NBA Live 19

 Xbox One
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. GameCrate
    Oct 5, 2018
    70
    Is NBA Live 19 worth the money? Yes, indeed. There is a lot to do and no matter the skill level, there’s fun to be had. The upgrade to the WNBA and character creation is a giant step forward in widening EA’s audience and The One is strong enough to warrant its own title. With enough practice, anyone can be the baller they want.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Sep 19, 2018
    70
    On the whole, NBA Live 19 is definitely on the right path. It’s aesthetics are beautiful, both on and off the court especially in regards to its player models, which are stunning. The inclusion of the WNBA is a fantastic step forward that puts it’s a step above the 2K series. Unfortunately, the “story mode” feels very stale and just doesn’t compare to other sports game’s take on it.
  3. GameSpot
    Sep 6, 2018
    70
    NBA Live 19 is a capable and competent basketball game that offers a multitude of different ways to play and numerous reasons to keep coming back. Its impressive attention to detail complements the strong foundation set by its presentation and gameplay. However, the AI logic and animation problems are impossible to ignore given they're at the heart of the experience the entire game is based on. These issues, combined with a lackluster franchise mode and a push towards microtransactions, detract from what is an otherwise solid basketball game.
  5. Sporting News
    Sep 14, 2018
    60
    NBA Live 19 seeks to carve out a niche in the sports game genre through its well-designed Career Mode and its accompanying online cooperative and competitive modes that involve the player's created character. That direction will resonate with some but alienate those seeking a more traditional NBA experience, which is severely lacking.

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#91 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#62 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#99 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 38
  3. Negative: 11 out of 38
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 12, 2018
    8
    The One mode once again has been done really well and it delivered in a number of areas making the mode both fun and interesting at the sameThe One mode once again has been done really well and it delivered in a number of areas making the mode both fun and interesting at the same time. I loved the presentation side of the game because both the visuals and sound design create an experience that’s very realistic. There are a number of added features this time around and I must admit that I was pleased to see the inclusion of the inter-gender rosters. The controls feel much more improved this time around and they encourage you to be creative when playing the game which is great. In terms of content the game has a huge amount for you to get to grips with and the best thing is that most of the modes are worth trying out. The sound design is very good the commentary does get stale very quick and after a while you do end up becoming fed up of the commentary. I was a little disappointed to see that the Franchise mode hasn’t received any worthy updates. Does NBA Live 19 do enough to get a recommendation from me? I admit that I thoroughly enjoyed NBA Live 18 and I felt that last year they corrected a lot of mistakes they made in the past, so I definitely had a lot of interest when it came to NBA Live 19. Thankfully NBA Live 19 has built on the momentum that last year’s game created and in some ways they’ve improved further creating a deeper experience this time around. This deepness is felt straight away when it comes to the controls because this time around you can be more creative when playing and this does make your basketball experience more immersive. This year they’ve also included women players which is fantastic and on the whole you’ll notice much more content this time around. Thankfully most of the content is pretty impressive and even though it has a few issues here and there you’ll without a doubt still be impressed with your experience. At the end of the day then NBA Live 19 is a game that could really push the NBA 2K series this year and it’s not a one horse race any more when it comes to basketball game’s which is great because it will make both game’s go from strength to strength.… Full Review »
  2. KennyBania
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    The One!

    - The One is the most fun Mode I’ve played in a bball game I’m a long, long time - The Streets World Tour; amazing visuals, 14    The One!

    - The One is the most fun Mode I’ve played in a bball game I’m a long, long time
    - The Streets World Tour; amazing visuals, 14 courts around the world, all star player per court, legend per court, 5 vs 5, 3 vs 3, different rules (rebounds with 2 points, assists with a point, various challenges)
    - The most realistic stadiums ever created in a video game
    - Great player movement with real foot planting and momentum (no ice skating or warping)
    - Great progression with no reliance on micro transactions
    - Cool new commentary team
    - The easiest and most responsive controls
    - Features for the franchise, season etc are barebones yes but this is the best bball game since two generations ago    … Full Review »
  3. THEAND1MAN
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    AMAZING AND BETTER THAN 2K 19. The man at GameStop told me Live might be able to compete with 2K next year. Thats A LIE, Live is competingAMAZING AND BETTER THAN 2K 19. The man at GameStop told me Live might be able to compete with 2K next year. Thats A LIE, Live is competing with 2K right now. Very Fun Game. A Game should be fun and it is. They did an amazing job making the game feel realistic. It does not feel like a simulation. It feels like you're in the game. Live has room for improvement BUT its way more fun than 2K 19. I have both. 2K has a SHOT METER FOR LAYUPS! WHY? A layup is supposed to be easy. If you don't time the shot meter right, you miss easy layups. Thats ridiculous. A NBA player should not be missing layups left and right just because you don't release the shot meter at the right time. Thats not even realistic. In Live, you can get free clothes, shoes, accessories, celebrations, etc for free by just winning daily games. You don't have to buy VC in Live. Your player can be improved quickly and in a very fun way. You don't have to grind, its actually fun to improve your player. EA has created a basketball game with a VERY AGGRESSIVE FEEL. It doesn't matter what position you're playing, It doesn't matter if you're playing street ball or NBA rules. The game has a AGGRESSIVE FEEL. I've played basketball my whole life and now I am a Basketball Referee (official). The speed/flow of Live feels like real basketball. 2k 19 plays at a slower pace than real basketball. Also, The Live soundtrack promotes aggressive PLAY.… Full Review »
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