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NBA Jam Tournament Edition

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1995

Sports - Basketball

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Description

"NBA Jam Tournament Edition" is an arcade-style basketball video game developed by Midway and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995. Building on the success of the original NBA Jam, the Tournament Edition introduces new features and an expanded roster, including updated player attributes and fresh, zany secret characters. The game retains the two-on-two basketball play that made the original a hit, adding more over-the-top, high-flying dunks and a speedier, more intense gameplay experience. Players can choose from all 27 NBA teams available at the time, navigating their way through seasons or engaging in head-to-head battles either solo or in multiplayer mode.

Significantly, "NBA Jam Tournament Edition" stood out for its ability to blend realism with arcade fun, bringing exaggerated physics and special slam dunks that defied the laws of gravity. The game was praised for its improved graphics and sound over its predecessor, enhancing the overall player experience. A notable feature was the "Tournament Mode" where certain on-court power-ups were disabled, adding a layer of strategy and skill not found in the typical very arcade-oriented original game. The inclusion of hidden characters and numerous Easter eggs, along with cheat codes, also added a layer of depth and replayability, making it a staple in the pantheon of classic sports video games for the SNES and helping to solidify the enduring legacy of the NBA Jam series.