Total Nba 98

PlayStation · 1998 · US

Also known as: NBA ShootOut 98 (US) · Total NBA 98 (EU)

Sony Computer Entertainment Sony Interactive Studios America

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment · Developer: Sony Interactive Studios America

Sony's pro basketball title enters its third season with NBA Shootout 98. The game is quicker than its predecessors, with a focus on bigger action and less realism. An in earlier annual editions of the title, Shootout 98 features the league's 29 teams, each with authentic rosters, arenas, and uniforms. Players are motion-captured for realistic onscreen shots, dunks, and ball handling. New moves introduced to the series in 98 include no-look and off-the-dribble passes, reverse spins, alley-oops, and new signature dunks for selected players. Gamers can create their own custom NBA players, or make trades around the league to create an entire dream team. Modes of play include "Exhibition," "Tournament," "Season," "Playoffs," and "All Star Game." In NBA Shootout 98's multiplayer modes, up to eight human competitors can play at once, each controlling a different NBA player on the court. Features: Execute a variety of moves including reverse spins, crossovers, and alley-oops Create your own player, trade and release existing players, or recruit new members through the draft Play alone or use a multitap to challenge friends in such gameplay as exhibition, playoffs, and AllStar