Baseball fans, you may start celebrating. The legendary classic R.B.I. Baseball 14 is back! What’s more, it’s not just coming back, it’s being released on several platforms at once. You can already download the game on the current generation of consoles and mobile devices. But owners of next-gen consoles will have to wait a little bit until May, but it’s worth it!
Why this event? Because the original game is not just some trinket, but a true baseball legend from the golden era of 80s arcade games. Yes, yes, the same one that had you sitting out your pocket money in arcades and kept you from going home until the evening.
By the way, behind the return of R.B.I. Baseball 14 is a true fan and gaming industry veteran, Jamie Lees. A man who has “swallowed” literally every sports game since childhood, let alone baseball. You could say he has the perfect background to bring a classic back to life.
So what’s so special about it from those early days? Everything, really!
The atmosphere, spirit and simplicity of the old school have stood the test of time, and new generations of gamers and parents will be able to feel that drive again. Don’t believe me? Ask any Baseball Stars or Bases Loaded fan and they’ll confirm it.
All right, but what about the players in the game itself? Here the creators have tried their best, and it turned out to be quite interesting. The game features real teams with well-matched lineups. The strategies of the teams are completely different: some of them emphasize powerful attacks, others on strong serving, and others are looking for balance. In short, there will be plenty to choose from, and that’s great!
It’s also cool that 30 unique stadiums have been added to R.B.I. Baseball 14, with a lot of love for details. Each stadium has its own atmosphere and influences the gameplay. Trust me, you won’t be bored.
What about updates and DLC? Here the creators decided not to complicate things: the main parameters of the players will not change during the season. This is done on purpose, so that the game remains a fun fantasy. Nevertheless, from time to time we are still expected to update the squads. For example, after major transfers. In summer, they promise additional chips, but they keep it all secret for now.
Speaking of the new generation of consoles, the opportunities offered by modern platforms are incredible! The developers are excited and assured that Xbox and PlayStation will open completely new horizons of communication and gameplay.
And finally, will R.B.I. Baseball become an annual series? The developers are optimistic, and so are the gamers. And it’s not surprising because when it comes to such a cool classic, why not?
