Abstract: Whenever reviewers discuss arcade-style basketball video games (NBA Street, NBA Ballers, And 1 Streetball, etc.) references to the Midways iconic 1993 arcade title NBA Jam are inevitable. NBA Jam is widely considered the title that introduced the entir...
Abstract: NBA Jam was a popular classic arcade title many years ago, and this year it’s back, thanks to EA Sports. The game was initially released for the Wii, but once the fan demand increased, the publisher promised to include the game for free with the upcomi...
Abstract: When assessing a new game in a franchise, whether as a reviewer or a consumer, it’s nearly impossible to do so without comparing it with previous iterations. The same can be said about games that are ported from one system to another. This makes it d...
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Published: 2010-11-17, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Oftentimes, when developers resurrect classic games for the modern era, they overhaul the core experience with enough bells and whistles to make it stand up to current releases. This is not the case in NBA Jam. The gameplay of this two-on-two fast-pace...
Fast and satisfying action, Tons of unlockable secrets, Exciting fourplayer competition, Enthusiastic announcer with a wide assortment of catchphrases.
New modes aren't very interesting.
This rim-rocking arcade classic returns, and though it's pretty shallow, it's still an awful lot of fun....
NBA Jam is a disappointing retail package, mainly because it would’ve been one of the greatest Xbox Live or PlayStation Network releases of all-time. As it stands, this $50 disc adds a few modes to the Jam that you know and love, but at the end of the ...
Abstract: I still have my fingers crossed that arcade sports experiences a resurgence. It has definitely made some promising rumblings but it hasn't exploded yet. NBA Jam is a great leap in the right direction though; maybe it'll be the catalyst tha...
Abstract: Still a blast to play with friends.I don't think you are legally allowed to call yourself a gamer if you don't have some sort of fond memories of playing NBA Jam in the arcades or consoles back in the day. Well it has been over a decade and EA Sports h...
