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Ninja Baseball Bat Man hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1993 on the Arcade, this retro classic from Irem is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The object of the game is to recover various artifacts stolen from the Baseball Hall of Fame, a task prescribed to them by the Commissioner of Baseball. Each stage takes place in several parts of the United States.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Button 1 | · | Button 1 |
| Button 2 | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Ninja Baseball Bat Man
He gave the protagonists baseball bats and baseballs as their main weapons, as well as dressing them in baseball uniforms, because Drew is a baseball fan. While the title and characters were Drew's concept, Irem Japan programmed the arcade game, and modified the look of its prototype. Drew's concept came up after he read the top-grossing films during its time in a USA Today newspaper.
During the development of his concept, he liked the word ninja, because of it sounding mysterious to him. One was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; the other was one of the Batman films (possibly Batman Returns). Drew later created the concept for the other characters such as enemies.
How Ninja Baseball Bat Man Plays
The game allows players to perform combos, throws and dash attacks against several enemies. Up to four players can play simultaneously. Ninja Baseball Bat Man is a 1993 beat 'em up arcade video game developed and published by Irem.
There are also mini-games after each boss before the final one is defeated. When a player's health bar flashes red, more moves can be performed as long as the player does not restore or completely lose health. Each player chooses from among four characters: Captain Jose, Twinbats Ryno, Beanball Roger, and Stick Straw.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Despite being one of the top arcade hits of Japan while receiving good reviews from critics during its 1993 release, when compared to the sales of other kits sold at the time, it sold poorly in the Far East and especially North America. Up to four players can play simultaneously. Of the 1042 units sold, only 50 units were sold in North America, making Ninja Baseball Bat Man quite rare (especially in the U.S.).
Each stage takes place in several parts of the United States. Drew "was very disappointed with the effort by the US office". The object of the game is to recover various artifacts stolen from the Baseball Hall of Fame, a task prescribed to them by the Commissioner of Baseball.
Ninja Baseball Bat Man — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Ninja Baseball Bat Man online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play Ninja Baseball Bat Man?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Ninja Baseball Bat Man?
Development was handled by Irem, with Irem publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Ninja Baseball Bat Man?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.