Jordan vs. Bird: One-on-One (0)

Jordan vs. Bird: One-on-One
First release date
1989-08-31
Platform
Game Boy Genesis Commodore 64 Nintendo Entertainment System PC
Developer
Imagineering Inc. Rare, Ltd. Electronic Arts
Publisher
Electronic Arts Milton Bradley Co.
Theme
NBA
Franchise
NBA

Overview

Jordan vs. Bird: One-on-One (or sometimes just Jordan vs. Bird) is a 1988 basketball sim featuring two famous NBA players, and , as they attempt to outscore one another on the court. It is based on the older computer game , which featured Dr. J and Larry Bird.

Jordan vs. Bird: One-on-One not only offers a one-on-one basketball game with the two featured players, but also allows the player to use Larry Bird in a 3-point shooting contest, and Michael Jordan in a slam dunk contest where the player can choose the type of dunk they wish to perform.

The Genesis version includes an animated cutscene when a slamdunk is performed. It also includes a two player local competitive mode.

Critical Reception

When the Genesis version was released Electronic Gaming Monthly issued the following scores, 6,7,7,7 adding, "...It gets a little boring and a little too easy, but it is pretty fun".