Baseball Superstars® 2013
- January 31, 2013
- Com2uS Holdings
"Baseball Superstars® 2013" is a mobile baseball RPG featuring HD graphics and intuitive touch controls for batting and pitching. Complete quests and daily tasks to level up your player and engage in challenging My Batter and My Pitcher modes. Join millions of fans worldwide in this immersive and rewarding baseball experience.
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and fluid controls, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- Many players find the game addictive and fun, often returning to it after years, indicating its lasting appeal.
- The RPG elements and character progression add depth to the gameplay, making it engaging for players who enjoy leveling up their characters.
- The game has been criticized for being pay-to-win, with many players feeling that in-app purchases are necessary to progress effectively.
- Numerous bugs and glitches have been reported, including issues with purchases not being credited and gameplay mechanics that feel unbalanced.
- The removal of popular features from previous versions, such as team play and the home run challenge, has disappointed many long-time fans.
- graphics36 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the high-quality visuals and cute art style, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience, while others express a desire for improvements or find them somewhat disorienting. Some reviews highlight that despite the graphics being good, there are concerns about controls and gameplay quality.
“Fluid controls and graphics, the sound effects are great too.”
“The gameplay and graphics are awesome.”
“Smooth gameplay, amazing graphics, very challenging!”
“I've always loved the Baseball Superstars series, but this feels more driven towards in-app purchases and the new art style is a bit disorienting.”
“I like the game because it has good controls, and even though it is outdated, it is a good game with meh graphics.”
“Very poor gameplay and graphics.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its mechanics, graphics, and fun play style, while others criticize the controls and difficulty level. Some players appreciate the customization options and storyline, but feel that recent changes have detracted from the overall experience compared to earlier versions. Overall, while there are standout elements, inconsistencies in gameplay quality and control issues have left some players disappointed.
“It has great gameplay mechanics (even though the batting experience is much better than pitching) and a decent storyline if you want to engage in it.”
“Fun gameplay, large amount of customization, only flaw is other teams are constantly higher level than you and it's hard to level up.”
“Smooth gameplay, amazing graphics, very challenging!”
“Very bad gameplay and control... too difficult to play.”
“It must be a devil in you who programmed the gameplay and controls.”
“Very poor gameplay and graphics.”
- story18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character relationships. While some users feel the pacing could be improved and desire more depth, the storyline is often highlighted as a key aspect that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the combination of a solid storyline with enjoyable gameplay makes it a favorite among players.
“It has great gameplay mechanics and a decent storyline if you want to engage in it.”
“This game is really my favorite, it has great gameplay, graphics, and most of all, a compelling storyline.”
“It was so good... it had a very good storyline and it was the best game I've ever played... I miss those old days.”
“What made them special was the gameplay/the graphics, and the storylines... I missed them.”
“This game is really my favorite, have great gameplay, graphics and most of all storyline.”
“Love the story”
- stability8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and freezing, which hinder gameplay and progression. Many users express frustration over these problems, with some suggesting that the game feels pay-to-win due to these glitches. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability concerns detract from the overall experience.
“The game would be great if not for obvious glitches that make you purchase coins.”
“I've loved this game since it came out, but it still has weird glitches.”
“Good game but freezes a lot.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of ads while others criticize the heavy reliance on in-app purchases, which they feel detracts from the overall enjoyment. Several users reported issues with the functionality of these purchases, leading to frustration and a sentiment that microtransactions have negatively impacted the gaming experience.
“Love that there are no ads.”
“I've always loved the Baseball Superstars series, but this feels more driven towards in-app purchases.”
“Too many in-app purchases can make games that could be fun completely unenjoyable.”
“Loved the game, but based on the way purchases were worded, I made some large in-app purchases that didn't work as they should have.”
“I've always loved the Baseball Superstars series, but this feels more driven towards in-app purchases, and the new art style is a bit disorienting.”
“Before microtransactions ruined mobile games.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the challenge and return to it over the years, others feel it can be tedious and overly demanding compared to previous iterations. Smart planning can mitigate some of the grind, but the overall sentiment suggests that it may detract from the enjoyment for some players.
“It's good, I like the changes, but it lacks the same feel from the previous game and is too grindy at times.”
“Can be tedious, but with smart planning of your grinding, you can get places.”
“Some aspects are off, but it's a cool game overall if you enjoy grinding; I still come back to this game years later.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be outstanding, often highlighting its comedic elements alongside impressive graphics. The combination of humor and visual appeal contributes to an overall enjoyable experience.
“This is a great game! It's so funny with amazing graphics.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”