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NBA Jam 2000
No Rules. All Fire. Welcome to 2000!
Original Release Date (North America) : November 30, 1999
NBA Jam 2000 is a basketball video game developed and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Nintendo 64, and it was released in 1999. It’s part of the long-running NBA Jam series, known for its over-the-top arcade-style basketball action, but this entry stands out for trying to mix simulation and arcade elements.
Here’s a breakdown of the key features and what made NBA Jam 2000 unique:
🔥 Gameplay
It offers two main modes:
Arcade Mode, which plays more like the classic NBA Jam games—2-on-2, turbo boosts, high-flying dunks, and no fouls.
Simulation Mode, which is more like traditional 5-on-5 basketball games with fouls, play-calling, and more realistic basketball mechanics.
It includes motion-captured animations featuring NBA players, which was a big deal at the time for realism.
The game attempted to bridge the gap between the over-the-top fun of Jam and the realism of NBA Live.
🏀 Roster and Teams
Features the 1999–2000 NBA season rosters, including stars of that era like:
Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O’Neal
Allen Iverson
Kevin Garnett
Tim Duncan
Also includes classic NBA Jam-style hidden characters and cheats, which were a staple of the franchise.
🎤 Presentation
Marv Albert provides the play-by-play commentary.
The game has a TV-style broadcast presentation, which was a bit more advanced than previous Jam entries.
Uses real NBA arenas and team logos, pushing for authenticity.
🎧 Soundtrack
Features a hip-hop and rap-inspired soundtrack, including tracks by Public Enemy, which added a unique vibe compared to other basketball games at the time.
🎮 Reception
Reviews were mixed. It was praised for attempting to blend arcade and sim styles, but some critics felt it didn’t fully succeed at either.
Still, it has a cult following among fans who appreciate late-'90s basketball and the Jam legacy.
Controls:
Control Stick - Move
D-Pad - Move
A Button - Jump
B Button - Duck
Left C - Camera Rotate Left
Right C - Camera Rotate Right
Up C - Switch camera view
R Button - Switches camera view to behind player
START Button - Pause the game, options menu
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