Overall, HB99 deserves high marks for its intricate series of menus and options, allowing players an abundance of choices. And, on the whole, HB99 holds up well in this regard. The game moves along at a good pace, making it possible for people with normal lives to contemplate playing a longer season in a reasonable amount of time. The pitcher-batter interface is at the heart of this game. I enjoyed the pitching interface.
Fielders can jump, dive, and hit the cut-off man or throw through.
The camera does not always do a great job of following balls hit to the outfield, and one detects a sort of jerkiness at times. There are multiple levels of difficulty for both teams, and a number of other options, especially the pitch to center option, fielding options, and game speed, can also affect difficulty. However, what is key is that the adjustable levels can provide a challenging game for all levels of players. In addition, the batting routine may prove a little too much for some players, at least at first. The computer AI is realistic, responding to player decisions.