NBA Live 96 on SNES is pure 90s basketball nostalgia—the kind where pixelated Charles Barkley somehow still looks intimidating. You pick your team, and right away, the chunky sprites and that classic SNES color palette hit you with a wave of "oh yeah, this is how games used to look." The controls are simple—pass, shoot, turbo—but good luck stopping someone once they get on a fast break.

Dunks feel ridiculously satisfying, especially when you pull off a flashy one with the right timing. And the three-pointers? They’ve got that arcade-y sweet spot where you just *know* it’s going in as soon as you release. The AI isn’t exactly modern—expect some questionable defense—but that just adds to the chaotic fun. If you ever rented sports games from Blockbuster, this one’s like stepping into a time machine.

It’s not perfect, but for a quick pickup game with that old-school vibe, it still holds up better than you’d think.