World Series Baseball '96 on the Sega Genesis is one of those mid-90s baseball games that somehow nails the feel of the sport without drowning you in stats. The animations are smooth—players dive for catches, pitchers actually look like they're putting effort into their throws, and the crowd reacts to big plays. It's not as flashy as some of the later titles, but there's something satisfying about the simplicity.

First thing you'll notice? The fielding controls take a second to get used to—your guy doesn’t always snap to the ball like modern games, so you actually have to time your jumps and dives. Batting feels solid too, with just enough feedback when you connect for a homer. And yeah, the commentary is hilariously repetitive after a while, but that’s part of the charm.

If you’ve got nostalgia for this era of sports games, it’s still a solid pick for a quick game. Just don’t expect a deep franchise mode or anything.