Dr. J and Larry Bird Go One on One (0)

Dr. J and Larry Bird Go One on One
First release date
1982-12-31
Platform
Amiga Apple II Commodore 64 Mac Atari 8-bit ColecoVision Atari 7800 PC
Developer
Electronic Arts
Publisher
Atari SA Micro Fun

Gameplay

In this game, the player assumes the role of either Julius "Dr. J" Erving or Larry Bird in a mano-a-mano basketball duel, against another player or the computer. There are 2 modes a timed game, or a "play to score" game. On offense your moves are a spin or to shoot(including dunks), and on defense you can attempt to block a shot, or swat at the ball, with over-agressiveness garnering a foul. Also, the players can dunk the ball with such force that it shatters the backboard, sending a janitor out to sweep up the glass, cartoonishly cursing the offending player as he moves across the screen(censored of course).

This game was highly lucritive for and was ported from the Apple II to many systems.

Sequels and Revisions

Since this game was successful, decided to make a sequel in 1988, , was made, this was the same game with updated graphics, new characters, and 2 mini-games a Slam Dunk Contest(as Jordan), or a 3-Point Contest (as Bird).

Then, in 1993 made, Jordan In Flight, for DOS. This game could be concidered a "Revision" featuring more players, a revamped 3-on-3 playing style, and digitized sprites.