Basketball (1979)

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6.8

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Score Breakdown Based on 113 ratings

1. 10 (24)
2. 9 (5)
3. 8 (20)
4. 7 (24)
5. 6 (14)
6. 5 (9)
7. 4 (5)
8. 3 (5)
9. 2 (1)
10. 1 (6)

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• Rating:7

  Only grip about this game is there’s no slam dunk feature.

  By Azghouls | Review Date: Nov 01, 2015 | A800

  1979 – What a great year that was; President Jimmy Carter is attacked by a swamp rabbit, The Dukes of Hazzard debuts on CBS and who can forget McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal? Ah yes, those were the good times... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:3

  Pick up the rock (literally) and start chucking up shots in this laughable basketball sim

  By EffigyOfAdam | Review Date: Feb 22, 2010 | 2600

  Pick up the rock (literally) and start chucking up shots in this laughable basketball sim... Nothing like picking up the ball (which is a square shape mind you) snagging a rebound and chucking up the full court shot..... Read Full Review

  0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:4.9

  Great multiplayer.

  By dungeonboss | Review Date: Aug 04, 2006 | 2600

  That's about it. If you are looking for great single player basketball, I'm sure there are plenty of modern titles that will keep you more entertained. Gameplay- 2 player is awesome. So great that in the control room ... Read Full Review

  0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:6

  He shoots he scores.

  By mtdewtag | Review Date: Dec 12, 2005 | 2600

  Atari did have a few games that were multi-player this was one of them. Or you could play against the computer your choice. Gameplay was very basic. You were either trying to score or block your opponent. After eac... Read Full Review

  2 of 2 users found the following review helpful