Underplayed Gems

Arcade Archives: Super Basketball (2025)

Arcade Archives: Super Basketball cover
Developer
Konami
Publisher
Hamster Corporation
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Sport, Arcade
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A fast-paced, punishing arcade basketball game where you start each match at a disadvantage and must rely on precise dribbling and passing to claw back a win within the time limit.

retrochallengingcompetitivefast-pacedarcade sportsintenseteam-basedskill-based

About

Can you turn the situation around in this dire situation? "SUPER BASKETBALL" is a sports game released by KONAMI in 1984. There are 10 competing teams. Every match starts at a disadvantage. Use skillful dribbling and passing to turn the tide and aim to win within the time limit.

Screenshots

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