Title:
Diabolical Pitch
Rating:
T
Genre:
Sports
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Release Date:
2012-04-04
Date Added:
2018-07-03 14:17:44
Game Summary:
Diabolical Pitch is an action-packed game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture, released exclusively for the Xbox 360 on April 4, 2012. Designed specifically for the Kinect sensor, it offers a unique blend of baseball mechanics and arcade-style combat.
Gameplay Overview:
Players assume the role of a former baseball pitcher who, after sustaining a career-ending injury, finds himself in a surreal amusement park. Equipped with a powerful bionic arm, players use pitching motions to defeat hordes of bizarre enemies, utilizing various “Diabolical Pitches”—special abilities activated through specific gestures. The game supports both single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes, allowing two players to team up locally.
Inclusion in Kinect Bundle:
In 2012, Diabolical Pitch was featured in a special Xbox Live Arcade bundle alongside other Kinect-compatible titles, including “Dragon’s Lair,” “Wreckateer,” “Home Run Stars,” and “Haunt.” This bundle provided these games at a discounted rate compared to individual purchases, offering players a diverse selection of motion-controlled experiences. 
Backward Compatibility:
As of December 2024, Diabolical Pitch is not backward compatible with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S consoles. Consequently, the game remains playable only on the original Xbox 360 hardware.
Availability:
The game is available for purchase on the Xbox 360 Marketplace. However, due to its lack of backward compatibility, access is limited to Xbox 360 consoles.
Reception:
Upon release, Diabolical Pitch received mixed reviews. Critics praised its innovative use of Kinect controls and unique concept but noted that repetitive gameplay and motion detection issues could hinder the overall experience.
For a visual overview, you can watch the following gameplay video:
Gameplay Overview:
Players assume the role of a former baseball pitcher who, after sustaining a career-ending injury, finds himself in a surreal amusement park. Equipped with a powerful bionic arm, players use pitching motions to defeat hordes of bizarre enemies, utilizing various “Diabolical Pitches”—special abilities activated through specific gestures. The game supports both single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes, allowing two players to team up locally.
Inclusion in Kinect Bundle:
In 2012, Diabolical Pitch was featured in a special Xbox Live Arcade bundle alongside other Kinect-compatible titles, including “Dragon’s Lair,” “Wreckateer,” “Home Run Stars,” and “Haunt.” This bundle provided these games at a discounted rate compared to individual purchases, offering players a diverse selection of motion-controlled experiences. 
Backward Compatibility:
As of December 2024, Diabolical Pitch is not backward compatible with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S consoles. Consequently, the game remains playable only on the original Xbox 360 hardware.
Availability:
The game is available for purchase on the Xbox 360 Marketplace. However, due to its lack of backward compatibility, access is limited to Xbox 360 consoles.
Reception:
Upon release, Diabolical Pitch received mixed reviews. Critics praised its innovative use of Kinect controls and unique concept but noted that repetitive gameplay and motion detection issues could hinder the overall experience.
For a visual overview, you can watch the following gameplay video:
Platform:
Microsoft Xbox 360
Publisher:
NOT BC
Developers:
Grasshopper Manufacture
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Players:
1-2 Local
Input Devices:
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Media Type:
Download
Date Added:
2018-07-03 14:17:44
