Matches are played from a diagonal top-down court view, with the player controlling team offense and defense. You can pass, shoot, drive to the basket, steal, and switch defenders as possession changes. The game emphasizes rebounding, fast breaks, and timing on jump shots and layups. After certain dunks, brief cinematic cutscenes play to highlight the action. Single-player modes pit you against the computer using one of four international teams.
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Z A
X B
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Double Dribble is Konami's NES basketball game, known for its arcade-style pace and impressive presentation for its time. It focuses on 5-on-5 action, fast breaks, half-court plays, and dramatic dunk cutscenes with digitized voice clips. As one of the early home-console basketball standouts, it was widely praised for its energy and audiovisual flair.
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Release Date
1987-01-01
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Use passing to create open looks rather than forcing shots into traffic. On defense, protect the paint and anticipate passing lanes to generate steals. After a rebound, push the ball quickly before the defense sets up, since fast breaks are often the safest scoring chances.
No cheats or unlockables available
Tips
Work the ball around until a shooter is open.
Tips
Boxing out matters as much as shot timing.
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Fast breaks are one of the easiest ways to score consistently.
User Reviews
A fast, arcade-like basketball game with a lot of personality.
User Reviews
The dunk scenes and digitized voices were impressive for NES.
User Reviews
Simple to learn, but positioning and ball movement still matter a lot.
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