NBA 2K20

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User Score
1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 1203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 1203
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 1203
  3. Negative: 1,020 out of 1203
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  1. joshbreviews
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    This game is PERFECT!--- For ruining the lives of people with clinically diagnosed gambling addiction or poor impulse control! Hurrah!!!

    Want to make a family member or life partner with said afflictions even more miserable? Then buy them this game! Watch them waste their money on meaningless and randomized drivel, which are glorified and game-ified by cute graphics, fun sound effects,    This game is PERFECT!--- For ruining the lives of people with clinically diagnosed gambling addiction or poor impulse control! Hurrah!!!

    Want to make a family member or life partner with said afflictions even more miserable? Then buy them this game! Watch them waste their money on meaningless and randomized drivel, which are glorified and game-ified by cute graphics, fun sound effects, and amoral influencers to keep them going!!! Yay!!!

    At EA, you check your morals and principles at the door, like any good employee should! Profit is King, Profit is God! Cast down your humanity and make society worse with us over at EA! Woohoo!!!

    10/10 best casino game of the year!!! (The basketball bits are good too)*

    *This review is absolute sarcasm this game is trash and is naught but a manifestation of the morally bankrupt gaming industry giants cashing in on gambling before governments finally regulate it because it's hurting the lives of so many people. Do not buy this game.    … Expand
  2. SamcBoeyen
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    I bought 2k20 about 3 months ago and here is my impression. I think that the development as far as dribbling and change in acceleration with players decent and smoother than some previous games. I think that there could be some more work done as far as the consistency of certain players especially in all time teams. However, I think the my player story was done very well featuring some bigI bought 2k20 about 3 months ago and here is my impression. I think that the development as far as dribbling and change in acceleration with players decent and smoother than some previous games. I think that there could be some more work done as far as the consistency of certain players especially in all time teams. However, I think the my player story was done very well featuring some big names. Overall I give it a 8/10.… Expand
  3. iMani
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    This is a letter for the devs:

    Hey lads, when I enter to My Casino I find an option called "Basketball Court"...
    I find it quite anoying and distracting... can u pls fix it?

    The rest of the game is ok
  4. Tipene-77
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Smoother gameplay. Player builder is deep. Still easily the best NBA game out.
  5. Saselpipero
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    El juego no esta mal con algunas mecanicas mejoradas pero en si es el mismo del año pasado en todas las versiones sera una gran experiencia en jugabilidad
  6. richardfang8
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    I'm currently about 13 hours into playing the game and can say that they're improvements to this years game. My team is grindy as ever, but I do like the implementation and drive for free content for everyone. My career may have the best story since 2K16, throughly enjoyed it. Gameplay is also improved from last year. All in all a fun game just with unfortunate amounts of grinding.
  7. MortyLeRick
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    The game is way more smoother and funnier than the 2k19 . Honestly the neighborhood is fun and allow you to relax with your friends between your matches . The soundtrack is cool . The story so far is very interesting . The gambling stuffs isn't very intrusive. So yup for me it's a deserved 10 . The game is lit !!!
  8. aminmadani
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    graphic is better and more real i love that
    i dont know why user score is 2!!!
  9. iKen
    May 21, 2020
    8
    Played on PS4 Pro.
    Gameplay: GREAT
    Graphic: GREAT
    Story: GOOD
    Music/Sound : GREAT
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GOOD
  10. JoePortes
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    The user reviews on Metacritic and Steam are not a true reflection of the game. It's just people who are upset over optional microtransactions. Yes, not much changes in sports games each year... But that's how they've always been. Basketball is the same sport every year, so I imagine it's hard to innovate on the video game version. What you can do, however, is make changes to how the gameThe user reviews on Metacritic and Steam are not a true reflection of the game. It's just people who are upset over optional microtransactions. Yes, not much changes in sports games each year... But that's how they've always been. Basketball is the same sport every year, so I imagine it's hard to innovate on the video game version. What you can do, however, is make changes to how the game plays and feels to make it closer to an accurate simulation of the sport. That's what I'll address:


    So far, it feels great to me. As a big basketball fan and somehow who appreciates hardcore simulation play, I notice lots of improvements. If you're looking for a more arcadey experience, this isn't it. You actually to need to be concious of player energy and not abuse the sprint button this year. Also, defense is improved and it's therefore harder to score, but that just means calling plays is more necessary. All in all, it's gotten more realistic and feels even closer to real basketball -- that could be a turnoff to some. And there's some interesting changes like new badges and Evolution cards (love this) in MyTeam.


    As a MyTeam player who doesn't spend any $ on VC, NBA 2k feels worth it to buy every year. I could understand MyCareer feeling like pay to win to some, but, really, it's more like "pay to improve stats faster." You can still play the game the way it's intended and level up your MyPlayer without spending $. I do also agree the company is pretty damn greedy and stuff like product placement is getting really gross... But what am I gonna do, play Live? Good one.    … Expand
  11. Dynexicon27
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    I cant give it anything less. The gameplay is outstanding, I keep coming back for more even if I didn’t have a great game because I always feel like I’m getting better. If you’re new don’t be intimidated, play the way you want and you’ll be successful
  12. alikhaksarinoor
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    واقعا عالیه و میتونه کاملا سرگرمتون کنه اما به خاطر این نه دادم که خیلی پرداخت های درون برنامه ای داره
  13. Shh7
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    2k20 is one of the best game for NBA
  14. Bro2
    Nov 3, 2019
    8
    Decent 2k, not the best, not the worst. Was a little gotcha early but that seems to be ironed out
  15. Ratlov
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    It's the best sports game in the market that offers simulation realistic basketball. Microtransactions don't really affect any of your experience and the game has so much depth into its games modes that makes it fun for a while
  16. Fbomer007a
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    The game is the best 2k game ever. Only one thimg is the bad. This is the game are slower and if you focus the game you feel the game slow
  17. drsmioa
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    The best out there, tons of hours played and still enthusiastic everytime I turn on my console!
  18. MisterGC
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever played, im buy dlc's for three hundreed bucks and win a legendary Van Dick card.
  19. JaroslawKoln
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I love this game
    2k give me please out of position go Kevin Durant That is only one card what I need
  20. col-Shadow1
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Te quiero, the last of us part 2 es gai pues no lo he jugado pero me dicen que el final es malo, asi que empezamos con nba 2k20, juego del año… Expand
  21. Kaydn
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    The Apex of sports games post hot-fix update. Went from unplayable to a master piece. The new mechanics like aim shooting come with a learning curve but after a couple days you'll never look back. Shooting feels smoother than ever, however this 9 rating comes with the assumption shooting online will be patched so that it is fun to play
  22. Pauloant21
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    good gameplay, good graphics, great myCareer mode, a very fun game and i not even a great nba fan
  23. geo333
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    It's a great game the only problem is that it came out with many bugs so had to update it took me a long time to do so with my bad internet. However, the game is good as I remember playing this game 10 years ago and I can say It has improved a lot from then. So this game for me is good if not one of the best sports games I played.
  24. Boogitty
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    as always the game is really good it has some improvements and has some bugs but overall i really love this game as every year i wont say its the best from the NBA 2K franchise but its defiantly worth the money it has many good features that other people would like all the negative comments are some haters who probably didn't even buy the game
  25. Sexysawdey
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Honestly I'll admit I haven't been playing 2k for a while, but out of all the 2k's that I have played I think this is one of the better 2k's out there and that people are being way disrespectful about, I mean people who haven't even played the game are giving it a zero WTF
  26. tylergallien
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Despite all the criticism, a definite upgrade in 2K from the last 2 years. Been enjoying it since the day it came out!
  27. Patrick_Star
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    This game is perfect. It is a game that should be put up at museums. No new parks, gambling. This is a Perfect! Best thing ever since WWE turned PG.
  28. Ajjj
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Ok this game is not a ten but I am giving it a ten to raise it for the people giving it 0 it is far better then 2K18 and my opinion better then 19 yes it’s not perfect but I think it’s better then some trash game like fifa
  29. SchoolTrash
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MY Team this year is a 10/10 look at the cards we can have and what players we can have and also there are no issues in My team but in past 2ks there were always problems.… Expand
  30. ThiagoHFG
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    O jogo é muito legal os modos de jogo e etc ainda mais o modo my Carrer que é o que eu mais jogo e tabem o playnow etc mas o jogo e muito lega e bacana pra quem gosta de uma basquete
  31. ZarGoR61
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    nice game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  32. Firespawniee
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing game i play it with my friend and we have a very good time. Don't understand the hate it got. 10/10
  33. ItzYoBoiEthan
    Mar 1, 2020
    8
    Pretty good game with lots of micro transactions. Unlike madden the game modes themselves are deep, fun, and interactive. Gameplay is very similar to 19 and remains relatively bug free and smooth. Servers are a main concern as they are slow, laggy, and buggy. Besides this 2k20 is a decent installment of the franchise.
  34. DJgummy
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    This is my favorite multiplayer game of all time. Giving the game a 0 is not going to change Take Two’s opinion of microtransactions. Just be honest and acknowledge how much fun you’ve had with the game compared to others. I didn’t spend any money on VC and still had hundreds of hours of fun.
  35. dayungvinci
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    Verstehe nicht was hier das Problem von den meisten ist. Klar, kein perfektes Spiel, aber dammmnnn 0 Punkte zu geben wegen dem online Ding mit Kartenpacks. Ich hatte sehr viel Spaß es zu spielen, der Karriere Modus ist klasse. Vielleicht dasselbe wie letztes Jahr, aber das ist mein erstes NBA 2K spiel. Wieso kauft ihr euch NBA 2K jedes Jahr? Eure schuld! 70€ jedes Jahr für dasselbe spielVerstehe nicht was hier das Problem von den meisten ist. Klar, kein perfektes Spiel, aber dammmnnn 0 Punkte zu geben wegen dem online Ding mit Kartenpacks. Ich hatte sehr viel Spaß es zu spielen, der Karriere Modus ist klasse. Vielleicht dasselbe wie letztes Jahr, aber das ist mein erstes NBA 2K spiel. Wieso kauft ihr euch NBA 2K jedes Jahr? Eure schuld! 70€ jedes Jahr für dasselbe spiel mit einer anderen Zahl auszugeben ist insane! „Keine grossen Änderungen“ junge sollen die Basketball neu erfinden oder was?
    Der Online Modus ist völlig irrelevant für mich. Wenn du dir dieses Spiel kaufst muss dir bewusst sein dass es Pay2Win ist, vorallem in 2020. mein Tipp: kauf es im Sale. Hab es für 20€ bekommen und dafür lohnt es sich. 70€ ist das Spiel nicht wert, aber es ist trotzdem gut.
    Bin zufrieden    … Expand
  36. Ohio3State
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This Game is Exceptional in its recreation of basketball and core gameplay as well as it’s deep myleague experience. I received this post launch catastrophe and I solely play this game in myleague mode. My rating does not reflect server issues, my career, park, or any other content regarding online. Where FIFA, Madden and seemingly ever sport simulation game from competitors struggle withThis Game is Exceptional in its recreation of basketball and core gameplay as well as it’s deep myleague experience. I received this post launch catastrophe and I solely play this game in myleague mode. My rating does not reflect server issues, my career, park, or any other content regarding online. Where FIFA, Madden and seemingly ever sport simulation game from competitors struggle with stagnant unrealistic gameplay and shallow offline experiences, I commend 2K for their on the court simulation of basketball. This game has seemingly endless customization from expansion teams to the court and jersey editors allowing you to customize your team to your liking. Every aspect from salary cap, trade logic, free agency, gameplay, playbooks, progression and regression is customizable to user preference. Once sliders are dialed in the minute to minute gameplay and presentation is superb. Elite players knock down contested threes. Computer AI is intelligent and down right creative in spurts and each team evolves throughout the year providing unique challenges game to game. Minor issues are as followed. Traveling and charges are non existent and sometimes blatant. No slider set accurately culminates in proper free throws attempted per game. AI coaches rarely if ever use timeouts. Lastly ever half/fullcourt shot hits the rim. One minor gameplay improvement would be the animation regarding layups and overall control when driving to the lane. Bottom line, online aside if you’re looking for a deep and rich offline franchise sport simulation you’ve been deprived of from other titles “looking at you FIFA and Madden” and gameplay/customization and realism is the ultimate factor regarding your experience. Pick up 2K!… Expand
  37. SlushJL
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    I love nba2k20 so much more than I thought i would. This is the best or 2nd best nba2k game Of all time!
  38. Vailed-lion9
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    NBA 2k20 feels stunning, the new MyTeam additions, MyGM and MyLeague modes are incredible additions to 2k's beloved basketball franchise. The MyTeam rewards have improved dramatically and the shooting mechanics are incredibly easy to pull off. This is truly a game that all basketball fans will truly love. A solid 10 out of 10, 2K!!!
  39. AdrBLL
    Nov 15, 2020
    8
    Super divertido e com ótimos gráficos. Jogabilidade continua boa. O modo myplayer continua cheio de entretenimento.
  40. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    8
    Es un juegazo, pero tiene mecánicas demasiado rebuscadas, además, el Platino es prácticamente imposible.

Awards & Rankings

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#82 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#12 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
78

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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