Basketball Text-Based Sim Games

mattlanta · 06-22-2008, 10:25 PM

This might have been asked many times already, but what is/are the best basketball text-based sim games? I only found one good topic that had some decent info in it, but it was posted two years ago in 2006, so I'm hoping there'll be more improvements in the basketball text-based sim world today. I'd appreciate some suggestions, and I'm looking for one with the real rosters. Cheers.

MizzouRah · 06-22-2008, 10:30 PM

My favorites are Fast Break Basketball and Fast Break College Basketball which can be found here: http://fbb.sportplanet.gamespy.com/index.htm

Both are older games, especially Fast Break Basketball, but there are rosters if you look in the forums. Think Front Office Football, but Basketball - simple interface, yet deep sims.

These two are more "snazzy" and quite good as well, Draft Day Sports Basketball and Draft Day Sports College Basketball, which DDSB has real rosters, both can be found here: http://www.wolverinestudios.com/

I have all 4, but I find myself playing FBB more than any of them due to the fact I can rattle about 2-3 seasons in one sitting with minimal interaction.

mattlanta · 06-22-2008, 10:36 PM

I visited the site that you linked me through about FBB, and it says it has been reduced to only $15 now, and it's about to be released. I'm interested in that game. Wolverine Studios Store charges too much for what I'm willing to 'experiment' with with these basketball games. I'd appreciate it if you told me anymore info about FBB and maybe its estimated release date.

Racer · 06-22-2008, 10:40 PM

It really depends if you're looking for to purchase a pro basketball or a college basketball game.

The two college basketball games available are TPCB and DDS: CB. Although TPCB is several years older then DDS: CB, I would recommend buying which ever one suits your playing style. If you prefer to play multiple seasons in one sitting, I would recommend TPCB. I have the game and it is fairly deep and I really enjoy playing it. If you want to buy a game where you get to "know" the players, then I would recommend buying DDS: CB. It has a much slower pace but also has a lot more player interaction.

I've never played FBB or DDS: PB. I do own TPB (same developed as DDS: PB) and the game was pretty good, but not great.

Racer · 06-22-2008, 10:41 PM

Oh yeah, one thing I know about FBB is that it doesn't have the Bobcats as the game only allows for 29 teams.

MizzouRah · 06-22-2008, 10:42 PM

Brian, the maker of FBB made a post over at GD saying he stopped working on the new version and had no idea on when he would be able to start back up.

Check out the original for $15 or see what Gary's (DDSPB designer) first verison called Total Pro Basketball is going for these days - FWIW I love TPB and it's probably cheep as well.

mattlanta · 06-22-2008, 10:44 PM

I'm looking for pro basketball. I'm not really interested in College Basketball, but if it's as good as you think it is, then suggest it anyways.

Tim Tellean · 06-23-2008, 07:07 AM

there is a fully functional demo available for both DDSCB and DDSPB. www.wolverinestudios.com

Neon_Chaos · 06-23-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libid21

I'm looking for pro basketball. I'm not really interested in College Basketball, but if it's as good as you think it is, then suggest it anyways.

FBB would probably the best bang for your buck if you like to quick-sim and not be bogged down by interface issues. (I go through 2 or 3 seasons in less than 2 hours easily)

DDS:PB would be better if you prefer to take things slow and not blow by a season in one sitting (it usually takes me 4 to 5 sessions of playing DDS:PB to get through one season.)

Neon_Chaos · 06-23-2008, 07:17 AM

As an alternative, there's also Jump Shot Basketball:

http://www.shotsports.com/

There hasn't been any major development on the software in the past 2 years, but it's probably the most customizable bball sim on the market.

Cap Ologist · 06-23-2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

As an alternative, there's also Jump Shot Basketball:

http://www.shotsports.com/

There hasn't been any major development on the software in the past 2 years, but it's probably the most customizable bball sim on the market.

Does it have a beer tent?

Neon_Chaos · 06-23-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cap Ologist

Does it have a beer tent?

*shrug*

I had the previous version and loved the fact that you could start a league with 8 teams, and eventually expand up to 32 teams, or shrink if you want to remove teams in the league. It's perfect for a multiplayer league.

It's also got a lots of stats and ratings to work with and a good sim engine behind it.

Gary Gorski · 06-23-2008, 01:20 PM

Just as a heads up to the OP as well as all of our supporters here at FOFC - DDS: Pro Basketball has been on sale for a couple of weeks at $29.50 and we've got some company announcements coming in the next day or two and one of those will be further sale prices on the basketball games for a couple of weeks so if you're on the fence grab our free demos and then see what we come up with sale wise.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 06-23-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Gorski

Just as a heads up to the OP as well as all of our supporters here at FOFC - DDS: Pro Basketball has been on sale for a couple of weeks at $29.50 and we've got some company announcements coming in the next day or two and one of those will be further sale prices on the basketball games for a couple of weeks so if you're on the fence grab our free demos and then see what we come up with sale wise.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll start saving my spare change in anticipation.

Gary Gorski · 06-24-2008, 12:42 AM

As promised we've got a sale going now until the end of the month - 20% off all of the games (prices are shown in the webstore as marked down already) so try the demos and hit up the webstore before the month ends. I'll bump this once or twice so that you don't forget

Gary Gorski · 06-30-2008, 01:27 PM

Bump as this sale is coming to an end now with the end of the month

DaddyTorgo · 06-30-2008, 06:58 PM

oyyyy - does that mean I have to buy dds: pb tonight! yikes!

Izulde · 06-30-2008, 09:26 PM

DDS:PB is a great game, the best pro basketball sim on the market by far.

MikeVic · 01-12-2009, 04:38 PM

I bought Fast Break Basketball last night and played it for a few hours, thanks to this thread.

AgustusM · 01-12-2009, 04:58 PM

I am a big fan of the Wolverine Games and ver 2 is in development. My biggest complaint being the archaic non customizable screen size of 1024*768

One game I play a lot that I really like is Action PC Basketball (their football game is also good) It is just a replay game, no real career mode - but the in game experience is very good.

Action! PC Baseball

06-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#2
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	My favorites are Fast Break Basketball and Fast Break College Basketball which can be found here: http://fbb.sportplanet.gamespy.com/index.htm Both are older games, especially Fast Break Basketball, but there are rosters if you look in the forums. Think Front Office Football, but Basketball - simple interface, yet deep sims. These two are more "snazzy" and quite good as well, Draft Day Sports Basketball and Draft Day Sports College Basketball, which DDSB has real rosters, both can be found here: http://www.wolverinestudios.com/ I have all 4, but I find myself playing FBB more than any of them due to the fact I can rattle about 2-3 seasons in one sitting with minimal interaction. Last edited by MizzouRah : 06-22-2008 at 10:32 PM.

06-23-2008, 07:17 AM	#10
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	As an alternative, there's also Jump Shot Basketball: http://www.shotsports.com/ There hasn't been any major development on the software in the past 2 years, but it's probably the most customizable bball sim on the market. __________________ Come and see.

06-23-2008, 01:20 PM	#13
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	Just as a heads up to the OP as well as all of our supporters here at FOFC - DDS: Pro Basketball has been on sale for a couple of weeks at $29.50 and we've got some company announcements coming in the next day or two and one of those will be further sale prices on the basketball games for a couple of weeks so if you're on the fence grab our free demos and then see what we come up with sale wise. __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com

06-24-2008, 12:42 AM	#15
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	As promised we've got a sale going now until the end of the month - 20% off all of the games (prices are shown in the webstore as marked down already) so try the demos and hit up the webstore before the month ends. I'll bump this once or twice so that you don't forget __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com Last edited by Gary Gorski : 06-24-2008 at 12:43 AM.

06-30-2008, 01:27 PM	#16
Gary Gorski Wolverine Studios Join Date: Oct 2003	Bump as this sale is coming to an end now with the end of the month __________________ Wolverine Studios http://www.wolverinestudios.com

06-22-2008, 10:36 PM	#3
mattlanta Mascot Join Date: Dec 2007	I visited the site that you linked me through about FBB, and it says it has been reduced to only $15 now, and it's about to be released. I'm interested in that game. Wolverine Studios Store charges too much for what I'm willing to 'experiment' with with these basketball games. I'd appreciate it if you told me anymore info about FBB and maybe its estimated release date.

06-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#4
Racer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	It really depends if you're looking for to purchase a pro basketball or a college basketball game. The two college basketball games available are TPCB and DDS: CB. Although TPCB is several years older then DDS: CB, I would recommend buying which ever one suits your playing style. If you prefer to play multiple seasons in one sitting, I would recommend TPCB. I have the game and it is fairly deep and I really enjoy playing it. If you want to buy a game where you get to "know" the players, then I would recommend buying DDS: CB. It has a much slower pace but also has a lot more player interaction. I've never played FBB or DDS: PB. I do own TPB (same developed as DDS: PB) and the game was pretty good, but not great.

06-22-2008, 10:41 PM	#5
Racer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	Oh yeah, one thing I know about FBB is that it doesn't have the Bobcats as the game only allows for 29 teams.

06-22-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Brian, the maker of FBB made a post over at GD saying he stopped working on the new version and had no idea on when he would be able to start back up. Check out the original for $15 or see what Gary's (DDSPB designer) first verison called Total Pro Basketball is going for these days - FWIW I love TPB and it's probably cheep as well.

06-22-2008, 10:44 PM	#7
mattlanta Mascot Join Date: Dec 2007	I'm looking for pro basketball. I'm not really interested in College Basketball, but if it's as good as you think it is, then suggest it anyways.

06-23-2008, 07:07 AM	#8
Tim Tellean High School JV Join Date: Dec 2005	there is a fully functional demo available for both DDSCB and DDSPB. www.wolverinestudios.com

06-30-2008, 06:58 PM	#17
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	oyyyy - does that mean I have to buy dds: pb tonight! yikes! __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9 Last edited by DaddyTorgo : 06-30-2008 at 06:58 PM.

06-30-2008, 09:26 PM	#18
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	DDS:PB is a great game, the best pro basketball sim on the market by far. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

01-12-2009, 04:38 PM	#19
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I bought Fast Break Basketball last night and played it for a few hours, thanks to this thread.

01-12-2009, 04:58 PM	#20
AgustusM College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2003	I am a big fan of the Wolverine Games and ver 2 is in development. My biggest complaint being the archaic non customizable screen size of 1024*768 One game I play a lot that I really like is Action PC Basketball (their football game is also good) It is just a replay game, no real career mode - but the in game experience is very good. Action! PC Baseball

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