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3D Baseball
Background Data
Published By: Crystal Dynamics Developed By: Crystal Dynamics Released: November 1996
Barcode: 0 24294 12617 8 PSRM: 000290 ID Tag: SLUS - 00066
CDs: 1 Players: 1 or 2 Players Versus ESRB: Kids to Adults
Accessories: Memory (2 Blocks) Size: 375 MB Digital Press Rarity: 3 out of 10

Description / Review

Take a trip down memory lane with one of the earliest attempts at true 3D baseball (ironic, no?) on the PlayStation. Features the real players and their stats, but no team names or official parks. The game has different camera angle choices and is easily playable without looking at the manual.

Despite the anorexic player models, the game boasts a rather impressive camera system that follows the plays at just the right height and distance. It's a little jerky in the batters box, but over all it isn't bad. This was Crystal Dynamics litmus test to see if they had a viable sports department after releasing the Slam and Jam basketball game. The test failed, and the "Championship Sports" series quietly disappeared from Crystal Dynamics' game line up.

   

Trivia
  • The Upper Deck Trading Card company provided the player pictures.


  • Several of the credits use baseball terms to poke fun at the staff. The list of producers are listed as "Starters, Closers, and Relievers."


  • Van Earl Wright provides the voice-over commentary.  


  • Also available on the Sega Saturn.

 

Greatest Hits
This game was never released as a Greatest Hits. 		Variations / Misprints
No variation or misprints known.

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