Acclaim Entertainment Retro Games Collection
5 total gamesAcclaim Entertainment was a dominant video game publisher legendary for bringing arcade sensations like NBA Jam and Mortal Kombat to home consoles, alongside its own hit franchises like Turok.
About Acclaim Entertainment
Acclaim Entertainment was a titan of the 16-bit and 32-bit eras, founded in 1987 in Oyster Bay, New York. They became a household name by securing the home console rights to the biggest arcade hits of the 90s. Their most significant triumph was *NBA Jam*, which became a cultural phenomenon on the SNES and Genesis. Acclaim captured the frantic '2-on-2' arcade action and popularized the iconic 'He's on fire!' commentary, eventually acquiring the full rights to the brand for subsequent entries.
Beyond sports, Acclaim was responsible for the massive 'Mortal Monday' marketing campaign that brought *Mortal Kombat* to homes, changing the industry's approach to game launches forever. They also founded Iguana Entertainment, the internal studio behind the groundbreaking *Turok: Dinosaur Hunter* series, which pushed the hardware limits of the Nintendo 64 with its lush environments and intense first-person action. Their portfolio was diverse, spanning from the supernatural world of *Shadowman* to the high-flying action of the *WWF* wrestling games.
At its peak, Acclaim was one of the largest independent publishers in the world. While the company eventually folded in 2004 due to financial challenges, its legacy lives on through the massive impact it had on sports gaming and the way arcade experiences were translated for a global home audience.
All Acclaim Entertainment Retro Games
5 games available
The Legend of Dragoon
In The Legend of Dragoon, you guide Dart, a young swordsman, on a quest to rescue his childhood friend and confront an invading empire, mastering timed button presses in combat and transforming into powerful Dragoon forms to face formidable foes.
NBA Jam 99
You control one of two players on a team of two, aiming to outscore your opponent by performing acrobatic dunks, alley-oops, and shots, all while utilizing the 'On Fire' power-up for an advantage in this fast-paced arcade basketball game.
NBA Jam 2000
In NBA Jam 2000, you'll control a duo of NBA stars in fast-paced, 2-on-2 arcade basketball games, aiming to score by executing spectacular dunks and utilizing power-ups that lead to the coveted 'on fire' mode.
NBA Jam 2001
In NBA Jam 2001 for GBC, you play fast-paced 2-on-2 arcade basketball, aiming to outscore opponents with acrobatic dunks and the signature 'On Fire' mode that boosts your team's performance.
NBA Jam 2002
In NBA Jam 2002, you take control of a pair of NBA players, aiming to outscore your opponent through fast-paced 2-on-2 action, utilizing turbo boosts and spectacular dunks to build momentum and achieve victory.