Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball
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Developed_By:
Iguana Entertainment
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
01 Jan 1996
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Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball
The game follows Frank Thomas, a baseball player who has licensed one of the first baseball games to use motion-captured 3D graphics and multiple camera angles. The game features 28 stadia with unique 3D graphics, each with its own characteristics.
The gameplay offers six different modes, including single exhibition matches and full seasons on the playoffs, as well as a Home Run Derby mode where players can compete to hit the ball out of the ground for points.
Players can choose pitchers and batters based on their statistics and form, with options for varying delivery speeds and heights. Fielding is optional at first, but players can adjust infield and outfield depth and shifting later in the game.
UPC-A:
021481820185 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
4225 (United States)
ASIN:
B00002STW5 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
America's Pastime is a baseball simulation game that allows players to experience realistic gameplay with accurate player stats and strategic depth. The premise centers on managing a team from exhibition matches to the championship, featuring real-life stars like Frank Thomas. Players guide their team through various modes, including a home run derby and full-season play, to achieve ultimate victory on the diamond.
Story
Introduction
America's Pastime just got hotter! The mightiest bat around today brings you the greatest home baseball game ever, with a ball-crushing homerun derby, the most generous and realistic play features, and the real attributes of all today's players!
Join “Big Hurt” Frank Thomas for big league action the way it was meant to be, with all the players, all the stats, all the exciting strategy that make baseball the best-loved sport of all time!
From exhibition play all the way to the championship, you'll guide your team and all the players in the most realistic diamond diversion ever devised. Get off the pine and join the nine! Play Ball!
Enemies & Characters
Frank Thomas
A two-time American League MVP winner known for his powerful bat, he hit 40 home runs and led the White Sox in batting average, home runs, and doubles.
How to Play
Starting Up
Set up your Sega Saturn™ system as described in its instruction manual and plug in Control Pads. Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball™ is for one or two players.
Place the disc, label side up, in the well of the CD tray and close the lid. Turn on the TV or monitor and the Sega Saturn™. The Sega Saturn™ logo appears on screen.
If nothing happens, turn the system off, ensure it is set up correctly, and turn it on again. Keep the disc clean; if there are reading issues, wipe it from the center straight out toward the edge.
When the title screen appears, press the START BUTTON to view the Game Setup Screen. This screen allows you to select from 6 gameplay modes and set Main Options. Press the Reset Button on the console to display the on-screen Control Panel if you wish to stop the game in progress or after it ends.
Screen Navigation
There are several sets of options and settings across various game modes. The player with Controller 1 is responsible for most selections.
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A BUTTON: Confirm selection / Move forward
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B BUTTON: Toggle settings / Previous screen
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X BUTTON: Confirm selection
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Y BUTTON: Confirm selection
As a rule, press UP or DOWN on the D-PAD to scroll through options, lists, or rosters. Press LEFT or RIGHT on the D-PAD to change option settings within a screen. Press the START BUTTON to return to a previous screen.
On-screen Help bars with control prompts appear at the bottom of each screen to assist you.
Main Options
Frank Thomas “Big Hurt” Baseball™ allows you to customize gameplay in many ways.
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Difficulty: Choose between Rookie and Veteran skill levels.
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Time of Day: Choose between Day, Night, and Random game times.
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Announcer: Choose to play with or without game announcements.
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Sound: Turn Sound Effects OFF or ON.
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Audio: Choose between Stereo and Mono audio.
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Sound Test: Listen to sound effect samples. Toggle to the desired sound and press the A BUTTON.
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Music Test: Listen to music samples. Toggle to the desired sound and press the A BUTTON.
Play Modes
In Exhibition, Season, Playoff, and All-Star Game modes, you can choose between two play modes: Quick Play or Regulation Play (9 innings).
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Quick Play Mode: It's one strike and you're out! Foul balls do NOT count as strikes. Stats for Quick Play games vary from those in Regulation Play.
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Regulation Play: Follows established major league rules.
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Number of Innings: Set the game length from 1-9 innings.
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One Player Games: Pits you against a computer-controlled opponent.
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Two Player Games: Two players match skills and strategy.
Basic Offense
Just ask Frank Thomas: hitting is all about timing! Use the following controls to control the bat.
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Swing: Press the A BUTTON.
Hitting Directions
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Left Handed Batting
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Pulling the ball: Press RIGHT + A BUTTON.
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Pushing the ball: Press LEFT + A BUTTON.
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Right Handed Batting
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Pulling the ball: Press LEFT + A BUTTON.
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Pushing the ball: Press RIGHT + A BUTTON.
Bunting and Pinch Hitters
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Bunting: Press the X BUTTON to bunt. Release the X BUTTON to pull out of a bunt.
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Pinch Hitter: In a tight situation, bring in a pinch hitter for the pitcher or another batter. Replace a current batter by going to Substitution under Lineup in the Pause Options.
Base Running
Advancing Runners
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Base runners are advanced by pressing the B BUTTON and the direction of the desired base on the D-PAD.
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To return to a base, press the C BUTTON and the D-PAD in the direction of the base.
Multiple Runners
When game situations force base runners to advance, they do so automatically.
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Advance All: Press the Y BUTTON.
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Return All: Press the Z BUTTON.
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Advance Multiple Runners Individually: Press the B BUTTON plus the D-PAD in the direction of the next base for each runner.
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Return Multiple Runners Individually: Press the C BUTTON plus the D-PAD in the direction of the previous base for each runner.
Leading Off and Stealing
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Leading Off: Press the LEFT SHIFT BUTTON to lead off a step. Press the RIGHT SHIFT BUTTON to return one step.
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Stealing Bases: Attempt a stolen base by pressing the B BUTTON and the appropriate base direction on the D-PAD at any time during the pitcher's windup or delivery.
Rundowns and Pinch Runners
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Rundowns: If caught off base, evade pursuing infielders by using the D-PAD and the B BUTTON to advance or the C BUTTON to return, toggling as needed.
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Pinch Runners: Once substituted, a pinch runner assumes the proper base and becomes subject to normal controls.
Basic Defense
Pitch Selection and Control
There are eight basic pitches in this
Controls
LEFT HANDED BATTING
PUSHING THE BALL
RIGHT HANDED BATTING
PULLING THE BALL
SWING
LEFT HANDED BATTING: PULLING THE BALL; RIGHT HANDED BATTING: PUSHING THE BALL
START
BUNTING
LEAD OFF 1 STEP
LEAD OFF 1 STEP
RETURN 1 STEP
RETURN 1 STEP
RETURN ALL RUNNERS
RETURN ALL RUNNERS
RETURN 1 RUNNER
RETURN 1 RUNNER
X BUTTON and the D-PAD toward any base
PICK OFF THROWS
LEFT SHIFT BUTTON
Shift the pitcher's position on the mound left
RIGHT SHIFT BUTTON
Shift the pitcher's position on the mound right
A BUTTON and the D-PAD in the direction of the base
THROWING OUT A RUNNER FROM THE PLATE
Y BUTTON and DOWN on the D-PAD
INFIELD SHIFT left
Y BUTTON and UP on the D-PAD
INFIELD SHIFT right
Y BUTTON and LEFT on the D-PAD
INFIELD SHIFT back
Y BUTTON and RIGHT on the D-PAD
INFIELD SHIFT in
Z BUTTON and DOWN on the D-PAD
OUTFIELD SHIFT left
Z BUTTON and UP on the D-PAD
OUTFIELD SHIFT right
Z BUTTON and LEFT on the D-PAD
OUTFIELD SHIFT back
Z BUTTON and RIGHT on the D-PAD
OUTFIELD SHIFT in
D-PAD
MOVE FIELDER
A BUTTON and the D-PAD
DIVE
B BUTTON and the D-PAD
JUMP
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