Description
#PA2034, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover one of several sports titles created for the Lynx, Basketbrawl, released for the Lynx in 1992. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game.
BASKETBRAWL VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: Originally scheduled for release in December of 1991, according to this blurb on page 163 of the January 1991 issue (#30) of GamePro magazine, Basketbrawl was ultimately released to stores in May of 1992.
Initial Retail Price: Unknown.
Cartridge: 256kb mono curved lip-style cartridge.
Genre: Side-view 2-dimensional sports action game for 1 player, or for 2 players playing co-operatively using the ComLynx cable.
Screen/Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: Basketbrawl, originally released on the Atari 7800 in 1990.
Other Ports: Basketbrawl was also released on the Plex Arcade (2021).
Levels: There are 15 levels (5 matches, or “gangs,” of three games each), each accessible with a 4-letter code. The complete list of level jump codes can be found here.
Carton: Full-color standard-tab regular-size carton (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). There was also a blister-pack released for Basketbrawl.
Manual: A 44-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. This manual was written by Scott Rhoades. You can read an interview with Scott and The No Swear Gamer that was posted on the Atario.io forums; it can be found here.
Languages: A single manual was released worldwide with parallel verbiage in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
BASKETBRAWL CREDITS
Developer: Hamilton and Associates.
Programmers: David Axt, John Hamilton.
Artwork: Jennifer Hamilton, Robb Mariani, Vu Nguyen.
Music: Matt Scott.
Producer: Craig Erickson.
Special Thanks: Steve Ryno.
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#PA2043, Published by Atari Corp.
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#PA2042, Published by Atari Corp.
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