World Series Baseball '96 Overview
World Series Baseball '96 is a Sega Genesis sports simulation featuring the complete 1995 MLB rosters and statistics, alongside the upcoming 1996 season schedule. The game includes all twenty-eight teams and their stadiums, with a battery-backed cartridge allowing for the saving of league progress.
Players can engage in several modes, from single Exhibition matches and Batting Practice to full League play, Playoffs, and special events like the Homerun Derby. Season length is adjustable, and team management options such as trading can be toggled on or off.
On the field, gameplay involves timing-based batting from a behind-the-pitcher perspective, with swing types ranging from contact to power. Pitching mechanics offer a selection of pitches, and a targeting rectangle is used for placement, though throws can be intentionally misdirected. Defensive play can be handled manually or automated, and base runners have multiple sliding techniques at their disposal. Various in-game strategy and lineup adjustments are also possible.
