Pawafuru Puroyakyu: Eikan Nine Crossroad (2023)

Pawafuru Puroyakyu: Eikan Nine Crossroad cover

Developer: Konami
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

You take on the role of a high school baseball coach, carefully training your team and managing growth as you aim for the national tournament.

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Eikan Nine is a mode in which you become a high school baseball coach, train your team, and lead them to the Koshien Japan National High School Baseball Tournament. Powerful Pro Baseball Eikan Nine Crossroad retains the traditional Eikan Nine setup, but adds new elements for even deeper team building, including “Scholarship Students,” “Growth Board,” and “Rival Schools.”

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