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Basketbrawl

by Atari Corporation·published by Atari Corporation

199022
LynxAtari 7800AntstreamPlex Arcade

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About

In a desperate attempt to stop inner-city gang wars, the city leaders organized a basketball league. The league is scheduled to play on three courts: a street, a junkyard, and a rooftop. The mayor figured that a friendly game of hoops would be a much more peaceful way to settle disputes. He was wrong.

You can choose 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 game modes. There are six characters to choose from (ten in Atari Lynx version); each with their own health, speed, and power attributes. Each player without the ball can jump to block a shot or punch there opponent to get the ball. There's also an option to perform a power throw on an opposing player. Players with the ball can shoot or pass. Power ups appear on the court at random instances. These power up one attribute for the player. For example, the lightning power up increases the player's speed.

The referee does not call fouls, but does hurl knives at the players.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayer

Perspective

Side view

Players

2 offline

Included in

Atari Collection 2Atari 50: The Anniversary CelebrationAtari Retro Handheld Console: Pac-Man Edition

Ported as

Basketbrawl

Game details

Number of Players Supported

1-2 Players

Save Game Methods

Password

Miscellaneous Attributes

Comlynx Cable

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Facts

Released

1990

Platforms

LynxAtari 7800AntstreamPlex Arcade

Standing

Top 60% by visits

Tags

Side view2D scrollingDirect controlBasketball