BOOMSHAKALA! EA brings back the old school classic NBA Jam to the Nintendo Wii, with new gameplay features, new players and improved graphics.
GenreBasketball
Platforms xbox360
DEVELOPER EA Canada | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
NBA Jam Reviews xbox360
planetxbox360.com review
The music is pretty repetitive, but jazzy enough to stick with the NBA Jam ambience. We like the sound effects too, especially when you come rattling down on the rim after a thunderous dunk. As for the graphics, what can we say? It has a resemblance similar to the original Jam, but has some higher-end touches, including neon-lit courts, enthusiastic crowds and crazy-looking players. EA Canada did a wonderful job with the player engine here, and the big head mode really shows how much work went into each individual’s expressions, as you see just how wild-eyed these players get when they dunk with authority. That’s just part of the show, too. Wait until you see all the cool secret characters and mascots you can unlock. We’ve seen a few reviews for NBA Jam hit the net already, and many folks admit to having fun with the game, but feel it’s too “old†for its own good – a less-than-distinct value for $50. Um, correct us if we’re wrong, but age shouldn’t really have anything to do with it. It should be more about the fun you have. And despite some AI issues and the occasional online hiccup, NBA Jam is more fun than we remember it being. Invest in this EA Sports basketball game today and enjoy a few boomshakalakas for yourself.
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gamervision.com review
Even with its multiple unlockable and secret playable characters, many gamers have complained that NBA Jam shouldn’t be a full retail release, and should have been a downloadable title. While I’m somewhat inclined to agree with this position when it comes to the Wii version, the addition of online play elevates the HD versions above that status
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xbox360.ign.com review
NBA Jam is a disappointing retail package, mainly because it would’ve been one of the greatest Xbox Live or PlayStation Network releases of all-time. As it stands, this $50 disc adds a few modes to the Jam that you know and love
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gamingbolt.com review
NBA Jam is an excellent reboot from the original game released in 1994 and brings 2-4 online play with tons of new modes.
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gamespot.com review
NBA Jam doesn’t have much depth, but there are at least hidden goodies to search for that extend the replay value. Unlockable players include Hall of Famers, such as Julius Erving, injury-ravaged could-have-beens like Danny Manning, and even relative unknowns like Kenny Anderson. But controllable players stretch beyond the roster of NBA veterans
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