Alright, so I’ve always been a huge fan of Backyard Baseball. It’s one of those games that just takes me back to being a kid, you know? Recently, I got this huge wave of nostalgia and decided I needed to play it again. But here’s the thing – it’s an old game, and I wasn’t sure how to get it running on my modern PC. So, I started on this little quest, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey.
First, I dusted off my old CD-ROM. It felt so weird holding one of those things again, but there it was, Backyard Baseball. Then I tried to install it. I double-clicked on “My computer”, and then on the icon for my CD-ROM drive, double-clicked on the * file. But that didn’t work. Windows 10 just wasn’t having it. So, off to the internet I went, diving into forums and old websites.
Scouring the Internet
I spent hours reading through forum posts and old articles. Turns out, I wasn’t the only one trying to relive my childhood baseball dreams. A lot of people were in the same boat. I learned that Backyard Baseball was initially developed by Humongous Entertainment and released way back in 1997. It’s been on a bunch of platforms over the years, from Game Boy Advance to even iOS, but I was determined to get the PC version working.
Some folks were talking about Steam. Apparently, there’s an enhanced version of the original Backyard Baseball ’97 available there. It’s developed by Mega Cat Studios, but with a few minor updates. Backyard Baseball ’97 has an October 10 release date. Sounded promising, but I wanted to see if I could get my original CD working first.
The Tweaking Begins
One thing I kept seeing was that getting these old games to run on Windows 10 often involves some “tweaking.” But that’s where things got tricky, and I got kinda lost in all the technical stuff.
Finally, I stumbled upon a method that seemed straightforward. It involved downloading and running a program called ScummVM, which is like a special emulator for old point-and-click adventure games. It sounded a little strange, but I was willing to try anything at this point.
Giving ScummVM a Shot
I downloaded ScummVM, which was pretty easy. Then, I had to point it to the folder with all the game files on the CD. After a bit of fiddling around, I finally got it to recognize the game. I held my breath and clicked “Start.”
And guess what? It worked! The familiar intro music started playing, and there it was – the Backyard Baseball menu screen. I couldn’t believe it. I picked my team, chose my field, and started playing. It was like stepping back in time. The game ran perfectly, no glitches or anything.
Mission Accomplished
So, yeah, that’s how I got Backyard Baseball running on my PC. It took some effort, some research, and a bit of luck, but it was totally worth it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a game to play. Pablo Sanchez is waiting, and I think it’s time for a home run!
