NBA Jam - Tournament Edition (GB)

**NBA Jam - Tournament Edition** on Game Boy Color is a high-octane 2v2 arcade basketball game renowned for its over-the-top action and rule-breaking gameplay. Unlike realistic basketball simulations, **NBA Jam** throws out common rules like fouls, shot clocks, and offensive goaltending, allowing players to perform spectacular dunks and impossible three-pointers. The primary objective is to outscore your opponent by utilizing powerful dunks, long-range shots, and even pushing opponents to steal the ball.

The most iconic feature of **NBA Jam - Tournament Edition** is the "On Fire" system. When a player scores three consecutive baskets without the opponent stealing the ball, they become "On Fire". In this state, the player gains unblockable dunking abilities, perfect shooting accuracy, and even increased movement speed. The "On Fire" effect not only provides a gameplay advantage but also creates unique visual and sound effects, adding to the excitement of the match.

The Game Boy Color version of **NBA Jam - Tournament Edition** faithfully recreates the arcade original's atmosphere, despite hardware limitations in graphics and sound. Players can choose from actual NBA teams with famous players of the era, each possessing distinct stats for dunking, shooting, speed, and defense. The Tournament mode allows players to progress through rounds to win the championship, offering high replayability. Although there are only two players per side on the court, the combination of crazy plays and basic strategy still creates an extremely entertaining and addictive basketball experience.