Data East's Hoops (1995)

- Platforms
- Arcade
- Where to get it
- My Abandonware

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How it feels
a straightforward arcade basketball game focused on quick, competitive shooting sessions.
arcadecompetitivefast pacedsportsactionretro
About
Released in 1995 by Data East, *Hoops* is an arcade basketball title that brings the sport to cabinet play. The experience focuses on competitive shooting and court action within a dedicated gaming machine format from that era.
Screenshots

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