Overview and Gameplay
Late-inning pressure is the hook in Relief Pitcher, a SNES baseball conversion of Atari Games’ 1992 arcade title. Players can start a full nine-inning game or enter relief situations, choosing from fictional teams such as the Boston Bashers, Houston Dusters, Los Angeles Speeders, and Chicago Strokers.
Controls And Mechanics
- Pitching: Choose pitch location, use fastballs, curveballs, and a selected special pitch, then time the pitch meter.
- Batting: Aim high or low, swing for power, take a regular swing, or bunt.
- Fielding: Fielders move toward the ball automatically, while the player chooses throws and base targets.
- Multiplayer: Two players compete head-to-head in full-game or relief-series baseball.
Version Notes
This is the North American SNES release. The h1C catalog note refers to internal cartridge information and does not describe a separate gameplay mode.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1994.
- Developer: Left Field Entertainment.
- Original arcade game: Atari Games, 1992.
