A solid Accolade baseball game for its time, complete with Al Michaels' famous commentary. Enjoyable and full-featured, though clearly outclassed today by EA rivals.
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Category
Sports2 players3+
Description
Baseball teams compete with Al Michaels' commentary in this Accolade Mega Drive baseball game. Published by Accolade, released in the United States in 1992. Baseball simulation with licensed MLB teams, authentic Al Michaels commentary and complete season modes.
Al Michaels Announces HardBall III review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1 MB📅01/01/1992
Published by Accolade
Al Michaels Announces HardBall III (Mega Drive) price, value & rarity
Is Al Michaels Announces HardBall III still worth playing in 2026?
Al Michaels Announces HardBall III is a baseball simulation by Accolade, which bets on digitized audio commentary from the famous broadcaster to reinforce immersion. The team management, statistics and solid playability make it an honest simulation for the time, which will speak to fans of the sport. The presentation and pace show their age, and the depth stays below later references. For fans of retro baseball and Mega Drive sports simulation, it is a decent title, mainly notable for its sound dressing.
