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You bounce down the court with exaggerated, bouncy players, pulling off alley-oops and draining ridiculous three-pointers—feels like a scrappy '90s arcade game that nails the fast-break energy without going full NBA Jam chaos.
World League Basketball on SNES is one of those sports games that just feels right—no fancy licenses, just pure arcade-style hoops with a surprisingly solid international roster. The controls are simple enough that you'll be pulling off alley-oops by your second game, but the AI actually puts up a fight, especially on higher difficulties.
I love how the players have this slightly exaggerated, bouncy movement that makes every fast break feel like a highlight reel. The three-pointers are satisfyingly arcade-y (you can absolutely drain half-court shots if you time it right), and the dunk animations have that classic '90s charm. It’s not as over-the-top as NBA Jam, but there’s something about the pacing—quick but not frantic—that keeps me coming back.
If you’ve got a SNES and even a passing interest in basketball, this one’s worth dusting off. Just don’t be surprised when you lose track of time trying to beat the CPU’s sneaky pick-and-roll plays.
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You can download this ROM to play World League Basketball offline using an Super Nintendo (SNES) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
