Nintendo Entertainment System · 1991
Bases Loaded 4
A fast, arcade-flavored baseball game from Jaleco that closes out the original NES Bases Loaded run.
- Publisher
- Jaleco
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- sports video game
- Released
- 1991
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Overview
Bases Loaded 4 is an NES baseball game developed by Tose and published by Jaleco, first released in Japan in 1991. It trades the flawless-game pressure of earlier entries for more traditional modes like exhibition games and full season play. The game is not licensed by Major League Baseball, so teams and players are fictional rather than real.
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Why it matters
It is the final 8-bit entry in the Bases Loaded series, making it a natural capstone for anyone following that line of NES baseball games. Its shift toward exhibition and season modes helped set the tone for later sports titles that prioritized quick, repeatable play.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the game cartridge and a paper instruction manual, usually housed in a cardboard box. Regional editions differ in packaging and labeling, so buyers should confirm the exact edition, region, and contents they want.
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Playing it today
The game runs on original NES hardware and on modern emulators, with single-player and two-player options. Controls are straightforward: one player manages pitching and fielding while the other handles batting, making it easy to pick up in short sessions.