| Strat-O-Matic Computer Baseball | |
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| Developer(s) | Strat-O-Matic |
| Publisher(s) | Strat-O-Matic |
| Release | 1986 |
Strat-O-Matic Computer Baseball is a 1986 video game published by Strat-O-Matic.
| Strat-O-Matic Computer Baseball | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Developer(s) | Strat-O-Matic |
| Publisher(s) | Strat-O-Matic |
| Release | 1986 |
Strat-O-Matic Computer Baseball is a 1986 video game published by Strat-O-Matic.
Strat-O-Matic Computer Baseball is a game in which the Strat-O-Matic Baseball board game is adapted. [1]
Duane E. Widner reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "For statistical accuracy, few games have ever reached the level enjoyed by Strat-O-Matic." [1]
Win Rogers reviewed version 3.0 of the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "Any baseball enthusiast with a strong interest in statistics should take a look at this absorbing program, if only to understand other computer simulations better. In fact, those who have no interest in graphics and simply want a satisfying statistical simulation may find Strat-O-Matic Computer Baseball (Version 3.0) to be the best baseball program of all." [2]
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