NBA Jam

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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  1. mrdevyn
    Nov 27, 2010
    10
    This game brought back a lot of childhood memories. It is by far the best NBA Jam so far. The developers struck gold with new new modes and amazing graphics.
  2. Jackmove
    Mar 7, 2011
    0
    If you want to feel like you're being cheated by the computer 50% of the time, and also have your teammate just make it seem like 2vs1 for the other 50% of the time get this game. This game is a load of CRAP. The computer cheats it's way back into games and makes sure your teammate plays absolutely 0 frigging defense. If you want a **** game that cheats you, go ahead and pick up this turd.If you want to feel like you're being cheated by the computer 50% of the time, and also have your teammate just make it seem like 2vs1 for the other 50% of the time get this game. This game is a load of CRAP. The computer cheats it's way back into games and makes sure your teammate plays absolutely 0 frigging defense. If you want a **** game that cheats you, go ahead and pick up this turd. If you want nostalgia, get an old sega and play the original. This one does not do the JAMs of old justice.… Expand
  3. Manta
    Jan 3, 2011
    9
    NBA JAM is always a hoot and this is no exception! Would've been a 10 from me if not for the poor online play (laggy, not the games fault necessarily) and the high price I had to pay to get it! Still, a brillant and entertaining arcade hoops game. Commentator is as funny as ever!
  4. aryanrule
    Feb 3, 2011
    9
    Boomshakalaka. Whoever played Nba JAM or Hangtime will enjoy new design which is just breath taking. Everything is full of colours, great dynamics and a game worth of having. Yeah its bit pricey concerning the fact it could easily be in ARCADE department, but i am not sorry. Great game 9/10.
  5. rude76
    Mar 21, 2011
    6
    I had some good fun with this game, especially when playing co-op. It got kinda old tho, despite various modes and online play. Tons of secret characters like Bill Clinton and Bush and Obama helped to keep my interest, but once I found out EA had no plans to update the rosters, and since you cant edit them yourself, I sold the game.
  6. ITZZZPERRY
    Oct 31, 2014
    8
    NBA Jam is a fun arcade simulator on the Xbox 360. Someone looking for a fun basketball experience in short bursts should definitely pick this one up.
  7. gamingisgreat
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    NBA Jam by EA is everything you love about NBA Jam,but on higher quality consoles.

    This obviously mean the graphics are much better than the previous games,the framerate is at a solid 60 and rarely hitches. The gameplay is just classic NBA Jam.That is all.In terms of modes,you have remix tour,which consists of normal games with powerups,games of 21,Backboard Smash,where both teams    NBA Jam by EA is everything you love about NBA Jam,but on higher quality consoles.

    This obviously mean the graphics are much better than the previous games,the framerate is at a solid 60 and rarely hitches.

    The gameplay is just classic NBA Jam.That is all.In terms of modes,you have remix tour,which consists of normal games with powerups,games of 21,Backboard Smash,where both teams try to break the other's backboard.First team to do that wins.Then you have Classic Campaign,which you must beat all 30 NBA teams,using just one (have to beat your own team too) and a Legends team from all 6 divisions.

    Commentary is hilarious,of course.

    Soundtrack and sound effects are OK.

    The only real problem with the game is the inconsistent AI,they will play terrible one game and you blow them out,but then next game can play like gods,and you can't score as they steal the ball from you every time you have it and block everything you try to do.

    That said,NBA Jam is a very good arcade basketball game.Go out and get it.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#97 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#57 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Thunderbolt
    May 12, 2011
    50
    If you've ever gotten caught up in a multiplayer game of Jam at the arcade or experienced the console conversions during the mid-'90s, this NBA Jam reboot is likely the closest anyone's come to getting it right since Midway's Hangtime series.
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  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Jan 30, 2011
    59
    Should've followed 3-on-3 NHL Arcade's XBLA lead. [Feb 2011, p.108]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2011
    80
    If you're in any way nostalgic about the original Jam games, at this price it's a slam dunk.
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