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Bases Loaded vs Major League Baseball
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Overview
Description
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.
Major League Baseball is an action baseball game for two players that follows most professional baseball rules. You can control every player on the team, throw a variety of pitches, steal bases, bunt, and aim for home runs. The game offers several difficulty levels that affect game speed and base‑stealing rules, and ties are resolved with extra innings. It captures the feel of traditional tabletop baseball in a digital format.
Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Team Sports
Team Sports
Best for
Fans of retro sports games
Fans of classic baseball games
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99
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release date
1987-06-26
1980-12-31
Specifications
developer
Hamster Corporation, Tose, Jaleco
APh Technological Consulting
publisher
Hamster Corporation, Jaleco
Mattel Electronics
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
Multiplayer
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unique pitcher‑batter perspective
- Authentic retro graphics
- Multiplayer split‑screen mode
- Varied fictional team rosters
- Authentic baseball rules for realistic play
- Variety of pitch types adds strategic depth
- Simple controls suitable for all ages
- Multiple difficulty levels cater to beginners and veterans
Cons
- Limited visual perspective can make tracking the ball difficult
- No official MLB licensing
- Simple AI may feel predictable
- Limited to two players, no AI opponents
- Graphics are basic by modern standards
- No online multiplayer support
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