Freestyle Basketball

Reviewed by:
Scott Jones

Some facts about this game: It is the world's first MMO sports game. It's a big hit in Korea. It's a PC-only basketball game that features cel-shaded graphics and hot, sweaty, three-on-three basketball action. Other facts: Nobody watches the NBA anymore. This fucking season has been going on forever. We've started referring to this season as "The Fucking Season That Would Never Fucking Die." Like all MMOs, you start Freestyle by building your character. Pick your body type—you say fat, but we say pleasantly stocky—and skin color, and then put some clothing on his precious little nude body. Better think twice about that hoodie you're about to put on, because some items can boost your stats and modify your abilities to, say, hit three-pointers or maybe date Eva Longoria. The more games you win, the more cash and experience you earn, and the more you can modify your character. Fact: This game costs $20, which means if you don't take your girl to Red Lobster this Friday night, then you can afford it.