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. MondoXbox
    Sep 9, 2018
    80
    NBA Live 19 shows further improvements for the series with a more simulative gameplay, a great overall NBA feeling thanks to realistic graphics and the ESPN license, and the welcome return of the WNBA license. The One is the crown jewel mode for the series, but EA still has to work hard to improve its Franchise mode and some ball physics. All in all, a definitely suggested game for NBA lovers.
  2. 4P.de
    Sep 14, 2018
    79
    Electronic Arts is on the right path. In terms of presentation there is still a lot to do to challenge NBA 2K, but the more arcady playstyle and the not heavily featured “in-your-face” integration of micro-transactions makes this a decent challenger for the NBA crown..
  3. IGN
    Sep 6, 2018
    79
    I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked playing NBA Live 19. The core basketball game and its various modes offer plenty of chances to have a fun basketball experience. The new animation system makes action on the court look and act more realistic than ever, and a robust training mode gives plenty of opportunity to improve. Unfortunately, lifeless, canned commentary and little in the way of capturing the feel of basketball culture holds NBA Live 19 back. In the world of basketball games, it’s the Eastern Conference to 2K’s Western Conference – good, but at the end of the season, the odds are heavily in the opponent’s favor.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Sep 11, 2018
    77
    NBA Live 19 is a good basketball game. It improves on last year's base and includes great new features, such as Court Battle. This, added to its simple and nice gameplay and features, makes it a title basketball lovers will enjoy.
  6. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 7, 2018
    77
    NBA Live 19 is a step in the right direction for the EA Sports saga. The gameplay is fun and simple, more polished than its predecessor, but it still lacks more depth and variety to stand out.
  7. IGN Spain
    Sep 7, 2018
    76
    This is not the best year for NBA Live, despite EA's efforts to improve this basketball game. In fact in some ways this game looks like a step back in the series, just maintaining what the game did well a year ago.
  8. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 18, 2018
    75
    NBA Live 19 is a good episode for the franchise with an immersive and fun gameplay. The game is pleasant and easy to handle, but the formula lacks of realism, gameplaywise, and the Career mod still needs some work to be a great success.
  9. Vandal
    Sep 7, 2018
    75
    Quotation forthcoming.

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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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