NBA Street is finally next-gen and sure is a pretty sight, both in graphics and those amazing dunks!
Gameplay -
There is no doubt in my mind that the gameplay feels almost the same as the it's predessors. There is lots of new moves in this one, and spectacular new dunks. The dunks are definitely the shine in the game. There's dunks jumping off your own teammates, double dunks, heck, even triple or team dunks. Homecourt is crazy when playing and you'll be like WOW that was a nice dunk.
If you played the demo then your sure to know what your up against in the retail version. Somehow though, in the demo, the AI wasn't so bad. Most of the time when playing Homecourt Challenge or any mode, your teammates or the opposing team usually can't get the ball. They either can't get the ball as in your blocking their path, or their blocking your path. It's kind of bad how they have the AI but that doesn't always stop you.
There is four different difficulty modes that you play through what is like a career. It's called Homecourt Challenge, and it's pretty simple to get the hang of it. You get teammates, earn new ones along the way after facing rivals, and gain new clothes. In this game your not going to buy clothes, or always earn them, you just get them along the way, which is another reason to play the game, besides the achievements.
There is 16 achievements in this game, all obtainable, and not impossible. Some for doing ten tricks a game, some for doing three double dunks, and others for just leveling up. Leveling up is pretty addicting but the highest level in the Homecourt Challenge is 20 and you can probably get that while playing through the entire game.
Graphics -
The graphics are very colorful. During gamebreakers, the colors change mixing it into what seems like a painting. You'll be amazed of the colors you see, but it gets kind of distracting sometimes and most of the game has a retro color feel. There is not really much blurs in the game, and the graphics hold up pretty well besides the faces. It's just like what you would see in NBA 2K7, just more graphically detailed in the background, and on the court.
Sound -
During Homecourt Challenge, you won't here any type of music. Just your guys trash talking alot. You only here music in the menus, which is a bummer, but that shouldn't stop you from playing. You can of course put on your own music, and still enjoy the game. The nice sounds are people getting pushed down, which is humoring. You'll here a lot of grunts in the game, which is probably the best sounds in the game as well.
Value -
This game lacks value then the other NBA Street games. Homecourt challenge will take you probably 8 hours if you play through, and on the hardest mode, possible 10 hours the most. The multiplayer won't keep you to busy online, as it's only two players, but locally you can play up to four, which is nice. There isn't many new or old modes in this game, which they could have done. They also should have added another career mode or something to enlist you into playing again and again. There is one achievement making you play the game again as another created baller. After that the game pretty much is over unless you want to play multiplayer. Unlocking all the gears can take you up to five hours if you try to, but doing this will be the only other reason to play by yourself.
Bottomline-
NBA Street Homecourt is one of those games your really going to be WOWed at. It's really fun and enjoyable but the lack of modes to keep you playing will end in a matter of days. It's a good idea to rent this game if your not willing to play online, but buy it if you want to WOW your friends when they come over.
Thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed this review!