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Baseball vs Bases Loaded
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Overview
Description
Baseball brings the timeless sport to the Intellivision console with simple controls and authentic gameplay. Players can experience innings, pitching, and batting in a retro digital format. The game features straightforward mechanics suitable for quick matches or longer sessions, capturing the excitement of baseball in a compact, nostalgic package.
The gameplay emphasizes the duel between pitcher and batter, offering a realistic feel despite limited visual perspective. Its split‑screen multiplayer lets friends compete head‑to‑head, making it a beloved early sports title on the NES.
Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Team Sports
Team Sports
Best for
Retro gaming enthusiasts
Fans of retro sports games
Specifications
Specifications
multiplayer
Local co-op
Single player, Split screen
developer
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Hamster Corporation, Tose, Jaleco
publisher
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Hamster Corporation, Jaleco
age rating
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ESRB E
General
release date
1977-12-31
1987-06-26
msrp
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$9.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Nostalgic retro presentation
- Easy-to-learn controls
- Supports two-player local play
- Authentic baseball scoring
- Unique pitcher‑batter perspective
- Authentic retro graphics
- Multiplayer split‑screen mode
- Varied fictional team rosters
Cons
- Limited graphics by modern standards
- No online multiplayer
- Very simple AI opponents
- Limited visual perspective can make tracking the ball difficult
- No official MLB licensing
- Simple AI may feel predictable
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