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. Efesys
    Sep 17, 2019
    0
    And so when the state and moralists should get excited shouting about casinos for children in the game from the TV show they are silent .... because money ...... the answer is always money.
  2. SonnyCheeba253
    Sep 13, 2019
    0
    If I didn't know any better, I would have thought that the EA Madden team took over this game.

    Add some ish, take it away, bring it back, update some graphics, and call the game "new," or "different."

    "The park is different, I don't know what everyone else is seeing." Ronnie 2k.
  3. Tiptopmagu
    Sep 12, 2019
    0
    I am completely convinced now that these reviewers are paid by 2k sports. Looking at these critic reviews... 90, 80,75 ...... how can you give a game a review over a 5 when even the developers are saying they are working around the clock to fix this game. This game is beyonndddd broken! The shot meter is a disaster. Micro transactions are EVERYWHERE... my opinion???? NBA live can strikeI am completely convinced now that these reviewers are paid by 2k sports. Looking at these critic reviews... 90, 80,75 ...... how can you give a game a review over a 5 when even the developers are saying they are working around the clock to fix this game. This game is beyonndddd broken! The shot meter is a disaster. Micro transactions are EVERYWHERE... my opinion???? NBA live can strike right now to make live relevant again. 2k has completely became greedy. It’s a shame cause now this is finally the end of 2k basketball.… Expand
  4. Jay_Maple_Leafs
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Micro transactions are the reason why I am going to rate it 0 out of 10. Basically all sports games nowadays have them, which sucks for gamers.
  5. 50ShadesOfWells
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This game is full of micro transactions, I had the occasion to test it for a few hours, how painful was that experience!

    This game basically is a casino
  6. Eggnogthedog
    Apr 5, 2020
    5
    Huge lover of NBA 2K and been playing since 2k9. This is probably the most obvious that 2K has ever been around micro transactions. Every single time you log in? It's there. Before I go into the negatives? Definitely start with the few positives.

    -Graphics/Details to players -Ability to download user created rosters/legendary rosters Thats it truly. The negatives in this game are    Huge lover of NBA 2K and been playing since 2k9. This is probably the most obvious that 2K has ever been around micro transactions. Every single time you log in? It's there. Before I go into the negatives? Definitely start with the few positives.

    -Graphics/Details to players
    -Ability to download user created rosters/legendary rosters

    Thats it truly. The negatives in this game are astounding and it is sad to see the franchise fall so far. Gameplay is the exact same as previous entries of the last three to four years. They have added so many different badges and abilities now that they water down the original ones. With the micro transactions they have focused on MyTeam and MyPlayer more than anything in terms of game modes which really aren't that good either. The Franchise Mode/Online Play now features have not been updated outside of a change in the stock images they use and that's about it. 2K use to so great because of how players felt unique/themselves. Steph Curry could hit deep threes, Lebron was a tank etc... Now? You have to find guides or a user who edited all the players jump shots, packages etc to make them feel like themselves. Its a lot of work to put into a game that literally prides itself in being a basketball simulator. Some other basic things are truly broken in this game during gameplay as well including layups, dunks and just overall defense.

    Is this correctable for 2K? Absolutely but they need to realize that they can include a game with micro transactions can exist if they focus on other sides of the game for offline players as well. I doubt they will focus on anything else anytime soon though as this has been a progressive pattern for them for the last five years.

    One can hope. I gave this a 5/10 for the pure fact that the graphics are still some of the best while the cons truly outweighs the rest.    … Expand
  7. Miguelini
    Sep 8, 2019
    2
    El peor juego que ha sacado 2k en muchos años, myteam está roto y tener un juego así el día de su lanzamiento es una vergüenza.
  8. xdarknemesis
    Sep 19, 2019
    0
    Loot Box Simulator. That's what this needs to be called. It's just absurd how despicable 2K is these days.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. platinump
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Just a not working copy/paste of 18/19 and supporting gambling to children, too many micro transactions.
  13. 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 $60 game. While for some reason they get rid of Release timing (Normal, Quick, etc.) in rosters... Sometimes I wonder if 2K is actually a money laundering scheme
  14. Lasciel
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Disgusting monetization. Gambling simulator. Copied assets from last years game. Hope this game and company crashes and burns.
  15. Borjinov10
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Worst game ever. They just think about how get more money. Doesnt matter the player that buy the game every year, doesnt matter the player that buy a lot VC to try get better...NBA 2k20 is the worst 2k ever, more bugs, more glitch...#fix2k20
  16. OmiAz
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    The game has many features but unfortunately to access most you have to dish out ridiculous amounts of money, and in most cases pray you get something of value in return. The more time you spend playing the game the less basketball you get to experience in this add/micro transaction filled mess for which players have already had to dish out 60$. Its an absolute disgrace.
  17. 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.
  18. ScarredJade
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    Gave it a zero for marketing gambling to 3 year olds. Integrity in this industry is long gone.
  19. 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+
  20. 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
  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. 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
  24. RainbowSwiss
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    You know why I’m giving this a zero, do your part and do the same. .
  25. 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.
  26. RealSane
    Sep 10, 2019
    0
    This game is complete trash that I would not give someone to play for free.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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