He’s on fire! No, seriously — NBA Jam on the SEGA Genesis is the game that turned basketball into a high-flying, backboard-shattering circus of chaos. Developed by Midway and released in 1994 for the Genesis, this 2-on-2 arcade classic ditched realism and doubled down on turbo boosts, insane dunks, and that iconic announcer who made “Boomshakalaka!” a battle cry for an entire generation.

Forget fouls and free throws — NBA Jam plays by its own rules. Set the net ablaze with 360 slams, elbow your way to glory, and unlock secret characters like Bill Clinton (yes, really). Whether you’re smashing the rim with Shawn Kemp or raining threes with Reggie Miller, this is basketball turned up to 11 and then set on fire.

Looking for retro games that bring the heat? NBA Jam still dunks on most modern sports titles. Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and relive the golden era of arcade insanity — no quarters required.

1. 2-on-2 arcade-style basketball with turbo-charged action
2. Legendary catchphrases and explosive commentary
3. Secret characters, outrageous dunks, and no rules
4. One of the best multiplayer games of the 16-bit era

NBA Jam isn’t just a game. It’s a slam-dunking fever dream of pixelated adrenaline. Boomshakalaka, indeed.