NBA 2K20

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User Score
1.4

Overwhelming dislike- based on 1203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 1203
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 1203
  3. Negative: 1,020 out of 1203
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  1. Jp117
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    Game sucks so bad can’t even make a shot good thing this **** was free because I will not be buying anymore lol fix your game!!
  2. Mattyc96
    Jul 9, 2020
    4
    This game gets worst every year. It's not even fun anymore. Character customization is bad. You start off as garbage. Missing open shots as an incentive to buy virtual currency. The defense is terrible. The ai will just run past you for easy lay ups, you and your teams defense is almost non existant. On the other hand they leave you no room to breath. The new dribble mechanics are beyondThis game gets worst every year. It's not even fun anymore. Character customization is bad. You start off as garbage. Missing open shots as an incentive to buy virtual currency. The defense is terrible. The ai will just run past you for easy lay ups, you and your teams defense is almost non existant. On the other hand they leave you no room to breath. The new dribble mechanics are beyond frustrating. I thought I'd give it a try being free on PSN , but it was not worth the frustration. Despite the noticable effort put into the story. That is the only positive I've found d… Expand
  3. Pekegotchi
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    Same thing, same s**t.
    Fix the game.
    Slow progression on everything. Waste of time.
    I'm glad it was a free license from ps plus and i don't spent any money on this s**t
  4. Doggokanjiz
    Jul 9, 2020
    2
    The mechanics are weird, cutscenes are cringe worthy, and overall it's just not a particularly good game
  5. Colt4569
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    Too much basketball in my casino game. First thing I saw was a pop up ad. Then I found a slot machine in an E rated game. Absolutely garbage. Got it on PS Plus and still not worth it.
  6. Felipecasa
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    Não tenho palavras pra descrever um jogo tão sem graça com comandos super complicados e que nem oferece um tutorial! Ridículo.
  7. 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
  8. jellinwood
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    You can’t play quick play with your friends and it’s the same setup as last year.....trash ass game
  9. 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
  10. JaroslawKoln
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I love this game
    2k give me please out of position go Kevin Durant That is only one card what I need
  11. SirTots
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Game is garbage, gameplay sucks, broken animations, terrible MyCareer, MyLeague is the best mode. This game has no innovation and it is probably one of the worst games I’ve played. Wouldn’t recommend this to anybody that wants to keep their sanity.
  12. Weeklyaavings
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This game is so unrealistic. It is so bad. **** this game ong.... why?) this game is a disgrace to basketball
  13. BbearMM
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    less and less realistic throughout the years. Monopoly in the basketball gaming market made this **** any reasonable human being can see the corruption of 2K. Damn man, I used to love your game. Batches create unrealistic basketball experience, sorry there's too many to diss, If you play basketball in real life you damn sure knows what I mean once you play this game. 2K pay some effort pls.
  14. Cupuacu
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    O jogo têm um modo online extremamente desbalanceado, onde quem gasta mais dinheiro sempre ganha
  15. 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.
  16. AfroDigits
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Every year it's copy and past, game play is horrible! Everything about this game is horrible!
  17. Jaxon110213
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
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  18. col-Shadow1
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Te quiero, the last of us part 2 es gai pues no lo he jugado pero me dicen que el final es malo, asi que empezamos con nba 2k20, juego del año… Expand
  19. Bog171
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This game is bad af, ea really messed up this one got this for free and stil gave it back bc it's soo bad it hurts
  20. 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
  21. shanaiman
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    trash game trash gameplay same graphics trash servers game is super unbalanced worst 2k game ever
  22. Rahsauce
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    not good game to be honest shbshs I don't know what to do with you and your family and I love you and I love you so
  23. arbashar
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Terrible game, the driving layup animations look like they about to be blocked, but dont and Big men are 1 dimensional. if you are trying to get to a 99 from a 95, if you lose a game its -.1, foul out or quit, -.3, win the game with an A+ teammate grade, blow out and you can still lose a rep. Win a game in the park, no rep, same happens in Mycareer, UNLESS YOU PLAY PERRRFECT like 0Terrible game, the driving layup animations look like they about to be blocked, but dont and Big men are 1 dimensional. if you are trying to get to a 99 from a 95, if you lose a game its -.1, foul out or quit, -.3, win the game with an A+ teammate grade, blow out and you can still lose a rep. Win a game in the park, no rep, same happens in Mycareer, UNLESS YOU PLAY PERRRFECT like 0 turnovers and only allowed the comp to score on you twice IN A 4 QUARTER GAME. makes me throw my controller across the room, like how can any1 play that boring **** perfect so many times. Then if you can get to 99, lose a game with ya friends or by yourself in mycareer and you gotta go back go mycareer to get ya rep back and who knows how long it will take, and any loss or bad performance in mycareer undoes any grind you do. I won rush 1v1 competition and got 0 rep playing 4 games of it. Went back to play again, first game I lost, got -.1, but the first 6 wins gave 0 credit. THIS IS THE WORST GAME I HAVE EVER PURCHASED IN MY LIFE. WHATS THE POINT OF SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY ON SOMETHING THAT IS RIGGED FOR YOU TO SPEND MORE MONEY. I WISH I CAN GET A REFUND ON DOWNLOADED GAMES… Expand
  24. ToshLichev
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    As a basketball normie, this games gives me what I want. I get to throw a ball through a hoop and do it again and again. And that's great, because that's just about the only thing you can do without having to pay for it. If I hadn't paid like 6$ for this game I would have given it a much lower score.
  25. EshanBhatt
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    1/10. not 0/10 because my league (which has been the same for years) is still very well made and is non stop enjoyment. However I DID NOT buy the game on launch to play one single mode. My career is horrible, story as usual sounds like a 5 year old made it. Graphics outside of single player are so bad it is funny, Multiplayer gameplay is a joke. The neighborhood is absolute garbage. The1/10. not 0/10 because my league (which has been the same for years) is still very well made and is non stop enjoyment. However I DID NOT buy the game on launch to play one single mode. My career is horrible, story as usual sounds like a 5 year old made it. Graphics outside of single player are so bad it is funny, Multiplayer gameplay is a joke. The neighborhood is absolute garbage. The badge system is broken filled with game breaking badges. All the game is micro transactions. Pay to win in park, or My Team. No way to grind for cards or MT in any enjoyable way without paying for VC, unlike Madden's Ultimate Team. Embarrassing game, very lazy, no love put it. Sad money grab as usual.… Expand
  26. imnotmad
    Jun 17, 2020
    0
    This game is an absolute disappointment and 2K should be embarrassed for the amount of glitches and terrible gameplay within the game. You can shoot very early or very late on mid ranges and make it, you can get the ball poked free even with the highest ball handle and unpluckable, and worst of all, hop steps are one of the most broken game mechanics I’ve ever seen. In the final game I’veThis game is an absolute disappointment and 2K should be embarrassed for the amount of glitches and terrible gameplay within the game. You can shoot very early or very late on mid ranges and make it, you can get the ball poked free even with the highest ball handle and unpluckable, and worst of all, hop steps are one of the most broken game mechanics I’ve ever seen. In the final game I’ve played on 2k20 I played a pure slasher who managed to make a mid range, very early and 33% contested and made it. I had to just turn my console off after that one. Never again am I playing this game or this franchise. This is definitely the second worst 2k behind 2k18. But I honestly enjoyed 2k18 gameplay more. Disappointing… Expand
  27. zabian
    Jun 12, 2020
    0
    2K20 is so bad, that I genuinely am impressed. I hate 2K20's gameplay with a passion. Nothing in this game plays like basketball. Players have problems catching, players are way too slow, animations take at least a second after I tap the button, the defense has no awareness, leaving shooters wide open, or leaving centers open for an easy putback dunk. The gameplay is a far cry from even2K20 is so bad, that I genuinely am impressed. I hate 2K20's gameplay with a passion. Nothing in this game plays like basketball. Players have problems catching, players are way too slow, animations take at least a second after I tap the button, the defense has no awareness, leaving shooters wide open, or leaving centers open for an easy putback dunk. The gameplay is a far cry from even 2K17. And how they played this and thought the community was going to enjoy playing this game? I have no idea. This is the worst 2K and it's not even close.… Expand
  28. dele3344
    Jun 12, 2020
    5
    I have a love/hate relationship with this game, but the gameplay has been really improved over previous years. I bought this game for $25 on a Black Friday sale, so the way I'll approach this review will be through that lens.

    Love: -The actual basketball part of this game is mostly smooth, the spacing that the AI maintains is refreshing and reflects actual basketball strategy. You    I have a love/hate relationship with this game, but the gameplay has been really improved over previous years. I bought this game for $25 on a Black Friday sale, so the way I'll approach this review will be through that lens.

    Love:
    -The actual basketball part of this game is mostly smooth, the spacing that the AI maintains is refreshing and reflects actual basketball strategy. You can play different styles (iso ball, just chuck up 3's, old school pound-it-inside) and execute any strategy if you're good enough.
    - The "MyLeague" mode is mostly unchanged, which is a good thing in my opinion. The salary cap rules are complex and difficult, but so are the salary cap rules in real life.
    - I've really enjoyed the "MyCareer" mode. It's fun, challenging, and rewarding. If you play through your first year, do every practice, and end up hot at the end of the year you can quickly level up your player and sign a new contract in order to get paid a ton of VC per game.
    - The neighborhood aspect of MyCareer is fun too. The easy matchmaking of it is well done.
    - I know badges aren't a new aspect of the game, but I moved from 2K14 to 2K20, The badges really bring out every player's unique skillset. I really enjoy them.

    Hate
    - The amount of cutscenes that you cannot skip, even if you turn all cutaways off in the options, is MADDENING especially in modes that aren't exhibition. I don't care what some random opponent player's stat line is. I don't care what my player's stat line is. I can look that up. Bringing the game to a screeching halt to tell me what my opponent's upcoming schedule is or what the standings are drives me nuts every single time. Having to watch blatant product placement (i.e. the "State Farm Assist of the Game") and not being able to skip it sucks. It really takes away from the great "on court" product.
    - On a similar note, any aspect of gameplay where the ball is not in play is super staggered and filled with unnecessary animations. Why does the referee need to take 10 seconds to tell everyone there's one free throw left? Why can't 2K ever fix the "make a basket, the ball bounces away, and the inbounder slowly walks after it, picks it up and slowly walks back to inbound it" glitch? It's literally been in the game since I started playing 2K in the 00's.
    - Having to "quit out to the main menu to update" during a game, only to get hit with a VC ad is super slimy. Like really underhanded stuff.
    - The game is riddled with microtransactions. As I stated above, I purchased the game for $25 dollars so I was cool with dropping another $30 into the game to start out with a better MyCareer player. If I bought the game for $60, I'd be pissed.

    Overall, the on court product is fun enough for me to give this a high rating. But man does 2K do a good job of making me hate this game at points.    … Expand
  29. JamesGS01
    Jun 9, 2020
    2
    The mycareer is totally awful, messy gameplay and awful voice acting, only decent part of the game is playing with friends
  30. btimbit
    Jun 8, 2020
    2
    At its core is a solid basketball game, but it's plagued by long load times, unskippable cutscenes, and of course the scumbag microtransactions.

    It's a shame. They have the foundations of a really good game here, but they just can't help themselves
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#82 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#12 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

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