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3.2 / 5

12 votes

Platform
PlayStation
Genres
Sports
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Sculptured Software
Publishers
Acclaim Entertainment
Release date
November 15, 1996

Summary

Space Jam on the PlayStation blends a basketball showdown with a handful of quirky mini‑games, letting you pick either the Looney Tunes crew (with Michael Jordan in the mix) or the towering alien Monstars. The core matches come in two flavors—fast‑paced two‑on‑two and a slightly larger three‑on‑three—each stripped down to basic controls and 2D sprites that feel more like a nostalgic arcade cabinet than a modern console title. Between the hoops, the mini‑games pop up to fill the gaps, but they tend to feel more like filler than a compelling diversion. Critics were harsh: scores ranged from a low 1/5 in Next Generation to a middling 79% in Consoles +, with most reviewers calling out the overly simple basketball mechanics, unbalanced characters, and graphics that looked dated even for the original PlayStation. The only bright spot was the faithful, cartoonish rendering of the Looney Tunes cast, which managed to earn a few nods despite the game’s overall shortcomings.

Storyline

Space Jam on the PlayStation drops you into the ultimate pick‑up basketball showdown. Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and Lola Bunny team up against a squad of outlandish alien Monstars, and they’ve called in retired NBA legend Michael Jordan to help them win the match that could decide their very livelihood.

Before the court action begins, Daffy Duck tackles a quirky mini‑game: he must hunt down pieces of Michael Jordan’s uniform while dodging the family dog, Charles. Between quarters the game offers extra challenges such as Shoot Out, Space Race and Hall of Hijinx, giving players a break from the main hoop‑fest.

After the second quarter, Bugs Bunny steps into his own mini‑game, searching for water bottles that contain Michael’s secret stuff, adding another layer of fun to the intergalactic hoops adventure.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Space Jam
  • Screenshot 2 of Space Jam

Multiplayer

Game modes
Cooperative