Bottom of the 9th

by Air Hendrix
January 01, 2000 00:00 AM PST

Without an MLB license and snappier graphics, BOT9 will get lost in the N64 hardball shuffle. But if less-than-perfect graphics don't bother you, or you're a baseball newbie, BOT9 is for you.

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Bottom of the 9th hits the field to take on Triple Play and All-Star 2000. While BOT9 does feature straightforward controls, its uninspired graphics and lack of the MLB license keep it on the bench.

BOT9 hits the FIeld with all the teams (denoted by the city, not the franchise) and a full roster of players. In addition to the standard play modes, BOT9 throws in a list of 20 fantasy game situations that enable you to change their probable outcomes, such as batting in the bottom of the 9th with two outs and down by four runs. Graphically, BOT9 sports cool mo-cap animations, but the players appear blurry. The in-game effects produce a nice ballpark mood, while the control is very straightforward.

Without an MLB license and snappier graphics, BOT9 will get lost in the N64 hardball shuffle. But if less-than-perfect graphics don't bother you, or you're a baseball newbie, BOT9 is for you.