Ah, baseball. The vicious swing of the bat, the crack of wood meeting leather, and the smell of questionably edible hotdogs. Is there anything more American than the baseball diamond? As someone from the UK, I wouldn't know, but I can tell that many of us wouldn't mind managing our own team in the major leagues. Bitball Baseball offers you the chance to do just that.
Don't expect high-resolution Unreal Engine graphics from this game, though. Bitball Baseball is an upcoming super low-res baseball simulator, rendered on a charmingly small scale. You'll oversee the entire field and a crowd of pixelated fans as your players compete against rival teams, sprinting for the bases after each hit.
In terms of features, Bitball Baseball includes virtually everything you'd want from a fantasy sports simulator. You can manage your own team, trade players, customize your lineup, build a world-class stadium, and cultivate a dedicated fanbase (or perhaps even exploit them with ticket prices). The game is available for free, but if you opt for the premium version, you can personalize the names and appearances of your players, and even design your own custom team.
Take me out to the ballgameYes, the baseball simulator might be a niche within the more popular football and American football franchises, but there's no denying the universal appeal of this sport. I also appreciate that the developers at Duckfoot Games are transparent about what's included in the free and premium versions of their game, even listing it on the storefront!
You can check out Bitball Baseball when it's expected to release on March 12th, just a few weeks away! Be sure to pre-register on Android or iOS and get ready to hit the field.
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