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Tecmo Super NBA Basketball

199470/100
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This arcade-style basketball title set the standard for fast-paced, high-scoring action in the 16-bit era. Its simplified controls and emphasis on offensive plays, like the devastating "Dream Shake" by Hakeem Olajuwon, made for an immediately accessible experience. The game's enduring appeal lies in its over-the-top animations, memorable player likenesses, and the thrill of consistently sinking three-pointers, creating a unique and chaotic sports simulation.

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Tecmo Super NBA features real teams (all 27 contemporary teams) and a roster of real players (over 320). One or two players can compete in regular, reduced, or short seasons, or play an exhibition game. Though primarily horizontal scrolling, digitized speech and cinemas, along with a free throw point of view, add drama to the proceedings. Besides the expected elements of basketball (substitutions, penalties, steals and blocks, time-outs, overtime), Super NBA gives you the chance to call offensive plays and to program win/loss records. Has a battery to back-up season play.

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NBA Jam: On Fire Edition

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If you loved the arcade-style, over-the-top action of Tecmo Super NBA Basketball, NBA Jam: On Fire Edition delivers that same fast-paced, high-flying basketball experience with modern flair and explosive dunks.

Why recommended

  • Retains the classic 2-on-2 arcade basketball gameplay with exaggerated dunks and 'On Fire' streaks, directly appealing to fans of Tecmo's more action-oriented approach.
  • Criteria — Features both robust Singleplayer modes like the 'Road Trip' campaign and engaging Multiplayer options for competitive or cooperative play.
  • The core gameplay is pure Action, focusing on quick reflexes, timing, and spectacular plays rather than simulation depth.
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For fans of Tecmo Super NBA Basketball's accessible and fun gameplay, NBA Street Vol. 2 takes street basketball to a new level of style and trickery, offering a highly entertaining and action-packed experience.

Why recommended

  • Emphasizes flashy moves, trick shots, and over-the-top dunks in a 3-on-3 streetball setting, providing a similar arcade-like, action-first basketball feel.
  • Criteria — Offers comprehensive Singleplayer progression through 'Street Challenge' mode and excellent local Multiplayer for competitive play.
  • The gameplay loop is entirely Action-focused, requiring precise timing for dribble moves, passes, and shot blocks to build up 'Gamebreaker' opportunities.
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While leaning more into simulation, NBA 2K20 still offers a strong action-packed basketball experience for those who enjoyed Tecmo Super NBA Basketball's core sport, but desire more depth and realism.

Why recommended

  • Provides a comprehensive and authentic NBA basketball experience with official teams and players, offering a modern take on the sport Tecmo Super NBA Basketball presented.
  • Criteria — Features extensive Singleplayer modes like MyCareer and MyTeam, alongside robust online Multiplayer for competitive play.
  • Despite its simulation elements, the moment-to-moment gameplay is highly Action-oriented, demanding quick reactions for shooting, passing, defense, and dribbling.

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