Streetball is back and as fun as ever.
User Rating: 8.5 | NBA Street Homecourt PS3
NBA Street has overgone some changes since it's first debut on home consoles and slowly has become the flagship of street/arcade basketball (remember NBA Jams? yeah they used to have a pretty good monopoly on the genre). Known for it's over the top moves and dunks, fun gameplay and overall addictive vibe...it's now officially jumped into the next generation. In this generation NBA Street is no different. They've simplified the gameplay quite a bit but for those interested you can get deep and pull off some moves others won't with the trick remixer. The gameplay is responsive and feels right with no lag. The graphics are phenomenal...the courts and textures all look incredible. The majority of the player models are dead on (with a few lesser known players looking a bit rushed over). The different positions all have their different playing styles and fitting set of moves. The gamebreakers are a breeze to build up and pull off once you get the hang of things as well. The music is once again on an old school hiphop vibe but it's very fitting and actually a good change of pace from the top 40 soundtrack that accompanies most sports games nowadays. The story mode this time around is cool with the whole homecourt put-your-city-on-the-map feel. It's really cool to see your hometown flash across the screen when you come down on someone with an incredible gamebreaker to win a game. The development of your character this time around is also a cool addition. Basically...the better or more you perform something during games (steals, dunks, passing, shooting, etc) the quicker you build that attribute up. It makes sense and is a motivation to make you play the way you want your character to be. If you're big on building up blocks and dunks then you've got to hit the boards like Ben Wallace and sky on people every chance you get like Vince Carter or Lebron James. Overall...another strong entry into the Street franchise. BBall fans and game fans alike will enjoy reppin their city on the next generation. Just don't bring that weak stuff in my house...
