About NBA Live 96
NBA Live 96 for the Game Boy is a portable adaptation of the basketball series, operating under the official NBA license for team identities. While it includes authentic team names and logos, real player names are absent, represented instead by their correct jersey numbers.
The game offers several modes of play, including Exhibition, Season, and Playoff formats, though team selection in the Playoff mode is predetermined. Available options allow for the adjustment of game rules and time limits, alongside three selectable difficulty settings.
Its presentation is simplified compared to console versions, with teams appearing in only two color schemes. The strategic scope is also more limited, featuring a reduced selection of plays for both offense and defense.