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[ 0 => '{{Short description|2009 basketball video game}}', 1 => '{{Infobox video game', 2 => '| title = NBA Unrivaled', 3 => '| developer = A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games', 4 => '| publisher = [[Tecmo]]', 5 => '| platforms = [[Xbox 360]]<br>[[PlayStation 3]]', 6 => '| released = '''Xbox 360'''<br>{{Video game release|[[World|WW]]|November 11, 2009}}'''PlayStation 3'''<br>{{Video game release|NA|April 1, 2010|EU|June 23, 2010}}', 7 => '| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]', 8 => '| genre = [[Sports video game|Sports]]-[[Simulation video game|simulation]]', 9 => '| producer = Ray Murakawa<br>Michael Fahrny', 10 => '| designer = Sandy Spangler', 11 => '}}'''''NBA Unrivaled''''' is a [[Sports video game|sports]]-[[simulation video game]] developed by A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games and published by [[Tecmo]]. It was released on November 11, 2009, for the [[Xbox 360]], on April 1, 2010 in North America and on June 23, 2010, in Europe for the [[PlayStation 3]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled Releases |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/110360/nba-unrivaled/releases/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=MobyGames |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled International Releases |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/nba-unrivaled/3030-26912/releases/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Giant Bomb |language=en}}</ref>', 12 => '', 13 => '== Gameplay ==', 14 => 'The gameplay revolves around controlling a team of [[basketball]] players and competing against either AI-controlled teams or other players in online [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] matches. Players have the opportunity to select from a roster of real-life [[Lists of National Basketball Association players|NBA players]], each with their unique skills, strengths, and playstyles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tecmo tips off NBA Unrivaled |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tecmo-tips-off-nba-unrivaled/1100-6210817/?utm_source=gamefaqs&utm_medium=partner&utm_content=news_module&utm_campaign=gamespace_news |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref>', 15 => '', 16 => 'Players can play as players like [[Dwight Howard]], [[Kevin Durant]], [[Kobe Bryant]], [[LeBron James]], and [[Shaquille O'Neal]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled Characters |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/nba-unrivaled/3030-26912/characters/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Giant Bomb |language=en}}</ref>', 17 => '', 18 => 'The game offers various modes, including exhibition matches, tournaments, and season modes, allowing players to engage in different basketball experiences. In exhibition matches, players can quickly jump into a game for a casual play session. At the same time, tournaments and season modes offer more in-depth and long-term gameplay experiences with progression elements such as [[team management]], player development, and season standings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled (Game) |url=https://www.giantbomb.com/nba-unrivaled/3030-26912/ |access-date=2024-02-24 |website=Giant Bomb |language=en}}</ref>', 19 => '', 20 => '''NBA Unrivaled'' emphasizes realistic basketball mechanics, aiming to capture the pace, intensity, and tactics of real NBA games. Players can [[Basketball moves#Dribble|dribble]], [[Basketball moves#Passes|pass]], [[Basketball moves#Shooting|shoot]], and defend using intuitive controls that aim to replicate playing basketball on a real court. The game also features commentary and crowd reactions, enhancing the atmosphere and immersion during matches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled (2009) |url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/110360/nba-unrivaled/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=MobyGames |language=en}}</ref>', 21 => '', 22 => '== Reception ==', 23 => '{{Video game reviews', 24 => '| title = Reception', 25 => '| X360 = true', 26 => '| PS3 = true', 27 => '| MC_PS3 = 24/100<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled critic reviews (PlayStation 3)|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-unrivaled/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}}</ref>', 28 => '| MC_X360 = 25/100<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled critic reviews (Xbox 360)|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-unrivaled/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}}</ref>', 29 => '| 1UP_PS3 = D-', 30 => '| 1UP_X360 = D-{{small|{{small|{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}}}}}', 31 => '| GamePro_PS3 = 1/10{{small|{{small|{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}}}}}', 32 => '| GSpot_PS3 = 2/10<ref name=GSpot>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nba-unrivaled-review/1900-6241577/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref>', 33 => '| GSpot_X360 = 2/10<ref name=GSpot/>', 34 => '| IGN_X360 = 2.5/10<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahearn |first=Nate |date=2009-11-13 |title=NBA Unrivaled Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/11/13/nba-unrivaled-review-2 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>', 35 => '| IGN_PS3 = 2.5/10<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahearn |first=Nate |date=2010-04-05 |title=NBA Unrivaled Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/04/05/nba-unrivaled-review |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref>', 36 => '| OPMUK_PS3 = 1/10<ref name=OPMUKPS3>{{cite magazine|magazine= [[PlayStation Official Magazine - UK]]|title=NBA Unrivaled|date=September 2010|page=115}}</ref>', 37 => '| GameZone_X360 = 5.5/10<ref name=GameZone>{{Cite web |last=Dubin |first=Jayson |date=2012-05-04 |title=NBA Unrivaled - 360 - Review |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/nba-unrivaled-360-review/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=GameZone |language=en-US}}</ref>', 38 => '| OXM_X360 = 1.5/10<ref name=OXMX360>{{cite magazine|magazine= [[Official Xbox Magazine]] (US)|title=NBA Unrivaled|date=February 2010|page=88}}</ref>', 39 => '| TX_X360 = 2/10{{small|{{small|{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}}}}}', 40 => '| na = true', 41 => '}}', 42 => '''NBA Unrivaled'' received "generally unfavorable" reviews according to review aggregator [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Unrivaled |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nba-unrivaled/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}}</ref>', 43 => '', 44 => 'Brett Todd at [[GameSpot]] rated the game 2/10, stating that "What's most surprising about ''NBA Unrivaled'' is that it made it out to the public. Regardless of how you feel about basketball and retro basketball arcade games, you should avoid this game at all costs."<ref name="GSpot" />', 45 => '', 46 => '''GameZone'' rated the Xbox 360 version of the game 5.5/10, stating that "For the high price mark of $15 you’re just not getting enough. The gameplay is good when played correctly, but that same lack of lenience in play style is also a deficiency. Most players will not be able to find enough value to make it worth their purchase."<ref name="GameZone" />', 47 => '', 48 => 'The [[Official Xbox Magazine|''Official Xbox Magazine'']] rated the game 1.5/10, stating that ''NBA Unrivaled'' is "the worst sports game in [[List of Xbox 360 games|Xbox history]]!"<ref name="OXMX360" /> The [[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK|''PlayStation Official Magazine – UK'']] gave the game a similar rating of 1/10, stating that "you should try playing this only to laugh at its total, across-the-board incompetence, but it'd be like recommending you throw eight quid into the bin and then roll around naked and giggling in a pile of your own feces. Unrivaled indeed."<ref name="OPMUKPS3" />', 49 => '', 50 => '== References ==', 51 => '{{reflist}}' ]