Arcade Hoops Basketball App

Price at time of review £1.19 (approx $2)

Like NBA Hotshot this is a simulation of the basketball machines you get to play in arcades. This app is slightly more expensive but boy you get what you pay for and more.

Graphically amazing on the small screen with great animation of the moving basket. Spot-on sounds add to the experience.

I would have given this app 10/10 without the new mode  "3 point classic" which has just been added for all users completely free of charge - but it is a welcome addition - with the basket fixed in it's 3 point position and nice new balls.

The other modes are Classic (45 seconds of 2 point shooting) and Progressive (99 seconds of trying for 2 and 3 pointers). Both local and global high scores for each mode are available.

This is one gaming app which just feels right in all respects. It looks good, sounds good, even the variation in "flick" needed for the moving basket feels right.

The quality of this game for the price I am reviewing it at is outstanding. Skyworks have pitched the pricing well to ensure good sales and recommendation and adding a new mode for free will keep existing owners very happy.

A small amount of money very well spent!

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NBA Hotshot App

Price at time of writing 59p (approx 99c)

A nice looking arcade basketball machine simulation with good sounds and graphics.

The objective is, as you may expect, to score as many points by tossing as many balls through the hoop as you can in the time limit.

Two modes are currently available to you Classic Play (time limit mode) and Three Strikes (as it sounds - three misses and your time's up).

A flashing ball indicates a ball which will give you bonus points. Personally I would have liked to have seen bonus ball as an additional mode as you won't find flashing balls in the arcades!

Multiplayer is also available if other players are within range of you.

In my view, there are other arcade basketball simulations out there which are better. But at the price quoted above this is superb value and you will get more than your money's worth by way of regular pick-up-and-play entertainment.
Local high scores apply and the Plus+ network provides a variety of achievements to aim for. You can also win virtual prizes as you accrue points.

NBA Hotshot by Freeverse is a really nice, recommended application.

8/10

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