One court, two rivals
A head-to-head shootout on one court
Basket Battle is a head-to-head basketball duel that runs inside a compact browser player. Two cartoon competitors, one blue and one red, share a single court and the same match clock, taking turns to shoot, and every basket lands on the scoreboard.
The title screen shows the two rivals facing a hoop, and the match itself opens in an external player page, so the game plays in its own window. A loading bar runs first, and once it clears you land on a Level 1 how-to screen with a Play button.
The scoreboard decides
Outscore the rival before the clock stops
The winner is decided by the score when time runs out: finish ahead and the match closes with a win screen, finish behind and you get a lose screen. Because every basket counts the same, the last possession matters as much as the first.
The HUD keeps the read simple, with a tag for you, a running score, and a level readout on the screen. There is no overtime to lean on, so steady pressure beats saving everything for one dramatic shot.
Slide, release, repeat
Slide to aim, release to fire
The how-to screen for level one spells out the motion in three words: slide, release, and click again. Slide or drag to aim the ball, release to fire, and click again to continue, with the direction of your drag deciding where the shot goes.
On desktop you aim with the mouse, and on a touch screen you swipe with a finger. You can hold the drag as long as you like and adjust the angle before letting go, so line up the arc with the rim and keep the release smooth.
Feel out the throw
Calm throws win the opening
Spend the opening possessions getting the feel of the release. Keep the throw calm and watch where each shot lands, because a rushed throw is the easiest way to hand the momentum to the opponent in a match this short.
Check the timer between turns and take a breath before shooting. The rhythm of the first possessions sets the tone for the whole duel, so treat the opening as a warm-up that still puts points on the board.
Save your edge
Spend your advantages when it is close
Power-up buttons sit on the match screen, including stun, shield, and ten balls, and each one changes the pace of the duel. Save them for the stretch where the score is tight instead of spending them early for show.
Currency you earn in matches can be spent in the shop on new balls and characters. That makes every run feed the next one, so even a close loss leaves you with progress toward a different look for the court.
