NBA Jam, the 1993 classic that popularized sayings like “He’s heating up!,” “He’s on fire!,” and my favorite “Boomshakalaka!” has been revamped and released by EA games. Taking off where the old one left off the game has only been made better through technological advances, mainly the graphics.
Game play remains for the most part exactly the same as I remember. The teams have been updated with their respective greats. In the case of my hometown heroes, the Golden State Warriors, the team is lead by Monta Ellis, David Lee, Andris Biedrins, and the man whose three-pointers are unstoppable: Stephen Curry.
Defying the laws of gravity the backboard breaking, earth shaking, incredible dunks have only been made better. Complete with the flashing lights of the fans taking pictures. Offensive spin moves and crossovers make guarding a bit more difficult them the game of old. While on defense and the pick just isn’t an option there is always the old standby shove, fortunately free-throws not included.
Some of the classic codes of the original are still available. Use these to mix things up a bit:
· Beastie Boys team
At the title screen, press Up(2), Down(2), Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle, X. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the Beastie Boys team.
· Democrats team
At the title screen, press Left(13), X. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the Democrats team, which includes Barack H. Obama, Bill Clinton, and others.
· Republicans team
At the title screen, press Right(13), X. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the Republicans team, which includes George W. Bush, Sarah Palin, and others.
· J.Cole and 9th Wonder team
At the title screen, press Up, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, X, Circle. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the J.Cole and 9th Wonder team.
· Play as Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle (ESPN SportsNation)
Select Play Now mode. Enter "ESP" as initials for player one and "NSN" as initials for player two. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound at team selection screen. Press Start at team selection screen to find Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle from ESPN SportsNation.
· Play as Mark Turmell (developer) and Tim Kitzrow (announcer)
Select Play Now mode. Enter "MJT" as initials for player one. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound at team selection screen. Press Start at team selection screen to find Mark Turmell (creator of NBA Jam) and Tim Kitzrow (announcer).
· Play as NBA mascots
Select Play Now mode. Enter "MAS" as initials for player one and "COT" as initials for player two. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound at team selection screen. Press Start at team selection screen to find the NBA mascots.
Game play remains for the most part exactly the same as I remember. The teams have been updated with their respective greats. In the case of my hometown heroes, the Golden State Warriors, the team is lead by Monta Ellis, David Lee, Andris Biedrins, and the man whose three-pointers are unstoppable: Stephen Curry.
Defying the laws of gravity the backboard breaking, earth shaking, incredible dunks have only been made better. Complete with the flashing lights of the fans taking pictures. Offensive spin moves and crossovers make guarding a bit more difficult them the game of old. While on defense and the pick just isn’t an option there is always the old standby shove, fortunately free-throws not included.
Some of the classic codes of the original are still available. Use these to mix things up a bit:
· Beastie Boys team
At the title screen, press Up(2), Down(2), Left, Right, Left, Right, Circle, X. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the Beastie Boys team.
· Democrats team
At the title screen, press Left(13), X. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the Democrats team, which includes Barack H. Obama, Bill Clinton, and others.
· Republicans team
At the title screen, press Right(13), X. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the Republicans team, which includes George W. Bush, Sarah Palin, and others.
· J.Cole and 9th Wonder team
At the title screen, press Up, Left, Down, Right, Up, Left, Down, Right, X, Circle. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound. Select Play Now mode, then press Plus at the team selection screen to find the J.Cole and 9th Wonder team.
· Play as Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle (ESPN SportsNation)
Select Play Now mode. Enter "ESP" as initials for player one and "NSN" as initials for player two. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound at team selection screen. Press Start at team selection screen to find Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle from ESPN SportsNation.
· Play as Mark Turmell (developer) and Tim Kitzrow (announcer)
Select Play Now mode. Enter "MJT" as initials for player one. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound at team selection screen. Press Start at team selection screen to find Mark Turmell (creator of NBA Jam) and Tim Kitzrow (announcer).
· Play as NBA mascots
Select Play Now mode. Enter "MAS" as initials for player one and "COT" as initials for player two. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a sound at team selection screen. Press Start at team selection screen to find the NBA mascots.
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