NBA 2K20

 Xbox One
User Score
1.6

Overwhelming dislike- based on 336 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 336
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 336
  3. Negative: 278 out of 336
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  1. john915
    Jan 19, 2020
    7
    When 2k 20 first came out it was bad but now it’s ok now I enjoy when I play it
  2. Jvfeen13
    Dec 17, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is **** it is so unfair it’s like they choose who will win before the game even starts don’t ever get this game it pays to win!!!… Expand
  3. topologist2
    Dec 29, 2019
    2
    The worst nba2k game to ever release. Flustered with game breaking bugs and features that developers fail to fix or even address.
    MyTeam is fun for a few days but then you realize online is just filled with p2w whales who spend countless VC on card pack openings so you will never truly have a fair game.
    MyCareer has a good story but it stops there. Period. The most bugs and exploits is    The worst nba2k game to ever release. Flustered with game breaking bugs and features that developers fail to fix or even address.
    MyTeam is fun for a few days but then you realize online is just filled with p2w whales who spend countless VC on card pack openings so you will never truly have a fair game.
    MyCareer has a good story but it stops there. Period. The most bugs and exploits is in myCareer. After playing 50 games I am still not a starter but have more minutes than some starters and the coach doesn't play two uninjured players 90+ rating on our team (Nets). Online is just full of people cherry picking and taking advantage of uneven team balance. Centers rule the game and there is nothing you can do about it. Pro-AM is absolutely dead due to this and park is also dying.
    In conclusion,
    I truly and sadly think the nba2k series will die soon and it's all do to nothing new being added and worse and worse game mechanics each release. If you already have 2k19, it is the same exact game, but if you don't I wouldn't spend more than 10$ on it, and that's pushing the price tag. It's sad to see a series drop this low in quality.    … Expand
  4. jimmybob7172
    Jan 1, 2020
    0
    The 2k franchise has become a loved basketball game franchise and made a variety of good games, for example 2k10, 2k16 and 2k17. It has usually been the go-to for basketball video games. But this year, the 2k20 game was especially good. It had great multiplayer gamemodes and absolutely no lag or error codes and is completely different from last years. As said by the coveted Ronnie2k,The 2k franchise has become a loved basketball game franchise and made a variety of good games, for example 2k10, 2k16 and 2k17. It has usually been the go-to for basketball video games. But this year, the 2k20 game was especially good. It had great multiplayer gamemodes and absolutely no lag or error codes and is completely different from last years. As said by the coveted Ronnie2k, “That’s not the park” and he was right! It wasn’t the exact same park from last year! I love this game so mu- HAA SIKE THE GAME IS PURE DOGSH*t ITS SO BORING NOW THAT CONTENT CREATORS HAVE TO FAKE BEEF IN ORDER TO GET THEIR MONEY FROM YOUTUBE BECAUSE GUESS WHAT? ABSOLUTE NOONE WANTS TO WATCH PEOPLE PLAYING A BORING GAME!!!! RONNIE2K HAS NO RESPECT FOR HIS CONSUMERS AND IS TOO LAZY TO MAKE A DIFFERENT GAME FROM LAST YEARS GAME. FIRST OF ALL HE LIED TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY AND CAN ACTUALLY BE SUED FOR FALSE ADVERTISING AND NOT JUST THAT, FANS ARE SO FED UP WITH 2k20 THEYRE PLAYING THE LAST YEARS VERSION OF THE GAME.… Expand
  5. AtomicGodX
    Jan 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fix the **** game its not about graphics and micro-transactions its about G A M E P L A Y.… Expand
  6. nba2kisgarbage
    Jan 8, 2020
    0
    As of today, I have broken 3 controllers and TV over this game. Having bought every 2k since 2k6, I vow to never buy a game from this garbage, cash-grabbing franchise again.
  7. Tdallday4
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is honestly god awful. You have to depend on animations, cheese, and glitches that people constantly seek out to be any good. Your ratings mean absolutely nothing, and neither does taking good shots. I cannot begin to express the disproportionate amount of wide open shots I’ve seen me and my teammates miss in the rec while some random guy hits an early 77 percent contested shot over someone. Also 2k fails to release any sort of decent patch notes, constantly wants you to spend money to have any sort of relevance as a player, and knows they’ve made a horrible, trash video game, but they don’t care because they already have your money. I’ve tried time and time again to enjoy this game, but it continuously disappoints with its horrible representation of what a basketball simulation should be. 2k peaked back with 2k11.… Expand
  8. BigBHoops
    Mar 2, 2020
    1
    This game is **** garbage. Can’t make a shot with any kind of rating high or low, the passing has terrible flow and the computer controlled players act like they’re missing all their chromosomes.
  9. Ezeemaq
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is flawed the Algorithms that run the floor of the park are terrible this whole game is a masterpiece of disaster. If NBA live had the same controls as 2k20 I’d much rather play NBA live… Expand
  10. Randall0802
    Mar 31, 2020
    2
    This game has multiple issues. It is laggy and has bad servers. Please be aware of the issuess
  11. henmca123
    Apr 10, 2020
    0
    I hate this game. Age requirement is **** stupid, don’t rate the game everyone if it is not for everyone.
  12. CarsonTK
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    Sure, this game did not do well in the ratings. There was the greedy MyTeam, and the same animations put into 2k19, but the game is still okay! Franchise mode (or MyLeague) has to be the greatest franchise mode I’ve ever played. You can legitimately changed the NBA rules, and add expansion teams and edit jerseys and courts in every way! We also had historic teams, which only 2K and NHLSure, this game did not do well in the ratings. There was the greedy MyTeam, and the same animations put into 2k19, but the game is still okay! Franchise mode (or MyLeague) has to be the greatest franchise mode I’ve ever played. You can legitimately changed the NBA rules, and add expansion teams and edit jerseys and courts in every way! We also had historic teams, which only 2K and NHL have, and you can edit anything! Even the historic teams! I also like how there is both a franchise mode for the WNBA. 2K seriously needs more respect. Pretty much 40% of people who said 2K sucked are madden praisers who open MUT packs! But 2K still has potential. I wish MyTeam cards weren’t so expensive. Glad they are not expensive as Maddens....… Expand
  13. halostars123
    Apr 21, 2020
    0
    And... I very much should have looked at these user reviews before purchasing and not Critic Reviews, the game looks great but is very much garbage with not just bugs, but the controls for shot releases and more...
  14. Bedtheballer
    Apr 27, 2020
    5
    This game is trash compared to what it once was. I have been playing 2k for an extremely long time. This is probably the first game I ever played. Nba 2k14 was by far the best. Now this game is extremely slow paced and so easy to block shots. The game feels unrealistic. The only thing keeping this game interesting is my career and mypark. If those weren’t in the game people would not buyThis game is trash compared to what it once was. I have been playing 2k for an extremely long time. This is probably the first game I ever played. Nba 2k14 was by far the best. Now this game is extremely slow paced and so easy to block shots. The game feels unrealistic. The only thing keeping this game interesting is my career and mypark. If those weren’t in the game people would not buy it. Trash game overall. Please make the game like it once was. Ronnie and Mike stop being lazy and make it good again.… Expand
  15. bruhmad
    May 3, 2020
    0
    Worst 2k ive ever played ive never seen a game play so bad and this is animation based so its not even logic based smh if 21 is that bad im never supporting 2k again.
  16. BigDogBJ
    May 6, 2020
    0
    This games eats arse. none of my friends like it, the game play and dribbling is **** i made a slasher with a **** 95 driving dunk and i couldn't even dunk on my friends smurf that had a 50 block and 60 contest. DO NOT BUY. Shooting is very flawed because a someone with a 45 three can pull up in your eyes and drain it. **** me i want to kill whoever coded and let this game pass.
  17. DudeGames
    May 10, 2020
    1
    Gave it a 0 for one reason. The MyPlayer is the worst of all the 2ks. The story line give you no choices that really matter and it’s written awfully. When you actually play, the game obviously decides certain games you will lose no matter what. It makes sense that you can’t win them all, but come on with an A+ rating dropping a 40 pt triple double and you lose by 15 because the other teamGave it a 0 for one reason. The MyPlayer is the worst of all the 2ks. The story line give you no choices that really matter and it’s written awfully. When you actually play, the game obviously decides certain games you will lose no matter what. It makes sense that you can’t win them all, but come on with an A+ rating dropping a 40 pt triple double and you lose by 15 because the other team out rebounds you by 25???? Make it less obvious when the game is going to require you to lose.… Expand
  18. cxlvin
    May 12, 2020
    0
    You can disregard any of these so-called critics' reviews, this game is terrible. Like it is the definition of lack of effort, awareness, and quality. The system is terrible, the gameplay AI is mediocre at best, the shot contest meter, as well as the probability statistics, are laughable. This shows 2k's lack of communication between the community and their developers as there is a gapingYou can disregard any of these so-called critics' reviews, this game is terrible. Like it is the definition of lack of effort, awareness, and quality. The system is terrible, the gameplay AI is mediocre at best, the shot contest meter, as well as the probability statistics, are laughable. This shows 2k's lack of communication between the community and their developers as there is a gaping difference between the expectations and the product. Great job 2k, you gave us another reason to want NBA Live back.… Expand
  19. Guo56
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Clearly the worst sports game ever created. 1. AI is way too good at the game

    2. Controls are really difficult to get used to

    3. TOO REALISTIC
  20. metacriticiclel
    May 23, 2020
    0
    Look, metacritic is a joke. By now, we all realize this. However, I have to say a rating of above 70 for this game is an absolute travesty by the critics. Everyone must be bought and paid for to even post a review here under the guise of "videogame critic." Bulletstorm is an 80.... this game is a 30, 40 at best. The players move like they are trapped in quicksand, open layups missLook, metacritic is a joke. By now, we all realize this. However, I have to say a rating of above 70 for this game is an absolute travesty by the critics. Everyone must be bought and paid for to even post a review here under the guise of "videogame critic." Bulletstorm is an 80.... this game is a 30, 40 at best. The players move like they are trapped in quicksand, open layups miss consistently, jumpshots are basically worthless. This is not a videogame, this is paid torture with a built in gambling simulator, featuring real money and your actual disappointment. Sure, the animations look half decent... even though they ruin the gameplay entirely. This is nothing like actual basketball, and it isn't fun like a videogame should be.

    I'll be honest, I got this game on sale (deluxe edition) for $25 and I still feel ripped off. TakeTwo interactive is cancerous, and so is this game. They won't refund me because they suck and everyone knows they suck; might as well be EA themselves. Do yourself a favor and buy literally anything else.    … Expand
  21. Review1000
    May 28, 2020
    0
    My 2K account was hacked and Microsoft did NOTHING!! I lost everything on this stupid game. Be careful if u get hacked no one will help you.
  22. Roolen
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People say “it’s a casino for kids” when really it’s the parents fault for letting their kids buy stuff and not monitoring. Anyways i’ll get on with it,


    The gameplay is unmatched. You will never find better gameplay. MyLeague:
    It’s always fun to try to rebuild your favorite team and take them to the finals, making blockbuster trades, rebuilding a team from the ground by trading all your superstar / good players for draft picks, signing free agents to play a bench role or to lead your team, and the Summer League, 2K Summit (pretty much an all star game for the rookies coming into the draft.) and Training camps; Improving your players skills OR increasing their potential. I’m not a WNBA Fan, but it does suck that you can only do 1 season with a WNBA team, and then restarting directly after the playoffs. I hope a myleague for the WNBA is in the works for those want it.

    MyCareer has a good storyline, I can’t say much about MyTeam though.    … Expand
  23. 2ktrashaf
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Game is **** trash. Especially MyPlayer. 2k should be ashamed of themselves for putting out such a god awful game. I don’t even write reviews but I had to tell everyone how trash it was. Worst 2k of the last decade. Only thing good about it is that the graphics are ok. B+ at best graphics. Everything else **** sucks. **** NBA2K20 AND RONNIE 2K
  24. Kaneseck
    Jun 6, 2020
    0
    Easily and by far the absolute worst 2k game of all time. Maybe worst game of all time because it’s business model is to make you worse at basketball in their video game than in real life until you spend at least $30 on micro transactions to make the game playable. The game itself is a sad joke that someone made this on purpose. Blatantly broke shot making for the user because that leadsEasily and by far the absolute worst 2k game of all time. Maybe worst game of all time because it’s business model is to make you worse at basketball in their video game than in real life until you spend at least $30 on micro transactions to make the game playable. The game itself is a sad joke that someone made this on purpose. Blatantly broke shot making for the user because that leads to more micro transactions. This game is so bad and so predatory in its business model it should be illegals. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. It’s made to steal money from you g basketball fans and THATS IT. Worst 2k game by so far it’s comical. I’m disgusted with this game studio and the game itself. Easily worst game I’ve ever had the misfortune of installing.… Expand
  25. pepenavaja
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Juego plagado de bugs en el tema conexion con los servidores de 2K, da pena que de el mismo error desde el 17
  26. LegionCadet
    Aug 22, 2020
    0
    Although an entertaining, realistic basketball experience, this game is all but a good one. There are MICRO-TRANSACTIONS that you can use to progress and upgrade your online multiplayer character. This is PAY-TO-WIN and is unacceptable for any and all multiplayer games. If you like fair and balanced gameplay PLEASE AVOID this game.
  27. Serdar_captain
    Jul 3, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. NBA 2K20 is the worst NBA game series ever. It has too many problems wtih shoots, fundamental moves, fade away, off dribble shots and so on. All are terrible. I have been playing this 2K series since 2006 (NBA2K6) and i played all series on each year but believe me guys 2K20 is the worst. I’ve been still playing 2K19 which is the best ever.… Expand
  28. MinePlay512
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    2k Continues to be the best sports game out there, while people won't agree, the series is still going to the at the top.
  29. TelamonJackson
    Aug 13, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This **** terrible DO NOT PURCHASE never missed so many shots against non-defensive players how the **** does a center keep up with a PG/SG/SF?! Fix this **** stop letting dumb ****s create bull**** like this! 2K19 has me excited for 2K20 now I’m scared how 2K21 is gonna be what the **** happened 2K? I want my ****ing money back … Expand
  30. Dcarter
    Sep 15, 2020
    0
    such a terrible game. The cpu is always faster than you. Transition defense doesn't exist on your team. Stops you in the lane to let the defense get infront of you or just stops you. Cpu blocked my team 40+ times in a game I'm pretty sure thats a record and the cpu shoots 80%.impossible to enjoy this game when you watch the cpu move fluidly and you constantly get stuck on people movingsuch a terrible game. The cpu is always faster than you. Transition defense doesn't exist on your team. Stops you in the lane to let the defense get infront of you or just stops you. Cpu blocked my team 40+ times in a game I'm pretty sure thats a record and the cpu shoots 80%.impossible to enjoy this game when you watch the cpu move fluidly and you constantly get stuck on people moving like a robot that refuses to dunk or make a lay up. I only paid 5 dollars for it and its still not worth it.… Expand
  31. Dubbie13
    Aug 30, 2020
    0
    Don’t buy this game it’s keep kicking me out saying I need WiFi connection when my Xbox has WiFi
  32. robarino
    Sep 1, 2020
    0
    An absolutely painful experience. Impossible to score more than a few points a game. It trivializes video gameplay and offers the user an impossible grind. Hands own the worst game I have ever played. Don't get me started on the pay to play....
  33. IliyaKiller
    Sep 4, 2020
    0
    Sh*t copy paste, re used assets, trash, boring, 100% do NOT recommend
    PLEASE
  34. zachym11
    Oct 6, 2020
    2
    Worst 2k I've played. Gameplay is garbage and the neighborhood is literally the same as last 2 years
  35. Blasedbest
    Dec 5, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Inconsistent and horrible lag. This is my one and only time buying any 2k game… Expand
  36. 1Greenbean
    Feb 13, 2021
    1
    It's very disappointing to be playing a sports game and not have your cpu teammates or My career player make simple layups! I went 1/9 in a game with my 94 character and when I passed the ball my teammates missed shots that the other team simply made. It's overwhelmingly disappointing when I'm playing with the Hornets and they can't get better as players!!! And to top it off I've only wonIt's very disappointing to be playing a sports game and not have your cpu teammates or My career player make simple layups! I went 1/9 in a game with my 94 character and when I passed the ball my teammates missed shots that the other team simply made. It's overwhelmingly disappointing when I'm playing with the Hornets and they can't get better as players!!! And to top it off I've only won 4 games out of 20... That's retarded Ronnie 2K… Expand
  37. Faugustas
    Apr 5, 2021
    0
    I am trying to get into sport games. This was a bad start. From the gameplay to the graphics and the controls, this is bad. Maybe sport games are just not for me, but I don't think this deserves its price.
  38. Jackto
    Jun 18, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mycareer is terrible . The lady & the white guy was a terrible parentership and annoying. Only thing good is the 1v1. Terrible game all n all… Expand
  39. BannerSiamang15
    Mar 10, 2022
    4
    This is just NBA Jam except you can't kill people anymore. If they wanted to innovate they should've added a gun
  40. Jhagman
    Aug 16, 2023
    6
    This game was fun. It's nothing special but I enjoyed it when I played it. I feel like there could be more to it, but it gets the job done I guess.
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Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#13 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GameCrate
    Oct 1, 2019
    88
    Overall, NBA 2K20 is still the best basketball game on the planet and that doesn’t look to be changing any time soon. While some fans may be upset about microtransactions, it’s not a requirement to play the game. At this point, however, it seems like as long as NBA 2K is the best game out there, microtransactions will be here to stay.
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  2. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 1, 2019
    80
    The shame of all this is that without these practices, NBA 2K20 can stand tall as the best basketball sim available. Even running unopposed with the retirement of the NBA Live franchise, it continues to get better and better on the court, but serious issues surrounding that experience leave it feeling less and less impressive year on year. Here’s hoping 2K can end that trend.
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  3. GameCritics
    Sep 23, 2019
    85
    With new console hardware expected to arrive by late 2020, there’s a good chance much of 2K Sports’ design and programming teams are hard at work making the most of new technology. However, that doesn’t excuse the visual and gameplay gaps that shouldn’t be here. That said, NBA 2K20 is still a fantastic basketball sim with enough modes and features to keep fans busy until those revolutionary next steps start to come in over the next few years.
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