Summary
- Release Year: 1978
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Atari 2600
- Developers: Atari
- Publishers: Atari, Polyvox
Home Run (1978): A Simple But Fun Baseball Game for the Atari 2600
Home Run is a baseball game developed and published by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 2600 video game console. It was released in 1978 and is the first of three baseball games released by Atari for the 2600, the other two being Baseball (1980) and Super Baseball (1982).
Home Run is a simple but fun baseball game that is easy to learn but difficult to master. The game features simple graphics and gameplay, but it is still a challenging and rewarding experience.
Gameplay
The goal of Home Run is to score more runs than your opponent. The game is played with two teams of three players each. One player controls the pitcher and two players control the fielders. The batter controls the hitter.
The game begins with the pitcher pitching the ball to the batter. The batter can swing at the ball or let it go by. If the batter hits the ball, it will go into play and the fielders will try to catch it or field it. If the batter misses the ball, it will be called a strike. Three strikes and the batter is out.
The fielders can catch the ball in the air or on the ground. If the ball is caught in the air, the batter is out. If the ball is fielded on the ground, the fielder will throw it to first base to try to get the batter out. If the batter reaches first base safely, he will be awarded a single.
The batter can also run to first base if the ball is not fielded cleanly. If the batter reaches first base safely, he can then try to steal second base or third base. If the batter is successful in stealing a base, he will be awarded an extra base.
The game ends when one team has scored more runs than the other team. The team with the most runs at the end of the game wins.
Reception
Home Run was a commercial success for Atari, selling over 1 million copies. The game was praised for its simple but fun gameplay and its challenging difficulty. However, the game was also criticized for its lack of features and its repetitive gameplay.
Despite its flaws, Home Run is still considered to be one of the best baseball games for the Atari 2600. The game is a classic example of simple but fun gameplay, and it is still enjoyed by many gamers today.
Legacy
Home Run was followed by two sequels, Baseball (1980) and Super Baseball (1982). Baseball was a more advanced baseball game than Home Run, and it featured more realistic graphics and gameplay. Super Baseball was an even more advanced baseball game than Baseball, and it featured even more realistic graphics and gameplay.
Home Run, Baseball, and Super Baseball are all considered to be classic baseball games for the Atari 2600. The games are still enjoyed by many gamers today, and they are a testament to the enduring popularity of the Atari 2600.
Conclusion
Home Run is a simple but fun baseball game for the Atari 2600. The game is easy to learn but difficult to master, and it is still a challenging and rewarding experience. Home Run is a classic example of simple but fun gameplay, and it is still enjoyed by many gamers today.
Review Score
7/10
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