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By Chris Morris
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Big air and big shots make for big arcade b-ball fun.
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NBA JAM by EA Sports
Is It Any Good?
NBA JAM BY EA SPORTS is, quite simply, a heck of a lot of fun to play. Easy to pick up and anything but complicated in its rules, the game focuses solely on the most outlandish parts of the sport -- monster slam dunks and huge blocks of opponents' shots. It's a bit more aggressive than other basketball games, but the violence is arcade-like and not too concerning. The game further offers impressive visuals and keeps the adrenaline pumping with announcer Tim Kitzrow's "boomshakalaka"-infused running commentary. The biggest disappointment is the lack of any multiplayer mode, as this is one of those titles that's more fun with friends.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
- Subjects : Hobbies : sports
- Skills : Health & Fitness : exercise , Collaboration : teamwork
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- Release date : February 10, 2011
- Genre : Sports Games
- Publisher : Electronic Arts
- Version : 1.0.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.0 or later; Android 2.2 and up
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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