3on3 FreeStyle
3on3 FreeStyle is a 3D street basketball MMO from Joycity that focuses on quick 3v3 matches and character-based roles. In practice, it plays a lot like FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball, but with its own visual direction and a more console-first presentation.
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Publisher: Joycity Playerbase: Low Type: Basketball MMO Release Date: Oct 16, 2017 Shut Down Date: November 20, 2018 Pros: +Catchy soundtrack and strong audio vibe. +Easy basics with a high skill ceiling. Cons: -Menus are awkward without mouse navigation. -Not many modes to rotate through. -Camera options feel restrictive. -Very small community. |
3on3 FreeStyle Overview
3on3 FreeStyle is a character-driven, arcade-style basketball MMO built around fast street matches and readable, timing-based actions. You choose from a 15-character lineup, each assigned to a specific position with a clear court role, then team up with two other players to face another trio in the standard 3-on-3 setup. The fundamentals are easy to pick up, but smart movement, good shot decisions, and coordinated play give skilled teams plenty of ways to outmaneuver opponents.
Progression focuses on powering up a favorite character through leveling and prestige, then fine-tuning performance by slotting skills that support your playstyle. The shop leans on cosmetics but also includes convenience options that can cut down on grinding, useful if you want several characters ready for competitive matchmaking without a long build-up.
3on3 FreeStyle Key Features:
- Team-based street matches – Play the main 3 on 3 mode with two other players against an opposing trio, with an optional 1 vs 1 variant where the other slots are filled by A.I. teammates.
- 15 unique characters – The roster features 15 playable characters split across five positions: centers (Luther, Big Dog, Lee), power forwards (Clarke, Lulu, Murdock), small forwards (Amanda, Joey, William), shooting guards (Kim, Fred, Carolina), and point guards (Cindy, Pedro, Helena).
- Leveling and prestige – Characters grow by leveling up to 10 and pushing prestige to 5, a lengthy process that can demand substantial repetition if you are building more than one main.
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3on3 FreeStyle Review
3on3 FreeStyle aims for a familiar arcade streetball feel, quick possessions, exaggerated character identity, and a strong emphasis on timing. If you have played Joycity’s earlier FreeStyle titles, the overall rhythm will feel immediately recognizable: you jockey for position, look for a clean lane, and rely on well-timed shots, blocks, and steals rather than complex real-world basketball systems. It is simple to start, but the better teams separate themselves through spacing, passing discipline, and knowing when to commit to defense.
The character roster is the game’s main hook. Each pick signals what you want to do on offense and defense, and team composition matters in a way that keeps matches from turning into pure solo highlight reels. Bigs tend to control boards and paint defense, guards look for creation and perimeter pressure, and forwards sit somewhere between, depending on the character. The result is a role-based experience where coordination is rewarded, especially when opponents start punishing reckless drives and predictable shots.
Mechanically, the game works best when you treat it like a competitive arcade title. Small choices, positioning for rebounds, using screens, switching assignments, and managing risk on steals, influence outcomes as much as raw scoring. That is where the “easy to learn, hard to master” reputation comes from, the move list is not enormous, but execution and decision-making do the heavy lifting.
Progression can be a sticking point. Leveling and prestige are meaningful because they feed into your character’s effectiveness and your ability to shape a build with skills, but the climb can feel grindy, particularly if you want multiple roles ready for matchmaking. The cash shop can shorten that path and also serves as the main cosmetic pipeline, which will matter to players who like customizing their lineup’s look.
On the presentation side, the soundtrack does a lot of work setting the tone and keeping energy high between possessions. At the same time, the interface has rough edges on PC, and the camera options can feel limiting, especially for players who want more control over angles and visibility while defending. Content variety is also a concern, there are not many modes, so long sessions can start to feel repetitive if you are not invested in competitive improvement.
The biggest practical issue is population. With a low playerbase, queue times and match quality can vary, and you may run into a smaller pool of regulars. For players who enjoy climbing a skill curve in a niche competitive game, that can be fine, but newcomers looking for a bustling online scene may find it hard to stick.
3on3 FreeStyle System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Core i3-4370
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GT 440
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Core i5-4430
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 760
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 3 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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3on3 FreeStyle Additional Information
Developer: Joycity
Publisher: Joycity
Platforms: PS4, Xbox and Steam
Release Date: Oct 16, 2017
Shutdown Date: November 20, 2018 (PC Version)
Joycity both develops and publishes 3on3 FreeStyle, and its design clearly follows the template established by FreeStyle 2: Street Basketball. The two games share a very similar approach to court flow and character roles, with the most noticeable difference being the visual style and presentation. 3on3 FreeStyle first arrived on PS4 on Dec 6, 2016, then later released on Steam on Oct 16, 2017. The PC version shut down on November 20, 2018.