Arch Rivals cover

Arch Rivals

First release
May 1989
Genres
Arcade, Sport · Comedy

Arch Rivals is a basketball game developed and published by Midway in 1989. The game introduces violence as an important part of the game, encouraging players to punch opposing players and stealing the ball from them. The game is regarded as the forerunner to Midway's popular arcade basketball game, NBA Jam.

Also known as Arch Rivals: A Basket Brawl, Arch Rivals: The Arcade Game

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Storyline
Players are able to select between a vareity of fictional teams and players. Games follow the standard basketball rules, with the exception of the accepted level of violence. The objective is to outscore the opponent. There are only two players on each team on the court, rather than the standard 5 men/team that is standard in basketballl.Read more

Players are able to select between a vareity of fictional teams and players. Games follow the standard basketball rules, with the exception of the accepted level of violence. The objective is to outscore the opponent. There are only two players on each team on the court, rather than the standard 5 men/team that is standard in basketballl.

Release dates
Arcade
May 1989
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
1992
DOS
Date to be confirmed
Age ratings
ESRB E
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
basketball, high score, melee, rivalry