Man, Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu '96 takes me back—this was my first real taste of Japanese baseball games on the SNES. The cartoony player sprites make it feel more arcade-y than serious sims, but don’t let that fool you. Pitches actually have weight to them, and timing a home run just right feels stupidly satisfying.

You’ve got all the basics here—batting, fielding, even a full season mode if you’re feeling committed. The menus are all in Japanese, but honestly, after a couple innings you’ll start recognizing the icons. Pro tip: stick with power hitters early on unless you enjoy bunting your way to a 1-0 loss.

It’s not the deepest baseball game ever, but the charm and speed keep it fun. Still holds up better than some modern baseball games, honestly.