Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports
Bases Loaded
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Sports |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Bases Loaded |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco, Bases Loaded arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 as a sports game.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 132 NES sports games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Bases Loaded series; on the NES you can also try Bases Loaded II: Second Season, Bases Loaded 3 and Bases Loaded 4. The series also appears on other systems with Super Bases Loaded 2 (SNES) and Bases Loaded (Game Boy). TOSE also made Chubby Cherub, Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans and Ikki for the NES.
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
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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.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 cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Balls Are Strikes | AEVLPTGP
AEVLITAP |
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Bases Loaded walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Bases Loaded FAQ
When did Bases Loaded come out on the NES?
Bases Loaded was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
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.