Play Mario Hoops 3 On 3 Online

Mario Hoops 3 on 3 came out for the Nintendo DS in 2006, developed by Square Enix. It was one of those quirky sports crossovers that felt right at home on the DS, using the touch screen in ways that were still pretty new at the time. You got Mario characters teaming up with Final Fantasy favorites, which was unexpected but made for some fun matchups.

You control a team of three characters, dribbling and passing by sliding or tapping the stylus across the screen. The main goal is to outscore your opponent, but it’s not just standard basketball; you collect coins to power up special moves, and you can trigger over-the-top slam dunks by drawing specific patterns. The pacing is fast, with matches often turning into high-scoring shootouts thanks to the generous scoring and flashy abilities. It feels chaotic but satisfying when you pull off a perfect play.