Baseball Stars 2 (NGH-041) Neo Geo Generation with Neo-Alec | Basement Brothers | Neo Geo Collection
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2024
- The next game in our Neo Geo survey, NGH-041, Baseball Stars 2 by SNK. The best baseball game ever made.
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"Hello Major League fans, this is Michael Beard". Amazing how some things get stuck in your memory and never leave.
Legitimately the only Baseball game I can recommend to people who aren't fans of the sport. It's so much fun.
I agree: I've got to be honest, I find baseball utterly incomprehensible so the bigger sprites and bolder presentation are really important to hold my attention.
"Homer at the Bat" clips are (of course) completely expected and most welcome. Great video!
Came for neo, stayed for Simpsons
Dang, I wish I played this in the arcades back in the day. Every NeoGeo cabinet just had the best games but when you have only 50c, it was difficult to pick them all.
For a 90's game this is ridiculously great looking graphically, I kind of ignores the neo geo and called it hype when I was a kid but looking back these games really were a higher level of graphics.
Great review. I'm not really a baseball game fan at all but I actually kinda like this one. Maybe it's my nostalgia for seeing those graphics for the first time at an arcade. Like you said, it was really eye catching back then. Thanks for the fun video, Alec. I always look forward to these.
Same! I did love playing baseball at school but being in the UK we got to play it like 3 times my entire time there. But I always loved playing this game on emulator.
wow didnt know the CD version is so good, i had the JPN AES version of this game. we played this all the time at the summer camp i worked at. really great memories.
Love Baseball Stars 2 Alec. SNK developed a real gem of a title and showed the power of the Neo-Geo. I must've played hours on a MVS unit inserting tokens to no end in sight when it debuted. What a great time playing it. It's one of my favorite sports titles of all time.
Always a pleasure listening in on what you have to say bro. 8^)
Anthony..
You guys simpsons references are _impeccable_ as someone who’s been gaming since I was 3-4 (85-86) and is also a *huge* Simpsons fan, this channel is perfect.
Amazing work as always.
The two things I love the most! Retro games and Simpsons quotes! And that's not hyperbole!
I remember on Twitter you were disappointed by the low viewership of this video so I wanted to comment when I finally got the time to watch the video.
I was a Baseball kid growing up and have been curious to hear someone's opinion on this game so I am glad you made the video, the baseball kids are pleased.
Heck yeah! Baseball Stars 2 absolutely ruled in the arcades back in the day.
The Neo-Geo surprisingly had a lot of great arcade style sports games on it.
As a 90s kid this feels so elite
honestly really looking forward to Quiz Daisoussasen 2. The first one was a wild ride.
This confirms it, My primary memory of this game is playing any other game in the arcade while I heard "BBBB BBB BASEBALL STARS 2!!!!" over and over. Right up there with the low health alert in Magic Sword.
As someone who is very uninterested in sports the passion and the numerous movie references helped keep my interest, very good use and placement of them here. I will say though- even if I'm not a sportsfan, I think I'd rather play a game like this than any realistic EA sports title, if only because the colorful world drawn up here truly has charm to spare.
Sports games are boring but Neo Geo is not. I hope viewers feel the same.
I remember being introduced to this game through the Neo Geo collection on PSP in high school. I’ve never even cared for sports, but something about the presentation had me addicted almost immediately. 😅🙏
Felt like this game was always in one of the slots if you saw a Neo Geo multi cab back in the day.
Also, I'm actually looking forward to the quiz game next episode.😅
As a sport, Baseball doesn't work as well as an arcade game than more action based sports like Soccer, Football, Basketball and Hockey. Which is probably why Midway never released a NBA JAM'ed baseball game. But Baseball Stars 2 is definitely the closest it ever got to being one.
They sort of did on console with MLB Slugfest, but those games never had that same oomph to them as NBA Jam or NFL Blitz.
@@SwannyTheMike yeah, they scrapped Slugfest, they couldn't even work out what controls would work best for it!
Still waiting for Neo Geo Cricket All Stars.
@@goatbone I'm a filthy American and I'd still play the shit out of an arcade cricket game.
@@goatbone Rugby surprisingly works quite well for a video game!
I was lucky enough there was a SNK cab in the vestibule of my local Walmart (along with sf2 and nba jam at varying times.) loved playing baseball stars back then.
Its a testament to the game that it still looks pretty dang cool to this day.
Baseball Stars 2 really makes me wish I had a Neo Geo! Even more than the other good games I've come to learn about through this series.
Liking and commenting to spite the UA-cam algorithm. Well, it helps that this game is good!
Man, it sure does look bigger, badder, better... It didn't take long for some SNK teams to really dig in to that hardware.
Nothing screams more Neo Geo than this game
Neo geo generation is probably my favorite gaming video series of all time!! Thank you for exploring these games in such great detail, I just got a Neo geo CD from japan so I can finally enjoy some of them too
I h8 baseball games...
Yet adore this and 2020 and play it a lot!
I found this game very frustrating on the PSP NeoGeo collection but I eventually figured out that, because pitchers tire quickly, you can pack your hitters close to the edge of the batters' boxes, swing very rarely, and let the CPU pitchers either hit your players and get punched or pitch themselves into exhaustion. I was eventually winning games by 20 runs sometimes because I would pitch to contact and rely on the automatic fielding (which is really good in this game, especially on Normal) to get quick outs. So my first pitcher would last 6 or 8 innings while they would get down to their last pitcher by inning 5 or 6. Then, you can just steal bases over and over because exhausted pitchers don't throw fast enough to catch runners. It's very satisfying to outsmart SNK arcade AI.
I've adored this game since I first saw it in arcades too. I wish we had Baseball Stars merch of these fictional teams. I'd happily rock a Tokyo Ninjas baseball cap in public.
New York Monsters for me!
I would have to spend my life explaining why Australia has a team called the Griffons.
quiz daisousa sen 2 (and one) are awesome quiz games!!!
i think im a 2020 superbaseball kind of man lol. it taught me the rules of baseball back in 1992 (yes i live in Europe lol)
Neo geo may have the 3 best baseball games ever in its library & also the greatest golf game ever in neo turf masters
Baseball Stars 2 for NES was the best baseball game for that system too. The graphics were truly eyepopping, as you say in your video. The picture in picture portrait along with the huge player sprites was just incomparable at that time.
Say hi to Mr Jakes for me. Big fan of both your videos.
Hah, I was about to comment "Bro... I wanted to enjoy this episode, but I have strobe sensitivity and I had 3 seizures" and then you mentioned it.
7:37 Looks like the antagonist of Poltergeist II. After NAM 1975, wouldn't be surprised if they lifted it.
I'm ashamed to say that I've completely slept on this game for years now.
Yesssssssss baseball stars 2 was one of the first neo geo games I’ve got with my mvs a months ago
I don't know what I liked more in this review video, the Simpsons clips or the Sandlot clips! Great review regardless!!!
Probably one of the most stylish games on the Neo Geo, and honestly one of the most stylish games period.
Truly the Wendy Peffercorn of home consoles.
Fun fact, there's a SNES baseball game called Dynamic Stadium that plays near identically to Baseball Stars 2, making me wonder if Sammy was initially pining for a Baseball Stars 2 port with its engine, but they settled with the NPB license in its stead.
I feel like your designed audience is a couple levels of niche, but man are we appreciative.
Dude you gotta remind me of this classic! Guess ik what im doing after work!
OMG that CD soundtrack
Baseball Stars 2 is the best pick up and play baseball game.
We getting closer to the next fighting game!
Gorgeous CD soundtrack.
Best Baseball game ever by far! NGPC version is still best handheld baseball game too.
Street Hoop is best basketball game too.
Windjammers is another great sports title for the system.
I wish SNK made a boxing title for the MVS...
Maybe my first Neo Geo memory; have been waiting for this one!
Very nice review. It’s a super flashy game.
Spot on as always Alec. Time has shown this to be one of the top tier all time great neo titles
2020 Super Baseball is my favorite baseball game
Loved this video man! You guys make so many great videos! Definitely supporting your content
BS2 is universally great fun
Now I want to watch The Sandlot…
Ok! this is the NBA JAM style Baseball game Ive been looking for!
hm those arranged versions are very cool
cool one..these guys developed sam sho too if i m correct
So, are Mr. Jakes and Neo Alec really brothers or the same person? The voice sounds the same to me!
I know, right? I love this channel so much but it really seems like it's just one dude, lol. It's supposed to be three brothers, right?
Unless the new owners want to make a new Baseball Stars, Super Mega Baseball is the closest we are going to get to a new game. On the bright side, there's more than enough customization options to recreate the original Baseball Stars rosters (granted I would have loved to see more character creation options, height, weight, equipment, etc., but I still enjoy what SMB 4 has so far).
Super Mega Baseball 4 also has a Franchise mode, so while not too in-depth, still adds a bunch of replay ability IMO. Much like Mutant Football League, I love the fact there's a similar, if not spiritual sequel, to Baseball Stars, but I still feel like there should be more content for a 2024 arcade sports game. Either than that, if you are a fan of Baseball Stars 2, NES or Neo Geo, get Super Mega Baseball 4.
I want Neo Geo Generation every week.
I'd have to do it full-time.
@@BasementBrothers Yes.
I'm more excited for the next neo generation video on a Japanese only early 90s quiz game than I am for any TV show/movie dropping this year... am I so out of touch?!? ..no, the children are wrong..
I popped for the Zune reference! Great video!!!
I hate baseball but this vid was so entertaining, lol.
Thanks for the video!
I played this on my ps3 for neo geo compilation games
Great video
Great video :)
Best arcade baseball game? I’d have to put it in my top two. World Series Baseball Go to the Dream Park on Naomi is pretty up there as well.
I have fond memories of Champion Baseball also when I was pretty young too playing it at the New Jersey Shore.
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Man,….. another Japanese quiz game…. We gotta get through these, keep the videos coming. Getting so close to kof series
The lesser known games like quiz and mahjong make more fun videos. There are already lots of good KOF videos on UA-cam.
@@BasementBrothers hahah yeah I know there’s lot of KOF videos 😅 I’m just enjoying your series of videos
6:31 I think it is saying you have to win 15 games and then you get to play the championship (16th match.)
Yeah, that's exactly what it means.
They really don't make fun sports games like this. This game, Neo Turf Masters, and NFL Blitz are key examples of arcade sports games and some of the best sports gaming you can have.
18:15 I recommend The Bigs 2 is a masterpiece of a baseball game
Take me out to the MVS game.
Neo-Geo must have been amazing to have back in the day I'm a little to young born in 94. I've Been subbed for a while, but I feel like there was way too much cutaway gags in this video, it felt like I was watching a newer family guy episode.
Yeah. I know I overdid it this time.
I ❤ Andy Bogard
Commenting for the algorithm! Lol
I know Simpsons, they are your fans.
Men that flashing my eyes
Another case where I wonder what movie the clips are from (aside from the obvious Simpsons ones).
This looks fun but I've always had problems with baseball video games because they feel like dumb luck whether you hit the ball or not. Maybe there's something I'm missing or the ones I played were actually just not good.
While most Neo-Geo games are on the Switch thanks to Arcade Archives, it sucks that they're locked to being the MVS versions... they really should include an AES option.
It's timing. Swing too late and you'll usually hit a foul.
Most are from Sandlot Kids aka The Sandlot
I tried to include a little something for everyone. (Sorry Angels in the Outfield and Rookie of the Year fans) but ended up making the video revolve around Homer at the Bat and The Sandlot.
So do you think the manager is up in the suite in a suit or the owner. Cmon man
*shrug* The owner would be for sure at least. This guy is quite involved if he's the owner.
Is this Farland Baseball?!
Neogeo are the only one who made good sport games.
JUST LOOK.
The most "arcade" game of all time.
7 min in and you only show foulballs?
0:27
I try not to sweat it, but now I'm going to be second-guessing all my incidental footage and the next video will take twice as long to edit thanks to this guy.
@@BasementBrothers Oh no, that wasn´t my intention :D But just for your viewcount i watched it again while eating and counted the numbers:
- Foulballs = 15
- Fairballs = 21
- Homerun = 5
-Flyball? = 6
i give no guarantee of correctness
The background music RUINS this video.
Too loud? Sometimes I worry about that, but I think editing the background music as opposed to using the ambient game sounds lends persinality and drama to the video that enhance the feel.