Overview and Gameplay
Bases Loaded puts the batter and pitcher at the center of each at-bat with a television-style view from behind the mound. The North American NES release features 12 fictional city teams, full player rosters, statistical differences, substitutions, stealing, pickoff attempts, and standard nine-inning baseball.
Solo play centers on a demanding 132-game Pennant season. Reach 80 wins to earn the championship ending, with progress recorded through passwords. A separate Vs mode supports local head-to-head play.
Controls And Mechanics
- Use the directional pad to position batters, aim pitches, move fielders, and select bases.
- A swings, begins the pitching windup, and throws to a selected base.
- B bunts, attempts pickoffs, and advances runners with directional input.
- Pitch speed changes according to vertical input during the windup.
- Start opens substitution choices while batting or pitching.
Certain pitcher and batter matchups can trigger the game’s memorable bench-clearing confrontation sequence.
Version Notes
This is the North American Rev 2 program version. It localizes the Japanese Moero!! Pro Yakyū with US city teams and altered displayed names.
Release And Credits
- Released for NES in North America in 1988.
- Developed by TOSE.
- Published by Jaleco USA.
- Originally released for the Famicom in Japan in 1987.
