Mean Machines Sega
1st June 1993
Published in Mean Machines Sega #9
Hardball
Ever played a console baseball game? Well, the chances are that it looks and plays much like this one since they're all much the same.
What We Said Then
Jaz: Even though it's easily the best Megadrive baseball game available, unlike John Madden Football and PGA Tour Golf, it hasn't quite got that addictive spark which makes it enjoyable to play if you're not particularly interested in the real sport.
Matt: It's easy to get to grips with the game (expect to be thrashed by the computer the first few times) but effort is rewarded with the fun of making the first home run.
What We Say Now
Jaz: HardBall is a reasonable baseball game, but the problem is that baseball itself is a really cacky sport. If you really must have a console baseball game, check out the much superior and frill-packed HardBall III which was released recently. As regards this, all the marks down by 15%.
Rich: I don't particularly like baseball games - there's not enough strategy, action or variety in the play to make it worthwhile. I'd rank the game in the high 50s or low 60s. As it is, if you do like baseball, buy the recently released HardBall III.
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