NBA Live 98
NBA Live 98 is the sequel to the basketball simulation game, published by THQ for the SNES, released in 1997, and it is the final NBA Live game released on the SNES. You control a team, playing a full game of basketball with a top-down perspective, with a focus on realistic simulation, strategy, and fast-paced action.
The gameplay involves passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense, with a control scheme that emphasizes strategy and timing, and you can also control individual players and run plays. A unique feature is the "updated" content – the game features updated rosters for the 1997 season, improved graphics, and new gameplay mechanics, including a new "playbook" system and improved AI, providing a more polished and realistic basketball experience. The game includes a season mode with standings and playoffs, and a two-player mode for head-to-head competition.
The graphics are improved over the previous games, with more detailed player sprites and backgrounds, and the music is upbeat and energetic, with a sports-style theme and catchy tunes. Critics praised the updated rosters and the improved gameplay, making it a solid final entry in the NBA Live series on the SNES. It supports two players. NBA Live 98 is a fun and engaging basketball game that offers a great sporting experience.