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87
Game Players
The game's sensational play feature, update 12-men rosters and trade-player option make the game a must-buy for basketball fans. It slam-dunks the competition.
25
The Video Game Critic
NBA Showdown is a step up from Bulls vs. Blazers (EA's previous basketball game), with smooth graphics and more realistic gameplay. Unfortunately, it still uses the same slow engine, which bogs down the action. With no turbo button, the pace is slow and deliberate with no possibility for fast breaks. There are less unstoppable dunks, and it's more difficult to penetrate on the dribble. On a positive note, the court looks terrific, and I love how the coaches pace back and forth in front of their benches on the sidelines. The crowd sounds are muffled, but occasionally a fan will yell like "put it up!". Showdown is interesting to look back on, but this basketball series has seen better days.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| AI |
How smart (or dumb) you perceive the game's artificial intelligence to be |
5.0 |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
4.0 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
4.0 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
5.0 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
4.0 |
| Overall MobyScore (1 vote) |
4.4 |
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