Arch Rivals

Arch Rivals (1989)

by Bally Midway, Acclaim Entertainment
Genres:Sport, Arcade
Themes:Comedy
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:Arch Rivals is a basketball game developed and published by Midway in 1989. The game introduces violence as an important part of the game, encouraging players to punch opposing players and stealing the ball from them. The game is regarded as the forerunner to Midway's popular arcade basketball game, NBA Jam.Show more
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