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Review of NBA 2K20 on Xbox One

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Sep 2019
Cover image of NBA 2K20 on Xbox One
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Xbox One Xbox One logo
Released: 06 Sep 2019
Genre: Sports
Developer: Visual Concepts
Publisher: 2K

Introduction

In the land of video games, where pixelated dreams come true and even the most absurd concepts can find a supportive audience, there lives a franchise that stands taller than the Mount Everest of basketball. The NBA 2K series has been dribbling its way into our hearts (and wallets) for more years than most of us have been able to shoot a jump shot. NBA 2K20, the 21st installment in this long-running saga, is here to take us on a virtual ride down the court, and trust me, it's quite the bumbling ball-handling adventure! The cover star? None other than Anthony 'The Unibrow' Davis, a man so talented he can defend you and shoot threes while giving you hairstyle advice.

Gameplay

NBA 2K20 serves up a feast of gameplay options that can satisfy even the most demanding basketball aficionado. You can play as your favorite NBA teams and even create your beloved custom teams! Feeling nostalgic? Relive the glory days with teams from past eras or create a terrifying 36-team league where your friends run in fear of your basketball prowess! The game modes are plentiful, each catering to various styles of play, whether you're a couch potato or a virtual basketball GM.

Graphics

Graphically, NBA 2K20 is like a well-crafted sports car: sleek, shiny, and absolutely jaw-dropping. The players look so real that you'll double-take to check if you're really playing a game or simply watching the NBA playoffs. The animations are crisp, and the courts perfectly capture the vibrant feel of an actual NBA game. It's almost as if your console has conjured up a basketball dimension where the players are hyper-realistic doppelgängers, and there are no digital pizza ads ruining your immersive experience.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, NBA 2K20 is much like that overzealous uncle who shows up to family functions boasting about his basketball skills. It's a mixed bag-sure, it has its kinks and a few head-scratchers (we're looking at you, MyTeam gambling mechanics), but it also delivers the satisfying experience we've come to expect. The gameplay is engaging, the graphics on point, and the multitude of modes will keep you swishing nets until your thumbs fall off. Grab your controller, lace-up those virtual sneakers, and prepare to shoot some hoops! NBA 2K20 gets a solid 8 out of 10, and remember, always play fair, even if it's just a video game!

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