Arch Rivals: A Basketbrawl!

Midway is a game publisher with great success with many sports games. They continued to launch Arch Rivals in 1989 to satisfy the passion of basketball fans.

In the game, players will control their characters to participate in attractive basketball matches. In a baseball match, 8 athletes will be divided into two teams to compete. Players will select a team and choose a favorite athlete to control. There are eight athletes to choose from Blade, Hammer, Lewis, Mohawk, Moose, Reggie, Tyrone and Vinnie. Each athlete holds a different mind and ability. Moose and Vinnie have the best finishing ability and are often positioned near the opponent’s goal. Blade, Hammer, Mohawk, and Tyrone are the athletes with the best fitness and health. They often play the role of the defender in their team. Besides, Lewis and Reggie can play in any position in the match. They will move flexibly to both defend and attack, bringing stability to the team.

Players can choose the single-player mode or two-player mode to start a `basketball game. They start the battle with a set time. At the end of the game, the team that scores many goals in the opponent’s goal will become the winner. The fast pace of the game requires players to control their characters properly to score points for their team. Athletes must avoid obstacles on the field such as soda cans and candy. He will fall if he encounters those obstacles. An umpire is arranged outside the game field to run the match. The player can be punished when he attacks the opponent and steals the ball. However, if the referee does not see the behavior due to vision problems, then every athlete on the ring continues his match. After the end of playing time, the two teams will have to make an extra period when the result is equal. Every final decision belongs to the arbiter. The best player in the match will receive a special award from the game. Winning each match will help the player bring his team to the next matches. They will make the game with many in-game teams. The champion of the game is the person who drives his basketball team to win all opponents on the floor.