NBA 2K20

Top Critic Average

60%

Critics Recommend

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2/20

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IGN

7.8 / 10

Game Informer

8.5 / 10

Hardcore Gamer

3.5 / 5

Nintendo Life

9 / 10

God is a Geek

8 / 10

DualShockers

7 / 10

IGN Spain

9.4 / 10

Forbes

9 / 10

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Creators: Visual Concepts, 2K Games

Release Date: Sep 6, 2019 - PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Google Stadia, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5

Please note: This game has monetized random reward mechanics, commonly referred to as "loot boxes." These mechanics are similar to gambling and are being investigated by Belgium's Gaming Commission, the Netherlands Gaming Authority, and other government bodies.

NBA 2K20 Review Summary

Critic Consensus

Sim-tastic

NBA 2K20 is an unravelled basketball simulation, putting players right at the forefront of all the action.

Numerous Modes

NBA 2K20 provides plenty of ways to play across its numerous modes.

Invasive Microtransactions

While not as aggressive as previous years, NBA 2K20 still wants to squeeze even more money out of you.

NBA 2K20 is yet another fantastic addition in a series that remains at the top of the basketball field, delivering fans the best way to experience the sport other than actually playing it.

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Critic Reviews for NBA 2K20

IGN

Ben Vollmer

7.8 / 10.0

NBA 2K20 excels at recreating real-world basketball, but loses focus off of the court.

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Game Informer

Matthew Kato

8.5 / 10.0

There's a lot to chew on in this game, good and not as good, but thankfully the gameplay delivers

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Hardcore Gamer

Cory Wells

3.5 / 5.0

NBA 2K20 will continue to be supported by its giant community and hailed as a true NBA simulation.

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Nintendo Life

Dom Reseigh-Lincoln

9 / 10

Simply put, there's no better basketball game out there.

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God is a Geek

Chris White

8 / 10.0

NBA 2K20 is another fine entry into the franchise, with this year's story mode being its best yet. There are issues, but the good far outweighs the bad.

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DualShockers

Logan Moore

7 / 10.0

NBA 2K20 feels like the smallest leap that the series has made in years, even if the core gameplay still remains enjoyable.

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IGN Spain

David Soriano

9.4 / 10.0

Basket lovers, even if you only have a basketball alternative this year, we can assure you that NBA 2K20 is at a great level. If you are not a WNBA fan, don´t expect great novelties.

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Forbes

Unknown Author

9 / 10.0

NBA 2K20 delivers the best on-court experience in years, and that carries more weight than any other aspect of the game.

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