NBA Street: Showdown
NBA Street: Showdown Introduction
As most of you know, this game was based off the PS2 version, NBA Street vol. 3. You should all be familiar with the Street Series, because they've been around for quite some time now. EA Big makes the impossible, possible.
Gameplay
Most modes revolves around executing trick moves in order to get points and GameBreaker. Although the controls are not where they should be. I played every single NBA Street game and this is the first one that actually needed some 'getting used to'. To exclude the PSPs button limitation, the controls are slow, unresponsive, and somewhat confusing. Play about 2-3 full games and you'll be set though. Load times are pretty long, but they are far better then Rockstar's MC3: Dub Edition. Shot Blocker and Shootout are two VERY fun game modes, but again, you'll need some 'getting used to'.
Graphics
I really can't complain here. EA did an okay job. Some of the courts are rather dark, but most of them are neat and clean. Playing inside with the lights out and the PSP Brightness on max, is simply incredible. Playing outside when it's blazin', not a very good idea.
Audio
DJ Cucumber Slice is back, to annoy the crap out of you. I can't stand this guy. He defines ad-infinitum ripping. The tracks are awesome though. This is a Street game so you know what kind of music to expect. Since the PSP is also a MP3 Player, EA added Pocket Trax.
Replay Value
I already completed the game twice. First, I had the game difficulty set on Medium, then I went to Hard. Not a big difference really, although I did lose a few games. My record was W89-L12. Since the game is SO long, you will not want to go through all the crap again.