Galaxy Jam: Space Basketball Wars Review
Price: FREE
Version Reviewed: 1.0.3
App Reviewed on: iPhone 5
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What happens when science fiction, role playing games, space exploration, anthropomorphic animals, and basketball are all mixed into one demented game design pot? The result is what could only be described as surreal. Galaxy Jam: Space Basketball Wars, though sounding like a mouthful, is actually far simpler to gasp that it may seem. But is that enough to make is stand out from the already overwhelming number of options available in the free-to-play crowd?
The main crux of the actual game is a back and forth battle where the player is either on offense attempting to score as many points as possible on the opposition, or on defense where they swipe through the air trying to bat away errant shots, collect falling currency, or activate power-ups. Both offensive and defensive special abilities are available for each player and can be upgraded/customized through the title’s RPG elements.
Basketball has never been portrayed quite as colorfully as in Galaxy Jam: Space Basketball Wars. It was an interesting experiment in RPG design, melded with tried and true sports action. However, it simply isn’t compelling enough to warrant anything more than a passing glance. It is free, so if arcade basketball is anyone's “thing” then by all means. Just be ready to have another game on deck when waiting for the next turn grows tiresome.