''Triple Play 97'' is the second video game in the ''Triple Play'' series, published in 1996. The game's cover features Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres.

Development

The game was announced at

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Reception

In 1998, '' PC Gamer'' declared it the 39th-best computer game ever released, and the editors called it "''Triple Play 97'' is fast, addictive, and, with its terrific presentation and two-man commentary, immerses the player in that authentic day-at-the-ballpark atmosphere like no other". ''

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'' praised the graphics.

Reviews

*'' Electric Playground'' - September 10, 1996 *'' Entertainment Weekly'' - August 16, 1996 *''

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'' - November 1996 *''

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'' - September 26, 1996 *'' PC Gamer'' - November 1996

References

1996 video games DOS games PlayStation (console) games Synergistic Software games Triple Play video games Video games set in 1997 Video games developed in the United States Windows games {{Videogame-stub