NBA Play By Play (1998)

Platforms: Arcade
Where to get it: My Abandonware

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How it feels

A fast-paced arcade basketball game that replicates the feel of a live professional league match with responsive controls and energetic on-screen action.

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About

Released in 1998 for arcade cabinets, *NBA Play By Play* offers basketball gameplay within the sports genre. As an entry from that era of video gaming history, it features action on-screen designed to mimic a professional league experience.

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