Classic arcade basketball action soars in High Definition.
View larger. The Return of Classic Arcade Basketball
Featuring the sights and sounds that fans of the franchise will instantly recognize, EA Sports'
NBA JAM mixes old school and new school round ball stylings to deliver a one-of-a-kind sports presentation on Xbox 360. In this all-new showcase for the game, shoves, spins and of course, backboard smashing dunks, take center stage in the classic two-on-two gameplay that is at the core of
NBA JAM. In these battles, every team in the league is represented, with your favorite NBA marquee players from each ready to do your bidding in the paint, in transition and maybe, even on D. Designed first and foremost to be fun, the outlandish moves possible for all in-game players throughout the game feature pick-up-and-play controls, meaning that anybody can be slamming jams home and knocking down 3s in seconds. In addition, players can share the action and fun with friends everywhere, via the game's 4-player support both locally and online. Over-the-top NBA arcade action awaits, as well as few special boss battles on the hardwood that NBA fans must see to believe.
Distinct Art Style
In addition to frenetic MVP action above the rim,
NBA JAM brings a unique visual style to Xbox 360. Unmatched player likeness and reactions exaggerate the outrageous moves that make up the core
JAM experience, elevating the already intense gameplay to new heights. Couple all this with a wealth of game modes, classic
JAM gameplay, more than 100 cheat codes and loads of unlockables and you'll see why the revival of
NBA JAM is a slam dunk on any gamer's home court.
Game Features
- All-New Remix Tour - Play NBA JAM like never before on your Xbox 360 in the brand new Remix Tour that features exciting new game modes (21, Elimination, Domination, Backboard Smash), power ups, 1-on-1 boss battles against NBA legends and more.
- Play Online - Take on all rivals playing Classic 2-on-2 online for the first time ever. Measure your success on Friend and Global Leaderboards.
- Classic Campaign with a Twist - As fans try to beat all 30 NBA teams in the Classic Campaign journey, they will face some extra challenges: secret 2-on-2 boss battles against NBA Legends.
- Unlockable Galore - Players of NBA JAM can earn and unlock more than 100 cheat codes, secret characters and legendary NBA players. Secret characters were a big part of the original and EA Sports is committed to keeping the spirit of past unlocks alive.
- Many Ways to Play the Game - There are now three ways you can enjoy NBA JAM on your Xbox 360. Play Solo, Versus (against another player) or Co-op (with another player against the AI) modes. No matter how you like to play the game, you will have tons of fun playing NBA JAM.
- A True Pick-Up-and-Play Experience - The control system is very simple for those new to sports games yet they also have enough depth to satisfy passionate gamers who seek challenge around every corner.
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Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
So, if you are like me and my friends and spent lots of quarters on the original arcade game, this will take you back.
We played the heck out of the older versions on the Sega Genesis, N64, Sega Dreamcast and the odd Xbox 3-on-3 version.
Since Jam went away we switched to EA's NBA Street.
Street was fun, but it was almost became as complicated as a fighting game with all of the combos you needed to do.
This Xbox 360 version is a total remake of the original arcade game. Big Head mode and all.
This isn't a deep game, but there is more to it than just "Play Now", but it isn't NBA 2K11.
So the question is, is Jam worth the full retail price? I would say no unless you are dying for a multiplayer game that doesn't involve a gun or you
are an old school fan like me.
This is one of the few multiplayer games I can play with my son and his friends. Most games, like the Lego series are only two player games.
I rated it four stars because it is a great re-make of a great game.
It plays just like the old arcade machine.
I love the gameplay. I love the graphics and the play by play is fun.
There are some quirks.
The on-line gameplay is broken for now. That is inexcusable. You can't play anyone, I assuming this will be fixed ASAP. (right EA?)
The rosters are not the latest. Miami has Lebron and the Knick have Amare' but Ariza is still on the Rockets.
There is a championship mode which is fun for single player action and they have some unique challenges they call "Re-Mix", but the heart of the game
is just playing with one to three other friends.
This is classic Midway video game. If you have played NBA Jam or NFL Blitz you know the rules, who ever is in last place, they will have the advantage (ala Mario Kart).
This is done so every game is close, it is a fun challenge to try to put someone down by 20.
The computer cheats big time, but there are some tricks you can do to keep the CPU at bay.
The game has some fun rewards that you will earn when playing, for example if your player scores all the points you get a ball hog award.
I have tried most the teams.
I found the surprise player is Arenas on Washington.
So basically, if you are looking for a more arcade like basketball game that is not a sim like NBA 2K11, this might be for you.
If you want something to compete with your friends that will have you all screaming, yelling and insulting each other, this is it.
But if you want a deep single player type game, I would pass on this.
Try NBA Street. It has more to it.
Update: OK, the single player is more fun than I thought.
I am addicted to unlocking every player....
The campaign mode tasks you with beating every team, there are boss battles after
every few matches. This is one way you unlock the legends from the fist NBA Jam (Arcade Version).
For example you have to challenge Spud Webb and Dominique Wilkens or go to Golden State and take on Chris Mullins andTim Hardaway.
If you beat them, you can play them in the multi-player.
Also, it you pull off certain tasks like 10 blocks in a game and such you will unlock more legends.
These Legends are added to the rosters of the respective teams they played for.
So Worthy is now available with Kobe, Lamar and Pau.
i haven't gotten to the main boss battle which looks to be Magic and Bird on the same team.
The hardest team to beat on Hard Mode has been Orlando. Dwight blocks everything and he and Vince Carter dunk really hard.
It is hard to block them.
I have been using Arenas and Minute Bol as my tandem.
