Fanatical Basketball 1.0.13

Basketball is a very high energy sports with the to and fro nature of the game testing the intensity and drive of the players. The game is not just a test of your strength and stamina but it also asks you to prove your agility, speed, hand control, aiming and jumping skills. The sports proves challenging on both a physical and mental level. You need to be physically fit and have the jumping and speed attributes to be able to compete whereas you also need to be mentally agile in order to quickly take decisions for the benefit of your team. Fanatical Basketball is a great Android game that allows you to experience the thrill of an actual basketball game.

Fanatical Basketball starts with a much-needed tutorial that gives users a good idea about the controls. The good thing about the tutorial is that it doesn't give you written instructions about how to use the controls. You are basically made to practice the gaming transitions – both defense and offense – in order to help you understand which controls are used to score points and stop the opposition from scoring points. The tutorial is essentially designed to help you understand gaming controls only and you need to figure out how to improve your point scoring, defending and stealing capabilities on your own.

The basketball game has a great home screen that introduces you to the game's main gaming modes as well as other features on a single screen. There are three main gaming modes namely Quick Game, Challenge and League Matches. There is also an Achievement section where you can see your main achievements and the tasks that you have completed while playing basketball matches. There is a My Team section that focuses on every aspect of your team – from offensive and defensive skills to costumes and from customizable basketballs to team ratings. There are also Daily bonuses and time bonuses that you can avail in order to gain in-game currency that helps you in improving your skills.

The main gaming modes provide a flavor of each type of basketball match. The Quick Game sets you up for a quick match against a random team and is usually used to earn some points and get some practice. The Challenge mode essentially has multiple targets with each challenge requiring you to complete those targets in order to move to the next challenge. The challenges are usually about steals, points and blocks. The League Matches mode is essentially about playing different tournaments where you play against different teams and need to win each match in order to win the league/tournament. There are four leagues available in total though only one is unlocked at the start.

The basketball game has a real nice flow to its gameplay with the fast-paced nature of the sports reflected very well. The transitions are quick with the teams playing offense and defense one after another. The physics involved in the game is not all that sound but it still works due to the fact that it resembles the actual sports to a great extent. The graphics are on-point with the players looking real and their movements also looking realistic. The controls are excellent with the slam dunk option obviously an awesome choice. The movement controls also respond well and it is usually very easy to master the controls too.

Features:

• Fantastic gaming mode with Quick Game, Challenges and League Matches options
• Excellent tutorial to give you an idea about the controls
• Simple and responsive controls to manage matches
• Impressive graphics and gameplay that make everything realistic

Conclusion:

Fanatical Basketball is a complete basketball game that is a treat for every basketball lover. With controls that allow for slam dunks, three pointers, blocks and steals, this game is a truly wonderful option for anyone who wants to play basketball on their phones!