Basketball Stars – If you want a fun, addicting basketball game, look no further than Basketball Stars. This title distills the sport down to its fundamentals – shooting, passing, stealing and sweet dunks – for a fierce arcade-style experience. Choose your player avatar then hit the streets for some 1v1 action.
Gameplay is all about timing and court spacing. Nail the meter when attempting shots for a better chance at scoring. But also make sure to get open, set effective picks and drive into the lane to give yourself high percentage looks. It won’t be long before you’re performing nasty crossovers, hitting nothing but net from downtown, unleashing killer dunks and talking trash to your opponent.
Increasing your basketball IQ is key to success here. Learn how to read shots to get in position for rebounds and send accurate touch passes to teammates for assists. You’ll be saucing up your rival in no time. Basketball Stars also features simple controls and matches of just a few minutes, making it easy to get in a quick game when you want an adrenaline-fueled sports fix.
Over a dozen basketballs and exciting power-ups like Fire Shot or No Foul add to the fierce, fast-paced fun. And chasing high scores on the global leaderboards will keep you coming back as you strive to become one of Basketball Stars’ greatest legends! Lace up those Jordans and get on the court.
Controls:
- Move your player with the left and right arrow keys
- Tap the up arrow to attempt a shot when in position
- Tap the down key to attempt a steal or block your opponent’s shot
- Tap left or right arrow while shooting or blocking for precise aiming
Gameplay:
- Get open by using screens and cuts
- Time your shot button press for a better shooting percentage
- Go up strong on shots close to the basket to draw fouls
- Attempt steals and blocks when your opponent pulls up for a shot
Scoring:
- Shoot from better positions like the 3pt line or close to the rim
- Complete passes to teammates to improve shot percentage
- Try riskier alley-oops and dunks for more points
Defense:
- Body up your man and anticipate their cuts
- Box out for defensive rebounds after missed shots
- Jump the passing lanes for steals
Have fun competing! Let me know if any other basketball tips would be helpful.