NBA Jam
Game by Acclaim
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
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Released: 1993
Works with: 4-player adapter.
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Opening Snide Remarks: NBA Jam was an absolute classic upon it's release.
Is it still? 

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Gameplay Description: NBA Jam is basically 2-on-2 basketball, but on 
steroids.  There are wildly flashy dunks and players who literally set the
nets on fire.  This is an extremely fun multi-player game, but it gets a 
little frustrating as a one-player game.  The computer cheats a lot.  This 
is a very simple, but enjoyable basketball game.  One problem is that you 
can only play as the 2-man teams picked for you.  What I mean by this is that
if you want to play as my hometown Orlando Magic, you will have to play with
the team of Nick Anderson and Scott Skiles.  That's pretty weak!    
Liked: Fun gameplay.
Hated: No player choices.

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Graphics Description: NBA Jam looked great at the time of it's release, but 
it looks dated today.  The players are somewhat small sprites, but they move
very quickly.  The game really doesn't slow down even when there's lots of
stuff happening.  
Liked: Decent graphics.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: I was shocked to hear how badly this game sounds.  I
remembered the music and sounds as being rather good, but they're not 
anymore.  The music sounds like crap and the sound fx are pitiful sounding.
The sound fx don't even sound right. 
Liked: Nothing.
Hated: Poor music and sound fx.

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Play Control/Game Design: NBA Jam controls pretty well.  The controls are 
very responsive and easy to learn.  The game design is good, as well. 
Liked: Great controls.
Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: Fix the music and sound fx!

RIYL: NBA Hang Time, Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside.

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Final Words: If you're still stuck in the 16-bit ages, then NBA Jam is an 
excellent purchase for you.  It's still a classic.

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Score
Gameplay: ****
Graphics: ***
Sound/Music: *
Play Control/Game Design: ****
Personal Opinion: ****
Total: 16 out of 25
Final Score: 64 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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