Play HardBall! Amiga Online

HardBall! came out for the Amiga in 1985, published by Accolade. It was one of the early sports titles on the platform, arriving at a time when home computers were just starting to show what they could do with more detailed graphics and deeper gameplay. It stood out for its attempt to bring a full baseball simulation to the home user, something that felt more substantial than many of the simpler arcade-style baseball games of the era.

You control the entire team, handling both pitching and batting. The main objective is to outscore your opponent over nine innings. Signature mechanics include choosing different pitch types, like fastballs and curveballs, with the pitcher's accuracy represented by a shrinking target reticle. You can also attempt to steal bases, which requires careful timing of the runner's jump. The game moves at a deliberate pace, mirroring the sport itself, and the difficulty comes from reading the pitcher's intentions or placing your own pitches perfectly. It feels like a thoughtful, sometimes tense, game of digital baseball where every pitch and swing matters.