Basketball Showdown

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Basketball Showdown is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Naquatic and was released on November 2, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

"Basketball Showdown" is a head-to-head basketball game where you can compete against friends, enemies, or global opponents in online tournaments or single-player seasons. The game features hyper-realistic graphics, unlockable upgrades and basketballs, and a PhysKick™ engine for enhanced gameplay. Compete for glory, climb the ranks, and earn rewards in this next-gen basketball experience.

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graphics50 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and competitive experience with quick matches, making it ideal for casual play.
The ball control is tight and responsive, providing a realistic shooting experience.
The graphics and physics are impressive, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game has significant issues with shooting accuracy, often causing the ball to go in unintended directions.
Players report frustration with the high cost of in-game items and the low rewards for winning matches.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, including disconnections and loss of progress, which detract from the gaming experience.

graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals, realistic physics, and high-quality graphics that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users express disappointment with the graphics quality, suggesting that improvements are needed. Despite the criticisms, a significant number of players find the graphics to be among the best they have encountered in mobile gaming.
- “I love the real feel, the accompaniment of realistic movement (head bob and duck, etc.), stunning visuals, and ball shot, float, bounce, rim backboard rebounding physics are all the most accurate in realism I've encountered in both mobile and console. Hats off to the devs!”
- “Graphically, it was the best game I've ever played.”
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “The 2015 version of this game, even with its poor graphics, is a better product than this version.”
- “The graphics are terrible and not only that the game lags online!!!!”
- “The worst game ever bad graphics and you can't make a single shot.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing during gameplay, particularly in critical modes like playoffs. Many players experience glitches that disrupt their experience, including issues with shooting mechanics and lost achievements. While some users praise the game as enjoyable, the overall consensus indicates that stability issues need to be addressed for a smoother experience.
- “It is the best game ever; no glitches, it's just amazing.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any issues; the stability is impressive.”
- “Every time I play the playoffs mode, when I'm about to win, it freezes and I have to turn my phone off and back on. Then it says disconnected from the game.”
- “It's not just my phone because this is the only application that freezes.”
- “It deleted all of my achievements, and it freezes up at the start of the game.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smoothness and enjoyable mechanics, while others criticize the shooting mechanics as poor and overly sensitive. Players appreciate the graphics and overall fun factor, but many express frustration with the upgrade system and technical issues like freezing.
- “Best game of 2019 with extremely good graphics and gameplay, so come join the fun.”
- “Fun game with good mechanics, and you can use the backboard.”
- “Great game with okay graphics, smooth gameplay, and no lag.”
- “Upgrading mechanics are weird; it would be better if you could purchase upgrades at the end.”
- “It doesn't tell us the price of the basketballs, the shooting mechanics are bad, and it freezes too much.”
- “The worst shooting mechanics I've ever seen; I wouldn't suggest it to anyone.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, particularly due to excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and cause lag. Many players desire options to disable ads and find in-game purchases, such as the cost of items, to be unreasonably high. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I enjoy the game, but I would prefer it without ads, and the prices for the items feel a bit high.”
- “I get ads, but holy crap it's unneeded and annoying.”
- “Also too many annoying ads.”
- “I have downloaded many apps and don't like ads popping up all the time.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the soundtrack but expressing frustration over the inability to turn off or adjust the game’s sound effects. Users who prefer to listen to their own music while playing find the overlapping audio distracting, indicating a need for better sound customization options. Overall, while the music is well-liked, it detracts from the experience for those who want to enjoy their own playlists.
- “Love the graphics, especially the strong music!”
- “Overall a wonderful game, only wish there was a setting to turn off the sound. I listen to music when I play, and that sound with music doesn't mix.”
- “Needs more updates and the ability to turn off the sound effects because I like to listen to music, and it plays over my music.”
- “Overall a wonderful game, only wish there was a setting where you can turn off the sound. I listen to music when I play this, and that sound with music doesn't mix.”
- “If you like listening to music while playing, then this app is not for you.”
- “You cannot turn down the volume to listen to music; there is no volume control.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining. However, some feel that the simplicity of the gameplay detracts from the overall comedic experience.
- “This is a funny game! ”
- “So easy it's not funny.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking a dedicated story mode and offline play, leading to frustration among players who find the gameplay experience unsatisfactory and the opponents unchallenging. Overall, the narrative elements are deemed poor and unengaging.
- “I hate it; it sucks. You can't have story mode or offline, and the people you play with are dumb and stupid. Every time you try to shoot the ball, you miss.”
- “Garbage. Period. End of story.”