Baseball remains a very popular sport in the US, which is why about half the amount of adults who live there follow that sport. However, baseball is not that popular when it comes to other parts of the world, especially Europe.
Luckily, there are plenty of video games out there that offer a pretty accurate simulation of baseball, which means that maybe you can learn a thing or two about the sport by using your Xbox or PlayStation console. The only question is this: which one of those baseball video games is the best? While it’s impossible to provide a certain response to such a question, considering that each and every person out there is unique and have their own preferences, we are happy to have the chance to mention some of the top baseball video games that we can try:
Out of the Park Baseball series
Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) is a text-based baseball simulation game developed for both PC and Mac. It’s known for its depth and realism, which means that you should definitely give it a try if you are into baseball games! Players get to manage every aspect of a baseball franchise by playing this game, such as player development, roster management, scouting, and in-game strategy. The historical databases of OOTP also stand out, while the accurate statistical modeling also deserves a lot of attention.
Super Mega Baseball series
Super Mega Baseball is another interesting baseball video game series that works for more than just one platform. In other words, lots of people have the chance to run this game and enjoy its amazing offers! Metalhead Software is the company responsible for developing the game. If you’re not bothered by the cartoonish graphics that Super Mega Baseball has, it means you should definitely give it a try!
Baseball Mogul
The guys from Sports Mogul Inc. have developed Baseball Mogul, a game that puts players in the shoes of both the general manager and field manager of a baseball franchise. Players get the chance to make trades, manage finances, draft players, set lineups, and make other important in-game decisions. We are talking about a series that is known for its depth of simulation and statistical accuracy.
MLB Power Pros series
The MLB Power Pros series has been developed by Konami for various platforms, and we’re talking about a game that has major success among baseball enthusiasts! This game combines baseball simulation with a more cartoonish and light-hearted art style. There’s also a wide variety of modes available in the MLB Power Pros series, such as Success Mode, Season Mode, and mini-games. For instance, the Success mode gives players the chance to create their own baseball player and try to promote him as much as possible in order to make him successful.
How about you? Which one of these games interests you the most? Feel free to tell us in a comment below, while you can also share your own personal experiences with playing games that simulate specific sports!
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