Plays like the original, plenty of unlockables, one of the best announcers ever
Expensive for what's essentially an arcade game, lacks online multiplayer
A return to roots for one of the most enjoyable, outrageous sports games out there, NBA Jam expertly captures the over-the-top nature of the arcade classic...
Abstract: NBA Jam has everything you remember about the original, for better or worse, but mostly the better. The game hits all those old school nostalgia notes perfectly, striving to show off something new, but not straying so far from the original formula so a...
NBA Jam may not be as good as the original arcade classic, but it’s still a fun game. However, I can’t recommend it if you own a 360 or PS3 as you should instead wait a few weeks for the hastily put together version for those consoles since it has onli...
Abstract: Last week I wrote up a videogame review on Atari’s new Haunted House. I spent some time in that review talking about how it felt as though every game I had been reviewing as of late was a sequel or a reimagining or a reinvention or some other update t...
Fast and satisfying action, Tons of unlockable secrets, Exciting fourplayer competition, Enthusiastic announcer with a wide assortment of catchphrases.
No online play, New modes aren't very interesting.
This rim-rocking arcade classic returns, and though it's missing modern amenities, it's still an awful lot of fun....
Abstract: Arcades have had their share of successful sports games, but before the heyday of Golden Tee or Big Buck Hunter, there was NBA Jam, the ultimate in simplified, friendship-jeopardizing gameplay. EA's new NBA Jam wrests itself from the hands of developer...
Abstract: He's on fire, again!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 has taken over t...
Abstract: NBA Jam holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. Considered the ultimate arcade basketball game that both casual and die-hard fans of the real sport can enjoy together, NBA Jam simplified basketball to its barest essence. It’s been a long ti...