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Pitch, hit and run like the pros! Here's voice, action and graphics so real, you'll believe you're in the lineup. The characters look like real baseball players, not cartoons. The action moves at the same pace as a real game. Sounds real, too! The crack of the bat, the calls of the ump, the roar ...

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Developer
TOSE

Released on
1987

Size
1–2 Players

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

Downloads
Sports

Publisher
Jaleco

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Pitch, hit and run like the pros! Here’s voice, action and graphics so real, you’ll believe you’re in the lineup. The characters look like real baseball players, not cartoons. The action moves at the same pace as a real game. Sounds real, too! The crack of the bat, the calls of the ump, the roar of the crowd when you score. Play against the computer or a friend. Pick your team from 12 different lineups. It’s tough. Each team has 30 players – 12 pitchers and 18 fielders. Each ballplayer has his own style. The trick: learn all 360 players! Control and play any position. Whether pitching or at bat, control every aspect of the game. Throw a fastball, high outside or a slider. Swing for the fences. Hit and run, bunt, steal or call for a pinch hitter. Win the Pennant by storing your wins and losses. Sign autographs later.

Bases Loaded

Overview & History

Developed by Tose and published by Jaleco, Bases Loaded hit the Famicom in 1987 before its North American NES debut in 1988. Diverting from the simplistic overhead view of Nintendo's own Baseball, Jaleco's title revolutionized console sports by introducing a dramatic, behind-the-batter broadcast perspective. This visual presentation mimicked real television broadcasts, complete with a distinct umpire voice box that shouted "Strike!" and "Ball!", capturing the authentic grit of America's pastime.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Players choose from 12 fictional teams, navigating a full season mode complete with a tense pennant race against the reigning champion Boston team. The core gameplay balances pitcher-batter duels with responsive fielding. On the mound, pitchers can select from fastballs, curveballs, and change-ups while managing stamina meters. Batters utilize a cursor-based hitting reticle to time their swings, trading power for contact. Base running requires quick coordination between the D-pad and action buttons to steal bases or avoid double plays. Visually, the game alternates between the iconic close-up batting angle and a wide-field action screen whenever the ball is put into play, maintaining high strategic tension.