NBA 2K19

 Switch
User Score
4.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 69
  3. Negative: 36 out of 69
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  1. peropify
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Still a little bit of input lag in some areas, but substantially improved compared to 2k18 on the Switch. Areas where they previously just had an overload of features, they have cut down for an increase in performance. In addition, the improvements made in gameplay, updates to rosters, rating etc. made this one worth the grab for a basketball fan such as myself. While I wouldn't normallyStill a little bit of input lag in some areas, but substantially improved compared to 2k18 on the Switch. Areas where they previously just had an overload of features, they have cut down for an increase in performance. In addition, the improvements made in gameplay, updates to rosters, rating etc. made this one worth the grab for a basketball fan such as myself. While I wouldn't normally rate it a 10, I've given it this score to offset all the trash user scores as usual...… Expand
  2. Luckithroe
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing port. Why I purchased this game for PS4 Pro, Xbox One, and the Switch, is a long story which I won't go into now. Though the important piece of information is, that after trying them all. The Switch version is the version in which I will be spending all of my time. No the graphics aren't quite up to par with the other systems, but it's portability, and similar breadth ofAbsolutely amazing port. Why I purchased this game for PS4 Pro, Xbox One, and the Switch, is a long story which I won't go into now. Though the important piece of information is, that after trying them all. The Switch version is the version in which I will be spending all of my time. No the graphics aren't quite up to par with the other systems, but it's portability, and similar breadth of scope as the other consoles makes it the winner for me.

    The fact that this is nearly feature complete compared to the other consoles and it runs as well as it does, I'm REALLY hoping to see more next year. Thank you Take Two! This is an amazing game, and bringing it to this platform takes it to a whole new level.

    Best port, way to go 2k sports!    … Expand
  3. GameCompleters
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    This port is honestly one of the best ports on the Switch from a third party. I have this both and Switch and PS4 and 95% of the time can't tell the difference. Great port although 2k more of the game should be on the cartridge as its a 28.6gb download with the cartridge. Huge improvement from last years 2K18, and if your Basketball fan its a must buy. 10/10 Amazing Port
  4. mfguevar123
    Sep 13, 2018
    9
    Se ve muy bien en la Nintendo Switch. Merece completamente la pena, muchas mejoras con respecto al anterior NBA2K18. Estoy satisfecho con esta version; sin olvidar que es la mejor version de consolas, ya que te la puedes llevar a todas partes.
  5. BrettSiebenhaar
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    I am not a big NBA/basketball fan, but without Madden or a proper MLB game on Switch, I turned to NBA 2K19. The game looks great, it plays great, and it is an awesome NBA game. I really have no negative things to say, the microtransactions dont impact the game at all. MyLeague is the best part of the game. I might actually start to watch NBA, you never know.
  6. Guo56
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Way better than 2k20 and 2k18, this game just feels blatantly fun compared to those two games. It just feels like a better game.

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 29, 2018
    85
    NBA 2K19 has a better career system than previous entries in the franchise with improved defense mechanisms and more intelligent gameplay. Beside some deja-vu feelings about the content, it delivers a great experience.
  2. Vgames
    Sep 20, 2018
    70
    Micro-transactions and a very flat career mode kind of spoil what is the best basketball game this year.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Sep 16, 2018
    70
    Basketball lovers will enjoy a title where realism is extreme. The improvement in the strategy will make us feel that each match is unique and its countless game modes will not allow us to get bored. However, its story is mediocre and it has very obvious script problems. In addition, the online connection, very poor, and microtransactions, almost essential, tarnish the quality of a great game.
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