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Game Overview

Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu Basic Ban 2001 is one of those N64 baseball games that just feels different—it’s got that distinct Japanese baseball energy, from the exaggerated player animations to the way the crowd erupts when you nail a home run. The controls take a minute to get used to if you’re coming from MLB-style games, but once you figure out the timing for batting and pitching, it’s weirdly satisfying.

What I love is how much personality the players have, even with the N64’s chunky graphics. You’ve got these little dudes with wild batting stances and pitchers who practically windmill their arms before throwing. And yeah, the menus are all in Japanese, but you can muddle through the customization options—half the fun is tweaking your team and seeing how it plays out.

It’s not the prettiest or smoothest baseball game out there, but there’s something charming about how over-the-top it is. If you’ve ever wanted to experience Japanese baseball without subtitles, this is your chance.