Dream Basketball: Dunk & Hoop
NBA Give 'n Go, on IceGenre: sports - basketball
Publisher: Human Entertainment
Year: 1994
System: SFC
Gameplay Score: 3
Gameplay Notes:
Looks and plays a lot like NBA Give 'n Go, only with a much worse passing system, no fouls, and an inability to take a clean shot. That said, it's arcadey and mildly entertaining, which is better than most basketball games of the era. I enjoyed my time with it anyway. Not enough to recommend it, but hey, it's something. Gameplay-wise the movement feels good, but passing is annoying. Steals happen on about one third of all passes so it's generally best to avoid doing so. You must switch between targets using R and L but players move around so much that it takes too long to cycle through and pick the open man. Also, shooting is weird. Half the time when driving to the basket you shot becomes a dunk but the other half it's a weak fadeaway that is guaranteed to be blocked.
Level Design Score: 3
Level Design Notes:
Two courts and two modes - 5 on 5 and 3 on 3. You can play a tournament or exhibition.
Theme Score: 2
Theme Notes:
The menus and music give off an edgy 90s street ball vibe, although the gameplay gives off none of that. No NBA license.
Art Style Score: 3
Art Style Notes:
Looks good in motion. The camera is zoomed in a little too far which obscures the view of the court. But honestly it doesn't look bad. The animations are pure cringe though.
Audio Score: 2
Audio Notes:
The soundtrack consists of one loud, 90s hip hop beat.
Overall Score: 57
Review ID: 1614
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