Mario Slam Basketball is basically Mario Party meets NBA Jam—chaotic, over-the-top, and way more fun than it has any right to be. You pick your team (I always go with Wario because his fat guy dunk is hilarious), and suddenly you're tossing fireballs, teleporting past defenders, and pulling off ridiculous super shots that light the hoop on fire. The controls are simple—mostly stylus swipes and taps—but timing those special moves just right feels so satisfying.

It’s not exactly realistic basketball (obviously), but that’s the charm. Matches get wild fast, especially with power-ups like giant hammers or banana peels turning the court into a slapstick mess. If you’ve got a DS and even a passing interest in Mario sports games, this one’s a blast with friends. Just don’t expect to take it seriously.