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Sports game

Basketball Legends

Trade dunks, threes and blocks in fast arcade basketball against the computer or a friend on one keyboard.

Difficulty
Moderate
Compatibility
See device support below

Game overview

Basketball Legends is a two-on-two style arcade basketball game that keeps the rules loose and the matches fast. You can run a tournament against the computer or hand a second player the other half of the keyboard, then trade dunks, three-pointers, blocks and shoves until one side pulls ahead. A super shot bar fills as you play and turns into a shot that lands from anywhere on the court, which makes the last thirty seconds of a close match genuinely tense.

This title is best suited to two players sharing a keyboard for quick basketball matches.

How to play Basketball Legends

  1. Choose a team and pick a tournament or a quick match
  2. Move with the arrow keys and shoot or dunk with the action keys
  3. Block and shove to force turnovers when you are defending
  4. Save the super shot bar for a moment when you need points fast

Controls

  • Arrow keys: Move your player
  • Action keys (Z / X): Shoot, dunk, block and shove
  • WASD and action keys: Second player controls on the same keyboard

Objectives and failure conditions

Objectives

  • Outscore your opponent before the clock ends
  • Win the tournament against the computer
  • Land the super shot when the bar is full

The run ends or fails when

  • The opposing team leads when time expires

Gameplay mechanics

  • Arcade basketball with dunks and three-pointers
  • Physical defence through blocks and shoves
  • A super shot meter that charges during play

Device compatibility

Desktop browsers

Mouse and keyboard: Basketball Legends loads straight into the page on desktop Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari with no download or plugin. Controls used: Arrow keys, Action keys (Z / X), WASD and action keys.

Phones and tablets

Keyboard game, play on desktop: Basketball Legends is driven by keyboard input, so a laptop or desktop keyboard gives the playable experience.

Tips for Basketball Legends

  • Shove for the ball on defence rather than chasing the shooter
  • Take threes when your defender commits to the basket
  • Hold the super shot until a two-possession gap needs closing

What worked well and what did not

Pros

  • Local two-player makes it a good couch game
  • Super shot keeps close matches alive

Cons

  • Keyboard-only, so phones are out
  • Computer opponents play the same way each match

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