Relief Pitcher
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(Super Nintendo - US, Baseball)
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Developed_By:
Tengen
Published_By:
Left Field Productions
Released On:
01 May 1994
This baseball game, Relief Pitcher , has various game modes. In Starting Pitcher mode, players can compete in a 9-inning game for one or two players. The Relief Pitcher - Best of 7 series is another option for two players.
The game's story revolves around being part of a team that needs to win games in crucial situations. Players are given the chance to step up as relief pitchers, making key decisions that can impact the outcome of the game.
Gameplay involves strategic pitching and batting decisions. In pitching mode, players must time their throws to achieve the desired outcome. The player's pitch type, grip, and hand positioning all play a role in determining the success of the throw.
The opposing team's batter will swing at the pitch, with the goal of hitting it out of the field or reaching base safely. Players must adjust their swing timing to hit the ball successfully. If there are runners on base, players can make strategic decisions about whether to advance them or hold them back.
eBay Product ID:
4849 (United States)
UPC-A:
766957700652 (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-5R-USA (United States)
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Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Relief Pitcher is an arcade-style baseball simulation game for the Super NES featuring digitized play-by-play commentary from legendary announcer Jack Buck. Players can choose to step onto the mound as a starting pitcher or enter high-stakes situations as a bullpen closer, while also taking control of batting, fielding, and baserunning. Offering both strategic coaching options and straightforward controls, the game allows players to compete in realistic matchups against either the computer or another player.
Story
Welcome to Relief Pitcher
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen. It's a great day for baseball!" You'll hear that very statement along with dozens of others from the actual, digitized voice of Jack Buck, one of the most famous baseball announcers in history.
Jack Buck's play-by-play is just one of many great features that makes Relief Pitcher™ one of the most realistic baseball games ever produced for the Super NES. Based on the original coin-op hit, this game blends arcade-paced action with the kind of baseball simulation options you'd expect from a home videogame.
Choose Your Role
Take the long walk in from the bullpen and toe the rubber in a tense, game-saving situation as the stopper, or take it right from the national anthem as the starter.
Don't let the game title fool you—Relief Pitcher™ won't take the bat out of your hands. You'll be taking your cuts in the batter's box too, as well as fielding, throwing, and running the bases against either the computer or another player.
Game Features
As fireman or starter, we hope you enjoy everything this simulation has to offer:
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Detailed pitching, batting, fielding, and baserunning animation
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Straightforward controls that make fielding easier than ever
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Strategic coaching options
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Realistic game play against the computer or another player
How to Play
Object of the Game
Relief Pitcher™ adheres to the normal rules of baseball -- so what you want to do is score more runs than the opposing team! This instruction manual makes no attempt to explain the rules and strategies of the sport -- we assume that you're already familiar with the finer points of baseball.
You can start a game in the late innings as a reliever or begin from the beginning as a starter in either a one-player game against the computer or a two-player game against another person. Each pitcher has a full repertoire of pitches available -- fast ball, curve ball, and a unique specialty pitch of your choosing.
Batters can use the power swing to hit for the fences, pull the ball to the power field, go with a pitch and hit to the opposite field, bunt, and swing high or low. Strategies such as the hit & run, stealing bases, safety squeeze, and suicide squeeze are available. You can play it one game at a time or, if you begin the game in the late innings as a reliever, a 12-game "season" (one-player) or a best-of-seven series (two-player) option is available.
Pre-Game Activities - Getting Started
Place the Relief Pitcher™ Game Pak into your Super NES and turn on the unit. The title screen appears, followed automatically by the GAME SELECT screen.
Game Select Screen
There are two types of game situations to choose from in either a one-player or a two-player game. In a one-player game, you can begin a game as the starting pitcher and play an entire game or you can come in as a relief pitcher in the late innings in any of a variety of game situations that are determined by the computer. When you choose to begin a game as a relief pitcher, there's a 12-game season for you to play. As a starter, there is no season - just one game at a time.
You have similar options in two-player, head-to-head action - either start a game in the first inning or start the game in the late innings with the game on the line. When you choose the RELIEF PITCHER option in a two-player game, you'll play through a best-of-seven series, in which the first player to win four games wins the series.
To choose an option from the GAME SELECT screen:
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Press Up or Down (or SELECT) on the Control Pad to move the highlight (blue background with yellow outline) from one option to another.
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Press START (or the A or B Button) to select the highlighted option.
Select Team Screen
There are four teams from which to choose:
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The Boston Bashers (a good power hitting team)
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The Houston Dusters (a good fielding team)
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The Los Angeles Speeders (a team with a lot of speed)
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The Chicago Strokers (a solid, all-around good hitting team)
The team chosen from the left side of the SELECT TEAM screen is the home team unless you choose RELIEF PITCHER - 12 GAME SEASON (one-player) or RELIEF PITCHER - BEST OF 7 SERIES (two-player game), in which case the home team varies from game to game.
Each team plays in a different stadium, so the field graphics vary depending on the team you select. The four stadiums are modeled after real, big-league ballparks:
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Boston plays in a stadium modeled after Fenway Park complete with the famous "Green Monster" wall.
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Houston plays in a stadium that closely resembles the spacious Astrodome.
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Los Angeles plays in a typical Dodger Stadium atmosphere including palm trees.
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Chicago plays in the "Friendly Confines" --- venerable Wrigley Field, complete with vined outfield walls.
In a one-player game, the computer selects your opponent automatically. In a two-player game, each player chooses a team, although the two players can't choose the same team.
To select a team:
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Press Up or Down on the Control Pad (or SELECT) to move the highlight from one team to another.
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Press START (or the A or B Button) to select a highlighted team.
In a one-player game, you'll select from the left side of the screen while the computer's team appears on the right side of the screen. In a two-player game, player one's team selection appears on the left side while player two's team selection appears on the right side. After making team selections, press any button to move on to the SELECT PITCHER screen.
Select Pitcher Screen
The SELECT PITCHER screen has three parts:
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Top section: Choose your pitcher's special pitch from among the four choices given (knuckleball, rising fastball, screwball, or sinker).
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Middle section: Choose your pitcher's throwing arm (left-handed or right-handed).
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Bottom section: Choose whether your pitcher throws overhand or sidearm.
To make your selections:
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Press Up or Down on the Control Pad (or SELECT) to move the blue highlight to the special pitch you want for your pitcher.
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Press the A or B Button (or START) to select the highlighted pitch.
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Use the same procedure to highlight and select LEFT-HANDED or RIGHT-HANDED.
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Highlight and select OVERHAND or SIDEARM.
In a two-player game, player one makes selections first, then player two gets a chance. When you've made all selections, press any button to advance to the next screen (or just wait a
Controls
Up (Control Pad)
Swing high (Batting)
Down (Control Pad)
Swing low (Batting)
Left (Control Pad)
For right-hand batter, pull inside pitch to left field. For left-handed batter, hit outside pitch to left (opposite) field. (Batting)
Right (Control Pad)
For right-hand batter, hit outside pitch to right (opposite) field. For left-handed batter, pull inside pitch to right field. (Batting)
A Button
Power swing (Batting)
B Button
Regular swing (Batting)
X Button
Bunt (Batting)
Control Pad
Controls direction of pitch (Pitching)
Right
Directs baserunner to first base (Baserunning)
Up
Directs baserunner to second base (Baserunning)
Left
Directs baserunner to third base (Baserunning)
Down
Directs baserunner to home plate (Baserunning)
Y Button
Select specified options, such as BIG LEAD, SHORT LEAD, STEAL, HIT & RUN, SAFETY SQUEEZE, and SUICIDE SQUEEZE from the Coaching Display when runners are on base. (Special Situations)
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