The 2K Basketball Empire has manifested itself on every console to the point where they even took over the NBA Playgrounds series once that showed some potential. The end result was a monopoly on the roundball gaming experience that cost gamers looking for something new.
Enter Acclaim’s Basketball Classic, a three-button retro game experience that in spite of its simplicity, is a magical experience.
Even without licensed teams and players, Basketball Classics gets it done the same way the original Madden and NHL games did, with excellent core gameplay and a level of polish that makes the game fun. Whether in single-player or multi, Basketball Classics is a great time and a game that proves that this new run of Acclaim is taking things seriously.
The Good:
Plenty of Modes: A story mode, season and quickly give the player plenty of options.
Tons of Teams: Although they lack the NBA license, you know who all of these players and teams are. With over 20 years of playoff teams to choose from, hardcore players will salivate here.
Shooting Engine: Hitting 3s just feels awesome.
Great Sound: An ode to Tecmo Bowl, the sound here really gets the player invested.
The Bad:
Too Many Blocked Ducks: The game’s only real setback is that dunking with anyone near you is next to impossible to pull off.
The Verdict:
There are next to no new sports games on the Nintendo Switch, so if you’re hungry for a basketball game on the go, this is absolutely perfect for you. Fans of Tecmo Bowl and RBI Baseball be warned though, you’re going to fall in love.
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