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NBA Live 98

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Also known as
NBA实况98

Control all teams and players from the 1998 season in single games, full seasons, or playoff modes.

NBA Live 98 was released for the Sega Genesis in 1997, the same year as the original game's debut on other platforms.

About NBA Live 98

NBA Live 98 is a basketball simulation based on the professional league's 1998 season. It includes every team, player, and arena from that year, with player likenesses enhanced through the scanning of over 350 faces.

Game modes extend beyond individual matches to encompass full season play, playoff brackets, and special events. These events include a three-point shooting contest modeled after the All-Star Game, alongside a managerial career option. The on-court action incorporates additional moves such as crossovers and fade-away shots.

NBA Live 98 Screenshots

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Title screen
Main menu - new layout
Creating a player
Playoff table
Beginning a game... quite an unspectacular screen
Here we go...
What a dunk!
Players stats
Offensive tactics
Struggle under the basket
Choosing teams for season mode
Team stats