NBA 2K20

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1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 1203 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,020 out of 1203
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  1. smoovelai
    Sep 8, 2019
    4
    I like mycareer and the gameplay but breaking MYGM is unforgivable and unfortunate
  2. bmaster4616
    Oct 29, 2019
    4
    Haven’t bought a new 2k since 2016 and won’t do it ever again. 2016 was a great year but this blows. Terrible shooting mechanics, they’ve slowed down the game where diving doesn’t work, they have made the shooting impossible, rebounding goes to better player but not better rebounder, neighborhood is a scam, pro am is a fun concept but ruined by buggy ass **** and my team is pay to me.Haven’t bought a new 2k since 2016 and won’t do it ever again. 2016 was a great year but this blows. Terrible shooting mechanics, they’ve slowed down the game where diving doesn’t work, they have made the shooting impossible, rebounding goes to better player but not better rebounder, neighborhood is a scam, pro am is a fun concept but ruined by buggy ass **** and my team is pay to me. Also, the campaign is the worse excuse for a story mode I've ever scene. Madden did it better. Those that give this anything above a 6 pay for the game and just get the benefits. I’m so mad I paid for this game and wish I could take it back. Do not recommend unless you buy these every year but I would still refuse to buy this one. Trash ass game.… Expand
  3. hokido
    Sep 10, 2019
    4
    Yet another poor entry into the NBA 2k series this time coming with even more predatory microtransactions, glitches and bugs that have no place being in a released game in 2020, in addition load times are painful and no real rewards or incredibly slow rewards for playing the game, all aimed at getting players to spend more and more money, the one aspect of the game that works perfectly.
  4. hotsuma
    Aug 29, 2020
    4
    Just disappointed. And to think I have to spend so much for other contents. Why is there gambling here? Good thing about this is that when nba was postponed due to the pandemic, it somehow filled the void.
  5. chihlitel
    Sep 19, 2019
    4
    The worst NBA ever. Shame.
    The NBA 2K19 was much better. I play My Career mode for many years. This 2K20 is junk.

    - training process in Bball Team Gym is so bad, I can't choose what to train.
    - RPG system is very complicated and bad. Stamina and Speed and acceleration now its not possible to manually upgrade.

    Very upset with that version (((. Dont recommend
  6. Bobbohead515
    Nov 3, 2019
    4
    The gameplay is fantastic and that’s besides it everything else in this game is terrible please Ronnie fix the game
  7. Mattyc96
    Jul 9, 2020
    4
    This game gets worst every year. It's not even fun anymore. Character customization is bad. You start off as garbage. Missing open shots as an incentive to buy virtual currency. The defense is terrible. The ai will just run past you for easy lay ups, you and your teams defense is almost non existant. On the other hand they leave you no room to breath. The new dribble mechanics are beyondThis game gets worst every year. It's not even fun anymore. Character customization is bad. You start off as garbage. Missing open shots as an incentive to buy virtual currency. The defense is terrible. The ai will just run past you for easy lay ups, you and your teams defense is almost non existant. On the other hand they leave you no room to breath. The new dribble mechanics are beyond frustrating. I thought I'd give it a try being free on PSN , but it was not worth the frustration. Despite the noticable effort put into the story. That is the only positive I've found d… Expand
  8. PSNYCE
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    Copy And Paste Each Year.
    Micro-transactions and lootboxes.
    Also Simulated Gambling!
  9. RogMicLove
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    2k really needs some competition. Y’all are getting too complacent. Outdated graphics, predatory microtransactions, and nothing really new for the past 5 years. Not to mention broken ass servers.

    It’s still kinda fun tho, as a party game or when some of the boys come over.
  10. ViewsGaming
    Aug 30, 2020
    4
    this game does not hold up well concidering really damn bad micro transations,but at least it is fun,unlike madden 21,so lets hope 2k21 can be better,but its basically a game for those with psn,there really is not much with single players,this is getting a four instead of five because of greedyness and glitches! i would be having much more fun of the orignal game instead
  11. Kobe8-24
    Sep 4, 2020
    4
    This game right here nba 2k20 is not good, it has way too little changes to be called an improvement, but also too little bad things, other than how myleague HAS BEEN THE EXACT SAME FOR 7 YEARS NOW, the rest of the game isn't that bad, it's actually pretty decent not gonna lie, but theres not enough change, and too many microtransactions for me.
  12. jakandjoe
    Apr 19, 2021
    4
    this game is much much better than nba 2k18 but still bad i am not going to lie the game is bad but fun it's fun for a week then boring not worth 60$
  13. Atardecer
    Jun 2, 2020
    3
    Buggy as hell in My Career mode. Somehow 2k have managed to progressively make this game. worse. The worst bit though is the blatant pay to win and locking accessories and such behind a paywall. For a full=price game it's appaling. 2k have become worse than EA, and that's saying something. There's no reason to buy this game every year. It's now largely a Sims simulator with over-priced bling.
  14. Kire_92
    Feb 21, 2020
    3
    In many ways it reminds me of a mobile game. It lures you in to start with but after playing it for a while you quickly notice the grind and it only gets worse and worse. It constantly tries to get you to spend money on microtransactions otherwise you must keep grinding with the unrewarding gameplay as an alternative.

    Even if someone were to spend money on microtransactions you are left    In many ways it reminds me of a mobile game. It lures you in to start with but after playing it for a while you quickly notice the grind and it only gets worse and worse. It constantly tries to get you to spend money on microtransactions otherwise you must keep grinding with the unrewarding gameplay as an alternative.

    Even if someone were to spend money on microtransactions you are left with a shallow game that lacks meaning and long-term enjoyment. The different game modes lack attention to detail with no noticeable improvements compared to previous installments, and due to its shallowness they feel more like illusions of game modes instead of an actually complete game. The only redeeming qualities are when you play with friends on the couch, but that does not by itself justify a purchase.    … Expand
  15. sublime213
    Sep 17, 2019
    3
    As a long time 2k fan...this years version is absolute garbage...wow... So garbage i had to rate it... The badge system is horrible... Players missing point blank layups because u miss timed the joystick...like really dude hes alone under the rim!!!
    My player gameplay is unbearable... I bought the digital version if not id let some lil kid have it the disc version for free. 2k lost a fan    As a long time 2k fan...this years version is absolute garbage...wow... So garbage i had to rate it... The badge system is horrible... Players missing point blank layups because u miss timed the joystick...like really dude hes alone under the rim!!!
    My player gameplay is unbearable... I bought the digital version if not id let some lil kid have it the disc version for free. 2k lost a fan on this one.    … Expand
  16. Flatsquirrel
    Apr 25, 2020
    3
    The game was fun when it first came out. However the developers and their bright ideas have once again destroyed a game and made it questionable to want to play. In the past week I’ve have easily missed over 100 wide open lay ups with players like Dwight Howard, Iman Shumpert, and even Jeremy Lin. It is extremely frustrating but also an insult to those players who wouldn’t miss a wide openThe game was fun when it first came out. However the developers and their bright ideas have once again destroyed a game and made it questionable to want to play. In the past week I’ve have easily missed over 100 wide open lay ups with players like Dwight Howard, Iman Shumpert, and even Jeremy Lin. It is extremely frustrating but also an insult to those players who wouldn’t miss a wide open lay up with a blindfold on. I even missed out back open lay ups with Jordan. We all know that is a load of BS. I wouldn’t miss a wide open lay up even in a professional game. 2k will never admit it, but there is a built in lag to the game that needs addressed. It has been a part of every 2k and extremely annoying. Your PG will literally be dribbling middle of court and then there’s a lag spike and all of a sudden your guy is out of bounds. Since when do basketball players just run out of bounds for no reason. Until 2k realizes that “any player” should not be missing wide open lay ups, so this game is not worth buying. Honestly, Dwight Howard’s hands are above the basket same with Wilt and Kareem. They should not miss 5 lay up attempts in a row, let alone at all. DO NOT PAY $60 FOR THIS GAME! DO NOT PAY $30! It’s not worth it. I would wait for it to be extremely cheap on sale, or wait for it to be one of the free games on the month. The Developers need to start watching basketball or need a change of brain power in those offices. Yet, common sense isn’t so common.… Expand
  17. darthburrito02
    Oct 13, 2020
    3
    Its not the worst thing ever, but I do have to admit this is one of the worst NBA 2k games ever made. Glitches everywhere, microtransactions everywhere, reused the same park from 2k19, pay to win myteam, broken and unrealistic cards on myteam, seriously why can Shaquans shoot 3s and John Stockton dunk like Vince Carter. The gambling aspect in my team and park, seriously they didn't evenIts not the worst thing ever, but I do have to admit this is one of the worst NBA 2k games ever made. Glitches everywhere, microtransactions everywhere, reused the same park from 2k19, pay to win myteam, broken and unrealistic cards on myteam, seriously why can Shaquans shoot 3s and John Stockton dunk like Vince Carter. The gambling aspect in my team and park, seriously they didn't even hide the fact that it looks like a damn casino. This game should be rated M for mature because of all the gambling.… Expand
  18. danncs1
    Nov 9, 2020
    3
    The controls for this game are very bad. The marking is inaccurate and the AI ​​scores easily.
  19. LordNord
    Sep 6, 2019
    2
    The game is same as NBA 2K19. Same park same graphics or worst! The gameplay same. They say the new builder is very good but i say not better than any builder. This only an update NBA 2K19.5 not the new NBA 2K20. So wait the next year and hope it will be better... The game actually a Casino game with some basketball. If you have NBA 2K19 don't buy this! Same sh!t.
  20. npougoxa
    Sep 6, 2019
    2
    This is a joke. I don’t know whom I don’t like more - devs who’s adding casino and selling same game every year, but with different roaster or - people who still buying it, and because of whom all of this micro transaction hell continues in gaming industry.
  21. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Sep 10, 2019
    2
    It is incredibly disheartening to know 2K is willing to lie to their consumers about the product they are releasing. This game shouldn't be on the market. I only play season mode - online play isn't for me, never has been - so my experience has been okay so far, though I do find it odd that the computer full court double teams players with 4 pts in the first quarter; however, the glitchesIt is incredibly disheartening to know 2K is willing to lie to their consumers about the product they are releasing. This game shouldn't be on the market. I only play season mode - online play isn't for me, never has been - so my experience has been okay so far, though I do find it odd that the computer full court double teams players with 4 pts in the first quarter; however, the glitches and blatant lies told to those who buy the game for the online experience is enough to make me question the motives behind 2K. If you cannot release a working product in a years time, start releasing a game every other year. Simple.… Expand
  22. bruhman3
    Sep 6, 2019
    2
    copy and paste nba2k is now just another madden if you have 2k19 stick with it or wait till game is on sell
  23. whitepersuasion
    Sep 6, 2019
    2
    Easily still the best gameplay in a modern NBA game. 2k20 has gone in the opposite direction of what fans want. Instead of letting players enjoy their game they purchased $60 for, they make it a complete grind or alternatively, pay money for in game currency for THE CHANCE to improve your team/players.
    This game is a farce compared to its previous forms. The micro-transactions are a    Easily still the best gameplay in a modern NBA game. 2k20 has gone in the opposite direction of what fans want. Instead of letting players enjoy their game they purchased $60 for, they make it a complete grind or alternatively, pay money for in game currency for THE CHANCE to improve your team/players.
    This game is a farce compared to its previous forms. The micro-transactions are a poison pill that gamers are tolerating less and less. The game has no notable additions compared to NBA 2k19 and even NBA 2k18. Every year the game becomes nothing more than a roster update and a player appearance update. If they cared to update the game after launch, players from last season would not JUST NOW be getting physical updates. It's something so minuscule that shows a lack of care for these games. Why does Derrick rose just now have his headband and cornrows/braids, or Clint Capela just now has a simple colored patch he had all of last season. Are these nitpicks? Yes! Things so simple it wouldn't be hard to update throughout a year on a $60 AAA Title like 2k claims to be. Just such a disappointment that continues to diminish every year    … Expand
  24. Miguelini
    Sep 8, 2019
    2
    El peor juego que ha sacado 2k en muchos años, myteam está roto y tener un juego así el día de su lanzamiento es una vergüenza.
  25. LWAAFBYH
    Sep 9, 2019
    2
    I just created an account just to state how mad and disapointend I am about the franchise. This cannot keep going. I wish so hard that EA would come back with a decent basketball video game to give 2K a lesson.

    They killed the myGM mode, and each year it's only less and less customization in every game modes. I already sold my copy.
  26. Rockygun1232
    Oct 3, 2019
    2
    It's broken and whats the bloody point of playing it then god damn waste of money
  27. Jannah01
    Dec 14, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game’s my career mode is inconsistent on scoring and makes no sense for the overalls badges and created players. It’s dumb, and infuriating to play.… Expand
  28. Played_it
    Jan 2, 2020
    2
    Hands down the worst NBA 2K I've ever played. I got it for half price on boxing day sale and even that is not worth it.

    I am a huge NBA fan and this game is a huge disappointment. Don't waste your money on this game.
  29. 314Naki
    Jan 23, 2020
    2
    I would rate 2k20 a 2 out of 5 stars because first of all 2k20 is not nearly as good as 2k19. The dribbling in 2k20 is garbage compared to the dribbling in 2k19. 2019 was just a way more polished game and way better of a game then 2k20. The way 2k20 flows is very slow-paced. it's like they went down in graphics over a year. It’s way harder to get good at 2k20 then in 2k19. The game isI would rate 2k20 a 2 out of 5 stars because first of all 2k20 is not nearly as good as 2k19. The dribbling in 2k20 is garbage compared to the dribbling in 2k19. 2019 was just a way more polished game and way better of a game then 2k20. The way 2k20 flows is very slow-paced. it's like they went down in graphics over a year. It’s way harder to get good at 2k20 then in 2k19. The game is somewhat boring this year because you have to play my career games the whole time to get your player good. And if your player is not good you can't play the fun part and even that can be boring because of the slow pace of the game. Overall last year's game was way better and 2k20 was just a flop.… Expand
  30. DaniloMaster
    Apr 3, 2020
    2
    Я, блять, ненавижу эту игру. Просто идите нахуй.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. JeuxActu
    Dec 9, 2019
    85
    NBA 2K20 isn't the most groundbreaking opus in the IP, but it's still a must-have for all the basketball fans out there.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    Visual Concepts’ tireless scouting for new stuff hasn’t affected its immaculate eye for detail. [Issue#168, p.78]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 16, 2019
    75
    NBA 2K20 includes fewer innovations than a "copy/paste club", yet manages to still play and feel pretty great. Gambling and microtransactions involved are becoming more and more toxic with each year tho.
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