NBA Jam

BOOMSHAKALAKA is one of the weirdest known phrases and also loved phrases of all time. Why? It reminds people of a video game in diners everywhere, a little game called "NBA Jam". People everywhere, news flash! The arcade game makes a return and turns regular consoles into this new over-the-top slammin' and jammin’ video game. I personally can't wait to get started. LET'S GO!



NBA Jam takes a twist on a classic two-on-two playing video game where getting as many points as possible is OBVIOUSLY the objective. But, there are more fun ways to do that, than just a boring old pick up, throw it into the hoop, and shout YAY very unenthusiastically. Just so you know, the last couple of sentences are to make you laugh. Oh, forget it, you'll get it in an hour or so. Anyway, after a while, when you're knocking down points with awesome dunks and arcing three-pointers, you start to get on fire. I don't mean that figuratively, you literally catch on fire. Not you, the player you’re playing catches on fire. This happens when you sink three consecutive scores. When you're "en fuego", you can execute the most amazing dunks I call (yes I give them names. If you think that's weird, don't. :), like "Mega Helix", "Catapult", even "Backfire". If you don't know what the names imply, just play the game. I personally love, love, love, the game. Controls are simple, but thankfully the game has a tutorial to help with anything that you're not familiar with. It also incorporates the motion sensor with the Wii, which often is used anymore in some of their video games. Thank you for using the brains the Lord gave you!



I also really enjoyed the fact that they mixed up the new school players with some old school legends. How'd you like to play side by side with "Dr. J" Erving, James Worthy, or even "The Diesel" himself? It also incorporates unlocking things, which is important in any game. You can unlock certain achievements. NO SOUP FOR YOU! Sorry, just making sure you're still paying attention.



Now for the dreaded critiques. To be perfectly honest, there's not much to tell. The commentator can be a little cheesy. He's about as cheesy as Monterey jack, so yeah he's pretty cheesy, but, his phrases make me fall in love with it even more. They're hilarious! The dunks can be pretty over-the-top, but that's what draws you in, too. The cartoony graphics may turn you off, but that's your opinion not mine. I actually believe it complements the over-the-top-ness of it all.


NBA Jam is absolutely amazing! If you don't think this game was amazing, or if I was not funny during this entire thing, I think you ought to see the doctor. Patient on virtual aisle 1,458! All jokes aside, if I saw NBA Jam for, oh say, 30 to 40 dollars? It's already off the shelf. If it was 50 bucks, I'd be worried, but I'm worried about anything over that amount, so what are you reading me for? Oh wait, right, it's my blog, my mistake, I'm so sorry! NBA Jam gets 5 BOOMSHAKALAKAS out of 5. I need to eat, and I need a catch phrase. Oh how about this? Keep your controllers charged! Peace!