NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC Longplay (Dreamcast Version) - Difficulty: Ten Balls (Hardest)
3- NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC Longplay (Dreamcast Version) - Difficulty: Ten Balls (Hardest) -
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC is often hailed as a spiritual successor to the iconic basketball games NBA Jam and NBA Hangtime, both of which were crafted by Midway. These titles share common gameplay mechanics, featuring exaggerated dunks, brisk action, and an overall more laid-back and entertaining approach to basketball.
The Dreamcast iteration, while maintaining the essence of the arcade release, leveraged the capabilities of the Sega console to deliver enhanced graphics and a seamless gaming experience. The visual improvements compared to the original game are noteworthy. However, this is where the positive aspects come to a halt.
Twenty-four years have passed since its release, and I find myself contemplating how a highly anticipated game like this could be made so accessible, rendering its gameplay virtually non-existent. Upon revisiting the game after twenty-one years, it took me merely half a quarter to reacquaint myself and effortlessly secure a victory on the highest difficulty setting.
While defending poses some challenges, the real perplexity lies in the offensive aspect. I found myself able to execute virtually anything I desired; I missed only a handful of 3-point shots, and not once was I thwarted. Trailing throughout the entire game did not concern me in the least; I was confident in my eventual triumph.
The redeeming quality of the versus mode does little to alleviate my disappointment - why should I require another player to derive enjoyment? With only a single mode available and ten difficulty levels, adjusting them accordingly should suffice.
In conclusion, no elaborate final thoughts seem necessary; the last paragraph succinctly conveys my sentiments. It stands as a significant letdown with nothing more to add, a disappointment of considerable magnitude.
P.S. Game starts at 6:06
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