"The Best Non-Sim Basketball Game Ever"

When I first heard about NBA Showtime I thought it would suck. I wasn't going to purchase it over NBA 2K. So I bought NBA 2K. Weeks rolled by and then I had to make out my Christmas list. I decided to put NBA Showtime on it. On Christmas morning, I got it. Ever since I first opened it, it's been my favorite basketball game. I even like it better than NBA 2K.

Gameplay: 10/10 - The fastest basketball game you can ever play. I can play games in about 5 minutes with all the fun I would have in NBA 2K. You can create your own player, put in a lot of codes, unlock secret options, and try having your name on top of the leader board. A great game.

Graphics - 8/10 - The courts look nice. The players look really nice except they are really oversized. There are player intros in the game. Not as good as graphics as NBA 2K.

Sound - 10/10 - I love the NBA music. They take the same music from the basketball games on NBC. Also, the announcer isn't bad.

Replay Value - 10/10 - You can play for hours against either the computer or against friends. First you have to defeat all the teams. After you complete the game, you can still upgrade your person's attributes. This game will never get old.

Overall - 10/10 - One of the best, if not the best basketball game I have played in my life. Make sure you buy this game. If you are deciding to get NBA 2K or this get both. You can't really match them up.

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 12/30/99, Updated 12/30/99