The retro 8-bit basketball game, Basketball Classics, is now available on Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for $9.99. Acclaim and Namco Gamo, the publisher and developer, are offering a 10% discount for a limited time as a launch promotion.
Basketball Classics was initially released on Steam for PC in Early Access on March 24, 2018, and then officially launched on December 18, 2019. You can also find it on the Microsoft Store.
David Pilkington, co-founder of Namo Gamo, announced that their long-held dream is finally coming true with the release of Basketball Classics on consoles around the world. The game has been in development for nearly ten years, and they expressed gratitude to Acclaim for helping them achieve this goal. They also hinted at a sequel, Super Basketball Classics, coming in the future.
Here is an overview of the game, via Acclaim:
This fast-paced, five-on-five basketball game captures the excitement of classic sports titles while offering a modern gameplay experience. It’s a tribute to the 8-bit games of the past, updated for today’s players.
- Side-scrolling, sweaty arcade action.
- Simplified three-button gameplay.
- Decades of rosters with over 175 teams.
- Over 1,000 players with individualized attributes.
- Seamless play calling.
- Sensational cut scenes.
- One-player Story Mode unlocks secret teams.
- Scream-inducing local multiplayer.
- Retro vibes galore.
- No virtual currency. No pay-to-win. No micro transactions. Ever.
This game combines fast-paced, classic arcade action with quick strategic decisions. While simple to control with just three buttons, it’s the ability to adapt your tactics that makes it more than just a run-and-jump experience.
Build a team full of players with unique skills and abilities! Explore teams from throughout history to discover your favorite All-Stars, and even unlock legendary players in a captivating story mode.
Hey, we’re Namo Gamo, a small team of indie devs, and this game is something we really poured our hearts into. We’re hoping you can tell – we obsessed over every little detail, from the graphics to tweaking the gameplay until it felt just right, and we went all-out with a classic, retro sound. We really hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it!
Watch a new trailer below.
Consoles Launch Trailer
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