Platforms
- PCSep 11, 20186.6playscore8.49 Critics4.015.1K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 11, 20188.2playscore8.326 Critics8.320.3K Players
- Xbox OneSep 7, 20187.2playscore8.416 Critics5.46.48K Players
- Nintendo SwitchSep 11, 20188.0playscore8.79 Critics6.832 Players
- iOSSep 26, 2018NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.84.26K Players
42 critic reviews · 4 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Visual Concepts’ dedication to nailing practically every important detail related to gameplay and presentation shows that the developer went the extra mile to make worthwhile improvements where it could. All told, despite the loot box backlash the game incurred prior to launch, NBA 2K19 will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable and enjoyable entries in the series yet.
Kyle Sledge · Oct 02, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - NBA 2K19 is once again the best simulation of basketball. When it comes to gameplay, presentation, and polish 2K’s latest entry is undoubtedly unmatched. However, basic cosmetic options being held hostage behind microtransactions and an obtrusive story during MyCareer are huge unforced turnovers and prevent NBA 2K19 from cementing itself as the Greatest Of All Time.
Brandon Marlow · Sep 19, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - If you’re looking for the best basketball sim on the market though to just play with friends or play by yourself in some of the more team-based game modes, you cannot do better than NBA 2K19. Despite there being so many fundamental changes that I want to see from this series moving forward in regards to many of its abrasive practices, at least the actual basketball has continued to be phenomenal without skipping a beat.
Logan Moore · Sep 19, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - 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.
Richard Walker · Sep 18, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - 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.
Billy Givens · Sep 17, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - The two sides of NBA 2K are once again on display in this year's version. One side is the immensely polished and ambitious design that has propelled it to the top of the sports sim heap. The other is the tacky, brand-heavy microtransactions that dominate its showcase mode. I think the former outweighs the latter, but it's too bad that microtransactions overshadow what should otherwise be an amazing love letter to the sport of basketball. At least there's always franchise mode.
Kat Bailey · Sep 14, 2018 Reviewed on PS4 - NBA 2K19 isn’t the most exciting release the series has had. There really isn’t anything that makes it stand out significantly, other than the overall level quality that we’ve come to expect from the series. Another year, another outstanding release for the series. There still isn’t a better alternative when it comes to video game basketball.
William Schwartz · Sep 13, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Having played all manner of sports games this generation, it seems as though different developers are interpreting what it means to release a yearly title in different ways. While I understand the core 2K audience enjoying what they’re given, there has to be a sense of quality control before the series turns into a games-as-a-service nightmare instead of a proper, AAA release with all the bells and whistles that fans expect ready at release and polished to a T.
Ahmed Mohamed · Sep 13, 2018 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - With a vastly superior MyCareer story, a revamped social hub, a suitably tweaked MyGM mode and all the presentation-focused bells and whistles you expect from the premiere basketball sim, NBA 2K19 continues to cement itself as one of the Switch’s strongest sports offerings. If you needed any more proof that Madden, NHL and the like can work on Nintendo’s hardware, this is it.
Dom Reseigh-Lincoln · Sep 13, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The ebb and flow of the game comes through masterfully whether in exhibition or in a deep playoff run. The ancillary parts of the game have their moments of greatness too, but those can be overshadowed by the constant shaking of the virtual tip jar. I enjoyed the heck out of NBA 2K19, don’t get me wrong, but man do I wish the letters “VC” weren’t as heavily involved.
Jason Fanelli · Sep 12, 2018 Reviewed on XB1Read full review
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Community Reviews
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- Rated on Switch
About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be. NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture.
Developer: Visual Concepts