It rated the game five out of five stars, concluding, "While the action and graphics in Slam 'N' Jam ... for 3DO are still superior, NBA Live '96 for the Genesis is the best basketball simulation out there, anywhere."
It awarded the game a flawless rating of five out of five stars, concluding that although the action and visuals in Slam 'N' Jam remained more impressive, NBA Live '96 for the Genesis stood as the top basketball simulation anywhere.