NBA 2K19 captures the essence of basketball perfectly. Going up for a thunderous slam dunk fires me up, draining that last second three to win a big game exhilarates and winning a hard-earned NBA championship feels like an accomplishment.

Fantastic basketball gameplay; Different ways to play; Presentation is killer

Virtual currency is shoved down my throat; Some character models not as detailed as others

Over the last couple of decades, the NBA 2K series steadily emerged out of the niche sports game genre and solidified its place in mainstream pop culture. These days, pro players eagerly announce their ratings on social media, hip-hop icons like Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams lend their talents for...

I pleaced my preorder late so I paid extra for express so I could recieve it on the release date but I did not get the game on time. Once I told mighty ape they responded quickly and helped me resolve my issue

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.

Professional basketball is more than just a sport. It's a culture. For most fans, it happens both on and off th...

Hoop dreams

Gameplay has improved; Takeover system is a welcomed feature; The Way Back is a much better story

Load times are bad; Microtransactions still loom over everything; Some visual glitches

NBA 2K19 has officially been released, and this year it's the 20th Anniversary of NBA2K's inception. There are quite a few changes, whether it be the new takeover addition, the improved defence, or quickly changing shot meter, 2K has once again proved why it will always be the best basketball game...

2K's best-selling basketball sim returns with enticing new modes and a genuinely emotive MyCareer, but what about the microtransactions

The Neighbourhood finally lives up to the hype and MyCareer's story is the best yet; Stacked full of content and as authentic as a sports sim can get

Microtransactions might be toned down but they're still far too prevalent; Pro-Am walk-on is gone, leaving Jordan Rec Centre in a bit of a mess

Another year of endless bragging rights!

My son loves it. He said it's better than ever