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ESPN NBA 2Night - Dreamcast gameGame Review & DescriptionStep onto the hardwood with ESPN NBA 2Night, where basketball meets the kind of arcade-style action that makes you believe you could actually dunk if you just believed in yourself hard enough. Released in 2000 for the Dreamcast, this basketball title attempts to capture the fast-paced excitement of professional basketball while maintaining enough accessibility that you don't need a doctorate in sports science to understand why your three-point shots keep bouncing off the rim like rubber balls. It's the kind of game that makes you feel like a basketball legend right up until you realize you've been playing against the computer on easy mode for three hours straight. The gameplay strikes a balance between simulation and arcade action that keeps things entertaining without getting bogged down in the minutiae of actual basketball strategy. You'll find yourself pulling off spectacular dunks and impossible shots with the kind of frequency that would make real NBA players question the laws of physics. The controls are intuitive enough that newcomers can jump right in, while still offering enough depth for players who want to master the finer points of digital basketball. The passing system works well, and the shooting mechanics feel satisfying when you nail that perfect three-pointer, though you might find yourself wondering why your virtual athletes seem to have better hand-eye coordination than you do in real life. Visually, ESPN NBA 2Night does a solid job of recreating the atmosphere of professional basketball, complete with detailed player models that actually look like recognizable human beings rather than geometric approximations of athletes. The courts are well-rendered with appropriate lighting and crowd details that make you feel like you're actually playing in a packed arena rather than your living room. The animations are smooth and realistic, particularly the slam dunks that make you want to pause the game just to appreciate the athletic artistry. The ESPN presentation adds a layer of authenticity that makes the whole experience feel more legitimate, even when you're executing moves that would probably violate several laws of physics. The game includes various modes and team options that provide decent replay value, from quick exhibition games to season play that lets you guide your favorite team through an extended campaign. The AI provides a reasonable challenge without being frustratingly difficult, though you might occasionally find yourself questioning the computer's decision-making process when it consistently goes for impossible shots while ignoring wide-open teammates. Multiplayer games are where the real fun happens, as nothing quite compares to the trash-talking opportunities provided by defeating your friends through superior virtual basketball skills. It's the kind of game that works well for both serious basketball fans and casual players who just want to experience the satisfaction of making shots they could never attempt in real life. A variety of helpful hints, tips and cheats for ESPN NBA 2Night can be found below. GameShark / Pro Action Replay Cheat Codes:The following dongle-dependent codes are designed for use with the North American (NTSC) version of the game, but may work on compatible systems:
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