Bottom of the 9th nails that late '90s baseball vibe—it’s got that slightly blocky N64 charm, but the animations are surprisingly smooth for the time. You step right into a tight game where every pitch and swing actually matters, especially when you’re down to the wire in the final inning. The pitching mechanics feel solid, with a decent mix of fastballs and breaking balls, though good luck not grooving one down the middle when you’re nervous.

What I like is how it doesn’t drown you in menus—you pick your team, adjust a few sliders if you want, and boom, you’re in the action. The fielding’s a bit clunky (this is the N64 era), but there’s something satisfying about snagging a line drive or turning a double play. Just don’t expect modern MLB The Show depth—this is more about quick, tense games where one mistake costs you everything.

If you’ve got nostalgia for old-school sports games or just want something straightforward with a bit of strategy, it’s a solid pick. Just maybe don’t throw too many curveballs to your buddy unless you want a controller thrown at you.