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1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 297 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 29 out of 297

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  1. Sep 7, 2019
    0
    Buy a nice meal with half the money, and offer the other half to a homeless person. you will feel better for your self, and as a person. and way more fun doing it than NBA 2K20
  2. Sep 8, 2019
    4
    PARENTS BEWARE!

    This game appears to be an innocent basketball game on the surface but tricks people into spending real money on its shameless in game microtransaction system. There is several casino style gambling elements in the game that use psychological manipulation to make it seem like you can win a player. This preys upon younger players because they will think that they are
    PARENTS BEWARE!

    This game appears to be an innocent basketball game on the surface but tricks people into spending real money on its shameless in game microtransaction system. There is several casino style gambling elements in the game that use psychological manipulation to make it seem like you can win a player. This preys upon younger players because they will think that they are winning and will start to pay more and more to get a player, which mind you is totally random and you always get a random player.

    The game itself (The non casino gambling elements) are fine and its the same ol 2K basketball with new rosters, But I cant in any good semblance recommend this to anyone especially not younger gamers. They trick you into wanting to gamble in this game. Ive watched one of my favorite franchises turn into a laughing stock that's getting ridiculed by everyone because of their greed. I mean they are after all called "Take 2" and they take 2 of everything because one payment of $60 wasn't enough. RIP sports games and the future of AAA gaming, it was a nice run.
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  3. Sep 7, 2019
    0
    Putting a casino system into a sports game is a disgrace! I can't believe this game received PG3 rating. It is just a cheap attempt to get more money from people!
  4. Sep 7, 2019
    0
    I have been laughing all day at how awful this is. Game seriously want's me to spend money at every turn.
  5. Sep 6, 2019
    0
    A casino game with a basketball mini game? and 3 year old children can play it? so, you're introducing gambling at a very early age, that's the way the industry works now. RIP AAA games. I hope you 2K Games go bankrupt and all your shareholders and executives rot in jail, life sentence for all of you! You're even worse than EA, that's just unbelievable, this is a new low!
  6. Sep 7, 2019
    0
    This is one of the worst examples of greed in the gaming industry. Do NOT buy this game, this has to stop and we stop it by showing companies we are not going to spend money on a casino game dressed up as a basketball game. The sad thing is; this used to be such a great franchise. What a shame.
  7. Sep 8, 2019
    0
    Parents DON'T BUY THIS GARBAGE. It's a casino application that has nothing to do with a basketball game. Keep your children away from it.
  8. Sep 6, 2019
    0
    Incredible 2k every game push harder on me to strip my money out my bank acont shame. Shame shame on my for still belive in this company...
  9. Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Let me sum it up in one sentence: The taskbar icon for this game is the 2k19 icon. Not even joking. It's a reskin of 2k19 for 100 dollars people. It's like theY spent the whole development cycle designing slot machines and roulette games. On top of that, the game crashes randomly and is filled to the brim with bugs and glitches. After this horrible release, I doubt they'll even bother toLet me sum it up in one sentence: The taskbar icon for this game is the 2k19 icon. Not even joking. It's a reskin of 2k19 for 100 dollars people. It's like theY spent the whole development cycle designing slot machines and roulette games. On top of that, the game crashes randomly and is filled to the brim with bugs and glitches. After this horrible release, I doubt they'll even bother to fix it. No singleplayer content. They went all-in on the multiplayer, but guess what? Matchmaking doesn't work and no one is playing this game. Don't waste your money or time. Expand
  10. Sep 10, 2019
    0
    If you want to experience immersive gambling go to a casino or a online casino, at least there they have gambling regulations and respect laws. This games represent everything thats wrong with the gamming industry and the motive why european parlaments are trying to ban certain games. If you buy or support this game and is mtx your part of the problem. This game should be epic exclusiveIf you want to experience immersive gambling go to a casino or a online casino, at least there they have gambling regulations and respect laws. This games represent everything thats wrong with the gamming industry and the motive why european parlaments are trying to ban certain games. If you buy or support this game and is mtx your part of the problem. This game should be epic exclusive as they deserve each other. Expand
  11. Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This is a really pretty mobile casino game. What do you mean it's full retail price and you have to pay real money to gamble? What do you mean ages 3 and up? ...What do you mean "basketball game"??
  12. Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Would not be surprised if this game is used as a case in court for why regulation is needed when it comes to microtransactions. If you pay 60 dollars for a game you should not have to pay hundreds more to be actually able to play the game the way it should be played. Totally disgusting case of corporate greed and lack of morales.

    Shame on whoever rated this game safe for all ages. Totally
    Would not be surprised if this game is used as a case in court for why regulation is needed when it comes to microtransactions. If you pay 60 dollars for a game you should not have to pay hundreds more to be actually able to play the game the way it should be played. Totally disgusting case of corporate greed and lack of morales.

    Shame on whoever rated this game safe for all ages. Totally totally disgusting. Game is also currently buggy, hardly anything is new compared to the previous year. Total and utter cash grab.
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  13. Sep 9, 2019
    0
    I literally cannot find a single positive in this game, it is all negative. I got my Steam refund going after 60 minutes. I got this just to play single player but the game is the same as it has been since 2K16. Every year they just slow it down like I am running underwater and it is just flat out, not fun to play, even for single player.

    No positives whatsoever - No innovation -
    I literally cannot find a single positive in this game, it is all negative. I got my Steam refund going after 60 minutes. I got this just to play single player but the game is the same as it has been since 2K16. Every year they just slow it down like I am running underwater and it is just flat out, not fun to play, even for single player.

    No positives whatsoever

    - No innovation
    - Same tired gameplay
    - Same tired cutscenes
    - Same tired graphics
    - Same tired mechanics
    - Same garbage marketing of gambling to potential buyers
    - All emphasis is on MyTeam monetization
    - Literally looks like a casino this year
    - Same bought-off critics and reviewers
    - PC optimization is awfui (FPS between 60 - 240 on a 2080 TI capped at 165)
    - They just don't care anymore, and neither do I.

    Stay away from this game, especially on PC. Do not buy this for your kids, if you do, find a way to block them from using your credit card online. This is not a basketball game anymore, it is casino simulator, with hints of a basketball game that was released in 2015 and provides a roster update. Waste of time and money, well done 2K.
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  14. Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Anyone expecting a video game will be disappointed, as this is just gambling targeted at children. Completely unacceptable.
  15. Sep 8, 2019
    0
    es un casino online disfrazado de un juego de baloncesto , pero en realidad es un casino online como podría ser poker stars o 888casino pero a diferencia de los anteriores los niños de 3 años pueden jugarlo en Europa y en EEUU ya puede todo el que quiera ¿no tienes 18 años y quieres apostar? llega nba2k20 si ya los anteriores tenían un pequeño sistema de apuestas pero aun era un juega dees un casino online disfrazado de un juego de baloncesto , pero en realidad es un casino online como podría ser poker stars o 888casino pero a diferencia de los anteriores los niños de 3 años pueden jugarlo en Europa y en EEUU ya puede todo el que quiera ¿no tienes 18 años y quieres apostar? llega nba2k20 si ya los anteriores tenían un pequeño sistema de apuestas pero aun era un juega de baloncesto muy en el fondo , ahora es totalmente un casino en linea , ahora en serio esto debería de ser ilegal , no se que clase de compañía criminal son ustedes 2K pero apelo han sentido de algún país para que se empiece a prohibir este videojuego en masa en todo el mundo y que sus responsables se pudran en la cárcel por incitar a la ludopatia y la adicción Expand
  16. Sep 8, 2019
    0
    The game is unplayable in its current state, as well as it being a hotspot for underage gambling makes this game unworthy of the title of 'game'
  17. Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Don't waste your money and time on this lazy grindy gamblingfest, it's utter garbage. Important! Keep away your kids from that!
  18. Sep 11, 2019
    1
    Gambling simulator, just like the last game.
    1/10 because the uninstall and refund worked flawlessly
  19. Sep 7, 2019
    0
    You have to understand that 2K is the epitome of a soulless, late-stage capitalism company and their game entirely reflects that fact. If you take that into account regarding every single aspect of the game then you will never be surprised by anything you may come to encounter in NBA 2K20. If you love or even just like the game of basketball DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  20. Sep 8, 2019
    0
    The game is practically the same thing as 2k19,the park is the same and pretty much the whole thing, lame
  21. Sep 9, 2019
    3
    My career looks like a partial payments MMORPG, not a sprots game.

    gameplay is not much development.

    graphic? ... See the nba 2K14 ps4.
  22. Sep 8, 2019
    0
    Gambling 2k20. Card packs, slot machines, spinning wheels, plinko, disgusting!
  23. Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This game is legit GARBAGE its basically a glorified gambling simulator stay as far away from this game as possible and to parants keep your kids away from thsi game do not listen to what the age rating says
  24. Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Bad bad very bad like past it same past years bad bad you know icabt waite for nba live to beat 2k baby it nit all about monety it all about quality
  25. Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Why the **** there's basketball in my casino game? Seriously EA I just wanted to waste all of my money, stop wasting my time with this sport ****
  26. Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Тупое говно тупого говна говно тупое говно тупого говна говно тупое говно тупого говна
  27. Sep 12, 2019
    0
    Disgusting slot machine. This devolution of games must be stopped immediately. Still it is not much of e review bombing since the gameplay itself is absolutely identical to last years edition. Therefore this game actually deserves 0 and morally maybe even negative one...
  28. Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Ovepriced copy paste fron last season with horrible macro-transaction and gambling for your kids with a lot of glitches to start. Unplayable.... Do not buy this ****
  29. Sep 11, 2019
    0
    There used to be a joke about sports games being just the last year's edition with updated roster... It's no joke. This is the same game they've sold last year, even the icon is the bloody same! NBA 2K19 icon left behind, because... they've ruined it even more. Bugs, bugs, bugs... the whole progression is bugged, you can play but you won't see anything for your time and effort, the loadingThere used to be a joke about sports games being just the last year's edition with updated roster... It's no joke. This is the same game they've sold last year, even the icon is the bloody same! NBA 2K19 icon left behind, because... they've ruined it even more. Bugs, bugs, bugs... the whole progression is bugged, you can play but you won't see anything for your time and effort, the loading screens take ages (12 hours someone more patient pointed out). Anything I'm forgetting... oh, yeah. An open casino that takes your real-life money! Slots, pachinko, wheel of fortune, you name a game of chance and you might find it here, in a game advertised for ages 3 and up! More time went into making GAMBLING games within this title than actuall baskettball. DO NOT BUY THIS! Expand
  30. Sep 11, 2019
    0
    It is a great casino game.I would recomend this game to everyone that like go to casino but dont have any casino nearby.But I must give this game zero points because for some strange reason the put basketball in casino game!
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Nov 11, 2019
    81
    NBA 2K20 makes a few missteps in several modes and the gameplay is pretty much the same as before, but it’s still a reigning champion in its genre.
  2. Sep 30, 2019
    70
    NBA 2K20 feels like a turning point for 2K, and not in the right way. The publisher got too greedy, and it's going to show, in the next year's earnings. It's actually detracting from a good game, turning into a casino experience. What makes it worse, is that there's literally a roulette wheel implemented, which only underlines what 2K had in mind. It's a shame, become the highlight of the NBA 2K20, like the addition of the WNBA, the improved ball control, and the multitude of other smaller changes are buried under a pile of microtransactions that make people wonder what they are actually playing. The only mode that seems to have escaped, somewhat, the microtransactions plague, is the story, which is almost good enough to keep the game upright by itself. But it's almost good enough.
  3. Sep 24, 2019
    80
    Even if you just want to play a basketball game and you are frightened by the NBA 2K's hardcore character with its irreconcilable gameplay or if you are still averse to microtransactions, you have no alternative. Until next year's 2K21 of course.