The Slugger
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In this early UK-developed baseball simulation, one or two player matches can be played over 3,6 or 9 innings, with 3 different computer skill levels. The rules are explained by some introductory screens, and the game is fully faithful to these. Gameplay is in an arcade/action style, so you don't need to worry about statistics for different teams or players.
The main viewing area is a forced-perspective view of the field, with a small side-viewed window of the pitcher's delivery itself. When fielding, control automatically goes to the player nearest to the ball, but a point doesn't end until the pitcher has the ball back (unless it is a home run). Features include stealing bases, pitching curve balls, or customizing the colors of each team.
The game has been presented with considerable glitz, with cheerleaders on screen between innings and lots of advertising boards and other slogans.
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Average score: 74% (based on 10 ratings)
Players
Average score: 2.5 out of 5 (based on 17 ratings with 1 reviews)
Good game of baseball with one notable glitch
The Good
Solid graphics, sound and playability. It's an interesting British take on a very American past-time, though they confused our fondness for cheerleaders in American football with baseball.
The Bad
There is one notable and inexcusable flaw in the game, likely due to its non-American heritage. Even when the visiting team is losing, all 18 half innings (that make up nine innings) must be played.
The Bottom Line
A somewhat quirky and unusual baseball game that's fun to play if you can get around both its quirks and the one major flaw.
Commodore 64 · by Bill Loguidice (2) · 2009
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Contributors to this Entry
Game added by Servo.
Commodore 64 added by POMAH. Amstrad CPC added by Agamenon3. Commodore 16, Plus/4 added by Kabushi. ZX Spectrum added by Martin Smith.
Additional contributors: Martin Smith, formercontrib, ZeTomes.
Game added July 2, 2002. Last modified November 4, 2023.