NBA Showdown for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is a sports video game, specifically a basketball simulation, where players can choose from all 27 NBA teams from the 1993-1994 season to compete in exhibition matches, an entire season, or just the playoffs. The gameplay features a 2D perspective with vertical scrolling and aims to realistically represent the sport with detailed player likenesses, stats, and signature moves. NBA Showdown offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing gamers to experience head-to-head action or play solo against the computer.