Wednesday, July 24, 2024

HardBall III for Genesis


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HardBall III

Slow and steady wins the game


Genre: sports - baseball

Publisher: Accolade

Year: 1993

System: Genesis


Gameplay Score: 2

Gameplay Notes:

Extremely slow gameplay makes for a thoughtful, simulation experience. All swings have exactly four possible outcomes with only one being a hit. You can choose contact type (power, contact, bunt, hit & run, etc) You mostly just watch things happen. Minimal interactivity A game would take forever to finish


Level Design Score: 3

Level Design Notes:

Exhibition and season modes and practice


Theme Score: 3

Theme Notes:

No MLBPA or MLB license but all the teams are available. Feels like an old timey baseball game presentation. Like you're watching a newsreel footage of a 1920s game. Al Michaels does play by play.


Art Style Score: 1

Art Style Notes:

Grainy, watched out graphics Slow, choppy animation


Audio Score: 2

Audio Notes:

The play by play is neat. Until it's not. Sound effects are hollow.


Overall Score: 44

Review ID: 964



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