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Bases Loaded, released by Jaleco in Japan in 1987 and then again in the United States in 1988 was one game in a strong line-up of NES baseball sims. One of the unique aspects of the game was the "over the pitcher's shoulder" view, commonly found in televised baseball games. This allowed for a more interesting pitching/hitting interface as pitchers could now throw high and low and batters could hit high/low, inside/outside, as well. Like most sport sims of the time, Bases Loaded dosent feature any MLB licensed teams, stadiums or players. The game features 12 teams with there own strengths and weaknesses. they are...
While some teams such as Hawaii, feature strong hitting and a pretty good pitching staff, Kansas has exceptional pitching and mediocre hitting. It was this balance that made most fans of the series become fans of "their" team and helped change the static face of sims of the time.
Another first for gaming was the ability to charge the mound and fight the pitcher. Only select players could do this and it was an event that was usually triggered after a player was plunked in the at-bat following their last at-bat were they hit a home run. All in all, this feature was implemented well, entertaining to watch and not over used.
Bases Loaded allowed players to control one of twelve fictional teams in either single player which allowed up to two players, or a full season. The game featured a television style depiction where the player took the perspective of the pitcher.
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Bases Loaded, released by Jaleco in Japan in 1987 and then again in the United States in 1988 was one game in a strong line-up of NES baseball sims. One of the unique aspects of the game was the "over the pitcher's shoulder" view, commonly found in televised baseball games. This allowed for a more interesting pitching/hitting interface as pitchers could now throw high and low and batters could hit high/low, inside/outside, as well. Like most sport sims of the time, Bases Loaded dosent feature any MLB licensed teams, stadiums or players. The game features 12 teams with there own strengths and weaknesses. they are...
- Boston
- D.C.
- Jersey
- Hawaii
- N.Y.
- L.A.
- Miami
- Kansas
- Omaha
- Texas
- Philly
- Utah
While some teams such as Hawaii, feature strong hitting and a pretty good pitching staff, Kansas has exceptional pitching and mediocre hitting. It was this balance that made most fans of the series become fans of "their" team and helped change the static face of sims of the time.
Another first for gaming was the ability to charge the mound and fight the pitcher. Only select players could do this and it was an event that was usually triggered after a player was plunked in the at-bat following their last at-bat were they hit a home run. All in all, this feature was implemented well, entertaining to watch and not over used.
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