Mario Slam Basketball (Hoops 3 On 3)

Mario Slam Basketball

Conclusion: a relatively innovating game when we’re talking controls and the form of basketball. The question is ‘Will it keep on being interesting although it has a rather repetitive gameplay?’. The game is very easy to learn which makes it a great game for kids somewhere around the age of 7 tot 10 years old. All in all it remains a fun game, mainly cause of the controls. Read more

A fantastic effort to recreate basketball with touch controls. It looks, sounds and controls well, but it’s just too repetitive and broken with the points to fully recommend. Certainly worth a dribble about with just to experience the control scheme, though, and we’d love more touch-centred sports games. Make it so! Read more

Despite my initial thoughts over how well stylus control would work for a basketball game, Mario Slam Basketball delivers an enjoyable game. It's not without its problems, is far too simple and lacking in features, but as sports games on the DS go, it's one of the best. It's by no means a classic Nintendo game but once you get past the initial awkwardness you'll probably enjoy your brief time on the court. Had the game included full multiplayer support with a single game... Read more

Mario Slam Basketball (Hoops 3 On 3)

It's a whole new ball game as Mario rocks the rim on the Nintendo DS! Get that magic touch. There are plenty of basketball games out there, but none with the hands-on control of Mario Slam Basketball. Players use the touch screen to get their game on as they execute tricky dribbles, special passes and sweet shots - all with strokes and taps of the stylus. Players choose their teams of three characters from the Mario universe and hit the parquet. Power-ups like Red Shells... Read more

Mario Slam Basketball is a fun Mario sports title and the best looking game on the DS. Despite a few control issues, this is still worth a look for anyone who fancies some crazy b-ball action. Read more