Pro Yakyuu Pennant Race is one of those old-school Sega Master System baseball games that feels both charmingly simple and weirdly deep once you get into it. The pixelated players have that classic late-80s look, and the pitching mechanics actually take some practice—just mashing buttons won’t cut it. I remember thinking the fielding was a little stiff at first, but after a couple innings, you start timing those dives for line drives just right.

It’s got that Japanese baseball vibe too, with team names and uniforms that’ll feel fresh if you’re used to MLB games. No fancy home run celebrations or anything, just pure, no-nonsense baseball where a well-placed bunt can turn the game around. The announcer’s voice clips are hilariously retro, shouting "STEEE-RIKE!" in this grainy, compressed way that somehow never gets old.

If you’re into vintage sports games, this one’s a solid pick—just don’t expect modern controls or flashy graphics. It’s all about that classic arcade-style baseball feel.