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ChaseB · 05-20-2011, 04:10 PM

I’ve been aware of Pro Yakyuu Spirits for a while, mostly through random YouTube videos and forum chatter. It wasn’t until this year that, given a chance to play this Japanese import, I realized how differently this game plays in comparison to American hardball titles.

However, to make it clear from the start, I can’t quite review this game because the vast majority of the game’s text is incomprehensible to me. However, I can share with you why I think PYS’ gameplay is unique, thanks largely to www.spiritstranslation.com. If you decide to purchase this game (and aren’t fluent in Japanese), this site will be a huge help.

Anyway, PYS tweaks the standard American baseball formula in some meaningful (and mostly good) ways. In some cases, these modifications actually make reference to things we have seen in past American games but were later lost in modern incarnations.

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Bryzine21 · 05-20-2011, 04:29 PM

The video of Pro Spirits looks awesome. The batting cursor that is shaped like an actual bat is genius. I would love to see this game "Americanized", especially on the Xbox 360. It has been a long time since I have played a baseball game in which I enjoyed fielding. Come on Konami,2k, or even EA. Bring this to the U.S.

Jishin75 · 05-20-2011, 04:40 PM

Great game. Fantastic feeling.
You may play from a simple to a really hard baseball. A recommended game for anyone.

Super Glock · 05-20-2011, 09:45 PM

Awesome plug for this game Chase. I am glad to see it getting the exposure it deserves. This is definitely my favorite baseball game, heck my favorite sports game. It plays so great and the hitting physics is phenomenal. I just can't go back to any other baseball game after trying the hitting system in this game. And the graphics for 2011 are legit.

ChaseB · 05-20-2011, 10:18 PM

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	Awesome plug for this game Chase. I am glad to see it getting the exposure it deserves. This is definitely my favorite baseball game, heck my favorite sports game. It plays so great and the hitting physics is phenomenal. I just can't go back to any other baseball game after trying the hitting system in this game. And the graphics for 2011 are legit.

Hey, glad you like the article, thank Caley though, the writer of the article.

Super Glock · 05-20-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseB


	Hey, glad you like the article, thank Caley though, the writer of the article.

Oh my bad, thanks Caley!

gigadkc · 05-21-2011, 09:31 AM

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	I wouldn’t be the first to wish that this were turned into a full-featured MLB game

so true. Great article, nothing to add here.

NAFBUC · 05-21-2011, 11:43 AM

Pro Yakyuu Spirits gets the runner-up ribbon, The Show is hands down number 1. I have I played all three baseball games and PYS is an overall better baseball game than 2k. It has a very smooth fielding interface and I also like the occasional signs you can see in the crowds. If they would make an english version, I would purchase every year.

05-20-2011, 04:10 PM	#1
ChaseB #BringBackFaceuary OVR: 40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,447 Blog Entries: 17	Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2011 Impressions I’ve been aware of Pro Yakyuu Spirits for a while, mostly through random YouTube videos and forum chatter. It wasn’t until this year that, given a chance to play this Japanese import, I realized how differently this game plays in comparison to American hardball titles. However, to make it clear from the start, I can’t quite review this game because the vast majority of the game’s text is incomprehensible to me. However, I can share with you why I think PYS’ gameplay is unique, thanks largely to www.spiritstranslation.com. If you decide to purchase this game (and aren’t fluent in Japanese), this site will be a huge help. Anyway, PYS tweaks the standard American baseball formula in some meaningful (and mostly good) ways. In some cases, these modifications actually make reference to things we have seen in past American games but were later lost in modern incarnations. Read More - Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2011 Impressions Platform: PS3 Super Glock likes this.

05-20-2011, 09:45 PM	#4
Super Glock Pro OVR: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006	Re: Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2011 Impressions Awesome plug for this game Chase. I am glad to see it getting the exposure it deserves. This is definitely my favorite baseball game, heck my favorite sports game. It plays so great and the hitting physics is phenomenal. I just can't go back to any other baseball game after trying the hitting system in this game. And the graphics for 2011 are legit.

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05-20-2011, 04:29 PM	#2
Bryzine21 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2010	The video of Pro Spirits looks awesome. The batting cursor that is shaped like an actual bat is genius. I would love to see this game "Americanized", especially on the Xbox 360. It has been a long time since I have played a baseball game in which I enjoyed fielding. Come on Konami,2k, or even EA. Bring this to the U.S.

05-20-2011, 04:40 PM	#3
Jishin75 Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Torino, Italy Blog Entries: 1	Great game. Fantastic feeling. You may play from a simple to a really hard baseball. A recommended game for anyone.

05-21-2011, 11:43 AM	#8
NAFBUC ShowTime! OVR: 43 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of the Bronx Posts: 1,269	Pro Yakyuu Spirits gets the runner-up ribbon, The Show is hands down number 1. I have I played all three baseball games and PYS is an overall better baseball game than 2k. It has a very smooth fielding interface and I also like the occasional signs you can see in the crowds. If they would make an english version, I would purchase every year.