Baseball Boy!
- January 23, 2018
- VOODOO
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Baseball Boy!" is a sport game with addictive gameplay, featuring you as a baseball player trying to hit the ball as hard as you can. The game boasts good graphics and humorous elements, but excessive advertisements and numerous bugs can hinder the experience. The tagline, "Hit hard or go home!", encapsulates the game's core challenge, urging you to go the distance and set new records.
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Reviews
- monetization6,742 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads. Many reviews indicate that ads appear after nearly every action, significantly disrupting gameplay and leading to a poor user experience. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the frequency and length of these ads have been described as excessive, making the game nearly unplayable for many.
“I love it, it's addictive! I want to keep playing it; I bought the no ads so I could just play it.”
“If you feel like spending a couple of dollars (for no ads), you got yourself days, maybe weeks of fun arcade action.”
“I do recommend you spend the 3 bucks for no ads!”
“The game is fun, but the ads are beyond ridiculous.”
“You can't enjoy the game because the ads keep popping up after every shot.”
“The amount of ads drastically lags performance.”
- gameplay219 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and addictive, but it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the experience, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing. Many users report mechanical issues, such as invisible walls and poor bounce mechanics, which further detract from the enjoyment. While some find the gameplay fun initially, the repetitive nature and constant interruptions lead to frustration and a desire to uninstall the game.
“I love the gameplay and art style, it is very addicting and fun.”
“The controls are simple and the gameplay is great and addictive.”
“Gameplay is super fun, but the ads are plentiful.”
“This game is really fun at first, but it quickly becomes clear that the developers didn't even think about late gameplay.”
“Gameplay becomes boring and predictable as a result, especially since it's impossible to control or spin the ball, only to bounce it at predetermined intervals.”
“Uninstalled after 5 minutes of ads, to approximately 1 minute of gameplay.”
- graphics148 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and character designs as fun and engaging, while others criticize them as poor, glitchy, and repetitive. Many users express frustration over the low-quality textures and graphical issues that detract from the overall experience, particularly at higher levels. Overall, while some find the visuals appealing, a significant number of players feel that the graphics need substantial improvement to match the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are very well and the game runs smoothly.”
“I love this game, graphics are great, easy controls, lots of fun.”
“Great game, graphics could improve over this Minecraft-style world, but cool game.”
“This would be a lot more fun if the developers hadn't clearly put more effort into the graphics of the game instead of the game's actual physics.”
“Boring game with very poor graphics, laggy controls, ads in every part of the game, you don't get a choice whether you see the ads or not.”
“The graphics are horrible, and it does not make sense.”
- stability103 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and a plethora of glitches, including invisible walls and erratic gameplay mechanics. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function properly, often leading to unplayable experiences due to excessive ads and technical issues. Overall, the game's stability issues have significantly detracted from its enjoyment, prompting many to recommend avoiding it.
“It's a repetitive but easy game to play, and it's okay for passing the time. I've played much worse games, and at least I've experienced no glitches.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making it a reliable choice for casual gaming.”
“I've had a stable experience throughout my playtime, with no major issues or bugs to disrupt my enjoyment.”
“There are so many glitches, bugs, and many other issues with this game.”
“This game used to be an amazing little time waster, now it is so riddled with bugs and glitches it isn't worth playing anymore.”
“The game just freezes and crashes constantly.”
- humor19 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in its quirky mechanics and funny skins, but many are frustrated by the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the comedic elements and entertaining aspects of the game, the frequent interruptions from advertisements detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a love-hate relationship with its humor. Overall, the game is seen as funny but marred by excessive monetization tactics.
“The game itself is actually funny.”
“It's hilarious how I can hit an invisible wall going forwards but not backwards, also how I can hit an invisible wall right before I hit my high score, or how there's an ad after every hit, you guys really like money don't you.”
“One of the best games I've played and there are some really funny skins 😁”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the frequent interruptions caused by ads that pause their music or podcasts. While some players appreciate the game's graphics and find the soundtrack tolerable, there is a strong desire for the inclusion of actual music within the game itself, as several users noted the absence of any music. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the music experience.
“This is amazing but my favorite song is 'Emperor's New Clothes'.”
“I love this game but I think they should add music.”
“Wish there was music.”
“There are so many ads that constantly interrupt your music; it's an ad after every single time, and they're all like 30 seconds each.”
“Every two hits there's an ad that stops your play, and it stops the music I'm playing on my phone.”
“No music; what the heck, the game is just an ad simulator, ad after ad.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring long hours of repetitive tasks to achieve upgrades, which can lead to boredom and frustration. The frequent interruptions from ads further exacerbate this issue, making the overall experience feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay. While some players appreciate the game's initial appeal, the combination of grinding and ad overload has led many to consider uninstalling it.
“Higher level upgrades require too much grinding, and you eventually reach a point where you collect more cash from hitting coins in the air than you do for hitting the ball farther.”
“Challenges vary between 'why don't you grind for 3-5 hours' and 'this is so dumb luck that you won't get even during the 3-5 hours of grinding'.”
“Fun at first but getting to level 54 was tedious with ads.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, users express significant frustration with the game's optimization, primarily due to intrusive ads that severely impact performance, causing lag and glitches. While some praise the graphics and smoothness at lower levels, many report drastic performance drops at higher gameplay stages, indicating a pressing need for optimization improvements. The consensus suggests that despite its potential, the game is hindered by these issues, making it difficult to recommend.
“The graphics are very well and the game runs smoothly.”
“You can strategize what upgrades to invest in to allow your performance to increase!”
“Fun but massively needs performance optimization.”
“There's always an ad at the bottom of the screen affecting the game's performance.”
“The amount of ads drastically lags performance.”
“It's crazy how the playable ad for this game has better performance and playability than the game itself.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; while some players find the game addictive with great replay value, others feel it lacks significant replayability. Suggestions for enhancing replayability include incorporating mechanics like wind and traps. A few users noted that the game offers decent offline replayability for short sessions.
“Very addictive and has great replay value.”
“Mechanics like wind and traps would go a long way to make this game constantly replayable.”
“There is no hope for replayability.”
“No replay value.”
“Decent offline replayability if you have 10 minutes.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being lackluster and unengaging, with players finding the missions repetitive and poorly designed. Many users express frustration over the abundance of ads and the overall slow pace, leading to a negative impression of the narrative experience.
“Way too many ads, very slow and boring. The story is short and horrible. Please do not install it; you will want to uninstall it the second you try it.”
“Games are easy to play, but the missions need a lot of work.”
“I have a problem; I have gotten all of the bats, and I keep getting this mission to get 3 bats.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not clearly conveyed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics rather than emotional engagement or impact. Further context is needed to assess the emotional depth of the game.
