Have you ever felt the excitement of controlling a diamond? Ode to timeless sports sims That game would be Baseball 9, a solid-if-fairly inexpensive iOS and Android app that puts you in the driver’s seat of your very own baseball team. You dive right into exciting games of baseball, whether to swing for home runs or strike out batters with nimble taps on your screen. But it’s not just about playing the games, it’s building your squad from scratch. Scout new prospects, train player skills, and choose their skill sets to fit your play style. Whether you’re ducking curveballs in do-or-die innings, or trying to stage a comeback, the action moves smoothly and keeps you locked in without a huge learning curve. The graphics are poppin’ with sunny stadiums and clear player animations that make it feel like a real foul ball, all wrapped tight in controls so easy even new fans will be right at home.
What really makes Baseball 9 stand out is that off-the-field manager hat you wear. Strategize with innovative new game-planning tools such as the ability to pull players, release challenges, and add in runner speed when you need it most for explosive moments! It’s for people who love the strategic side of baseball, and it makes casual play into an addictive grind in which your decisions control a season. There’s no need to have any previous know-how either, as the intuitive interface will direct you through trades, upgrades and showdowns with rivals in the sport’s excitement. Snag it at places such as 5Play for brief mobile sessions that suit your day, and before long you’ll be celebrating your virtual team’s championship campaign. If you go for the kind of team sports that mix fun and smarts, this one’s a home run for your time.
