Ball Jacks

a.k.a. ボールジャックス

published by Namco / Sega in 1993, developed by Namco, running on Mega Drive

type: action/reflex
genre: Made-up Sport
perspective: bird's-eye fixed camera
player options: single player, shared-screen

languages: eng jpn

3.4/5

Official description

Directly from the manual:

It is 7650 A.D., and the annual Ball Jacks World Championship is set to take place in the historic Grand Arena. Competitors and spectators from all over the galaxy have come to take part in, and bear witness to, this all-time sports spectacle!

This isn't a game for poor or weak-willed souls. The top "Jackers" had to sell all of their possessions in order to purchase their first Bot and tech team. Each of the elite Jackers has worked tirelessly on his or her game, perfecting every aspect of the sport.

As they achieved more and more success, they were able to upgrade to more durable/versatile Bots. In the 500 years since its inception, Ball Jacks has become the most widely-viewed sport in ultra-modern history!

You have a rare chance to participate in the World Championship against the best of the best! Before you challenge them, though, some practice is in order. You can work on your techniques and try them out in a Time Trial, or play against a friend and show off your skills! Ball Jacks - the future is now! Let's get started!