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Bases Loaded

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SystemGame Boy
Released1990 (originally 1987)
GenreSports
DeveloperTOSE
PublisherJaleco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBases Loaded
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco, Bases Loaded arrived on the Game Boy in 1990 as a sports game. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987.

It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan. Among the 92 Game Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bases Loaded series. The series also appears on other systems with Bases Loaded (NES) and Bases Loaded II: Second Season (NES). TOSE also made Kirby's Block Ball, Hyper Lode Runner and Legend of the River King GB for the Game Boy.

Bases Loaded supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Bases Loaded is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Bases Loaded gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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Playing Game Boy games today

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Bases Loaded FAQ

When did Bases Loaded come out on the Game Boy?

Bases Loaded was released for the Game Boy in 1990; the original game dates back to 1987.

Who made Bases Loaded?

It was developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco.

Is Bases Loaded multiplayer?

Yes. Bases Loaded supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bases Loaded take to play?

As a sports game, Bases Loaded typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bases Loaded on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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