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"He's on fire one more!"

Oh great another midway game. With means this a sports games that goes against all metal sanity. It also means once again have to put up with that God forbidden Midway annoying announcer. Great! Here's my review.

Game play: 10 I remember playing in the Arcade years ago see 2-d figured dunk from bizarre places, soar threw threw the sky like a bird, and hit impossible half-court shots turning the net to blazing fire. Those brought tears to my eyes. Now tears are back as this type watch the impossible in 3-d. This should be one of the wonders of the world. The game once again return with an updated create a player mode.In which you can unlock new characters,attributes and skills. You can be anywhere from a space alien to a raptor. The game license all the best NBA players and all 29 teams. You can duke it out in many types of courts including street and island courts. The game puts it down with all new moves such as behind the back fakes. You can still kill your opponent and tackle him down. You can have your own personalized hot spot and hidden attribute. Lets not forget you can get on fire, and even team fire. Fades, alleys, double dunks, and instant replays all included. Even trivia questions to test your knowledge on basketball. You can earn ranks and records and have your name listed in the game's hall of fame.

Sound:10 Here the screams as the players dunks from the free throw line, or listen to your opponent taunt you in your face. Listen as the crowd mocks and laughs at you when you air ball a shot like Shaq shooting free throws. I won't mention the annoying announcer though.

Graphics:10 Better than any other basketball game I ever seen. The courts have great detail with crowd that get up and clap for you.

Control:10 There's 3 buttons that can create up to thousands of moves including crossovers, jumpers, spins, amazing dunks, no look passes, leaner, tackles, pushes, and fade-away.

Replay: 10 The game will keep you coming back for more. With unlock able characters and attributes you will waste 20 percent of your life on this game. The multi-player will keep you up all night with your friends. This game is addictive.

Final Words: Get this game at all cost. Pick it up used for seven dollars. It is not only a great basketball game. It is a great party game when you got some friend over. Get in the game!

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 05/19/03, Updated 05/19/03