Home Run Nighter - Pennant League!! is one of those old-school NES baseball games that feels both familiar and a little weird if you're used to modern sports titles. You pick your team, step up to bat, and immediately notice how chunky the sprites are—classic Data East charm. The pitching mechanics take a second to get used to, but once you time that swing right, there's something satisfying about watching your little pixel dude round the bases.

It's got that typical '80s Japanese baseball vibe, where the teams have exaggerated colors and the crowd noise is just a loop of cheerful bleeps. Not the deepest baseball sim out there, but perfect if you're in the mood for something quick and nostalgic. I still can't decide if the umpire animations are hilarious or slightly terrifying.