Billy Givens
GamingBoltNBA 2K20 Review – Spin the Wheel
Published 9/16/2019
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / iOS / XONE / Switch - 9/6/2019
NBA 2K20
NBA 2K has evolved into much more than a basketball simulation. The game is featuring best in class graphics & gameplay, ground breaking game modes, and unparalleled player control and customization. Plus, with its immersive open-world neighborhood, NBA 2K20 is a platform for gamers and ballers to come together and create what’s next in basketball culture.
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- 2K Games, 2K Sports
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Critic avg
74
26 scored reviews
Total coverage
26
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 74 across 26 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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26 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 12%
80–897 reviews · 27%
70–7911 reviews · 42%
Below 705 reviews · 19%
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Phillip Tinner
Screen RantNBA 2K20 Review: It's Another One
Published 9/14/2019
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50
-24 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Rodriguez
PC InvasionNBA 2K20 PC Review: Glitz, glamor, and “gambling?”
Published 9/12/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew McMahon
TwinfiniteNBA 2K20 Review - A Safe Layup
Published 9/12/2019
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60
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaulmichael Contreras
PlayStation LifeStyleNBA 2K20 Review – Easy Buckets (PS4)
Published 9/11/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Kato
Game InformerNBA 2K20 Review – A Game Of Runs
Published 9/11/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Digitally DownloadedReview: NBA 2K20 (Microsoft Xbox One)
Published 9/10/2019
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70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalDom Reseigh-Lincoln
Nintendo LifeReview: NBA 2K20 - An Impressive Port That Delivers The Full Experience On Switch
Published 9/10/2019
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90
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Vollmer
IGNIGN NBA 2K20 Review
Published 9/10/2019
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78
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportNBA 2K20 (Switch) Review
Published 9/10/2019
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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