There seem to be a million sports games, and every year a “new and improved” version hits stores. NBA Shoot Out ’98 by Sony Playstation ($45) is one game, however, that lives up to its hype with better graphics and easy-to-do game play.
The animation for NBA Shoot Out ’98 is fluid. Players look better and their moves are more realistic. After a slam-dunk, you can even watch the play again from a different angle.
More important than graphics is the game play. It gives you the option to control the passing, dunking and cuts to the basket. With practice, you can get players to perform around-the-back passes, hook shots and between-the-leg dribbles.
On the downside, don’t expect to see Michael Jordan on court. The players are nameless. . . but their moves sizzle. Even without Jordan, the game scores big with us.
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