The game is pretty much the same as the first, except you could now challenge friends in tournament style gameplay. I can still remember “He’s on fire”, and several one liners that made the game exciting to play. The PC version is one of the best translations or “ports”. The computer version’s graphics were astounding compared to the SNES, and Sega Genesis versions. However, Sega did release NBA Jam TE to the 32X. The 32X version was the best version graphically due to the 32X 32-Bit processing power. The console versions were easier to play, but the computer version did have the consoles beat on speed, and some consoles didn’t have as good graphics as the PC version.
Everyone knows what makes an
arcade game re-playable, and it is definitely here in this version. The use of scaling was also utilized on a 2-D basket ball court which gave the game a 3-D feel. There was also a roaring crowd, and several photographers in the stands that made the game feel like you were watching a real NBA game take place. Each character involved in the game had a certain flare about them. Players in the game reacted similarly, and comically the same as their real life counterparts.
Overall, NBA Jam TE is better graphically, and a new dimension of depth was given. This game rates as 8 on a scale of 1-10, but even non-sports fans will appreciate the “pick up and play” attributes this game has to offer. NBA Jam TE was created by Midway, and has been featured in several arcades over the past 12 years. The PC version re-creates everything the arcade version has to offer. However, there is only one downfall to the PC version, and that is the controls don’t respond to the players compared to the console versions. The best versions of most arcade games are on the PC, but having a controller to me, is better than having a game with awesome graphics.
