Moe Pro! - Saikyou Hen is one of those weird, charming NES baseball games that never made it outside Japan. It’s got that classic 8-bit baseball feel—pixelated players, simple pitching mechanics, and those satisfying little "pew" sounds when you hit the ball. But here’s the twist: the teams are stacked with these over-the-top anime-style characters instead of real players. Pitchers throw flaming fastballs, batters swing with ridiculous power, and fielders pull off impossible dives.

First time I booted it up, I had no idea what was happening—menus are all in Japanese, so you’ll be guessing at first. But after a few innings, the gameplay clicks. The controls are tight, and once you figure out how to time those super moves, it’s a blast. Just don’t expect realism—this is baseball cranked up to anime nonsense levels, and that’s why it’s fun.

If you’re into retro sports games with personality, this one’s a hidden gem. It’s rough around the edges, but that’s part of the charm.