Summary
- Release Year: 1996
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Triple Play: Gold Edition (1996) Review
Triple Play: Gold Edition is a baseball game released exclusively for the Sega Mega Drive in 1996. It is part of the long-running Triple Play series, which began in 1989 with Triple Play Baseball. Gold Edition is an updated and expanded version of the original Triple Play game, featuring a new roster of teams and players, along with a number of gameplay improvements.
Gameplay
Triple Play: Gold Edition is a traditional baseball game, with all of the standard features that you would expect from the genre. You can play a single game, a full season, or a playoff series. You can also create your own custom teams and players.
The gameplay is solid and fun. The batting controls are responsive and allow for a variety of different swings. The pitching controls are also well-designed, giving you a good amount of control over where the ball goes.
One of the best features of Triple Play: Gold Edition is its deep level of customization. You can adjust a wide range of settings, including the difficulty level, the number of innings per game, and the rules of the game. This allows you to tailor the game to your own preferences.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Triple Play: Gold Edition are good for a 16-bit game. The players and stadiums are all well-rendered, and the animations are smooth. The game also features a number of cutscenes, which are used to tell the story of the season.
The sound in Triple Play: Gold Edition is also good. The crowd noise is realistic and adds to the atmosphere of the game. The commentary is also well-done, and provides a lot of information about the game.
Overall
Triple Play: Gold Edition is a solid baseball game for the Sega Mega Drive. It features a great roster of teams and players, along with deep gameplay and fun multiplayer. If you’re a fan of baseball games, then you should definitely check out Triple Play: Gold Edition.
Review Score
8/10
Pros
- Great roster of teams and players
- Deep gameplay
- Fun multiplayer
- Customizable settings
- Good graphics and sound
Cons
- Can be a bit difficult for beginners
- Some of the animations are a bit stiff
- No online multiplayer
Additional Information
- Developer: EA Sports
- Publisher: EA Sports
- Release Date: 1996
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive
Screenshots
[Image of Triple Play: Gold Edition screenshot 1] [Image of Triple Play: Gold Edition screenshot 2] [Image of Triple Play: Gold Edition screenshot 3]
Videos
[Video of Triple Play: Gold Edition gameplay]
Links
- Triple Play: Gold Edition Wikipedia page
- Triple Play: Gold Edition GameFAQs page
- Triple Play: Gold Edition MobyGames page
Other Reviews
Review Score
8/10
