NBA Jam – Tournament Edition (Japan) brings over-the-top, two-on-two arcade basketball to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Released in 1995, this updated edition builds upon the legendary original with expanded rosters, new gameplay modes, and hidden characters. Known for its fast-paced action, gravity-defying dunks, and the iconic “He’s on fire!” announcer calls, it remains one of the definitive arcade sports games of the 16-bit era.
How to Play
The objective is to outscore the opposing team in fast-paced matches without worrying about fouls or out-of-bounds rules. On the SNES, control your players using the D-pad for movement, combined with buttons for passing/stealing, shooting/blocking, and turbo (mapped to the arrow keys and Z/X/A/S + Enter/Shift in the browser). Hold turbo while shooting near the basket to perform exaggerated, high-flying dunks, or combine it with defense to aggressively shove opponents and steal the ball.
Tips
- Scoring three consecutive unanswered baskets with the same player puts them “On Fire,” granting unlimited turbo and drastically increasing their shooting accuracy until the other team scores.
- Shoving is highly encouraged since there are no fouls; use it aggressively to strip the ball from the offense.
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