Each episode of this monthly podcast covers one game out of the 71 original games released for the Atari Lynx between 1989 and 1994. Included in each monthly episode is a run-down of each game's statistics, credits, gameplay, graphics, music and sound effects, recent selling prices on eBay and retro gaming retailers, and reviews and memories from listeners about the featured game.
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Each episode of this monthly podcast covers one game out of the 71 original games released for the Atari Lynx between 1989 and 1994. Included in each monthly episode is a run-down of each game's statistics, credits, gameplay, graphics, music and sound effects, recent selling prices on eBay and retro gaming retailers, and reviews and memories from listeners about the featured game.
#PA2034, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode I cover one of several sports titles created for the Lynx, Basketbrawl, released for the Lynx in 1992. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game.
BASKETBRAWL VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: Originally scheduled for release in December of 1991, according to this blurb on page 163 of the January 1991 issue (#30) of GamePro magazine. Basketbrawl was ultimately released to stores in May of 1992.
Initial Retail Price: Unknown.
Cartridge Information: 256kb mono curved lip-style cartridge.
Game Genre: Side-view 2-dimensional sports action game for 1 player, or for 2 players playing co-operatively using the ComLynx cable.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: Basketbrawl, originally released on the Atari 7800 in 1990.
Ports to Other Systems: Basketbrawl was also released on the Plex Arcade (2021).
Game Levels: There are 15 levels (5 matches, or “gangs,” of three games each), each accessible with a 4-letter code. The complete list of level jump codes can be found here.
Number of Players: 1-2 (with ComLynx support).
Packaging: Full-color standard-tab regular-size carton (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). There was also a blister-pack released for Basketbrawl.
Instruction Manual: A 44-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. This manual was written by Scott Rhoades. You can read an interview with Scott and The No Swear Gamer that was posted on the Atario.io forums; it can be found here. A single manual was released worldwide with parallel verbiage in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
BASKETBRAWL CREDITS
Developer: Hamilton and Associates.
Programmers: David Axt, John Hamilton.
Artwork: Jennifer Hamilton, Robb Mariani, Vu Nguyen.
Music: Matt Scott.
Producer: Craig Erickson.
Special Thanks: Steve Ryno. Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book
The Atari Lynx HandyCast
Each episode of this monthly podcast covers one game out of the 71 original games released for the Atari Lynx between 1989 and 1994. Included in each monthly episode is a run-down of each game's statistics, credits, gameplay, graphics, music and sound effects, recent selling prices on eBay and retro gaming retailers, and reviews and memories from listeners about the featured game.
