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. Doggokanjiz
    Jul 9, 2020
    2
    The mechanics are weird, cutscenes are cringe worthy, and overall it's just not a particularly good game
  2. CaptainLubeman
    Jul 11, 2020
    2
    Actual gameplay is good but so much **** surrounding it that its frustrating to try to play.
    First off to play most of the modes you need to create an account with 2K. Warning signs already but I push on, it then takes 5 tries to create an account as the 2K server kept timing out after entering all my details.
    When I finally create an account I jump on MyCareer. Before you play any game    Actual gameplay is good but so much **** surrounding it that its frustrating to try to play.
    First off to play most of the modes you need to create an account with 2K. Warning signs already but I push on, it then takes 5 tries to create an account as the 2K server kept timing out after entering all my details.
    When I finally create an account I jump on MyCareer. Before you play any game you need to sit through about 10 cut-scenes, each of which has to be skipped separately. Then at the end of each game the 2K server times out and I get sent back to the home screen and then I have to go back into MyCareer mode. All this means is for about 10 minutes worth of gameplay there is 20 minutes of **** to work through. Definitely not worth it.
    Had similar connection issues with MyTeam mode. Then add on top of that the casino crap and the fact that everything is a grind to get anywhere its just not worth the hassle.
    The only mode I found enjoyable was the quickplay mode but even then there are way too many pointless cut-scenes like the halftime shows, timeouts, etc that take too long to skip. Half the time I am just mashing X to try to get back to playing the game.
    I got this game for free through PS plus but still wouldn't recommend it.    … Expand
  3. DonJeane
    Jul 18, 2020
    2
    Fix yo game. Broken ass servers, predatory micro-transactions, graphics that are somehow worse than NBA 2Ks of the past (y'all ain't fooling us with the sweat bs). Hope your next-gen game is actually good. Y'all really need some good competition.
  4. Mackoy
    Jul 25, 2020
    2
    The AI on mycareer mode is absolutely stupid. The computer would make 20-0 runs out of nowhere just to make the game competitive and wide open shots from 6 feet for your teammates misses.... It's just dumb to see Steph curry miss a 6 feet no contest shot while on the other end, low rate AI players make 20 footers with good contest so easy...
  5. PatMc1896
    Aug 1, 2020
    2
    I have fun playing in the park and sometimes rec centre with friends however extremely pay to win and basically requires you to pay atleast 30 pounds or so to get your pro to a high enough rating to be competitive, basically looks like simulated gambling at times in my team etc . My career stories get very stale aswell.
  6. beleza
    Sep 8, 2020
    2
    Probably the most repetitive game in the whole series. The only bits of joy you can find in this game is when you're playing with friends.

    Gameplay: So take NBA 2K19's gameplay, and remove all of the fun. Dribbling without getting tired, passing out of shots, and even having a fast jump shot, can't happen without the new badge system. Although you might consider these features broken,    Probably the most repetitive game in the whole series. The only bits of joy you can find in this game is when you're playing with friends.

    Gameplay: So take NBA 2K19's gameplay, and remove all of the fun. Dribbling without getting tired, passing out of shots, and even having a fast jump shot, can't happen without the new badge system. Although you might consider these features broken, they were what made the game fun.

    MyCareer: The new in-depth build creator was a good addition to the game, but the same microtransactions, the same neighborhood, the same issues and the same forced grind just don't make up for it. The story full of cutscenes is well-done though, but let's be honest: we all skipped it.

    MyTeam: We already know what's wrong in here. You either grind for your life to get new cards and evolve your players, or you just spend a few hundreds of dollars in virtual packs. Overall, too much casino in my basketball game.

    MyLeague/MyGM: These modes have so much potential, and all they add is the ability to play through a WNBA season. Still the best franchise mode out there though, the reason they haven't even touched this mode since NBA2K17.    … Expand
  7. whalepudding
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    Love this new casino game, but I'm not sure why they added so many basketball mini games.
  8. GamersTV_ru
    Sep 8, 2019
    1
    Worst NBA 2K Ever ! Unfinished game with tonns of problems and glitches. Especially MyTeam mode. To complete spotlite challenges u need spent a tonn of money. About 500$ or more on packs with players . This discusting loot boxes game. Shame to Devs and especially greed owners.
  9. GameHawk36
    Aug 27, 2020
    1
    Worst game they have put out. Defense does not exist. Everyone plays the same cheese way online as well where they know the ai will not pick up the player and slash to an easy dunk or layup. Making changes to your team takes forever and the timer tends to run fast when making changes. Such a horrible game.
  10. Sadpolar7
    Sep 19, 2019
    1
    1/10 because this is a great Casino Simulation game but a terrible NBA simulation game. I never knew gambling was such a huge part of the NBA players careers until I played this game. Thanks 2K games for enlightening me. NO MORE LOOT BOXES IN FULL PRICED GAMES!! Why is this rated E for EVERYONE!?
  11. Gn2056
    Sep 7, 2019
    1
    If you play my career mode the main character is presented as a moral, ethical person who puts team first . Ironic that this game is predatory pile of trash. I own take2 stock, and even as a share holder I wish the business would reel in the predatory **** I loved 2k14 n 2k15 since then I buy every year and it seems to suffer worse server latency. If your gna milk the playerbase forIf you play my career mode the main character is presented as a moral, ethical person who puts team first . Ironic that this game is predatory pile of trash. I own take2 stock, and even as a share holder I wish the business would reel in the predatory **** I loved 2k14 n 2k15 since then I buy every year and it seems to suffer worse server latency. If your gna milk the playerbase for record profits invest in something besides advertising.… Expand
  12. Mikefight
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    The badges are dumb, quick draw is such a **** badge, it is a badge that makes u shoot the ball the quicker. Flexible release should be removed because you need it in order to make full white releases. Tje servers suck, a **** ton of glitches, and horrible face scan. 2k18 had a better launch than this
  13. GM23
    Sep 7, 2019
    1
    Not gonna talk about the casino in the game, since everyone probably knew that, but the game itself

    The gameplay so far looks exactly the same, and I know what youre thinking "its 2k probably is the same every year" well actually thats kinda true but every year you can sense a feel of difference in the gameplay like if you play 2k16 to 2k17 you know what i mean, but here theres almost no    Not gonna talk about the casino in the game, since everyone probably knew that, but the game itself

    The gameplay so far looks exactly the same, and I know what youre thinking "its 2k probably is the same every year" well actually thats kinda true but every year you can sense a feel of difference in the gameplay like if you play 2k16 to 2k17 you know what i mean, but here theres almost no changes here from 2k19, thres a few tidbits of difference but its not so much i would call it different and the ui Holy sh*t most of it are just copy pasted from 2k19, and all of this plus the casino inside are bullsh*t    … Expand
  14. Pimpollo1
    Sep 6, 2019
    1
    Same crappy game from the last year but with now with VRC! Avoid this game at all cost!!!
  15. MNaccarato
    Feb 28, 2020
    1
    Why is gameplay so laggy, clunky and slow? Why does the defenders get blown by every play? Why is every shot the CPU take under the basket? Why are moving backwards from a superior product like 2K19, which was by no means great? #F*CK2K
  16. Foxdie67
    Sep 9, 2019
    1
    Guys! I love basketball. But clearly having a monopoly on the genre for gaming consoles for as long as you have isn’t healthy. It’s a copy and paste from previous iterations. Minimal effort. Casino mechanics. Don’t get me started on the YouTubers you guys hire to fake smile their way through opening card packs

    Curb your marketing division and rein in the huge publicity until you actually    Guys! I love basketball. But clearly having a monopoly on the genre for gaming consoles for as long as you have isn’t healthy. It’s a copy and paste from previous iterations. Minimal effort. Casino mechanics. Don’t get me started on the YouTubers you guys hire to fake smile their way through opening card packs

    Curb your marketing division and rein in the huge publicity until you actually provide something worth the full AAA price... and seriously. It feels like a mobile game half the time. Refund please.    … Expand
  17. goku25191
    Sep 8, 2019
    1
    El peor juego de 2k de la saga NBA. Es un simulador de casino. Vergüenza ajena.
  18. Jth94
    Sep 6, 2019
    1
    Game feels so slow and buggy and my team is just one big casino for you to waste ur money
  19. Jennings0x6
    Sep 6, 2019
    1
    Basically made to be a multiplayer game. To many micro transactions. Nothing new for a single player like myself.
  20. Nixiam
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    This casino simulator is very good, too bad is full of pointless basket minigames that ruin the experience.
  21. yellowleo
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    Loading and Casino Simulator 2K20 should've been its name. It has pachinko, slots, blackjack, and lootboxes... I only lied about 1. thats how bad this is. Hey we making bank. lets make more bank. Make the money maker system first then repost 2k19. huehuehue, Like seriously? Commercials during loads later i bet. Because the loads can be UP TO 6 HOURS. What ever critic gave this a goodLoading and Casino Simulator 2K20 should've been its name. It has pachinko, slots, blackjack, and lootboxes... I only lied about 1. thats how bad this is. Hey we making bank. lets make more bank. Make the money maker system first then repost 2k19. huehuehue, Like seriously? Commercials during loads later i bet. Because the loads can be UP TO 6 HOURS. What ever critic gave this a good score. is a bad critic or paid off.… Expand
  22. NotABetaTester
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    The game play is fine to me but all the other stuff you have to deal with to play the game stinks. If you play mycareer your success will not be based on your skill but whether you grind out badges. Without the badges your NBA player can't beat a 5 year old that has never touched a basketball. Add on the fact that many aren't even getting their progression towards those badges and theThe game play is fine to me but all the other stuff you have to deal with to play the game stinks. If you play mycareer your success will not be based on your skill but whether you grind out badges. Without the badges your NBA player can't beat a 5 year old that has never touched a basketball. Add on the fact that many aren't even getting their progression towards those badges and the frustration becomes unbearable.

    The devs don't seem to care about the community. Community manager is silent. One dev even said he can't inform the community on what is going on because he has to stay in his lane. Seriously man? It's your game and you can't inform your customers what is going on. You would think now that there is a pro league they would want the game to be at it's best but nah they don't seem to care too much.    … Expand
  23. Gembosaur
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    They spent more money and time on 5 second features like Fatboy than gameplay improvements or better servers. It’s a dying franchise that idiots like myself keep buying.
  24. djnach13
    Sep 11, 2019
    1
    What happens with this game?? This is not a NBA 2K game, its a casino game, not a basketball game. 2K Games has destroyed the best basketball simulator, with a MyGM Mode that is f**** **** We cant select level or minutes. HORRIBLE.
  25. TwoFace1240
    Sep 17, 2019
    1
    There is to much basketball in my gambling game.
    This another dlc or actually an update to the last year game. Thank you for another "surprise mechanics" game.
  26. IronFlash
    Sep 17, 2019
    1
    Nice graphics but same game as last year with a brand New twist
  27. Garebear6126
    Sep 26, 2019
    1
    Fix the sharpshooter badge! It’s broken. Also, none of the problems of past 2k games such as it forcing you out of bounds/backcourt, stupidly contested shots, and how you can’t actually do anything permanent for your player at the Gatorade gym. Terrible game
  28. nddot
    Sep 18, 2019
    1
    Game is plagued with legacy issues (servers, servers, servers AND SERVERS)
    On top of the MTX which are more invasive than ever.
    The offline modes are still plagued with bugs and issues that gave been in the game for 2 or 3 seasons (draft issues, free agents disappearing, contract extension not working...) Its bad cause the gameplay seemed a bit better this time around. They don't    Game is plagued with legacy issues (servers, servers, servers AND SERVERS)
    On top of the MTX which are more invasive than ever.
    The offline modes are still plagued with bugs and issues that gave been in the game for 2 or 3 seasons (draft issues, free agents disappearing, contract extension not working...)
    Its bad cause the gameplay seemed a bit better this time around.
    They don't communicate well with their community and drop heavy patches that dont fix anything too... So yeah.    … Expand
  29. nbagirl
    Sep 22, 2019
    1
    Setting no Rookie Difficulty in My Career is the biggest mistake. Firstly, not all the players are pro in gameplay, especially people like me who is not a hardcore gamer. Secondly, I always...ALWAYS..purchase VC for upgrading my player, but in the end of the day, I still feel dissapointed for all my purchase can't work that much to improve my player. Thirdly, a game is supposedly to beSetting no Rookie Difficulty in My Career is the biggest mistake. Firstly, not all the players are pro in gameplay, especially people like me who is not a hardcore gamer. Secondly, I always...ALWAYS..purchase VC for upgrading my player, but in the end of the day, I still feel dissapointed for all my purchase can't work that much to improve my player. Thirdly, a game is supposedly to be ENTERTAINING, but with no rookie difficulty for some players, it makes them more upset and not enjoying the game anymore. I guess this is the last time I buy NBA 2k series. Hope you understand to hear the customers' wants and needs and not your ego, since you've lost one.… Expand
  30. xcedera
    Sep 25, 2019
    1
    The moment that I realized that the park, rec,my court, ante up, cage, and other things was simply a copy and paste from last year- I was truly disappointed. Why would any gaming company sell the same game to their consumers is min-blowing to me. The head of marketing and face of 2k (Ronnie2k) has repeatly lied about several things being different so that the consumer will stayThe moment that I realized that the park, rec,my court, ante up, cage, and other things was simply a copy and paste from last year- I was truly disappointed. Why would any gaming company sell the same game to their consumers is min-blowing to me. The head of marketing and face of 2k (Ronnie2k) has repeatly lied about several things being different so that the consumer will stay interested. This game has been so bad for many users and most just wish that they never bought this game. The lack of effort is sad. How lazy can a company be ? I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone. FYi, this game promotes gambling, and its rated-E for everyone lol… Expand
  31. alexpicc90
    Oct 8, 2019
    1
    today the game is completely unbalanced. There is no type of defense, the players run up against the defenders by literally moving them and going to the basket as if the defender were not there. Online people have understood that the equipment for the whole field and going to the basket is the easiest and most effective way to make points. There are no more schemes of actions andtoday the game is completely unbalanced. There is no type of defense, the players run up against the defenders by literally moving them and going to the basket as if the defender were not there. Online people have understood that the equipment for the whole field and going to the basket is the easiest and most effective way to make points. There are no more schemes of actions and constructions. It is not a basket ball game. It does not reward those who build a reasoned and realistic action. It does not reward those who defend ONBALL. It is not a complete and balanced game. I hope it is logically balanced as it has only been released for a month because at the moment it is already a dead game.… Expand
  32. pipjersey
    Oct 14, 2019
    1
    Broken game mechanics, microtransactions, lack of quality and authenticity to basketball, their too focused on monetizing the game and surrounding the game with advertisements, which would be fine if the game wasn't fundamentally broken. Full price game with free to play mobile microtransactions, little improvements from one game to the next, game is the living example of how a monopoly can work.
  33. RonnieisaBitxh
    Nov 4, 2019
    1
    NBA 2k20 one of the worst basketball game of all-time. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS POS.

    Pros: The new badge system that allows to choose/change your players badges Cons: The park event vc rewards are a waste of time . Slow game speed . No game improves of any kind. Small Forward builds are awful this year. No improves to Play Now online Whenever, all 5 players of the opposing team quit    NBA 2k20 one of the worst basketball game of all-time. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS POS.

    Pros: The new badge system that allows to choose/change your players badges Cons: The park event vc rewards are a waste of time .
    Slow game speed .
    No game improves of any kind.
    Small Forward builds are awful this year.
    No improves to Play Now online Whenever, all 5 players of the opposing team quit in team-up , you are then forced to play the CPU. 50% of badges in MyPlayer mode are pointless and ineffective .
    CPU airballs 70% of the time in Team-up.
    Same BS animations occur like in NBA 2k19.
    NBA 2k20 is nowhere close to a basketball simulator, it’s more of an arcade type of basketball game .

    All in all, this year was not for 2k and I doubt anything significant will change for the coming years    … Expand
  34. Gamer1465
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    This game is awful, it is a expansion pack of nba 2k19, but also is worst then 2k19 somehow. Littered with god awful micro-transactions. Players play unrealistically in quick play or black top making 100% contested shots but then missing the easiest. Then multiplayer is pay to win, nothing else to say about that.

    What happened to the glory days of sport games when skill was required to    This game is awful, it is a expansion pack of nba 2k19, but also is worst then 2k19 somehow. Littered with god awful micro-transactions. Players play unrealistically in quick play or black top making 100% contested shots but then missing the easiest. Then multiplayer is pay to win, nothing else to say about that.

    What happened to the glory days of sport games when skill was required to win, not who has the highest rarity card.

    Absolutely disgusting, not just to 2k but also EA, time to change up sport games.    … Expand
  35. Boolag
    Apr 5, 2020
    1
    Players so slow and stiff. Jumpshot is ridiculous! You need to be green or not— despite a shot being close to the shot metre being full, you will get a very flat, very out of rhythm jump shot. They put so much ‘realism’ in the animation that even the fundamental movements look like amateurish. Worst 2K ever.
  36. Kking
    Nov 15, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s over priced garbage , the lvl and rating system are trash so the game is getting more pointless 2k19 was the far better game and to see a franchise go down like this and not care is sad , people are actually starting to hate the Game and I am to it’s buggy and shooting is over rated… Expand
  37. Blueskar
    Dec 4, 2019
    1
    Shameless cash grab. Gambling simulator, dont buy it if you want to have fun. Sucks that there aren't better nba games out there.
  38. skywes
    Jan 9, 2020
    1
    Absolute trash. A complete copy of the last one but with double the bugs. Don’t make the mistake of paying real money for this.
  39. ronniesucks
    Jan 20, 2020
    1
    This game is **** garbage please listen to me and spend your money elsewhere. Online play is decent but the community is **** and the overall gameplay **** sucks.
  40. Alexkane
    Apr 7, 2020
    1
    Worst 2k ever. Gameplay is absolutely horrible. Do not buy this game it is an absolute waste of money.
  41. KennyMcCormic
    Apr 28, 2020
    1
    I have had enough with this games **** it's so addicting but it's **** as hell I can't explain how pissed off I am
  42. Betes
    May 2, 2020
    1
    Going beyond the greed and disregard for players that even EA typically does. I can still remember when sports titles used to be about solely playing sports, not gambling and shelling out cash and then periodically playing sports. These games do nothing to innovate or evolve aside from finding new ways to take more money from consumers. 2K is trying really hard to be as hated as EA and I'dGoing beyond the greed and disregard for players that even EA typically does. I can still remember when sports titles used to be about solely playing sports, not gambling and shelling out cash and then periodically playing sports. These games do nothing to innovate or evolve aside from finding new ways to take more money from consumers. 2K is trying really hard to be as hated as EA and I'd like to say they're doing a good job.The $20 I spent on this way $20 too much.… Expand
  43. Jaquinfame
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    The game is just so bad from dribbling, offense , defense, steals, jump shots speeds, contest and other so many stupid things worst 2k besides 2k18
  44. k76
    Aug 5, 2020
    1
    Oh my. This is the single worst sports game I've ever played. And I've played several Maddens, mind you, so I have low standards. I don't play any of the modes involving whatever gambling folks are complaining about, so I won't get into that.
    Where to start? The AI in this game, a rather important aspect I'm sure you'll agree, is so comically bad I have no idea how it shipped at all, and    Oh my. This is the single worst sports game I've ever played. And I've played several Maddens, mind you, so I have low standards. I don't play any of the modes involving whatever gambling folks are complaining about, so I won't get into that.
    Where to start? The AI in this game, a rather important aspect I'm sure you'll agree, is so comically bad I have no idea how it shipped at all, and is worse by orders of magnitude than anything even Madden has ever produced. You'll play indie iOS games with better AI. Don't believe me? Just watch a replay, any replay of any possession of your choice. The players are absolutely brain dead. They will routinely forget where they are, or simply step aside meekly as opposing players approach, or wander off drunkenly, or run away from the ball on some unknown errand, or slide around in a kind of spastic freak-out. This is only one of NBA 2K's bizarre issues. Under the rim, the game is entirely, and I don't use the word lightly, broken. Any and all players, 7 foot centers included, if there is any player near them, will halt their own progress to attempt hilarious reverse layups or globetrotter-ish nonsense and miss every time. Similarly, dead eye three point shooters have next to no chance of making shots if they are contested. I watch as much basketball as the next person, and I'm pretty sure there is no magic lid on the basket if your shot attempt was challenged by a defender. This is of course because NBA 2k's shot contest system is incredibly lazy and poorly conceived from the start. There is no factoring of ball physics, trajectory or leverage etc. (i.e. the actual shooting of a shot), everything is instead determined by a dice roll and shot contest %, leading to a set of canned animations as outcomes. Play this game for a few hours and these rolls become quite transparent, which is, when you think about it, an embarrassing place to wind up after 20 years.
    What's interesting is that NBA 2k has a lot of frills. It far surpasses other sports games in presentation, is certainly superior to Madden in GM depth for myleague etc., and it looks excellent. None of this matters though when the gameplay is so completely, irrevocably awful.
    I would be included to say that I am stunned that a developer that continues to put out such rubbish retains their official license, let alone one that has had 20 years to improve. But then look around, these yearly sports titles with exclusive licenses are simply cash cows that spit shine the same garbage year after year. It's just that even relative to its sports game competitors, NBA 2k and especially 2k20 does a pretty laughable job of concealing its contempt for its audience.    … Expand
  45. Serdar_captain
    Jul 3, 2020
    1
    NBA 2K20 is the worst NBA game series ever. It has too many problems wtih shoots, fundamental moves, fade away, off dribble shots and so on. All are terrible. I have been playing this 2K series since 2006 (NBA2K6) and i played all series on each year but believe me guys 2K20 is the worst. I’ve been still playing 2K19 which is the best ever.
  46. Gtbsbe
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    This game is awful and 2k hasnt done anything new for 5+ years. This is a money grab for them, put the least amount of effort into it for you to spend your money on packs for horrible gameplay, laggy servers that have been a problem for years and years and they’re too lazy and greedy to fix. Also the shots you miss are easy shots 90% would go in, and the shots you make are likely worseThis game is awful and 2k hasnt done anything new for 5+ years. This is a money grab for them, put the least amount of effort into it for you to spend your money on packs for horrible gameplay, laggy servers that have been a problem for years and years and they’re too lazy and greedy to fix. Also the shots you miss are easy shots 90% would go in, and the shots you make are likely worse attempts than the ones you miss. I dont think ill ever buy a 2k game ever again cause they dont deserve my money i actually put effort to making… Expand
  47. Itsmedannyv
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    Absolute car crash of a game.
    No visual advancement since 2015's 2k16! Largely recycled commentary, infuriating crap cut scenes in between the simplist of actions, repetitive and down right annoying 2ktv load screens pre game and I've not even gotten to the almost unplayable My Career mode yet..
    Defending is impossible, even with decent stats (yes I paid actual cash money to upgrade mine    Absolute car crash of a game.
    No visual advancement since 2015's 2k16! Largely recycled commentary, infuriating crap cut scenes in between the simplist of actions, repetitive and down right annoying 2ktv load screens pre game and I've not even gotten to the almost unplayable My Career mode yet..
    Defending is impossible, even with decent stats (yes I paid actual cash money to upgrade mine and still sucks) Shooting is basically like game of chance roll a dice, your team mates will never score off assists unless legit wide open. Its just a blatant cash grab. this game is atreociuos. Not hard to see why its free on ps plus this month.    … Expand
  48. Jonesmj04
    Aug 6, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst 2k ever, every build can shoot no matter rating, makes u miss easy lay ups cause of “intimidation badge”… Expand
  49. TheGoldenFlow
    Aug 10, 2020
    1
    This is the only game I have gone out of my way to write a review on how frustrated it made me. I’ve played 2k from 7 to 13 and then moved to different games so when I was given the chance to pick it up again, I was thrilled. I usually play my player mode because I really love taking a player and bringing him to glory and I loved how The Show and Chel did it but they were missing the offThis is the only game I have gone out of my way to write a review on how frustrated it made me. I’ve played 2k from 7 to 13 and then moved to different games so when I was given the chance to pick it up again, I was thrilled. I usually play my player mode because I really love taking a player and bringing him to glory and I loved how The Show and Chel did it but they were missing the off the field influence. This game has that but my goodness did they ever drag it out. I was constantly holding X to skip crap because it was so time consuming. They should’ve made them special events that impacted your career and not a movie between games. The gameplay is solid for a basketball game but terribly painful for a new player fresh from college. So many easy jumpers missed with the sharpshooter emphasis that it was only possible to score if it was a literal perfect release. I tried so hard to love this game and its mechanics but it is so terrible to get better that I flat out deleted it off my console and returned the game for credits to preorder The Show 21. If you love basketball, this game is phenomenal. But if you love progressing with realistic adjustments, buckle up and be patient, you’ll be here a while.… Expand
  50. Hscoa
    Sep 1, 2020
    1
    If you're an offline gamer like me, don't buy it! MyCareer, you have to be online. The only thing you can do is Play Now, or MyLeague. That's it. Even if you are online, there still isn't much you can do. They could of at least made the MyCareer able to play offine. MyCareer was the only reason I got the game, and now it feels like a waste. Of course MyLeague is still good, but it hasn'tIf you're an offline gamer like me, don't buy it! MyCareer, you have to be online. The only thing you can do is Play Now, or MyLeague. That's it. Even if you are online, there still isn't much you can do. They could of at least made the MyCareer able to play offine. MyCareer was the only reason I got the game, and now it feels like a waste. Of course MyLeague is still good, but it hasn't changed at all. I'll stick with 2k16, thanks.… Expand
  51. F9E30
    Sep 4, 2020
    1
    Yo, this is just a DLC for 2k20 which was also a DLC for 2k19 lol. Honestly, the only thing different is the new shot meter. They made the amazing 'innovative' decision to add a shot-stick option which just doesn't work. Major regrets buying this.
  52. Maurer
    Jan 12, 2021
    1
    Game really throws you in and it is very difficult to understand any mechanics or even keys to play with and what they do. Ui of menu is not so good, I have been in trouble to find where can I play some kind of walkthrough. Eventually after I learned some basics I had trouble to draw with easiest AI. Microtransactions everywhere. Poor singleplayer mode.
  53. sharkmark29
    Feb 25, 2021
    1
    Il gioco è semplicemente terribile, i comandi sono fatti male, poco intuitivi e non si capisce bene in base a quale logica i tiri siano efficaci o facciano verde. In modalità carriera la valutazione della partita è fatta completamente a caso. In generale il gioco è veramente pessimo, buono solo per una partitella fra amici.
  54. Maxwell234
    Jun 2, 2021
    1
    Worst game ever on court when you challenge a call and your successful with the challenge it becomes a jump ball and it doesn’t show up also when your playing with computer so many glitches
  55. TheAlbear
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This is not a basketball game it a casino, with a basketball game attached.
  56. Madmaz
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    You guys slagging this game off .. why the hell do you buys this rubbish knowing what its going to be like , same with FIFA , same with Madden , every year i see these games slagged off and every year people buy them !! i dont get it , DONT BUY THESE GAMES, thats the only way people like 2K , Activision , EA will ever learn.
  57. PoloHardy
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Yes, it may have some improvements on graphics here and there, but it is a yearly game, it is supposed to have them, so not really a step up on the game itself, plus those thrown-in-the-face micro transactions are just a low blow.
  58. strider1983
    Sep 22, 2019
    0
    Glambling 2k20. Avoid it as much as you can. 2k need to change their business
  59. gustave154
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    Less of a game and more of a gambling addict's dream. Stop feeding the publisher's pockets and boycott this. This kind of immoral practices will eventually kill video gaming.
  60. kravenhart
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    PEGI 3 for a gambling machine game with a basket skin. You almost can't play without wast money.
  61. robcollins606
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    These people have to be stopped. For the love of all that is holy do not buy this game. It’s a roster update to 2k19 except with a casino simulator. And it breaks. Overheated my ps4 on menu screens. Just buy NBA 2k11 for $1 out of a dump bin and make your own players, that’s your only option as a basketball fan.
  62. winningfreak
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Extreme microtransaction abusage. I hope that micro transactions become illegal. Wanna win in Park? Open your wallet. They also added casino, wouldn't recommend this for children. Play now online is EXACTLY like 2k19, Waste of money. I dunno why I buy this trash every year this was my last unless all microtransactions are removed.
  63. joshrowin2000
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    POSTED: 7 SEPTEMBER
    You have to understand that 2K is the epitomy 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.    POSTED: 7 SEPTEMBER
    You have to understand that 2K is the epitomy 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.
    Playing online is one thing (cheaters, for example, run rampant without consequence), but even in MyCareer games playing with and against AI players there is no logical consistency in the game. Not only is the AI horrendously badly designed, but the game is entirely dependent on random animations.    … Expand
  64. dincturk
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    This has to stop. There are still same bugs and glitches in this game as 2019. It doesn't even look polished. I don't even wanna talk about micro transactions. This has to stop. This game should be FTP.
  65. Lokizarro
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Do yourself, the hobby of gaming, and everyone else a favour and do not support this microtransaction ridden mess. Supporting this trash only sets negative precedents in the future for our hobby. If you pay an up front cost for a game, none of this should be in the game in any shape or form. Disgraceful stuff, and I hope to see MUCH MORE push back against this disaster and others similarDo yourself, the hobby of gaming, and everyone else a favour and do not support this microtransaction ridden mess. Supporting this trash only sets negative precedents in the future for our hobby. If you pay an up front cost for a game, none of this should be in the game in any shape or form. Disgraceful stuff, and I hope to see MUCH MORE push back against this disaster and others similar going forward. … Expand
  66. Khornez
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This gambling program that classifies itself as a game it's nothing more than a glorified casino built to avoid any rules and taxes applied to such places and prey on the most vulnerable members of society, without any shame or remorse.

    Anyone involved in it's creation, publication, advertising and the passing of [3+] / [Everyone] labels should feel shame about how low their human    This gambling program that classifies itself as a game it's nothing more than a glorified casino built to avoid any rules and taxes applied to such places and prey on the most vulnerable members of society, without any shame or remorse.

    Anyone involved in it's creation, publication, advertising and the passing of [3+] / [Everyone] labels should feel shame about how low their human decency has reached.

    And they didn't even hide the fact it's basically 2k19 with some lazy gloss over it, it even has the 2k19 logo, the lazy f**s.

    Don't buy it, don't review it positively not even in jest, let this dumpster fire sink into the deepest trench where it belongs.    … Expand
  67. ulukaj
    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...
  68. xcoders
    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!
  69. NeedleBanger
    May 22, 2020
    0
    I don't think I've ever been so frustrated & repulsed by a video game, at least not since the last Take-Two Interactive game anyway...

    This trash purposely smites you at every corner. Everything you attempt - DENIED! I only paid $1 for this through the Xbox Game Pass and all I can say is THANK GOD I DIDN'T PAY FULL PRICE!!!!!!!!! Playing through this game was easily the worst 2 weeks    I don't think I've ever been so frustrated & repulsed by a video game, at least not since the last Take-Two Interactive game anyway...

    This trash purposely smites you at every corner. Everything you attempt - DENIED!
    I only paid $1 for this through the Xbox Game Pass and all I can say is THANK GOD I DIDN'T PAY FULL PRICE!!!!!!!!! Playing through this game was easily the worst 2 weeks of my life.

    - The MyPlayer career is completely rigged from beginning to end. Your moronic player refuses to sink the simplest wide-open baskets from 3ft away from the net and I'm talking shots that a grade 6 girls basketball team could hit repeatedly. Winning the Championship is basically pointless, I don't even remember earning an achievement for it. I sure as hell didn't get any extra VC for it!
    - Any & all online play (excluding "Play Now - Online") is bar far the most laggy glitchy idiot-infested GARBAGE I've seen since dialup internet, you simply cannot enjoy a moment of it. The only reason "Play Now - Online" works is because it's usually only 2-4 players in a private match, instead of the 40+ players that idiotic 2K jams into each lobby on their pathetically worthless servers.
    - I thought MyLeague could be the saving grace after all the previous torture I had endured, but holy crap was I ever wrong! A 100% customizable team/arena/roster/player/etc. should be a dream come true, however after I spent 5.5 hours well into the early morning customizing literally everything suddenly the game said "error: connection interrupted" and returned me to the opening screen without saving any of my settings/stadium/uniforms/etc. At this point I lost my mind and went to bed. I woke up the next day and recreated everything with ferocious rage in my eyes . When I went to save my newly completed arena it gave me a repeating message: "THERE WAS A PROBLEM SAVING THE ARENA. PLEASE TRY AGAIN." Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha oh wow.

    Uninstalled. Never ever again.
    I already knew full-well these games are sh*t. Been 5 years since I tried the last one and they still suck sooooooooooooo bad. Burn in hell Take-Two, you scum sucking death of life & light.    … Expand
  70. bernaedo
    Apr 29, 2020
    0
    Do not buy this game, is 100% casino game and should not be rating pegi 3. Not worth it, really regret buying this.
  71. ProSoar
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    Way too many microtransactions and gambling themes. If I wanted to gamble I would go to a Casino! Give me my basketball game back! Only good thing is graphics, but does that make a good game? No.
  72. kstud1
    Feb 10, 2020
    0
    Why is it that every critic loved this game and 93% of the users hated this game? It wouldn’t have anything to do with getting paid for reviews would it? Of course not
  73. awais142
    Nov 29, 2020
    0
    Blatant simulated gambling, disguised in a video game as this, is just sad as **** The owners of this game are pathetic as hell.
  74. szogyenyi
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    You don't even have to play this game to see what it is: an online gambling simulator, a literal casino. If you are a parent who is not following the gaming media trend the last 8-10 years, this is a heads up for you: in this game, you can spend real money to GAMBLE on cards. Simulated gambling works just like a real slot machine does in a casino. Stay away from this trash, rather buy aYou don't even have to play this game to see what it is: an online gambling simulator, a literal casino. If you are a parent who is not following the gaming media trend the last 8-10 years, this is a heads up for you: in this game, you can spend real money to GAMBLE on cards. Simulated gambling works just like a real slot machine does in a casino. Stay away from this trash, rather buy a LEGO to your child. I beg to you!… Expand
  75. RageoftheGODs
    Sep 20, 2019
    0
    Absolutely terrible. It’s literally a Casino only worse because you can’t win your money back. I have no idea how a game with actual slot machines, roulette, and ball drop can be rated E for everyone. Do not buy this game, do not support these incredibly disgusting and predatory business practices.

    MICROTRANSACTIONS SHOULD NOT BE IN FULL PRICED GAMES.
  76. safaksaylam
    May 13, 2020
    0
    Every year same game with different skin.

    Still have same issue. You can not play a playoff or season with your friends in the same team. You have to choose different teams and you have to play all season from beginning. All they should do is connect people like they are in the same room. Just select controller and play. Whatever game mode you are in. Producers are lazy gold diggers for    Every year same game with different skin.

    Still have same issue. You can not play a playoff or season with your friends in the same team. You have to choose different teams and you have to play all season from beginning.

    All they should do is connect people like they are in the same room. Just select controller and play. Whatever game mode you are in. Producers are lazy gold diggers for sure.. Lack of competition is the main reason.    … Expand
  77. Katalkyste
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Haha, ..

    No..

    there is a Basketball in My Casino..seriously, who put that Ball into my gambling Simulator ?
  78. umutation
    May 10, 2020
    0
    I was getting used to them ruining the myplayer mode for me with endless cutscenes, but at least 1 second of delay in the online modes? Really? Not to mention the pay to win matchmaking. Another evil game from another evil corp.
  79. Mannar
    Sep 6, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash casino game. Trash casino game. Trash casino game. Trash casino game. Trash casino game. Trash casino game.… Expand
  80. hernfc
    Oct 24, 2019
    0
    this one is the worst yet. where to begin? lots of bugs, crashes, errors and if it works it is not a basketball game but a gambling simulator. do not buy this game.
  81. KenyaFerrand
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    If this is E for everyone then will they go back to that pokemon game and re-rate it for its slot machean?
  82. sixers03
    Sep 7, 2019
    0
    Another incomplete broken glitched out game this year. How hard is it to put out a working game?
  83. Tatovr
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    Predatory gambling simulator disguised as a basketball game, full of bugs and glitches
  84. Kevi86
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    I play mostly offline (play now mode) so I usually don`t experience most of the online problems that are present for last few years, but this game is stuttering even in offline games. It feels like a laggy mess, not optimised even after patch 1.03. This issue is defiantly present on PS4 pro console running 4k and it sill haven't been resolved. This game is almost unplayable at this pointI play mostly offline (play now mode) so I usually don`t experience most of the online problems that are present for last few years, but this game is stuttering even in offline games. It feels like a laggy mess, not optimised even after patch 1.03. This issue is defiantly present on PS4 pro console running 4k and it sill haven't been resolved. This game is almost unplayable at this point because it feels at times that it`s running at 30fps during gameplay. This is unacceptable and until this issue is fixed I give this game 0 because it`s unplayable in 4k. 2k needs to step up an start to respect there customers.… Expand
  85. dext3rr
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Awful microtransactions. 2K you should be ashamed of your greed. Money money money.
  86. Kamarr
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Love basketball but hate this game. First many reasons theres no Rookie mode for my career they force you to basically fail unless your a PG or spend $$. What I mean by this you miss a good 80% of your shots wide open up or not. I have 80 on 3pt miss about 90% of them. They had this franchise for so long so how can this franchise be so bad still. This is worse than madden lol. I wishLove basketball but hate this game. First many reasons theres no Rookie mode for my career they force you to basically fail unless your a PG or spend $$. What I mean by this you miss a good 80% of your shots wide open up or not. I have 80 on 3pt miss about 90% of them. They had this franchise for so long so how can this franchise be so bad still. This is worse than madden lol. I wish there was a rookie mode so I can get back and relax with a beer and enjoy a basketball game but I cant gotta stress more than I stress when playing a souls game which is dumb. This game is a disaster in terms of AI just wow. Your teams Ai is worse than the CPU ai. Pass them the ball they chill for 5-15 seconds before moving just to get swarmed or miss a shot that should have would have gone in. Terrible game.
    2k needs to be held accountable for this repressed crapchute of a game    … Expand
  87. Sabrewulf1
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    How dare they put basketball in my casino simulator !!!

    Does anything need to be said? The only people who will purchase this game are casuals who dont even know about the raging microtransaction debate, and people who like to flaunt money, and teens who want to impress other teens by 'how much money they have spent in a game thanks to good old fashioned peer pressure. At one point    How dare they put basketball in my casino simulator !!!

    Does anything need to be said? The only people who will purchase this game are casuals who dont even know about the raging microtransaction debate, and people who like to flaunt money, and teens who want to impress other teens by 'how much money they have spent in a game thanks to good old fashioned peer pressure.

    At one point gamers are going to have to stop blaming pubs, because you know ? Pubs are business, supply and demand, and SOMEBODY is purchasing this malpractice. Only got your selves to blame. Oh and critics have really shown their real face now..in the back pockets of triple A publisher.

    This game reflects everything that is wrong in the gaming world.    … Expand
  88. lucassvaz
    Sep 20, 2019
    0
    Fricking exploitation of people. Fricking exploitation of people. Fricking exploitation of people.
  89. sotchi
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    What is a basketball game doing in my Casino? At least the Gambling isn`t bugged!
  90. slauric1
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    You’re an idiot if you buy a game that literally has the old logo in the task bar..
  91. abvilla
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    El peor juego de la historia, un robo sin control... sin avances gráficos, sin cambios en absolutamente en nada... personalmente me gustan los juegos de baloncesto, pero en nba2k es mas un casino de barrio que que lo otro.
  92. draediamond
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Ummmm....the game was released in beta stage. They didn't play test this. No way they did. For all the glitchy game play, lies, and freezing, they could've at least brought a new park and affiliations. They straight up lied about the badge expansions because for a majority of the "new" badges they just took out basic skills that were given since the beginning of 2k and turned it into aUmmmm....the game was released in beta stage. They didn't play test this. No way they did. For all the glitchy game play, lies, and freezing, they could've at least brought a new park and affiliations. They straight up lied about the badge expansions because for a majority of the "new" badges they just took out basic skills that were given since the beginning of 2k and turned it into a badge. That's a lie. Game can't even keep track of stats. Even if they update some of this, I'm keeping this at 0 because no game should be advertised as if they tested it extensively (with celebs and community playing lol) and then release it IN BETA STAGE. Can't even guarantee that you're loading into a friend's neigbirhood for the 3RD STRAIGHT YEAR. Enough said right there. 2k lied. 2k lied. 2k lied. 2k lied. 2k lied. 2k lied.… Expand
  93. Antihater
    Oct 18, 2019
    0
    Lol it's a gambling simulator and the basketball on the game is horrible, boring and full of microtransactions only a fool would buy and play this game.
  94. getrwuegyweh
    Oct 1, 2020
    0
    You've gotta be a FOOL to buy something this garbage. Luckily, I got this for free. American sports games should all just be DELETED.
  95. Spicy-McHaggis
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    How dare someone, put basketball in my gambling game!!! Single player is a clear after thought against the multiplayer which is just designed to squeeze every last bit of money from you. The microtransactions and they way they are presented are disgusting, people use video games to help take their minds off of addictions like gambling. EA are the absolute worst. I thought it would be hardHow dare someone, put basketball in my gambling game!!! Single player is a clear after thought against the multiplayer which is just designed to squeeze every last bit of money from you. The microtransactions and they way they are presented are disgusting, people use video games to help take their minds off of addictions like gambling. EA are the absolute worst. I thought it would be hard to beat FIFA when it came to ruining games with microtransactions, but here we are. Avoid this game, play one from the PS3 era or something.… Expand
  96. goobawhoba
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    Simulated gambling. F*ck 2K, ESA, ESRB and anyone who buys this garbage. Don't support companies who promote gambling to our children.
  97. HTGamer
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    I don't pretend I have played this game extensively. I merely award this game a grand Zero (0/10) because a videogame rated for everyone (including children) features shameful casino mechanics with dreaded RNG loot boxes and the likes. This alone is enough to ruin an otherwise solid game in its genre. As if no one learned from the Star Wars Battlefront 2 controversy, and it was only 2I don't pretend I have played this game extensively. I merely award this game a grand Zero (0/10) because a videogame rated for everyone (including children) features shameful casino mechanics with dreaded RNG loot boxes and the likes. This alone is enough to ruin an otherwise solid game in its genre. As if no one learned from the Star Wars Battlefront 2 controversy, and it was only 2 years ago that gamers rebelled against EA. Publisher Take Two enjoy a much better reputation than EA thanks to Rockstar making GTA, but they are no better than EA. At least EA don't send thugs to people's homes in order to intimidate Youtubers.

    This sick practice of videogaming companies milking gamers instead of offering great games with great gameplay and then asking for rightful compensation, has to die here and now.    … Expand
  98. Rayb85
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    What a joke of a game. 2K and their predatory VC system do not waste your money on this disgraceful, pathetic game.
  99. LetsGoBucs09
    Sep 23, 2019
    0
    Absolutely horrible game full of micro transactions. Do not waste your money!
  100. metsfan1993
    Sep 20, 2019
    0
    WOW.

    Another year, another disappointing entry into the NBA2K series.

    Stick w/ 2K19 as this is definitely not worth a purchase at full retail price. Just a shame the direction this series has went in. Hopefully NBA Live continues to improve its game so maybe just maybe 2K won't be as complacent and step up and deliver a great game in this series once again.
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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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