NBA 2K19 Reviews
Another superlative iteration of video game basketball with very few flaws, NBA 2K19's biggest problem remains in its implementation of those pesky microtransactions that threaten to eclipse everything the game does right. Look past that, and NBA 2K19 is still unsurpassed.
A few hiccups along the way, especially in relation to some pretty serious online multiplayer instabilities, definitely bring down the experience in 2K19. Thankfully though, these quibbles don't tarnish what is definitely the best option for your basketball fix this year.
The world class presentation, excellent execution of modes and gameplay mechanics really do make NBA 2K19 the best sports game around.
NBA 2k19 is without a doubt still the king of the court. Refined gameplay, Great UI and high replay value have kept the game's position high, but microtransactions, bad servers and 2K's wrong policys have threatened this position
Review in Persian | Read full review
In terms of graphics and gameplay, NBA 2K19 is the best in the series till today. The less forced use of Microtransaction and improvements of story mode are the main reasons to go for this one but the annual release of the series doesn't really let you notice the changes.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Basketball has seen many legends etch their name in the Hall of Fame since the very beginning and NBA 2K19 is a masterstroke in showcasing the games illustrious career by offering tight controls, stunning visuals and animations in between the best commentary and visual presentations in the sports game industry. It's unfortunately still hampered with the "pay to gain" mechanic that might put some people off, but the gameplay makes the grind worth it.
What changes or improvements I would probably love to see is a more flexible MyNeighborhood. It needs to start containing something that does not require microtranscations in an already “microtransacked” industry.
Make no bones about it, I think NBA 2K19 is a force to be reckoned with. It’s the same core NBA 2K that we know and love, and the small tweaks continue to make it a standout. Unfortunately, much of that good work is undone by overbearing promotion of microtransactions, and keep NBA 2K19 from a real slam dunk.
I really enjoyed the time I’ve spent with NBA 2K19 and I’ll undoubtedly turn back to the game throughout the actual NBA season.
The NBA2K games present arguably the best basketball gaming experience out there, as well as a near-perfect presentation of NBA Basketball.
Microtransactions certainly won't please anyone, but if you can ignore them, NBA 2K19 offers an excellent basketball simulation, which EA couldn't surpass not even this year.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
NBA 2K19 is again a top sports game as an all-round upgrade from 2K18. But microtransactions and Pay2Win are annoying.
Review in German | Read full review
NBA 2K19 is better than ever on the court, but, like a lot of top NBA stars, the game is a bit too obsessed with making money by any means necessary. NBA 2K19 struggles to strike the right balance – the game offers some refreshing story and gameplay improvements, but they don't quite make up for an aggressive monetization scheme that hasn't been updated in any meaningful way. Much like its Special Edition cover star LeBron James, you can't help but respect the accomplishments of NBA 2K19, but sometimes you may not actually like the game that much.
For every step in the right direction, NBA2K19's price tag keeps it from being a truly outstanding installment in the 2K series.
NBA 2K19 is still a quality basketball sim full of content and strong gameplay. However, it offers an overly familiar experience and is brought down by a litany of issues that are hard to ignore.
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.
NBA with LeBron James looks promising, but it is just another year without bigger inovations and with almost same gameplay as 2K17 and'2K18.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
I think 2K19 is totally fine. The game is huge and if you like a grind the game will be long too.
This year's iteration of NBA 2K packs plenty of game modes and deep mechanics that occasionally falter. And unfortunately again, VC rules everything around it.