NBA Jam
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Two-on-two basketball with huge dunks, shoving and a hype-man announcer. It turned the NBA into an arcade spectacle and earned a fortune.
Kit's verdict · 8.7/10
The most fun basketball has ever been in a video game.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Wild, over-the-top dunks
- Great multiplayer
- Iconic announcer
Not so much
- Shallow solo play
- Rubber-band AI
Play it if anyone who wants instant, funny sports action with friends.
Skip it if fans of realistic basketball simulations.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
NBA Jam doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Make three baskets in a row to catch fire, which gives unlimited turbo and better shots.
- Use turbo for dunks and fast breaks, but watch the meter.
- Shove defenders on defense, since there are no fouls.
- Goaltending is allowed, so block shots on the way down.
- Pass often to break the AI's coverage.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- Mark Turmell led its development.
- Tim Kitzrow voiced the announcer.
- Turmell admitted coding last-second misses against the Chicago Bulls because he was a Pistons fan.
- Michael Jordan wasn't in the game because of licensing.
- It reportedly made over a billion dollars in quarters in its first year.
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