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Double Dribble came out for the NES in 1987, a Konami basketball game that was a port of their arcade machine. It was one of the earlier sports titles on the system, a time when a five on five game felt like a real technical achievement, even if the players were a bit blocky.

You control one of the four available teams, moving your selected player up and down the court to pass and shoot. The main goal is to outscore the computer or a second player. Its signature mechanics include the ability to perform a special dunk after a turbo dash, complete with a brief, digitized close-up animation. You also manage a power meter for long distance shots, which adds a layer of timing beyond just pressing the button. The game moves at a quick pace, and the computer can be surprisingly aggressive on defense, making it difficult to get a clean shot off near the basket. It feels like a fast, arcade-style contest where a single steal can quickly turn into a breakaway score.