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BASEBALL STARS PROFESSIONAL was a launch title for the Neo Geo, and it still holds up as one of the most fun, accessible sports games of its era. It trades the complex simulation of modern titles for pure arcade energy. The animations are expressive, the voice clips are nostalgic, and the gameplay is easy to pick up but hard to master.
Pitching and batting feel great on a touch screen because the timing is rhythmic. The game features a tournament mode that feels like a classic sports anime arc. While it lacks the deep stat-tracking of its sequel, its charm and fast-paced games make it the perfect sports game for mobile play. The ACA version ensures the colorful graphics pop and the frame rate stays locked.
Classic arcade baseball physics
16 unique teams to choose from
Tournament and Versus modes
Global leaderboard support
Watch the shadow of the ball to judge its position. Wait for the pitch to enter the strike zone and use a level swing for consistent hits.
Manage your pitchers' fatigue. If your starter is giving up too many hits, swap them out for a reliever before the game gets out of hand.
In the Professional version, team rosters are fixed, unlike the 'Baseball Stars' RPG-style games.
I used to love this game growing up, but I sure don’t remember the hitting being this hard. It’s next to impossible to score. Heck, it’s almost impossible to hit the ball out of the infield. Unless some serious tweaks are made to the hitting, I’m not sure I’ll be playing this one as much as I hoped I would.
I reviewed the ACA NEOGEO version of Baseball Stars Professional a while back and had some folks disagreeing with my assessment of the game.
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