NBA 2K20

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1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 1203 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 105 out of 1203
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 1203
  3. Negative: 1,020 out of 1203
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  1. ironoside
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    0, why? cuz i see pay to win microtransaction in 60$ game...... FU NBA 2K20
  2. yaard
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    I have never rated a game in my life, i always enjoy whatever i buy, a game is meant to entertain you, and even if there are flaws you can always look past them. ******* f****** i have never in my long history of gaming was so disappointed and frustrated and just frankly sad !! 1. The game is not ready. it has a lot of glitches And bugs: No name glitch, reputation bugs, dribblingI have never rated a game in my life, i always enjoy whatever i buy, a game is meant to entertain you, and even if there are flaws you can always look past them. ******* f****** i have never in my long history of gaming was so disappointed and frustrated and just frankly sad !! 1. The game is not ready. it has a lot of glitches And bugs: No name glitch, reputation bugs, dribbling animations bugs, double team bugs, shooting bugs
    2.False advertising: no new parks, no new piecharts, no new hairstyles, clothing selection is limited.
    3. the game is a copy paste of the previous 2k19: the park is the same, the gym is the same, the apartment is the same, all the stores are the same today is the first time i felt like i was robbed by a gaming company. I think that NBA 2k is a perfect example of everything that is wrong with the nowadays gaming industry: greed and incompetence.    … Expand
  3. Jordanski
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    Currently being kicked from MyCareer at the end of most games, so buy it if you like grinding and receiving nothing. Also, 2K seems to be completely oblivious to what is going on. They are tweeting like everyone has been having a great time and there aren’t hundreds of replies asking why the game isn’t working on every tweet, and that really compelled me to leave a bad review here
  4. Jars
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    It’s the **** 2k I have ever played stop ruining it no 2k will come close to 2k17 this game can’t shoot cant dribble Can’t do anything but rage at it coz you can even get open to shot fuxk this game off ****
  5. Tmac45
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    Servers crashing with no updates on fixing them, game speed is extremely slow for a PS4 game horrible load times and a lot of aspects of the previous installment have been used making it feel like the exact same game.
  6. JamesVerigos2
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    This game is honestly that terrible it made my sun cry because of how doodoo it is. Games this bad should count as abuse, animal crossing ftw
  7. Tayles1526
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    Literally no improvements. Lazy entry in the series. Taking advantage of fans. Hugely disappointing.
  8. Colinski283
    Sep 8, 2019
    0
    Gambling 2k20. Card packs, slot machines, spinning wheels, plinko, disgusting!
  9. tukistaja
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    For some reason they added buggy basketball game that interferes otherwise with the nice casino game that this was intended to be.
  10. WeTheNorth0501
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Pathetic excuse of a game launch. If I could get my money back I would. Year after year they increase their profits while not keeping the same garbage servers and limited development staff. Go with another sports title because this is not it.
  11. DrejzLV
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Every year is same, so this year 2K20 is same as 19 as 18 as 17. etc. If you are fan of micro transactions and overhyped 2KTV gamers/celebs/athletes telling "how awesome and game changing 2K20 is this year" this game is for you. I'm a fan of basketball but this is ridiculous. There are 2 type of gamers who play this. Day 1 players who spend tons of $ on VC to max out their player and thenEvery year is same, so this year 2K20 is same as 19 as 18 as 17. etc. If you are fan of micro transactions and overhyped 2KTV gamers/celebs/athletes telling "how awesome and game changing 2K20 is this year" this game is for you. I'm a fan of basketball but this is ridiculous. There are 2 type of gamers who play this. Day 1 players who spend tons of $ on VC to max out their player and then dominate Neighbourhood and players who wait when this game costs 3.99$ and play it because - meh.. why not. This is terrible practice by 2K, but hey - it's all about $ at the end of the day. If it ain't broke don't fix it.… Expand
  12. Tay94604
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This is sad. The parks are the exact same as nba 2k19, but re-skinned. Feel like 2K put no effort in this game. The dribbling is clunky, the game speed is so slow, and there are bugs and glitches on top of each other with badges and rep. Don’t waste your money on this game!
  13. Steven521
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This game is the worst 2k Game i’ve seen in 2 years 2k17 is still the worst by far because it started all of this mediocrity with their new gameplay system they ripped off from live a company that died way before 2k took over basketball in 2011 nonetheless This game is horrible i wouldn’t approve buying it to anybody. save your money and just continue playing NBA2k19 its far from perfectThis game is the worst 2k Game i’ve seen in 2 years 2k17 is still the worst by far because it started all of this mediocrity with their new gameplay system they ripped off from live a company that died way before 2k took over basketball in 2011 nonetheless This game is horrible i wouldn’t approve buying it to anybody. save your money and just continue playing NBA2k19 its far from perfect but at least it works now… Expand
  14. treywinco
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    How can you lie about your own game?? Ronnie2k and 2k studios have just slapped their fanbase in the base.
  15. plawikonik
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash. Worst 2k ever. #fix2k20 #fireRonnie2k. Don't buy vc ever. The company does nothing to improve their game.… Expand
  16. Xav1027
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Just for pelanility. Because to many micro transaction. Gambling system! Allo it s rating Pegi 3. Pokémon red is pegi 13 only because you can play pokecasino... So why this game aren't pegi 18!?
  17. Vudu
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Too many bugs and micro transactions. Game has some major flaws like players not gaining rep or virtual currency.
  18. cosenzao32
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    **** you 2k this game sucks man who even keeps buying this **** microtransaction normie garbage
  19. g0jd0
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The shooting is trash, it’s full of bugs, nothing new has been added. It’s basically 2k19.5… Expand
  20. Nptestroet
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Not microtranactions... MACROTRANSACTIONS mk19 was bad enough but these are out of control this year
  21. Novaliis
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    The game depends on microtransactions more than any other game I have ever seen. Not only is this a ridiculously greedy attempt of getting even more money out of the customer's pocket than the $60 we already paid, the game itself is incredibly buggy and the load screens let you finish your studies before you get to play the game. And if you do get to finally play, the game screws you overThe game depends on microtransactions more than any other game I have ever seen. Not only is this a ridiculously greedy attempt of getting even more money out of the customer's pocket than the $60 we already paid, the game itself is incredibly buggy and the load screens let you finish your studies before you get to play the game. And if you do get to finally play, the game screws you over with a disconnect which renders all of your progress up until then obsolete. On the topic of progress: The progress bars are frozen right now and no matter what you do, nothing counts towards it.… Expand
  22. Xerocat
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    NBA $2k spent to get Lebron James! This game is the equivalent of the Colombian girl who's dating your rich grandpa for his "personality" with the exception being that this game is for 3 year olds instead of boomers who got a free ride on college and spend their retirement reeing on Facebook whenever they see an interracial couple; but joining their Christians Against Vaccines group andNBA $2k spent to get Lebron James! This game is the equivalent of the Colombian girl who's dating your rich grandpa for his "personality" with the exception being that this game is for 3 year olds instead of boomers who got a free ride on college and spend their retirement reeing on Facebook whenever they see an interracial couple; but joining their Christians Against Vaccines group and reading the posts would be far better entertainment than this steaming pile of hog ****… Expand
  23. Sivick
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Complete garbage. They put a basketball in my gambling simulator and then rated it E for everyone. Avoid like the plague. Save yourself the money and buy a basketball game from 10 years ago, you'll get more value and more fun.
  24. sportsman
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This game is just a casino. Simple as that. The only thing 2k cares about is manipulating their fanbase into wasting all their money on dumbass micro transactions. I'm baffled.
  25. RSquared
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    + Improved gameplay and slight graphical improvement.
    - No update to my favorite and most fleshed out mode, MyLeague
    - horrible horrible microtransactions. Game practically begs you to keep spending money.

    I've loved 2K as a company and developer since NBA 2K in 1999, but it seems they are slowly turning into EA.
  26. Probafruit
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Of course even the the critics give this game a rating of 7.9 out of 10 and go as far to commend 2k20 for its “less invasive micro transactions” when blatant examples of gambling takes place in the game. Another tainted and corrupted games series ruined by EA’s malpractices. Damn shame
  27. L0newanderer95
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Wouldn’t even buy this garbage of a game if it was on sale for 30 bucks (which it will be by November). I wish I looked at reviews prior to buying it, because I pissed away 60 bucks. They copy and pasted 2k19, but added in a ton of bugs and the game is slow as hell. How can a game regress this bad? No graphic upgrade, no broadcast upgrade, my league and mygm are exactly the same. It’s aWouldn’t even buy this garbage of a game if it was on sale for 30 bucks (which it will be by November). I wish I looked at reviews prior to buying it, because I pissed away 60 bucks. They copy and pasted 2k19, but added in a ton of bugs and the game is slow as hell. How can a game regress this bad? No graphic upgrade, no broadcast upgrade, my league and mygm are exactly the same. It’s a shame that 2K used to be a top tier video game (had it on the same level as MLB the show) but now has dropped to a horrendous game. Hell, even Madden made more upgrades to their game. Don’t waste your money and stick with 2K19… Expand
  28. Ashkan_d02
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Awful gambling same game every year and boring gameplay. I am so disappointed because we just have two basketball game that both sucks.
  29. Gunnerz
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Game doesn’t work.
    All the glitches and problem from 2k19, and more! With gambling!
  30. kunsoo
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Awful game. Heavily monetized, gameplay isn't enjoyable, essentially a somehow more monetized version of 2K19. Ronnie2k even lied about many "new" things added to the game and lied about gameplay mechanics to get people to buy this POS. Please don't buy this turd of game and let them get away with lying and swindling people out of their money.
  31. Cptspaulding66
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This is an embarrassment to all sports games; including fifa! You spend more time on slot machines, roulette tables, opening card packs and literally gambling then you do actually playing the actual game. It is a disgrace how they are even getting away with this. So lazy they couldn't even change the taskbar logo.
  32. Blakey123
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Game is broken and microtransaction riddled. Terrible game DO NOT BUY !!!!!!!
  33. Gizm0
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    An expensive patch for 2k19 that only adds more issues and faster way to spend your actual money
  34. greatyoubrokeit
    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
  35. Brendann1998
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    Too much micro transactions with no improvements. I stopped buying sports games because of this, i dont recommend buying the game.
  36. GodsNuts
    Sep 9, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is hella gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.… Expand
  37. Finnix
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Why did you put basketball in my casino for Kids? Seriously, what were you thinking about while doing this game?
  38. Brewswillis
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    I'm really disappointed in this game. Such a lazy and sloppy copy-paste of last year's game, but with exploitive micro transactions.
  39. IIDVBII
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This game is a money grab and made with a lack of respect to the consumers save your time and money and skip this one.
  40. VoodooDudeMan
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    If ain't broke don't fix it.
    if it ain't new don't charge 60$ for it.
    by the way it is broken and noone cares about my career and I've played a lot of 2k19 and the gameplay in this game is basically the exact same. 60$ pay to win buggy slot machine which hasn't been improved since 2011... garbage... You shouldn't buy it and should tell your friends to not buy it until they improve and    If ain't broke don't fix it.
    if it ain't new don't charge 60$ for it.

    by the way it is broken and noone cares about my career and I've played a lot of 2k19 and the gameplay in this game is basically the exact same.
    60$ pay to win buggy slot machine which hasn't been improved since 2011...
    garbage...
    You shouldn't buy it and should tell your friends to not buy it until they improve and change it...
    #BOYCOT2K20    … Expand
  41. platinump
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Just a not working copy/paste of 18/19 and supporting gambling to children, too many micro transactions.
  42. Stefan5K
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    They keep getting rid of features and replacing them with gambling mechanics. Pay to win, loot boxes, and a straight up casino in a $60 game. While for some reason they get rid of Release timing (Normal, Quick, etc.) in rosters... Sometimes I wonder if 2K is actually a money laundering scheme
  43. Lasciel
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Disgusting monetization. Gambling simulator. Copied assets from last years game. Hope this game and company crashes and burns.
  44. Borjinov10
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Worst game ever. They just think about how get more money. Doesnt matter the player that buy the game every year, doesnt matter the player that buy a lot VC to try get better...NBA 2k20 is the worst 2k ever, more bugs, more glitch...#fix2k20
  45. CARMELOANTHONY
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    SAME SAME SAME LIKe PAST!!!!! LIKE 2K19 LIKE 2K18 HATE YOU 2K, CANT WAIT FOR NBA LIVE 20
  46. OmiAz
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    The game has many features but unfortunately to access most you have to dish out ridiculous amounts of money, and in most cases pray you get something of value in return. The more time you spend playing the game the less basketball you get to experience in this add/micro transaction filled mess for which players have already had to dish out 60$. Its an absolute disgrace.
  47. BigJanMolby
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    I remember the good old days when you paid full price for a game and got a full game. This is an abortion of a game and basically a cash grab, pay to win and full of micro transactions.
  48. ScarredJade
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Gave it a zero for marketing gambling to 3 year olds. Integrity in this industry is long gone.
  49. NEXxPAC
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Do not support this crap. Just a casino with basketball minigames. Theres no reason for this to not be rated above 3+
  50. Demonuterus
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Horrible game that promotes gambling and pay to win. Need to spend big amounts of real money after buying a $90 game in order to have any impact in most modes
  51. KannaBannanna
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    A sh*t port of 2k19 that somehow manages to have more visual bugs than the older version.

    In addition they have a disgusting form of legit gambling in their game while advertising their game to kids and young teenager.

    dont buy the game for 60$, dont buy it for 20$, honestly you should not even play it for free, just pick up 2k19 for cheap and you will have a much better experince
  52. Babyboi6769
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    If you want to gamle please go to an official place to do so. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME AT ALL! Black folks don't bother getting this game unless you intend on gambling your life away. EA needs to go bankrupt like today.
  53. Tonelovesdome
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This is probably or is the worse nba game I’ve ever played the game does not work most of the time error codes , not being able to upgrade my character, not being able to get progression for my character. Also i forgot to mention this is the exact same game as the last years nba 2k no new gamemode nothing just a casino with basketball mini games. The builds are so broken in this game,This is probably or is the worse nba game I’ve ever played the game does not work most of the time error codes , not being able to upgrade my character, not being able to get progression for my character. Also i forgot to mention this is the exact same game as the last years nba 2k no new gamemode nothing just a casino with basketball mini games. The builds are so broken in this game, slow paste imagine being a 6’4 point guard 175 LBS and moving at the same amount of speed as a 7’3 250 pound glass cleaner. Do not buy this game it is a total money water and it doesn’t even work 95% of the time.… Expand
  54. RainbowSwiss
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    You know why I’m giving this a zero, do your part and do the same. .
  55. RealSane
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This game is complete trash that I would not give someone to play for free.
  56. bhain3z
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has so much potential it's saddening. I truly believe that if they would take out half of the clutter in this game, all of the fake badge progression and gambling odds and most importantly the attribute boosts, this game wouldn't be so broken. Just scrap the whole boosts logic it undermines grinding and building your character when you can basically pay your way to winning. It seemed as if my player played well when I boosted and played like a 60 overall when I didn't have boost. It seemed like buying boost activates your stats, and if not equipped your stats are actually worse. I honestly think the overall they show us is actually a false representation of what your player truly is rated.the faulty movent mechanics and go back to how it was in 2k19. Update the atmosphere in the park, atleast the things we see in high volume. We would rather have a new environment or several world's to play in, a la NBA Streets, Streets 2.… Expand
  57. Callumhaha
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    What can I say about this game? Micro-transactions, I’ve taken this game back to the store I got it from. Never buying nba games again.
  58. Aspsyxia
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    No i o widzicie, jaka ta gra jest - ogółem ja w kasyna nie gram cale te i ja to jak tos je mowi po ierdole
  59. ScrewzTDB
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't waste your money on sports games. They're not even about sports, just corporate cash cows. NBA 2K20 is no different… Expand
  60. Zodiax
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    Should be called casino 2k17 v1.3. You really **** up this time. I got a refund this game is broken af and noting but a money grab.
  61. Thalcorn
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    money grabbing, loot boxes bad, this game is not actually basketball but a casino
  62. NBA2K20SUCKS
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    worst game ever pls all devs just kys **** **** *****************************
  63. hansend1722
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    horrible micro transactions, this whole game is about making you spend money to even have a chance at having fun. Thats if you can get through crashes, buggy game play and the now popular 12 min load screens. This is an actual rip off, ignore critic reviews they are all corrupt and paid to rate terrible games with a good review. Trash this one and the rest of 2k games
  64. ArosGGwell
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    I thought sports games new releases are just updated versions of previous years , I can't say even say it's an update for this game
  65. Evofirstclass
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    NO NEGATIVE REVIEWS? Who did you pay off to remove the comments . I’m never buying this piece of **** crumble of inconsistency ever again 2k you lost a customer
  66. FC_Smith
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    This game is the same as last year's with terrible money grabs in there. Idk how the critics can defend this game
  67. highscoring
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    A complete copy and pasta of gameplay, AI, and user interface from last year — including every inconvenience and broken bit completely unaddressed. Quicksand player movement, casino style micro-transactions, pointless advancements of player storyline that make it impossible to actually play between countless cut-scenes. Way more effort spent on Idris Elba's cameos instead of fixing bugsA complete copy and pasta of gameplay, AI, and user interface from last year — including every inconvenience and broken bit completely unaddressed. Quicksand player movement, casino style micro-transactions, pointless advancements of player storyline that make it impossible to actually play between countless cut-scenes. Way more effort spent on Idris Elba's cameos instead of fixing bugs that have been there for years. Do not contribute to the scam, might only be enjoyed by those who believe Jeffrey Epstein's death was ruled a suicide.

    Only rated it as 1 star for the WNBA game mode which might be the real diamond in the rough and a great addition for couch co-op with the boys.    … Expand
  68. Davidee305
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    nba live needs to hurry up. this game has so many bugs. Which could be fixed with a patch. Still no patch gamestop bring me my money
  69. JELKK
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    Im sad because I just want a quality basketball game THAT ISNT A PAY TO WIN CRAP FEST THAT PROMOTES GAMBLING TO CHILDERN!
  70. GrahamerHammer
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    Will not stand by and watch EA ruin the industry any more than they already have. Played for a few hours with a friend earlier today and the amount of greed is digusting. The only thing not copy and pasted from past titles is what could be tied into micro transactions. Havent bought an EA title in a few years and after today probably wont again.
  71. Elefinoo
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    This is the worst 2k I’ve ever played. No matter how much time I put into it my character doesn’t make any improvements. I’m a slasher and can’t drive past a guy half a foot shorter than me. The game is literally made to make you not want to play. Park is unplayable and the my career is awful
  72. 2k20isgarbage
    Sep 11, 2019
    0
    People are finally waking up... Do yourself and the community a favour, and do not buy this piece of trash.
  73. Ebgen
    Sep 12, 2019
    0
    I remember playing 2k12, it was a fun, functional game about basketball. What a shame...
  74. Airupthere1
    Sep 12, 2019
    0
    just imagine they still didnt gave the game to 99s that earn it in top 200 (nba 2k19) last year. no words about shoes
    such a scam, i have to buy it and OMG ... worst 2k ever
  75. JMarryott23
    Sep 12, 2019
    0
    Used to be a loyal buyer for what was consistently the preeminent basketball game, but no more. Haven't bought since 2K17 and won't until major changes are made. I'm cool with Freemium models. I am not cool with paying more money after paying full price for the game. This is capitalism as it's meant to be, so 2K has every right to structure their game and pricing however they please.Used to be a loyal buyer for what was consistently the preeminent basketball game, but no more. Haven't bought since 2K17 and won't until major changes are made. I'm cool with Freemium models. I am not cool with paying more money after paying full price for the game. This is capitalism as it's meant to be, so 2K has every right to structure their game and pricing however they please. However, history tells us screwing over your loyal fanbase will eventually catch up with you. As soon as another company can offer a decent game, I will support them 100%. The only way to send 2K a message and make changes is to stop supporting them with your wallet.

    As for the game itself, it looks like the same game as the past 5 years (is this Madden or something?). Completely controlled by the same set of animations that I saw back in 2K13. A total disregard for the offline modes that do exist. 2K will not improve the game until they are forced to. This is a game for the year 2020, the gameplay should be so realistic at this point that an unaware viewer should struggle to tell if it's a real NBA game. .7/10 is too high of a score for this trash game!! I miss turning my trash Suns into a competitive team, but I will continue to wait in order to send a message.    … Expand
  76. pronex69
    Sep 21, 2019
    0
    This game is laughably piece of garbage. Dont buy it, stop beeing a npc shill!
  77. Basketballboy
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    Very bad game and it like past nba 2k games without any uprade and improvment
  78. Geister
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    Microtransactions in a $60 AAA game. Disgusting. Don't buy it. Greedy company that wont put out a good product, just like EA.
  79. JokerJ
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    I wanna know why I cannot change the length of each quater and also why I cannot change my team in the MG mode during the game
  80. Swarmofferrets
    Sep 18, 2019
    0
    They put basketball in my gambling game. This game only exists to make money of gambling and conditioning children to be okay with it.
  81. ipperz12
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Unfortunately there is too much glitchy broken basketball in this casino game.
  82. kerem811
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    2k is a very bad game 2k19 copy And paste NBA 2k not next generation İs Fix game
  83. Viasco
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    This is so bad 2k should be ashamed. 2k is on par with Ea on the worst gaming developers ever created
  84. GamerReMarks
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    LONG REVIEW FOR BOTH FANS,CASUALS, AND HATERS

    This game does not deserve a single point, even though its animations, graphics, movement, roster has been improved, all of these "new and improved" features are free patches for every other non-sports games. Even though there are games that do not change their formula and releases the same thing every year like Call of Duty (COD), those    LONG REVIEW FOR BOTH FANS,CASUALS, AND HATERS

    This game does not deserve a single point, even though its animations, graphics, movement, roster has been improved, all of these "new and improved" features are free patches for every other non-sports games.

    Even though there are games that do not change their formula and releases the same thing every year like Call of Duty (COD), those games in the very least changes where the game is set on and creates entirely different models (a gun in Call of Duty Modern Warfare is not in Advance Warfare and its skins/graphics are different while a basketball player is NBA2K series is a player model that has his skin/detail redrawn for "improving graphics").

    I would also like to add that each iteration of the game had the same terrible servers and the buggy launches during its first few weeks of release. Their improvements should've carried over from one iteration to the other however it seems that they just can't learn to avoid these mistakes.

    To top it off, this game just brings back removed game modes/features from its previous iterations and is sold at the base price for $60 for all these "new" features.
    People may argue that this game has a different story from the previous iterations, however many other games like Witcher have sold new compelling stories as a DLC which gives people a choice to pay a bit more (but less than a full priced game) for additional content for the game that they own.

    It boggles my mind how people defend this game when it is clear as day that they are being exploited and taken advantage of themselves.

    It is okay to be passionate and optimistic, but it becomes bad for you and the people around you if you let it blind you from what is actually happening. If the game is doing something wrong, then critic it, don't excuse it and give it a high score. How can they improve it if you do not speak out and reinforce it with action. Action speaks louder than words. (Analogy: In a situation wherein a kid does something bad, if I tell that kid not to do bad but I myself do the bad thing, the kid will not take me seriously right?)

    With everything said on this review, I have nothing more to say other than ending this with a question.

    Do you really think the employees of 2K deserves earning the $60 money for the new features of this each of the iteration for the games while for the same price or even less, other Triple A/Indie Game Developers creates the entirety of their game (graphics, sound, narrative, game mechanics, GUIs, programming, etc.) from scratch?    … Expand
  85. aqewrtwqr4th435
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    sad to see all this basketballstuff in my gambling game. Missed oppurtunity!
  86. Davide457
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Basically the same game of the last year.. embarrassing.
    I don't recommend this game to anybody, save your money for something useful.
  87. Mikedee_
    Sep 14, 2019
    0
    Huge disappointment. Read other user comments. This is a big problem and a bad game.
  88. cCeja
    Sep 25, 2019
    0
    If you don’t put money into the game, there’s no chance in being competitive
  89. nba2kistrash
    Sep 15, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is plagued with internal issues:

    The badge system is laughable. You shouldn’t be forced into going deep into a character before they are able to do a fade away running jumper—and when you get that badge, you wouldn’t hit 99% of running fade-away jumpers when you’re 100% smothered. Badges are cash or time locked superpowers, and shouldn’t be in a sports sim.

    Missing is too easy. You have a player with 84 three point shooting, and he misses 10 out of 10 three pointers when wide open, if you’re just slightly off with the shooting bar... which is another abysmal implementation of a concept. You hold the button, not for a specific amount of time, but until the bar shows up and fills up. so if you’re standing still, you might hold the button for 1 second for green.. while if you’re running then stop, it might take 4 seconds for the exact same shot. The game is just ultra slow in this regard of hitting moving shots.

    Don’t know what I mean by green? Well there’s this fun feature in the game where if you fill the bar to green, it’s a 100% chance to make the shot... something that should never be allowed in any game is an automatic win. There no gun in call of duty that automatically hits an enemy even if you’re not aiming, just as long as you hold the trigger the right amount of time. It’s insane.

    There’s also gambling in the game where you can bet vc in a game—another horrible addition to the randomness that is all sports games and especially this one.

    Also, the game isn’t fun. you wanna drive the lane and dunk? nah, sorry. someone was standing there... so you’re 7 foot guy went for a layup over the 5 foot guy. Wow, that’s not fun. Dunking in this game is impossible unless you have a mile in every direction clear.

    So many tiny problems too, like you can’t practice anywhere... you can practice once after playing 10 games, then you can practice once per game—but there’s not chill shoot around and learn the game area, like there was previously at loading screens or the title. There’s no “play now”, and just jump into a court where you shoot solo.

    Also the “free spin daily” is messed up where it’s at least 24 hours after you last did it.. so if you can play for an hour once a day starting at noon, you’re gonna eventually have to skip a day every few days, since you can’t claim it the same time everyday. This is a programming oversight, and a foolish one at that.

    There are dozens of little frustrating things i can’t name or remember while typing all this: but there’s one last thing, and it’s what I said at the beginning... video games aren’t ready for sports, and specifically basketball. There’s too much going to to portray it accurately. Watch a real game of basketball for 5 minutes, then watch 5 minutes of this game.

    In this game people do crossover and dribble moves on no one... you do them to a ghost. you’re not dodging a reach in or a steal, or using it to create space, you’re doing a sweet little move to give you an acceleration boost around an opponent that’s forced to stand there while you dance around.

    In this game there’s no dynamic offense. you can call plays and move people around... but make a point guard and go into my player and play against the nba teams... your whole team stands around and does nothing! No one is thinking or looking or moving. And when people do move or do things like create picks, it’s extremely one dimensional and not realistic.

    And in this game when things do look good and realistic—they are canned animations. They are predetermined things that will either be successful or not based on the stats of your person.

    The amount of time they spent animating the cheerleaders looks like more time than they spent playing their own game for fun or to find glitches.

    There’s no reason a game should be this bad in 2019, but since it is, i can confidently say, upon the wager of my eternal soul, i promise you this is the worst game I have ever played.    … Expand
  90. Yebet321
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    Littered with microtransactions. Probably the worst game I've ever played..
  91. TheCanadianMan
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    NBA 2K is an game that fails by a long shot it is a copy paste of the last 5 nba and on top of this there are just to many loot boxes. If I buy an 80$ game I expect to get all the content. NBA 2K 20 FELLS LIKE I JUST PAYED 80$$$$ FOR THE RIGHT TO SPEED EVEN MORE ON LOOT BOXES
  92. Fukronnie2k
    Sep 16, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2k19.5, they **** this game up big time. Cheesing ass mf that's all on the park, Mike Wang is a **** chink ass mf… Expand
  93. Rbangs93
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I mostly play my league and the presentation is exactly the same. This game is 2k19.5… Expand
  94. GooverDan1
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Oh no, my simulated casino has basketball in it, ugh, that's annoying. >:( I want my lootbox simulator with more roulettes and slot machines.
  95. S1L3NTH4RB1NG3R
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    This is a casino simulator..this trash is ruining games and its all pure greed from the gaming industry, esrb and pegi who are just complicit in this BS and paid for by the gaming industry to give their games whatever rating they want.
  96. DoodyStainz
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Wow this is actually a sad day for the sports gaming community. This game is a glorified money stealer. Unfortunately young kids don't realize how grimy this truly is. Rating needs to be changed from E to M due to all the gambling mechanics..
  97. Megamaniac
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    For some reason, there was a basketball court on my virtual casino, which is cool I guess but distracts me from the gambling. It's a shame that I need to work for money in real life to sustain a good rythm of progress in the game, though.

    Loading times are awesome, they allow me to prepare a full lunch before every betting binge. And the physics defying engine in the built in    For some reason, there was a basketball court on my virtual casino, which is cool I guess but distracts me from the gambling. It's a shame that I need to work for money in real life to sustain a good rythm of progress in the game, though.

    Loading times are awesome, they allow me to prepare a full lunch before every betting binge.

    And the physics defying engine in the built in basketball minigame disconnects me from the everyday predictably boring gravity, some randomness in life is always nice you know?    … Expand
  98. King_ligma
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    why is there basketball in my gambling simulator? This should not be E for everyone.
  99. Isop435
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Don’t buy this game, its a hack. Sure updates, updates that should have been available 10 years ago. They are stealing your money, your time, and your sense. Trying to pass off a gambling mess as a toddler friendly experience, don’t buy this game or any NBA 2k or FIFA anything sports centric. They are getting worse every single year. Stop buying their abuse and into their greedy nature.Don’t buy this game, its a hack. Sure updates, updates that should have been available 10 years ago. They are stealing your money, your time, and your sense. Trying to pass off a gambling mess as a toddler friendly experience, don’t buy this game or any NBA 2k or FIFA anything sports centric. They are getting worse every single year. Stop buying their abuse and into their greedy nature. you’ll never get another good sports game until you do.… Expand
  100. Kadafibawss
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    Like most basketball fans, I was a huge NBA Live fan at first and ended up switching to 2k and since then I have bought every NBA 2k game since 2k13 and have been a huge fan of this series. But this game has become a cash cow, focused on micro transactions and virtual currency. This game is truly a disgrace on my opinion and I will never purchase another 2k game again. I hope NBA Live canLike most basketball fans, I was a huge NBA Live fan at first and ended up switching to 2k and since then I have bought every NBA 2k game since 2k13 and have been a huge fan of this series. But this game has become a cash cow, focused on micro transactions and virtual currency. This game is truly a disgrace on my opinion and I will never purchase another 2k game again. I hope NBA Live can make a comeback so we can have a proper basketball game again. If you are a fan of the series or even video games in general I am asking you to please boycott this game and the disgusting gambling mechanics implemented.… Expand
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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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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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