NBA Live 95

NBA Live 95 is the first installment in the legendary NBA Live series from EA Sports and was released for the SNES in 1994. It marked a real milestone in the basketball genre and set new standards for realistic sports games on 16-bit consoles.

Equipped with an official NBA license, NBA Live 95 offers all teams and players from the 1994/95 season - whether the Chicago Bulls, the New York Knicks or the Houston Rockets - every NBA fan will find their favourite team here. Real stars such as Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Karl Malone are also represented (Michael Jordan is missing due to separate rights).

The gameplay of NBA Live 95 combines tactical team play with fluid action. The game is played in a slightly isometric 3D view, which offers an excellent overview by the standards of the time and makes the playing field look realistic. Quick passes, threes, blocks and spectacular dunks are part of the standard repertoire. Particularly noteworthy is the game's balance between simulation and arcade - easily accessible, but with enough depth for strategists.

NBA Live 95 offers several game modes, including single games, complete seasons, playoffs and extensive team management with player values and statistics. The two-player mode also ensures exciting basketball duels between friends.

Graphically, NBA Live 95 scores with clear player sprites, well-animated movements and typical 90s EA Sport designs. The sound effects, the crowd and the music create a real stadium atmosphere - and will make your basketball heart beat faster.

NBA Live 95 is considered groundbreaking and is still a classic among SNES sports games today. It combines realism, fun and atmosphere in an impressive way and laid the foundation for one of the most successful sports game series of all time.