Midway's two-on-two arcade sensation got an update in 1994, and Acclaim's early 1995 Genesis conversion of Tournament Edition carried over the changes that made the update worth buying. Each NBA team now has a deeper roster, so players can substitute between quarters rather than being stuck with the same pair, and updated rosters reflected the season's trades.
The core is unchanged from the original NBA Jam: no fouls besides goaltending, shoving encouraged, ludicrous dunks, and a player who hits three straight shots becomes on fire for unlimited turbo and near-certain baskets. Tournament Edition adds optional power-up icons that appear on the court and hot spots that grant bonus points for shots from a marked position, plus injury ratings that make fatigue matter. Hidden characters can be unlocked with initials entered at the start, a tradition the series is known for. Up to four people can play with a multitap, which is where the game shines.
Tips for NBA Jam Tournament Edition
Turbo is limited, so release the button while walking the ball up and save it for drives and steals.
Shove an opponent right as he goes up for a shot to knock the ball loose.
Hit three shots in a row without the other team scoring to catch fire.
How to Play Nba Jam Tournament Edition
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Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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