Arch Rivals (1989)

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7.2

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Score Breakdown Based on 125 ratings

1. 10 (15)
2. 9 (18)
3. 8 (36)
4. 7 (32)
5. 6 (6)
6. 5 (9)
7. 4 (2)
8. 3 (1)
9. 2 (2)
10. 1 (4)

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• Rating:9

  Arcade or simulation - game gear basketball did not get any better than Arch Rivals amazing release.

  By EffigyOfAdam | Review Date: Mar 25, 2010 | GG

  Arcade or simulation - game gear basketball did not get any better than Arch Rivals amazing release. First off - this game was way ahead of its time...it had cutscenes of the coach, cutscenes of the refs, etc. which m... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:10

  This game was so much fun

  By lmswps2002 | Review Date: Apr 05, 2007 | NES

  I'm am going to give just about every game in my collection that dates back from the time I was barely out of diapers playing the Atari 2600 to the Snes era a 10 in my book. Not one of these games are my favorite. I woul... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:6.6

  Arch Rivals gets old pretty quickly, but it is a lot of fun if you only play it every once in a while.

  By Wootex | Review Date: Mar 14, 2007 | NES

  Before NBA Jam, there was Arch Rivals. This game is an absolutely crazy 2-on- 2 basketball game. As in any basketball game, you can pass or shoot on offense. The real enjoyable gameplay of this game is defense. You can p... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:8.3

  While the single player mode and AI are severely lacking, the real fun lies in one vs. one play.

  By Someguyhere | Review Date: Dec 18, 2006 | NES

  Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl! is one of those rare esoteric games that doesn't really offer anything truly innovative other than plenty of gimmicks, but at the same time those gimmicks make for a really fun game. An inter... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:9.3

  The original Basket brawl....

  By rebelious | Review Date: Sep 07, 2006 | NES

  Before NBA Jam hit the scene, there was Arch Rival. To steal the ball, you had to beat the crap out of your oppenent. Two on two compatition. You can even pull down you rivals shorts to steal the ball. Of course they can... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:4.8

  The 2 v. 2 basketball game that allows you to punch and tackle your opponents!

  By jacardin | Review Date: Nov 03, 2005 | GEN

  Arch Rivals is not basketball. It is a completely different concept using basketballs, hoops, a basketball court, and uniforms. But it is not professional 5 v. 5 basketball. No rules, no fouls, no foul shots. You star... Read Full Review

  1 of 3 users found the following review helpful