"The gameplay is on point but I have to give it a negative review. The microtransactions system is as bad as it was last year if not worse because you no longer get sponsor money for playing playground, the most poular mode."

'NBA 2K19' has impactful gameplay refinements and a much-needed MyCareer makeover.

Takeover meter; Better offensive/defensive balance; MyCareer story is believable; Simplified Neighborhood setup; MyCareer progression isn't as gated

MyGM story is awful; MyTeam feels like a cash grab

For many, basketball is more than just a game, and doesn't take that lightly. It throws every resource it has into the theatrics of the sport, creating charismatic presentation, a well-written story mode, and strong core gameplay.

Gorgeous presentation; Realistic physics; Improved MyCareer Mode; Endless customization

MyGM's story is dreadful; Cutscenes are cumbersome; Microtransactions remain

It's no coincidence that this NBA 2K19 's MyCareer story is called ‘The Way Back'. Following on from the issues that dogged last year's entry on every platform - namely the heavy-reliance on microtransactions and glacial pace of progression for those not willing to sink extra money into it -...

I f you put NBA 2K19 right next to NBA 2K18 I can't say with any conviction that I'd be able to tell the two games apart. They'd both look amazing. Putting hands-on either game, I don't think I could instantly tell the gameplay differences between the two, nor would I be able to dig into the menus...

Great game

2K Sports has released NBA 2K19 Standard and 20th Anniversary Editions. Read on. NBA 2K19 is a new level of sports simulation for consoles and PC featuring the very best athletes and teams from the NBA.

The great thing about the NBA 2K series of games has always been their ease of access for newcomers and for veterans to find a rich challenge. NBA 2K19 happily doesn't break this mould and was able to get me; a person last heavily into Basketball when the Chicago Bulls were still a powerhouse,...

Smooth play and impressive pro moves; High variety of modes; Many famous faces and voices mo-capped

Microtransactions and grind still feel too prevalent; Cheesily written story modes

Oh no, not this again. Nope. As we've done the last few years, this is only a review of 2K19's MyCareer mode, not the entire game. I think its scope, coupled with the focus 2K places on it in terms of creating and selling their game, make it interesting enough to warrant this focus.