Pat Riley Basketball is a basketball video game which was released for the Sega Genesis, for the Mega Drive in Japan on March 2, 1990 under the title Super Real Basketball (スーパーリアルバスケットボール, Sūpā Riaru Basukettobōru) and Europe under the same title as Japan. It was released in August 1990 in the United States. It was also developed for the Master System, but was never released. Pat Riley was the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers at the time of the game’s release. There are two modes and eight different teams to choose from.
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Gameplay
There are eight teams to choose from:
Like regulation basketball, there are four quarters, but the player can set the length of the quarters (five, twelve, or twenty minutes per quarter). The game supports two players. Its modes are exhibition and tournament.
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Pat Riley Basketball caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Sega, combined with the expertise of publisher Sega, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Traditional basketball simulator genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.