Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl! is an entertaining sports game for NES. Games, fun and chaos await the sporty NES player. Rareware developed the basketball game.
Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl!
The game's gameplay is easy to learn and fun. It's a no rules concept. When you have the ball, you give the ball to your partner with a button. Another player throws the basket. The game is a classic two on two game. You choose the team and take on whoever you want. You have different players with certain special skills to choose from. You compete with your players. The problem is that the opponent usually quickly throws a basket when he gets the ball. You usually need several attempts.
The graphic
The graphics are good quality for the age without being spectacular or noticeable. The attention to detail is striking. The basketball scenes have been well recreated. There are various characters on the sides of the square. The players are represented very well. There are different types of skin color, size, and hairstyles. Some effects, such as shattering glass, have been added to the game. When throwing the baskets, the characters are well animated. Trainers, cheer leaders and spectators keep you busy.
The sound
The sound is of good quality but could be better. The background music consists of only one melody, although it is not bad. A little more variety would not have been wrong. The sound effects are sparsely distributed, but of good quality.
Conclusion on Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl!
Overall, Arch Rivals is a very entertaining basketball game that was released for the NES. Even so, the game has some depth and challenge issues. The concept of playing without the rules of the game turns out to be quite funny. If you want to have some fun without thinking too much, this is the place for you.
More information is available at Wiki article about the game
Originally posted on 2018-11-04 12:08:00.