Play Magic Johnson's Fast Break Online

Game Overview

Magic Johnson's Fast Break ditches the usual five-on-five for chaotic two-on-two basketball—think fast breaks, quick passes, and way more room to mess up. The court scrolls sideways as you play, which takes some getting used to, but it makes every steal or fast break feel way more intense. There's even a ref who'll call fouls if you get too aggressive (I learned that the hard way).

You start with a basic salary, and winning games earns you bigger payouts. The better you do, the closer you get to the Big Earners Screen—which, honestly, feels pretty satisfying when your name finally shows up. The difficulty levels actually matter here: Rookie mode is forgiving, but Professional? Good luck scoring more than a few points.

Games are short—four three-minute quarters—but they feel longer because of how frantic the action gets. Between quarters, you can check stats like rebounds and steals, which is nice when you're trying to figure out why you're losing. And if it's tied? Overtime. No mercy.

You only control one player at a time, but switching is just a button press away. The arrow above your current player helps, but in the heat of the moment, I still sometimes pass to the wrong guy. Playing against friends is where it really shines—nothing like stealing the ball from your buddy and dunking on them.