NBA Live 19

 PlayStation 4
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 78
  3. Negative: 22 out of 78
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  1. a5stargoldengod
    Nov 8, 2018
    9
    "Though 2K might look better and be presented better, you'll likely have far more fun with Live 19"

    The negative reviews of Live have put me off getting this and usually opting for NBA "K, but when it appeared in the playstation sale for £18, i thought i'd finally give it a go. This is a great game. The presentation of menus isn't the best, the commentary is very repetative and the    "Though 2K might look better and be presented better, you'll likely have far more fun with Live 19"

    The negative reviews of Live have put me off getting this and usually opting for NBA "K, but when it appeared in the playstation sale for £18, i thought i'd finally give it a go.

    This is a great game. The presentation of menus isn't the best, the commentary is very repetative and the lack of hair choices for none-brown haired people is (as with most sports games) annoying, but these are the only negatives i've found with the game so far.

    Progression is much more rapid than in live than in 2K. In only a few days, i'd turned my new character into a lethal outside shooter, and this is so satisfying to have a bit of quality, when back in 2K, i'd be grinding and grinding to increment my stats to anything above appalling.

    The league is very satisfying, i'm on the Bulls and just worked my way up to be a starter - this is brilliant as it seems to reward good playing more than in 2K where you could dominate for the 3 minutes you're on, but the time isn't taken into consideration so your 10 points and 5 rebounds aren't considered special. In live, it seems to account for this and i was rapidly given more and more minutes to account for my good playing. Interestingly, i was made a starter and estimated 40 minutes, but in the first game i was playing poorly, and was actually subbed out and ended up playing only 24 minutes, so possibly it knows to reduce time for poor playing too. If this is the case, it's a nice touch.

    The other modes are good from what i've seen of them, there are daily games you can play in with other people to try and earn goodies (for example team vests) and there is a bit of randomness in the rewards so you can end up with prizes that are common or ones that are more rare. It's a nice touch that makes you want to play again.

    Either way, this was meant to be a short review but i'm finding there's more and more i like about it that i can say, but what i would say is if you are hesitant about getting this game due to poor comparison reviews with 2K, I would say to try ignore it. Though 2K might look better and be presented better, you'll likely have far more fun with Live 19    … Expand
  2. tejmunde
    Sep 7, 2018
    9
    First off, the music in this game is great. Playing even as a new character makes you feel like an actual basketball player capable of playing unlike 2k where you're a sloth. The One mode is reminiscent of the 2k10-2k11 era with straight forward improvements to your player. Fully customizable experience, gameplay is smooth, courts look slick, and the game is solid. Live continuously getsFirst off, the music in this game is great. Playing even as a new character makes you feel like an actual basketball player capable of playing unlike 2k where you're a sloth. The One mode is reminiscent of the 2k10-2k11 era with straight forward improvements to your player. Fully customizable experience, gameplay is smooth, courts look slick, and the game is solid. Live continuously gets better year after year.… Expand
  3. kudoes
    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. While maybe the gameplay is not as polished as 2k yet, if you just want a fun basketball game, this definitely works.
  4. tyronnlue
    Sep 7, 2018
    8
    It is still early but I am thoroughly enjoying this game so far. The game play looks great and feels realistic. "The One" mode is really good and EA has made the grind of improving your player an actual enjoyable experience. There are still some areas that need improvement, like the commentary and passing controls. Overall, the in-game experience is great and this is worth the purchase forIt is still early but I am thoroughly enjoying this game so far. The game play looks great and feels realistic. "The One" mode is really good and EA has made the grind of improving your player an actual enjoyable experience. There are still some areas that need improvement, like the commentary and passing controls. Overall, the in-game experience is great and this is worth the purchase for "The One" mode alone.… Expand
  5. Trovski
    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 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    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!    … Expand
  6. YakuzaOyabun
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    It isnt perfect but its grinding back up.
    Hopefully 2k will die out soon with their microtransation hell.
  7. kevinmclendenen
    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 to improve. It won't be long, I'm telling you. Switch now to force some competition...
  8. THEAND1MAN
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    AMAZING FUN and WAY Better than 2K 19. Live needs to make some improvements and so does 2k BUT when it comes down to FUN. Live is much better. Isn't a game supposed to be fun? Franchise mode is not so amazing. It's lacking depth. EA next year, work on franchise mode for the NBA and MAKE a WNBA franchise mode. Also, give us MORE coach control (options) for defense and offense. Live 19 inAMAZING FUN and WAY Better than 2K 19. Live needs to make some improvements and so does 2k BUT when it comes down to FUN. Live is much better. Isn't a game supposed to be fun? Franchise mode is not so amazing. It's lacking depth. EA next year, work on franchise mode for the NBA and MAKE a WNBA franchise mode. Also, give us MORE coach control (options) for defense and offense. Live 19 in one word = FUN. I have a ANNOUNCEMENT for The Live Community: PASS THE BALL. If you're playing online with a team of ball hogs, start passing the ball when you touch it and they should eventually start passing too.… Expand
  9. Johndyce
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    This is for The One only, and all I really play is Live run which is basically Pro-am/Park.
    It's just soooo much better than 2k. The Park is a stupid concept overall. No VC, perfect grinding time, balanced gameplay.
  10. dcwill81
    Mar 22, 2019
    8
    Giant leap and play that I really enjoy! Biggest grip here is that you cannot sim games without penalty. That's needs to change ASAP. If I elect to sim a portion of a long season, i shouldn't be penalized 0 minutes and stats. Come down off the high horse, people. Keep it fun.
  11. MinePlay512
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    While NBA live is still a little dusty, 19 built from 18 and the series can find new hope in 2 to 3 years. However not the best NBA Live, but a start.
  12. Yuster10
    Dec 25, 2019
    8
    I feel like the still need some tweaking but the gameplay feels realistic in some ways. I liked that the game has the NBA combine; the game just needs to add more things in play calling and better graphics but overall I liked a lot this game.
  13. TheChrisPhoenix
    Jan 10, 2020
    8
    Live 19 is a interesting game to say the least. While the gameplay can feel a bit stiff especially when it comes to driving in the paint on offense, there is some charm to it. The fact you don't have to PAY TO WIN aka use VC to upgrade your build is a breath of fresh air. (As sad as that may sound). The flaw I will say as well, is Franchise mode gets stale pretty quick especially comparedLive 19 is a interesting game to say the least. While the gameplay can feel a bit stiff especially when it comes to driving in the paint on offense, there is some charm to it. The fact you don't have to PAY TO WIN aka use VC to upgrade your build is a breath of fresh air. (As sad as that may sound). The flaw I will say as well, is Franchise mode gets stale pretty quick especially compared to "MyGM" or "MyLeague" for 2K. But when it comes to "The One" along with play now, the game is actually a nice alternative to 2K.… Expand
  14. andreoutlawz
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    O jogo de esporte que mais joguei na vida. Mudou a perspectiva de jogos da NBA, indo para as ruas. Maravilhoso!
  15. RileyMilkman
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    10/10! This Game Is So Much Better Than 2K In Many **** Ways! First Of All, It’s Graphics Are Wonderful, Second! The Myplayer Is Very Great In My Opinion! NBA Live Is Way Better Than 2K! I Don’t Wanna Here People Say That This Game Is Trash Because It’s NOT!

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Gaming Age
    Oct 31, 2018
    75
    I’m inclined to give it all the benefit of the doubt in the world, and to say that it’s still worth checking out if you’re a basketball fan. I’m all for competition, and that competition is undeniably shrinking the gap between NBA Live and NBA 2K. But the reality is, as far as this game has come, it still has a ways to go before it can be considered a true equal.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 3, 2018
    75
    NBA Live has found its own identity, instead of fighting the rival. The gameplay is perfect in short game sessions, but the long-lasting management practice has to be updated.
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  3. PlaySense
    Oct 1, 2018
    70
    EA takes baby steps in refining the gameplay while adding enough content to keep you entertained for quite a while. The entry barrier for new players is pretty low, which should be beneficial to the game's community. Oddly though, the graphics are of a lesser quality than last year's iteration and the commentary is still off.
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