Major League (Japan)

Major League (Japan) on the NES is a classic baseball game that offers an authentic experience of the sport with 8-bit graphics and intuitive gameplay.

Players control both the home team when on offense and defense. During the offense (batting) phase, the goal is to successfully hit the ball and run around the bases to score points. When your player is at bat, you'll need to time your swing precisely as the ball is pitched. You can move the batter within the designated box to adjust your hit. If you hit the ball, you'll control the runners on the bases, deciding whether to advance further or stop safely.

In the defense (pitching and fielding) phase, you'll control the pitcher and the field players. With the pitcher, you can select the pitch type (e.g., fastball, curveball), speed, and the location within the strike zone. The objective is to make the opposing batter miss, hit a foul ball, or get caught out. If the ball is hit, you'll automatically switch to control the nearest fielder on the field to catch the ball. Once caught, you can throw the ball to various bases to eliminate opposing runners, or throw it back to the pitcher to prepare for the next pitch. The game follows basic baseball rules, including three strikes for an out, three outs for a side change, and nine innings of play.

Major League (Japan) offers a single-player mode against the computer or a two-player mode, allowing you to compete with a friend. Despite its simple graphics, the game still delivers the excitement and strategic depth characteristic of baseball, making it a great entertainment title for sports fans on the NES.