NBA 2K20

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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. 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
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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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