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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Sep 7, 2018
    It’s a very fun, high-spirited take on basketball as a game and the sport itself as a lifestyle. The gameplay perfectly suits the street ball and pro-am scene that distinguishes NBA Live 19. Before launch day, it’s a success on its own, not in light of past failures or as a runner-up. [Polygon Recommends]
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 78
  2. Negative: 22 out of 78
  1. Sep 7, 2018
    8
    This is overall just a fun basketball game, especially for those of us tired of microtransactions and the garbage 2k gave us last year. WhileThis is overall just a fun basketball game, especially for those of us tired of microtransactions and the garbage 2k gave us last year. While maybe the gameplay is not as polished as 2k yet, if you just want a fun basketball game, this definitely works. Full Review »
  2. Sep 8, 2018
    10
    NBA Live is coming people. While the 2k developers are out there publicly defending microtransactions, NBA Live is grinding every year toNBA Live is coming people. While the 2k developers are out there publicly defending microtransactions, NBA Live is grinding every year to improve. It won't be long, I'm telling you. Switch now to force some competition... Full Review »
  3. Sep 7, 2018
    8
    Pros
    - intuitive dribbling system
    - leveling up your player is fun, fast and easy - skill gap to be a good defender - huge improvement
    Pros
    - intuitive dribbling system
    - leveling up your player is fun, fast and easy
    - skill gap to be a good defender
    - huge improvement over live 18
    - court battles
    - graphics are much improved!

    Cons
    - lack of franchise improvements
    - layups need to be nerfed very slightly
    - still needs more animations
    - body types are too similar

    Overall this is the first live in a long time I can recommend to a friend. It's just fun!
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