento Kings classic squad), several new changes have been made since 2K13:

Shortly after release, the game was the best-selling sports game on 8th-consoles. The new My Career and My GM campaigns don't always score a slam dunk, but they're engaging enough to dribble your way through, making this is a top option.' The title's visually jaw dropping, technically stunning, and represents a whole different ball game to its PS3 counterpart.

Greg Giddens of Push Square concluded that ' NBA 2K14 on the PS4 is a stunning digital facsimile of basketball. Andy Hartup of GamesRadar+ praised the amazingly realistic player models, My Career mode, and improved presentation while criticizing recycled content and the uncanny valley nature of the player models. Matt Bertz of Game Informer stated that the presentation was 'the best the sports genre has to offer', but criticized the lack of improvements made to both the My Career and Association modes. USA Today 's Brett Molina rated the game 3.5 out of 4 stars, noting that the game's new dribble and shoot mechanics may be simpler to newcomers, but frustrating to veteran gamers. Tom McShea of GameSpot rated the game an 8.0 praising the game as well but criticizing designing of the game. Ryan McCaffrey of IGN rated the game a 9.3 praising the gameplay saying, ' With just enough new features, and tighter-than-ever gameplay, NBA 2K14 tops its predecessors and competitors. NBA 2K14 received 'generally favorable' reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic.