On July 8, 2021 (Thursday), Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. will release " eBASEBALL PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SPIRITS 2021 Grand Slam," the first new title in two years since the previous title.
With new elements, the latest data on players and new uniforms for the year 2021, the game will be the hottest game this summer.
We at Saiga NAK were curious about it, and we got a chance to play it first!
Thank you and we hope to see you soon!
Now, we would like to review the game, including our impressions from playing it!
New elements unique to this title
First of all, let's take a look at how Prosper 2021 has changed from the previous title.
There are four major new elements in this title that were not present in the previous title!
- Grand Prix
- Championship
- Tokyo 2020 Olympics
- Multiplayer
A Grand Prix where you can gather your favorite players, create your original team, and win the competition.
The Championship, where you can play against players from all over the country in an official online tournament.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where you represent your country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and aim to win the championship.
Multiplayer, which can be played by up to four players, a first for Prosperity.
And many other new elements are included!
The game includes events unique to the modern era, such as the Tokyo Olympics, and is equipped with multiplayer and other features that can be enjoyed by both individuals and multiple players!
Beginner-friendly introduction to Prosperity
Now that I have mentioned the new elements that are unique to this game, some of you may be thinking that this is your first time playing a baseball game and that it might be difficult.
However, eBASEBALL PUROYAKYU SPIRITS has an introduction to PUROYAKYU SPIRITS with a total of four modes for beginners to learn!
- Pitching
- Hitting
- Defense
- Base Running
This is a new mode where you can learn how to use the controls in detail by clearing the tasks presented and adding new ones as you go!
And the controls are so easy to learn, you'll soon learn how to operate them!
I tried a quick match!
Now let's try playing the versus mode!
New to the competitive mode this time around is multiplayer, where up to four players can play against each other, and local communication has been added, allowing you to exchange local matches, players, and your own cheering tunes!
It's all about having fun with people nearby, no matter where you are!
The player operation options are divided into the following four settings, which can be enjoyed by both beginners and experienced players.
| Operation Options | |
| My Settings | The settings set in [My Settings] will be used. |
|---|---|
| Easy | Preset for beginners, defense and base running will be auto. |
| Normal | Preset for intermediate players. Hitting is assisted to some extent. |
| Pro | Preset for advanced players, almost all of the game is played manually. |
You can choose the ballpark to use for the game, and there are ballparks from all over the country that you have probably heard of at least once.
It also seems that new stadiums can be opened as the game progresses.
Now let's play some ball!
Depending on the settings, each operation command can be displayed on the screen, and the specifications can be adjusted depending on the player.
The signs at the stadium are very realistic, and the commentary is provided for each player's action, so it was as if I was actually watching a live baseball game!
The facial expressions of the players also resemble their real-life counterparts, making the game a highly realistic reproduction!
The data of the players who are registered under the manager as of the opening day of the season in 2021 is also included, and their profile information and the team they belong to are also reflected in the game!
In this game, we lost by a large margin....
We lost by a large margin in this game........
The pitcher was thrown out about 4 times, and manager Kuriyama was worried on the bench.
The result of the game was a challenge for us, not only in finding the right spot in the strike zone and the right time to swing the bat, but also in the type of pitches to throw to the opposing batter and the defense of the outfield.
Just like in actual baseball, we need to practice in the game of Prospey!
The game results also show the winning pitcher and losing pitcher, which were the deciding factors in the game!
Furthermore, by accumulating VPs obtained through game play, you can use managers and players transferred overseas.
It is great to see players such as Yu Darvish and Shohei Ohtani, who are active overseas, making an appearance in the game!
On sale Thursday, July 8, 2021!
eBASEBALL Pro Baseball Spirits 2021 Grand Slam will be released on July 8, 2021!
The platform will be released from Nintendo Switch this time.
The game will be priced at 7,678 yen including tax, and as an early purchase bonus, you can get Powerspy Points (Prosperity 2021 Early Purchase Bonus) for a limited time and use!
The points can be used in the "Prosper Point Club" and can be exchanged for in-game items in "Prosper 2021" or "Prosper A".
Prosper 2021 Course
- Platinum Ticket" item for Grand Prix x 1
- Item for Koshien Spirits "Charm for joining the pros" x1
- Item for Pennant race "In great shape" x1
- Item "Player Introduction Ticket" for Star Player x1
- International player for Competitive Mode x1
One player will be randomly selected from Shogo Akiyama, Shohei Otani, Yusei Kikuchi, Yu Darvish, Yoshitomo Tsutsuka, Kenta Maeda, and Shun Yamaguchi.
Prosperity A Course
- 0S rank own-team contract x 1
The redemption period is from Thursday, July 8, 2021 (after the release date) to Tuesday, August 31, 2021 (23:59), so be sure to redeem early!
Early bird specials will end as soon as they are gone.
Get even more excited by submitting videos!
This title "eBASEBALL PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SPIRITS 2021 GRAND SLAM" and the mobile game "PUROYAKYU SPIRITS A" allow anyone to freely post and distribute videos andscreenshots of their games by complying with the " Video and Screenshot Submission Guidelines ". The "2021 Grand Slam" and the mobile game "Pro Baseball Spirits A" allow anyone to freely post and distribute videos and screenshots of their games.
Monetization through video distribution systems such as YouTube is also allowed! It is reassuring to hear a clear announcement from an official.
In addition, from July 8 (Thu. ), the release date of the game, " Summer Vacation is all about Prosperity! Video introduction campaign " will also be held from July 8 (Thu.), the day of the release!
Post on Twitter with the hashtag " #Hot Prosper Videos " and include the highlight of the video and the URL of the playing video, and you will have a chance to be introduced by the official Prosper Twitter!
In addition, free materials useful for distribution of the "Prosper" series mascot character " Shimo-kun " will be distributed from July 8 (Thu.)! This makes me very happy!
It will be very interesting to see videos of baseball experts playing live games while explaining trivia about the players and teams, and it will also be fun to see videos of baseball beginners struggling to play live games!
Why not take this opportunity to make your live game debut on a video distribution site? If you plan to distribute or post your video, be sure to check the video submission guidelines on the official site!
Conclusion
My impression after playing the game was that the facial expressions of the players and manager and the home run performance were highly realistic, as if I was actually watching a live baseball game!
Also, the game commentary is provided at the same time during the game, so it's sure to be a lot of fun!
Even I, who have only seen baseball games on TV, could feel the excitement and frenzy of the game.
Please pick up a copy and give it a try!