- Platform: Sega Dreamcast
- ESRB Rating:
Everyone - Media: Video Game
Everyone
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I was excited when I was on my way home after I purchased NBA Hoopz for my Sega Dreamcast. I was a big fan of NBA Jam during my high school and college years, but I was quite disappointed once I began to play Hoopz.
Although Hoopz continues the Midway Sports tradition of no rules-parody sports, I was disappointed that they included foul limits (five per quarter) in this version. One of the best features of NBA Jam or NFL Blitz is that you can do anything to your opponent (shove, clothesline, drop-kick) and get away with it.
The audio for Hoopz often causes me to scratch my head. Why do I, as the home team, get booed from the home croud whenever I start getting a hot streak or if I foul an opposing player? I often find my home fans cheering for the other team. The announcers often yell 'rejected' or 'get that shot out of here' even though the ball goes in. I can't help but to laugh when I hear the announcers butcher Peja Stojakovic's last name or when he calls a play wrong.
The best thing about this game however, is the fact that it is the closest thing to a modern day NBA Jam. It's a faster paced game than the 'reality based' basketball games which keep me from getting bored. If the minor glitches can get fixed by the time NBA Hoopz 2K2 comes out, I'll be the first one in line to get it.
Stick to NBA 2K2 which is MAD and leave this as a distant memory!