HardBall 4

With oversaturated colors, realistic-looking players (cleverly introduced onto the field in the form of trading cards), and physics that approximate what actually happens on a baseball diamond, the disc affords little room for complaint.

Der vierte Teil der Hardball-Serie kann wieder durch die Bank begeistern. Durch die realitätsnahe Grafik, die mitreißende Sprachausgabe und vor allem das vortreffliche Gameplay geht Hardball 4 bereits imn ersten Inning so weit in Führung, daß die Konkurrenten nur neidvoll auf das Scoreboard blicken können. Baseballfans sollten blind zugreifen, Interessierte zumindest einen Blick riskieren.

If you already own Hardball III, then '94 might not be worth it. But, if you're still looking for that all-in-one Genesis baseball game, Hardball '94 is a safe bet.

Although the choppy and 8-bit-like graphics and sparse music and sound effects in HardBall '94 won't keep players coming back, the in-depth --- practically managerial --- involvement offered by the game will. So if you're tired of arcade-like sluggers and are looking for a more serious baseball cart, step to the plate and check out HardBall 94's delivery.

It's all up to you. That's Hardball 4 greatest attribute, that you can choose what exactly it is you want to do. This is the best baseball game on the computer market today and it's well worth the money even if you aren't a die hard baseball fan.

Hardball '94 continues Accolade's great tradition of extremely playable baseball games, but there's not much new here besides some hot animation in the batting view and the MLBPA license. The fielder animation could still use some refinement and the heavy player inertia makes it easy to overrun fly balls. But with it's incredible list of options, team editor and detailed statistics tracking, Hardball still ranks near the top of the Genesis baseball heap.

Major league players, stats and plenty of options make this cart a solid game. Is it worth the price you've already got Hardball III? No, but if you're a first time buyer who's looking for a well-rounded baseball game, Hardball '94 will score for you.

Stunning VGA graphics; more extensive statistics than previous HardBall games. Unrealistic play on the field; disappointing sound effects. If you're a HardBall fan, or more interested in fun than realism, this latest version will surely satisfy.

Hardball 4 wird primär diejenigen begeistern, die ein ungezwungenes Spielchen mehr schätzen als eine hundertprozentige Simulation des amerikanischen Nationalsports mit ellenlangen Statistiken.

Despite the lack of officially sanctioned teams, if you enjoy the strategy side of baseball and feel that cutting-edge graphics and presentation take a back seat to playability, then you'll find a lot to enjoy in this game. On the other hand, if you're looking for the perfect balance between fast action and simulation then you should probably look elsewhere. Hardball '94 will be most remembered for its attempt at realism, methodical pace, and impressive roster of customizable features.

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