All-Star Baseball 99 was the first game to use Acclaim's Quagmire engine.[2] The game also marked the debut of play-by-play commentary for the series. This is done by two New York Yankees broadcasters: John Sterling and Michael Kay.
Gameplay
The game contains exhibition, playoff, home run derby, and season modes.[2] A "create-a-player" feature for customized ball players is included.[2] The Nintendo 64 version supports the Rumble Pak.[3]
The Nintendo 64 version received favorable reviews, while the Game Boy version received average reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[4][5]Next Generation called the former the best baseball game for Nintendo 64 despite noting minor AI problems and a slower pace.[18]GamePro said that the same console version "is this season's sports phenom, delivering stylish looks and clutch, long-ball gameplay. As of today, it's the best baseball game of the year and a must-buy for all sports nuts."[21][d]
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