Kobe Bryant in NBA Courtside is a classic 5-on-5 basketball simulation game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Developed by Left Field Productions, it stood out for its fluid, motion-captured animations provided by Kobe Bryant himself. The game offers an entertaining mix of arcade-style pacing and realistic NBA action, featuring official rosters from the 1997-98 season and impressive polygonal graphics for the era.
How to play
The objective is to outscore the opposing team in full-court basketball matches. For this N64 title, the browser emulator maps the N64’s analog stick to your arrow keys for movement. The A and B buttons (typically mapped to Z and X) are used for passing and shooting on offense, and for switching players and attempting steals or blocks on defense. The C-buttons handle turbo boosts, special dribble moves, and calling plays.
Tips
- Use Turbo Wisely: Your turbo meter drains quickly, so save it for fast breaks or driving to the hoop rather than holding it down constantly.
- Master the Pump Fake: Tapping the shoot button lightly performs a pump fake. This is incredibly effective for getting defenders to jump, giving you an open path to the basket.
- Defensive Positioning: Instead of constantly swiping for steals, focus on staying in front of the ball handler and contesting shots to force misses without drawing unnecessary fouls.
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