Arch Rivals
by Bally Midway Released 1 May 1989 0 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Bally Midway
- Publisher
- Acclaim Entertainment, Bally Midway
- Released
- 1 May 1989
- Platforms
- DOS
- Themes
- Comedy
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Single player
- Age rating
- ESRB: E
6.1/10
Our verdict
Arch Rivals is a fun piece of arcade sports history.
Arch Rivals is a 1989 arcade basketball game from Midway. It encourages violence: you can punch opponents and steal the ball. It’s regarded as the forerunner of NBA Jam.
Gameplay
The game is two-on-two arcade basketball:
- Two-on-two: Fast, simple matches.
- Punching: Knock opponents down to steal the ball.
- Humour: Cartoonish players and comedy.
It laid the groundwork for NBA Jam.
Verdict
Arch Rivals is a fun, rowdy arcade basketball game. It’s simple and shallow, but enjoyable in short bursts.
The Good
- Rowdy, funny gameplay
- Punching opponents
- Forerunner of NBA Jam
The Bad
- Shallow
- Only a few teams
- Repetitive
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