Fields, competition and realistic thrills: the sports game recreates the passion of the stadium, from football to basketball. RomWize re-ranks the best games in the genre by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"A Camelot golf game, exemplary in its arcade-simulation balance. The shot-timing mechanic is precise and demanding right from the off, while the Mario cast adds whimsy without breaking the sport's integrity. The courses are varied and the replay value enormous. An essential reference of the genre."
"NBA 2K11 is the annual basketball simulation by 2K Sports. Playable Michael Jordan, iconic Legend mode. Best NBA 2K PS3 for many. The reference basketball franchise on console, fluid gameplay and generous content."
"The original Midway NBA Jam, the 90s peak of arcade basketball. Wild dunks, hyped atmosphere, brilliant local multiplayer, an essential party game."
"Japanese version of NBA Street Vol. 2 under the Dunk Tengoku title. The same improved EA BIG street basketball is accessible to Japanese players in their language. International game NBA characters and spectacular dunks are faithfully reproduced."
"Super Punch-Out!! revives the NES formula in 16 bit, faster and stylish. Rhythmic fights and arcade vibe, essential for Nintendo fans."
"A zany street sports game by Technos, creators of Double Dragon. Wacky events, exaggerated physics, fun in multiplayer. In the Kunio-kun vein, as offbeat as it is charming."
"FIFA 12 introduces Tactical Defending that transforms defending into an art. More skill required in marking, more realistic Precision physics. One of the best FIFA of the generation, deepest gameplay of the era."
"MLB The Show 16 is the annual exclusive PS3 American baseball simulation. Final PS3 entry of the series, final MLB roster update. The genre reference, faithful MLB simulation with Road to the Show and franchise mode."
"Third and finest NBA Street entry with refined Gamebreaker mode and the most iconic NBA characters. Dunk animations are spectacular and the style system is at its peak. The PS2 arcade street basketball benchmark for genre fans."
"Kunio-kun in insane football with brawls and explosive tackles. The Nekketsu formula applied to the king of sports. Explosive co-op, sharp humor. Exactly what you expect from the saga."