NBA Jam Extreme

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NBA Jam Extreme
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
Developer: Sculptured Software
Distributor: Roadshow Interactive (AU)
Licensor: NBA Properties
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (1 track)
Peripherals supported: 6Player, Saturn Floppy Drive
Genre: Sports
Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code JP 1997-02-28 ¥5,8005,800 T-8122G US 1996-11-26 T-8120H EU 1996-12-06 T-8151H-50 DE 1996-12-06 T-8151H-50 UK 1996-12-06 £44.9944.99 T-8151H-50 PL 1997 AU 199x
Non-Sega versions PlayStation Windows PC

NBA Jam Extreme (NBA JAM エクストリーム) is a 1996 arcade game by Acclaim, an entry in the NBA Jam series (and the last to see release on a Sega platform). It was ported to the Sega Saturn by Sculptured Software in 1997, and introduces full real-time 3D to the series.

Gameplay

The game is a two-on-two basketball game with fast, arcade-style gameplay. Players can play any of the NBA teams of the time, with each team having a roster of six players with different statistics from which to choose. Matches consist of four quarters, each three minutes long. The goal is to outscore the other team; baskets from within the three-point line are worth two points, and shots from outside of it are worth three points. There are no fouls, free throws, or violations except goaltending and a 24-second shot clock. Teams can substitute players between quarters.

If players enter their initials and birth dates for record-keeping, they can play a tournament against every other team in the league. The tournament mode can be played by a single player with an AI teammate or by two players on the same team. If players do not enter their initials, they play a practice game instead. Practice games can be played by up to four players (using a 6Player).

Players are moved around the court with the D-Pad. Players can use "Turbo" by holding , which makes them run faster, jump higher, and shoot and pass better. Using turbo expends the turbo meter, but the meter replenishes when it is not used. The game adds "Extreme," used by holding , which is turbo with even more heightened effects. Extreme drains the turbo meter twice as fast, however.

The game also has a Computer Assistance feature enabled by default that increases the precision of the losing team's shots to ensure a more competitive game.

	Tip-Off
	Each game starts with a tip-off, where a player from each team leaps for possession of the ball by rapidly pressing . Possession of the ball goes to the home team (team two) at the beginning of the second and fourth quarters and to the visiting team (team one) at the beginning of the third quarter, regardless of who wins the tip-off or who had possession of the ball at the end of the last quarter.
	Defense
	When the player's team does not have possession of the ball, the player can jump to block the opposing team's shots with or . If the ball is on the downward trajectory of its arc when it is blocked, the player is charged with goaltending and the other team receives points for a successful basket. However, if the ball touches the rim of the basket, any player on either team can grab it. If a player blocks two shots in a row, the player is "Smokin'" and can goaltend without penalty, which lasts until the opposing team makes a shot. When near an opposing player, the player can try to steal the ball with . The ball flashes white when the other team touches it. If the player has turbo, the player can shove another player with +. Shoving can cause the other player to drop the ball or move another player out of the way to clear a shot for a teammate.
	Offense
	When the player's team has possession of the ball, the player can perform a jump shot by holding or . The ball is released when the button is released; releasing the button at the apex of the leap leads to a more accurate shot but increases the risk of a defender blocking or stealing the ball. Shooting while running toward the basket with turbo performs a lay-up or a dunk. If a player makes three baskets in a row, the player is "Smokin'," which gives the player permanent turbo for the next three shots or until the opposing team makes a shot. The player passes the ball with . The player can perform a jump pass by pressing after jumping with or . Opponents can intercept the ball as it is being passed. When playing with an AI teammate, the player can force the AI to shoot with or or to pass with .

Roster

Conference	Team	Players
Western	Dallas Mavericks	Jim Jackson Jason Kidd Eric Montross Chris Gatling Tony Dumas Jamal Washburn
	Denver Nuggets	Laphonso Ellis Ervin Johnson Bryant Stith Mark Jackson Dale Ellis Antonio McDyess
	Golden State Warriors	Rony Seikaly B.J. Armstrong Joe Smith Donyell Marshall Mark Price Latrell Sprewell
	Houston Rockets	Hakeem Olajuwon Clyde Drexler Kevin Willis Brent Price Sam Mack Mario Elie
	L.A. Clippers	Pooh Richardson Malik Sealy Brian Williams Lamond Murray Rodney Rogers Loy Vaught
	L.A. Lakers	Cedric Ceballos Nick Van Exel Kobe Bryant Sean Rooks Eddie Jones Elden Campbell
	Minnesota Timberwolves	Tom Gugliotta Kevin Garnett James Robinson Terry Porter Cherokee Parks Bill Curley
	Phoenix Suns	Kevin Johnson Robert Horry John Williams Wayman Tisdale Danny Manning Sam Cassell
	Portland Trail Blazers	Clifford Robinson Kenny Anderson Gary Trent Isaiah Rider Aaron McKie Randolph Childress
	Sacramento Kings	Olden Polynice Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Corliss Williamson Michael Smith Billy Owens Mitch Richmond
	San Antonio Spurs	Sean Elliott David Robinson Charles Smith Avery Johnson Vinny Del Negro Will Perdue
	Seattle Supersonics	Gary Payton Shawn Kemp Hersey Hawkins Nate McMillan Detlef Schrempf Sam Perkins
	Utah Jazz	Karl Malone John Stockton Brooks Thompson Greg Ostertag Antoine Carr Jeff Hornacek
	Vancouver Grizzlies	Greg Anthony Anthony Peeler Bryant Reeves Lawrence Moten Eric Mobley Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Eastern	Atlanta Hawks	Dikembe Mutumbo Christian Laettner Steve Smith Ken Norman Alan Henderson Mookie Blaylock
	Boston Celtics	Dee Brown Dana Barros Eric Williams Antoine Walker Dino Radja Todd Day
	Charlotte Hornets	Muggsy Bogues Vlade Divac Glen Rice Anthony Mason Matt Geiger Dell Curry
	Chicago Bulls	Dennis Rodman Toni Kukoč Ron Harper Steve Kerr Jason Caffey Scottie Pippen
	Cleveland Cavaliers	Tyrone Hill Vitaly Potapenko Bobby Phills Chris Mills Donny Marshall Terrell Brandon
	Detroit Pistons	Joe Dumars Stacey Augmon Terry Mills Lindsey Hunter Otis Thorpe Grant Hill
	Indiana Pacers	Reggie Miller Rik Smits Haywoode Workman Jalen Rose Derrick McKey Dale Davis
	Miami Heat	Alonzo Mourning Tim Hardaway Kurt Thomas Gary Grant PJ Brown Dan Majerle
	Milwaukee Bucks	Vin Baker Sherman Douglas Glenn Robinson Shawn Respert Johnny Newman Andrew Lang
	New Jersey Nets	Kendall Gill Shawn Bradley Khalid Reeves Ed O'Bannon Kevin Edwards Vincent Askew
	New York Knicks	Patrick Ewing Larry Johnson John Wallace Allan Houston John Starks Charles Oakley
	Orlando Magic	Horace Grant Penny Hardaway Gerald Wilkins Brian Shaw Nick Anderson Dennis Scott
	Philadelphia 76ers	Derrick Coleman Clarence Weatherspoon Scott Williams Jerry Stackhouse Don MacLean Allen Iverson
	Toronto Raptors	Damon Stoudamire Popeye Jones Acie Earl Hubert Davis Doug Christie Sharone Wright
	Washington Bullets	Juwan Howard Rod Strickland Tracy Murray Calbert Cheaney Georghe Mureșan Chris Webber

History

Development

Unlike its predecessors, NBA Jam Extreme was not developed by Midway Games. Instead, Acclaim Entertainment bought the rights to the name "NBA Jam" and tasked Sculptured Software with producing a 3D basketball game with a similar theme (before going down a more realistic route starting with NBA Jam 99). Many of the staff of NBA Jam: Tournament Edition would instead go on to create the 2D NBA Hang Time, released in the same year.

Magazine articles

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Promotional material

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Artwork

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  US prototype cover

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average
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Sega Retro Average
Publication Version Score Computer & Video Games (UK) 50 Mega Force (FR) PAL 88 Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL 86 Player One (FR) 94 Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J 54 Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J 61 Sega Magazin (DE) PAL 86 Sega Power (UK) PAL 59 Sega Saturn Magazine (UK) PAL 70 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 67 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 52 Total Saturn (UK) PAL 81

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NBA Jam Extreme

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Technical information

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