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Electronic Arts/Ariolasoft
48k cassette £9.95
48k disk £14.95
1/2 players
Joystick(s)
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If you follow the sport of basketball
American style, you will be familiar with the term 'one-on-one'.
For the uninitiated it simply means one against one and in this
sports simulation you can enjoy a basketball shakedown against the
computer or a friend.
The game itself was written in
conjunction with American pro-basketball players, Julius Erving
and Larry Bird and you have the option of controlling a computer
version of either player. Several difficulty levels are selectable
at the start of every game, ranging from 'Park and Rec' (easy) through
to 'Pro' (very hard) and you can also set a number of game parameters
to choose a timed game with four quarters of play or to play to
a set score, and to have 'winners out' or 'losers out' after a score
is made. If all these terms sound like double-dutch to you, don't
worry as they are clearly explained in the instructions enclosed
with the program.
The actual play centres around
one end of the court only. Joystick control of your player is surprisingly
easy and all offensive and defensive manoeuvres such as dribbling,
spins, jump-shots, steals and blocks are carried out with a combination
of complicated joystick and firebutton commands. Graphics are excellent
with some of the slickest animation you are ever likely to see.
Foul plays are catered for in the
higher levels of play with the referee putting in a regular appearance
to make sure justice is done. There is even a 'fatigue' element
built in to the game and bar graphs at the bottom of the screen
indicate how strong/fatigued your player is. When things get critical
you can take a 'time out' to restore your player's flagging strength.
ONE-ON-ONE is another game which
is best played against a human opponent (the computer is just too
damn good!). I would have preferred a full blown basketball game
with two separate teams rather than single players but this is certainly
a worthwhile alternative.
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