Arcade beat ’em up revival Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Due out on December 10.
City Connection has announced Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded, a revival of Irem’s side-scrolling beat ’em up game Ninja Baseball Bat Man, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). It will launch on December 10.
In Japan, the game will be priced at 4,180 yen for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC, and 4,200 yen for Xbox Series. Physical editions will be available for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 (full game on card) for 5,500 yen.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Enemies, allies, and even the stage—it’s ALL baseball?!
Irem’s legendary 90s arcade beat ’em up is back and powered up!
Pitch, Swing, Run! Knock ‘Em Out with Baseball Combat!
The righteous “League-Man” step up to retrieve the stolen Golden Baseball Statue from the Baseball Hall of Fame!
Chain together exhilarating combos with rapid button mashes, execute wild throw moves after grabbing opponents, and wipe out incoming enemies with flashy special moves triggered by a single button!
“Pink,” who was only a support character in the original, makes a long-awaited debut as a playable character. Experience newly reborn action in brilliant full high-definition!
Up to Four-Player Cooperative Play! Packed with Modes and New Minigames
The main game mode supports cooperative play for up to four players.
In addition to the game mode based on the original release, check out the high-difficulty arranged mode featuring altered enemy spawns, new placements, and brand-new stages!
Furthermore, the Minigame Mode includes new events! Compete for high scores in the Home Run Derby or chaotic car races!
New Arranged Background Music Included! Customize Your Soundtrack!
Features brand-new arranged background music by composer Yosuke Yasui. Toggle between the original soundtrack and the new arrangements to play with your favorite tunes!
Watch the announcement trailer below. Visit the official website here.