One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird
One on One: Dr. J vs Larry Bird features basketball legends Julius Erving and Larry Bird competing in head-to-head matchups at a single basket court. Players can engage in timed matches or play to a target…
One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird is a sport, released 31 December 1983 on Atari 7800, ColecoVision, Amiga and Apple II.
What One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird is
One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird was released in 1983. It was published by Ariolasoft. It is available on Atari 7800, ColecoVision, Amiga, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Legacy Computer, Mac, PC-9800 Series, TRS-80 Color Computer and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
One on One: Dr. J vs Larry Bird features basketball legends Julius Erving and Larry Bird competing in head-to-head matchups at a single basket court. Players can engage in timed matches or play to a target score, utilizing offensive moves like rotations, jump shots, and slam dunks, while defending through steals and blocks. The game includes signature moves from both athletes, slow-motion replays of notable plays, and a unique feature where players can shatter the backboard - prompting a frustrated janitor to clean up the debris before play can resume.
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and non-fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness and Zoo Keeper.
Released around the same time: Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, The Witness, Zoo Keeper.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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