Summary
I remember this game! A very little known CLASSIC and GEM !
The Good
This was a one on one Basketball game. 1 player vs 1 player, or 1 player vs computer. The players assume the character of Dr. J and/or Larry Bird. The movements were Incredibly LIFE-LIKE ! Just as NICE as the most digitized movements in modern games of today! For its time the graphics were stunning. Even nowadays the graphics would do a decent job of holding up, though nowhere near better than modern games' graphics. Hardcore arcade action, with some strategy (like faking out your opponent.) There is a very customizable options menu. Decide length of each game, each quarter, and much, much, more.
The game mechanics involved in dribbling, shooting, lining up shots, blocking, etc.. were well executed. Timing is everything. There are many moves. The game plays and feel as if you are actually on the court!
The Bad
During its time, there was NOTHING to dislike about this game. Right now the graphics are outdated. But the game play is still there. As good, and even better than the game play in 80% of all modern, current, sports games.
The Bottom Line
One of the best ever basketball sports games ever made. Possibly the best ever basketball game. (There is 1 other classic one I remember playing, but can't remember the name.). This game really shines when 1 player plays vs another player. 2 players can play endless hours vs each other. I still can't get over how realistic and life-like the movements are! Even up against todays current games!
