NBA 2K19

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 463 Ratings

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  • Summary: NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be, from best in class graphics & gameplay to groundbreaking game modes and an immersive open-world "Neighborhood." NBA 2K19 promises to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 49
  3. Negative: 1 out of 49
  1. Meristation
    Sep 18, 2018
    95
    No matter how important the microtransactions controversy, NBA 2K19 is, once again, the best sports simulator of the season. With its unbeatable basketball mechanics and more content than ever, it's absolutely essential.
  2. Critical Hit
    Sep 17, 2018
    90
    Aside from the microtransactions and occasionally tedious load times NBA 2K19 has all the modes, polish, challenges and value you’ve come to expect from the franchise.
  3. XGN
    Oct 9, 2018
    90
    NBA 2K19 is everything that you expect from a basketball game. With the new edition 2K Games and Visual Concepts are closer to the real thing than ever.
  4. Areajugones
    Sep 11, 2018
    82
    NBA 2K19 is the best basketball simulator out there. The depth of its game modes will allow the players to entertain themselves for a massive amount of time. However, microtransactions still remain a strong element, even if they are not as prevalent as in last year’s entry.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 17, 2018
    80
    The world class presentation, excellent execution of modes and gameplay mechanics really do make NBA 2K19 the best sports game around.
  6. New Game Network
    Sep 23, 2018
    75
    It’s nice to see NBA 2K19 working to get back to being a powerhouse franchise. This year’s MyCareer mode is titled The Way Back, and it feels appropriate for this latest entry - the first step in climbing its way back to being the best.
  7. Gamer.no
    Sep 26, 2018
    40
    Quotation forthcoming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 153
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 153
  3. Negative: 119 out of 153
  1. ps4lover
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    wow, NBA 2k19 is excellent basketball game ever i playing.. Gameplay and animations are top notch.. Defense improve is pretty much betterwow, NBA 2k19 is excellent basketball game ever i playing.. Gameplay and animations are top notch.. Defense improve is pretty much better beside offense.. ai cpu playing very properly on offense and defense..i haven't start up My GM/League yet but will do soon as possible.. My Career is very good with good story narratives. graphic look great and presentation look very good.. stats overlay and scoreboard look very clean… Expand
  2. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    i think ive put close to 1000 hours in this game so its safe to say i liked it. definitely overhated, people just love to hate on 2k (eveni think ive put close to 1000 hours in this game so its safe to say i liked it. definitely overhated, people just love to hate on 2k (even though it definitely has went downhill)… Expand
  4. Kire_92
    Sep 18, 2018
    4
    A game with great potential which is unfortunately ruined by a predatory use of microtransacitions. Every mode which includesA game with great potential which is unfortunately ruined by a predatory use of microtransacitions. Every mode which includes microtransactions feel like a grind and lacks a balanced and natural progression. The game also feels like a big commercial platform for itself that constantly tries to get you to spend more money.

    The things that’s still good in this game are those modes that’s not affected by microtransactions. Taking control of a team and playing single player is still fun and it’s also great when playing with friends on the couch. This makes it an overall okay game but with very limited content. So in the end the microtransactions ruins what could have been an amazing game and turns it into a less than mediocre experience.    … Expand
  5. DISCIPL3
    Jun 20, 2019
    1
    Worst game I’ve ever played. I’ve just beat the rockets for the championship in my career an soon as it ended it kicked me out and had toWorst game I’ve ever played. I’ve just beat the rockets for the championship in my career an soon as it ended it kicked me out and had to start over. Worst game ever! Thank god I only paid 2.99 for it. It’s not worth the full price. Plus they could exceed the story and not make it so short. After you get drafted story ends which is garbage.… Expand
  6. TheMarionStar
    Dec 16, 2018
    0
    I used to love play now online. I had my favorite 2 or 3 all time teams that I used all the time. Now I'm forced to play with the worst teamsI used to love play now online. I had my favorite 2 or 3 all time teams that I used all the time. Now I'm forced to play with the worst teams in the game if I want to rank up. It's just not fun missing wide open layups and dunks. I'm made to play with tier 3 garbage teams, and with players I've never heard of.… Expand
  7. Deadheadbill
    Sep 12, 2018
    0
    Buggy with multiple crashes in just a few hours, reprehensible micro-transaction policy and online matchmaking issues make this game completeBuggy with multiple crashes in just a few hours, reprehensible micro-transaction policy and online matchmaking issues make this game complete crap. Not recommended.… Expand
  8. RoyaviDesu
    Sep 15, 2018
    0
    NBA 2K19 is like the last game. It kinda a "Full Price Free2Play" game and has very cool features like Paywalls, Pay2win... it is almostNBA 2K19 is like the last game. It kinda a "Full Price Free2Play" game and has very cool features like Paywalls, Pay2win... it is almost Pay2Play.

    It is so frustrating to make VC.
    Please dont buy, dont support.    … Expand

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