Amstrad Action


Baseball

Categories: Review: Software
Publisher: Activision
Machine: Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action #25

Baseball

Baseball has reappeared on the Amstrad. Comparisons are bound to be made with Amsoft's Hardball and Hardball is the better game. Good pitching graphics, otherwise similar to previous games, but with less options.

Verdict

Graphics 69%
P. Large colourful graphics on pitching screen.
N. Matchstick men on the pitch.

Sonics 28%
P. The crowd cheers and ball hits the bat.

Championship Baseball

Grab Factor 51%
P. Simple to play when you get used to it.
N. Confusing at first.

Staying Power 42%
N. Computer opponent is too easy to beat.
N. Gets tedious after a while.

Overall 47%
Hardball is better.