RBI Baseball 3
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Products | R.B.I. Baseball series |
| Parent | Tengen |
R.B.I. Baseball 3 represents the second follow-up installment in the R.B.I. Baseball series, released by Tengen for both the Genesis and NES platforms in 1991.
Gameplay
Building upon the foundation of the original RBI, this edition introduces new player abilities such as jumping and diving, which were not part of earlier gameplay. It includes every major league team from the 1990 season along with postseason squads spanning from 1983 to 1989.
Players can engage in a full regular season mode, choosing one team to compete against all others, including all-star and playoff teams. After each match, passwords are issued to save progress. Upon conquering all opponents, the final challenge is a fictional Japanese all-star team characterized by outstanding statistics and dominant pitching staff.
Reception
R.B.I. Baseball III earned a spot in the 1991 Games 100 list published by Games, receiving acclaim for featuring authentic players and up-to-date statistics, as well as delivering "well-executed action contests" with user-friendly pitching, batting, and fielding controls.
Mega Play Magazine emphasized the game's customizable team rosters and lineup configurations as fulfilling the preferences of baseball enthusiasts.
Conversely, Bill Schultz from Digital Press - Classic Video Games criticized its "subpar graphics and gameplay," suggesting it mainly appeals to devoted fans. Alex Burr of Sega-16.com labeled the title as "forgettable," citing "rather inconsistent" visual quality. Meanwhile, The Video Game Critic assigned it a C rating, remarking that despite imperfections, it "still offers a reasonably competent baseball experience."
Reviews
- NES Archives
- Questicle.net