Super Slam Jam 2

Super Slam Jam 2 is an umbrella basketball game developed and published by Lazy Studios. The game is a sequel to the original Super Slam Jam, a spiritual successor to the cancelled Slam Jam Warriors, similarly being a crossover of a wide variety of weird and wacky characters in a game of basketball. The game is being released at an unknown time, for the Nintendo Switch.
==Plot==
After the events of the original Super Slam Jam tournament, everyone in the multiverse truly understood just how hype basketball can be in its truest form. With the God of Basketball name being transferred to its rightful champion, and happy knowing everyone in the multiverse understands his love for basketball, what was once known as the God of Basketball retires, granting ownership of the Super Slam Jam name to hit YouTuber and former commentator for the tournament, Scott the Woz.
After a year of preparations, the time has come once more. 32 contestants are chosen, and millions from across the multiverse watch in awe and excitement, as once more, they compete to see which among them are the Gods of Basketball.
A mysterious dark crack in the sky formed upon everyone’s arrival but it isn’t anything to worry about!
At least we hope…
==Gameplay==
===General===
The main goal of Super Slam Jam 2, if it wasn’t obvious enough, is to play basketball. Each team consists of 3 players, who must compete to earn points by shooting the basketball into the opposing team’s hoop. Baskets made close to the hoop, alongside any dunks, award the team two points, while baskets made outside of the three-point line awards three points. The team that wins the most points at the end wins.
By default, games have two periods, each three minutes long. At the start of each period, the ball is placed at the middle of the court, and players must run towards the ball and grab it. The team with the ball is known as the Offense and can pass the ball, or shoot it into the hoop. The team without the ball is known as the Defense, and can block the ball or steal it from them. 
When a team has possession of the ball, a 30 second shot clock starts, and that team can only have possession of that ball for that time. If the shot clock runs out, the ball launches out of the player's hand and is given to the nearest enemy player.
===Health & Attacks===
In Super Slam Jam, direct combat is permitted on the field, whether it be through tackles, throwing the ball as a projectile, or utilizing stage hazards. When a player is hit by these, they will lose Health. If the Health goes down completely, that player will be Eliminated, leaving their team without a player for a time. Any eliminated players will respawn however after either 30 seconds have passed, or if either team makes a score.
By holding the B button with the ball, you can charge up and launch a Charge Shot. This ball will not only fly faster, but can also be aimed. Aim it at enemies, and you can damage them. However, if the enemy steals the ball at the right time, they'll grab the ball and take no damage. By holding the B button without the ball, you can instead charge up and perform a Tackle. Tackles not only deals some good damage, but sends the target flying.
===Slam Power===
Slam Power (SP for short) is what is used to perform Slam Skills, special abilities that are unique for each character. SP is shared with all team members, and can fill up to a max of 5. There are three types of Slam Skills:
* Offense Skills: These skills are performed when a player is holding the ball, allowing them to give the ball special effects or make easy shots and plays.
* Defensive Skills: These skills are performed when a player isn’t holding the ball, allowing them to support their team or attack other players to give their teammate the opportunity to score.
* Super Slam Skills: These incredibly powerful skills can lead to an almost instant score or cause powerful damage to the entire enemy team.
Offense and Defense Skills can vary in cost depending on the Skill, with the exception of Super Slam Skills which will always cost the entirety of the SP meter.
Unlike the previous game, Slam Power is now earned through a different way: the Audience.
===Audience===
As you play, an audience of various characters will fill up the stands outside the court. When your team performs shots, damages the enemy team, makes narrow dodges, or uses items, an audience for them will build up. The audience is an incredibly important mechanic, as whenever they cheer (which happens every 30 seconds or after a player makes a hoop), they will award your team with Slam Power.
How do you deal with an audience? Simple! Attack them! Throwing the ball or launching attacks at the enemy team’s audience will cause them to run off (especially effective if you use an Offense Skill). Just be careful, you don't want to be focusing all your attention on the audience. You have a basketball game to win!
There are two types of Audience members. Generic Spectators are just there to watch the game and cheer on their favorite team, often appearing in large groups. The spectators that actually appear change depending on what court you're playing on. However, there’s also Special Spectators. These spectators are characters who are friends with the players on your team, and will always appear if that player is on your team. Though most Special Spectators will just give a slightly larger boost in SP, some are also willing to try and help your team get the advantage, whether it be through attacking the enemy team directly, or providing support and defense for you and your audience.
===Controls===
====Universal====
*C-Stick: Move
*X: Jump
*L: Swap to left player
*R: Swap to right player
====Offense====
*A: Pass
*B: Shoot
*B (hold): Charge Shot
*B + X (near hoop): Dunk
*Y+B: Offense Skill
*Y (hold): Super Slam Skill
====Defense====
*A: Sidestep
*A (hold): Block
*A (in air): Ground Pound
*B: Steal
*B (hold): Tackle
*A + B: Rolling Steal
*B + X: Air Steal
*B (hold) + X: Air Tackle
*Y: Defensive Steal
==Game Modes==
===Tourney===
TBA
===Exhibition===
Exhibition Mode acts as the game's freeplay mode, allowing up to 6 players to play against each other locally, or with CPUs. You can customize the rules of the match and choose any combination of character and court before the match starts. More things for this mode can be unlocked by playing Tournament Mode.
===Online===
Online Mode allows you to face off against other players in online play. The mode features 3 sub-modes:
====Quick Match====
Search for a player and you'll match up with them for a quick match. Defeat them and your ranking will go up. Defeat them, and their rank will go down.
====Online Tourney====
An online version of the normal Tourneys. The higher you place, the higher your rankings will rise.
====Clubs====
Join or create a club with custom rules. You can also create private clubs so you can have matches with your friends.
===Gym===
TBA
===Locker Room===
TBA
==Characters==
===Playable Characters===
Super Slam Jam 2 features 32 playable characters at launch. Of these characters, 13 of them return from the previous game, while the other 19 are newcomers. 20 are available at the start of the game, but as you play through Campaign mode, you can unlock more.
Each character is split into one of five categories:
*Balance: Balance characters are well-rounded, not excelling nor lacking in any particular stats.
*Technique: Technique characters have great aim, allowing them to make accurate passes and shots. However, they lack in health and power.
*Speed: Speed characters have the highest speed, and can pass the ball very quickly, but lack in health and power.
*Power: Power characters have the fastest shots, have high health, and can deal lots of damage, but are also very slow.
*Tricky: Tricky characters usually specialize in one specific stat, and have various unique abilities that make them play differently from other characters. However, all their other stats are usually low.
 	 	 	 	 	
 	Dunk A. Ccino 	Jumpy Ghostface	Morshu 	Smol Squad	
 	 	 	 	 	
Shantae 	Ampharos 	Michael Jordan 	Venom 	Faust 	Pyro
 	 	 	 	 	
Solar Flare	Draco Centauros 	Terry Crews 	Pepsiman	Magolor 	Gary
 	 	 	 	 	
 	King of Dinosaurs	The Conductor 	Alucard 	Zardy 	
====Starting Characters====
Alucard 	Alucard
 	Adrian Fahrenheit Tepes, better known as Alucard, is the dhampir son of the Lord of Darkness, Dracula. Before his adventures with Trevor Belmont however, he was a rad as hell teenager with an attitude who enjoys skateboarding and practicing his bat-flips. His father may call him an incompetent idiot, but he’ll show everyone in the Slam Jam tournament just how radical vampires can be!
Alucard is a Speed character. His skills allow him to attack and support his allies from a distance.
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Power 	3/10
Defense 	3/10
Speed 	8/10
Technique	6/10
Ampharos 	Ampharos
 	Known as the Light Pokémon, Ampharos is a pure Electric-type Pokémon native to the Johto region. The final form of the Mareep line, its powerful light allows it to be seen from the farthest of distance. Returning to the Slam Jam competition, he hopes his electrifying attacks will once more light up the competition!
Ampharos is a Balance character. His stunning Slam Skills allow him to open up his foes or create the opportunity for a sure-fire score.
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Power 	5/10
Defense 	6/10
Speed 	4/10
Technique	5/10
Faust 	Faust
 	Faust is a playable character from the Guilty Gear series. A medical genius, he went insane after a patient died during an operation. Regaining his humanity after learning of the truth, he sought to look for the true killer of his patient, and save as many people as he can. Why is he acting weird all of a sudden? I don't know, not even Strive really explains it. Nonetheless, he's back and he's going to (or at least going to try) and cure his fellow players as best as he can!
Faust is a Tricky character. His greatest asset is his Offensive Skill, as its random effects can lead to unpredictable matches.
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Power 	3/10
Defense 	2/10
Speed 	5/10
Technique	10/10
Magolor 	Magolor
 	A reoccurring character in the Kirby series, Magolor is a mysterious hooded being from the planet Halcandra. Introduced as an ally, his true intentions are reveals when he steals the Master Crown from the dragon Landia, and threatens to conquer the universe! Though thankfully he seemingly stopped his evil intentions, once again being an ally to Kirby in subsequent games. With his incredible magical powers, he'll make everyone on the basketball court tremble before him!
Magolor is a Technique character. While his Skills have high SP cost, they can be very powerful when used in the right hands.
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Power 	3/10
Defense 	2/10
Speed 	6/10
Technique	9/10
Michael Jordan	Michael Jordan
 	Born in 1963 and star of the best movie of all time (I mean it inspired this game of course it's the best), Michael Jeffry Jordan is an American former basketball player. CHe's played in 15 seasons of the NBA, won multiple awards and is often considered one of the best basketball players in the world, becoming a cultural icon. Coming out of retirement, he's come back to the Slam Jam tournament with the only goal of being the best!
Michael Jordan is a Balance character. He's a great, well-balanced character with reliable ways to attack the enemy and make scores from any distance.
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Power 	5/10
Defense 	5/10
Speed 	5/10
Technique 	5/10
Pepsiman 	Pepsiman
 	When thirst abound, one man, Pepsiman, is here to save the day! With a metal-coated body, he's devoted to bring cold refreshments to those in need, despite his tendency to getting injured soon after. With the Super Slam Jam tournament coming up, and the threat of dehydration abound, he joins the tournament to bring everyone a good old fashioned can of Pepsi.
Pepsiman is a Balance character. His Skills are centered around supporting his allies with the amazing power of Pepsi!
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Power 	6/10
Defense 	6/10
Speed 	4/10
Technique	4/10
===Non-Playable Characters===
Joel & Gura	Joel & Gura
 	Replacing Scott and Gex in their original roles, Joel Varg Johansson, also known as Vargskelethor Joel, a funny Swedish man and member of Vinesauce, and Gawr Gura, a shark VTuber from Atlantis and member of Hololive EN, serve as the Slam Jam Tournament's new hosts. With Gura's dumb antics and Joel's stupidity, they're sure to liven up the games with their hilarious commentary.
Or if you think they're annoying you can just turn them off like the asshole you are.
Smol Nozomi	Smol Nozomi
 	Nozomi Tojo, known in this chibi form as Smol Nozomi, is a member of the J-Pop idol group μ's from the Love Live! franchise. She serves as the Slam Jam's tournament referee, performing the free throw and carrying away any KOed enemies.
Spamton & Candy Cadet	Spamton & Candy Cadet
 	Spamton G. Spamton is a Darkner originating from Deltarune. Looking for a place to get some of that delicious "Kromer" as he calls it, he took the opportunity to open up a store for the Super Slam Jam tournament, trying to get people to buy his things. Alongside him is Candy Cadet, some candy dispensing robot that Spamton found in a dumpster after the old pizzeria he was bought for had burnt to the ground. Candy Cadet clearly doesn't want to be here but decides to stay since he doesn't really have much else to do, giving out candy and stories to shoppers.
Bob & Fishy Boopkins	Bob & Fishy Boopkins
 	Bob Bobowski and Fishy Boopkins are a duo of characters originating from the YouTube channel, SMG4. The former is a a homeless and idiotic degenerate and the other is a pathetic piece of aquatic shit. The two work as janitors for the Slam Jam Tournament, appearing in the Locker Room and occasionally making cameos in the audience, cleaning the floors.
===Spectators===
TBA
==Courts==
TBA
==Trivia==
*A sequel or spiritual successor to the original Super Slam Jam has been in development for a very long time, with several proposals being announced and subsequently cancelled in the past year. The creators tried to possibly use other sports, such as soccer or dodgeball, but eventually decided to go back to basketball since they felt going to a different sport went against the series' original vision.
==Credits==
* for creating the game's original logo that I edited by adding a Comic Sans "2" onto.
*, the original creator of Gary.
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