NBA Jam

Posted on Dec 20, 2010 under PS3 | No Comment

The Good:

Fast and satisfying action
Tons of unlockable secrets
Exciting four-player competition
Enthusiastic announcer with a wide assortment of catchphrases.

The Bad:

New modes aren’t very interesting.

Oftentimes, when developers resurrect classic games for the modern era, they overhaul the core experience with enough bells and whistles to make it stand up to current releases. This is not the case in NBA Jam. The gameplay of this two-on-two fast-paced dunk-a-thon that you remember playing in the arcades 17 years ago has made its transition to the current consoles virtually unchanged. A boisterous announcer belts out catchphrases as you unleash thunderous dunks, and without any refs to get in the way, you can swing your elbows and shove your feisty opponents with impunity. Read the rest of this entry »

NBA 2K11

Posted on Oct 08, 2010 under Xbox 360 | No Comment

The Good:

Overhauled controls give you a wide assortment of offensive moves
Outstanding presentation Improved AI on both ends of the court
Classic teams bring back fond memories.

The Bad:

Online play suffers from lag
Replaying Michael Jordan’s best games isn’t much fun.

Who could have ever imagined that Michael Jordan would be the weak link on the basketball court? The six-time NBA champion makes his surprising return to the virtual court in NBA 2K11, but his presence is overshadowed by improvements in just about every other facet of this great round-ball simulator. Read the rest of this entry »