Victorious NINE

Victorious Nine is a sports game developed by Carry Lab and published by Nidecom for the PC-8801 in 1985, based on the 1984 arcade baseball game by Taito. It stands as a significant title from the era, representing a pioneering effort to replicate the excitement of arcade gaming within the home computer environment. With its snappy controls and straightforward system, the game focuses on the core joy of competitive baseball. Condensed onto a single 5.25-inch floppy disk, this game serves as a valuable historical record of the evolution of sports simulations during the PC-8801 era.

This immersive sports simulation replicates the thrills of a broadcast baseball game by alternating between a full-field view and a pitcher-versus-batter perspective. Players experience the drama of real-time showdowns, utilizing fastballs and breaking pitches to strike out opponents or swinging for the fences to hit home runs. Featuring a variety of maneuvers—including bunts, diving catches, and close plays at the plate—the game allows for a full-fledged pennant race to unfold on your personal computer.