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
- graphics221 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and appeal, with many users highlighting the vibrant art style and smooth visuals. While most players appreciate the graphics, some have suggested improvements or expressed a desire for updates to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, making it visually engaging and fun to play.
“The graphics are amazing and the story is excellent.”
“Smooth gameplay, beautiful graphics.”
“Great game with beautiful graphics.”
“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.”
“Not much, bad gameplay, poor graphics.”
“Very poor gameplay and graphics.”
- gameplay106 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging graphics. However, some users have expressed frustration with difficult controls, imbalanced team levels, and the need for improvements in certain gameplay aspects. Despite these criticisms, the majority of players find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, highlighting its customization options and overall entertainment value.
“The gameplay and graphics are awesome.”
“Smooth gameplay, amazing graphics, very challenging!”
“Great gameplay, graphics, can't stop playing.”
“Very bad gameplay and control... too difficult to play.”
“It must be a devil in you who programmed the gameplay and controls.”
“The gameplay is ok but there's pop up crap all the time trying to get you to spend or buy g points so you will spend more time closing pop ups than actually playing.”
- story101 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is widely praised for its engaging and humorous elements, with many players expressing nostalgia for earlier versions and a desire for more depth and content. While the narrative is generally considered enjoyable, some users noted pacing issues and technical glitches that hinder progress. Overall, the story adds a fun layer to the gameplay, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
“This game is really my favorite, it has great gameplay, graphics, and most of all, a fantastic storyline.”
“The storyline is interesting and amazing.”
“Great game, great graphics, and an awesome storyline!”
“Could do without the corny storylines though.”
“Just wish the story moved a little faster.”
“Amazing in gameplay in every way but the story; why does the guy always have to be unaware and do dumb and mean stuff at times and also be unaware of it?”
- stability32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the prevalence of bugs—especially during critical moments—has led to frustration and requests for urgent fixes. Overall, the game's stability is described as inconsistent, impacting the overall experience.
“This is an awesome game and easy to play; no glitches so far, so keep up the good work.”
“Runs great on Samsung S5.”
“The game would be great if not for obvious glitches that make you purchase coins.”
“Good game but freezes a lot.”
“Every time I play it either crashes or freezes; please fix it, looks like a fun game.”
- monetization15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of in-app purchases and microtransactions, which they feel detract from the overall enjoyment. While some users appreciate the absence of ads and find the game enjoyable without spending money, others believe that the focus on monetization negatively impacts the experience. Overall, the sentiment suggests that while the game can be fun, the heavy reliance on in-app purchases is a significant drawback for many players.
“Lots of microtransactions, but the game is fun without them anyhow.”
“Simple controls, and if skilled, no need for in-app purchases :) must play for baseball lovers.”
“In-app purchases make it easy, and if not, it's a great time sink while I sit in class lol.”
“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.”
“But the in-app purchases are a turnoff.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring hilarious dialogue, a funny storyline, and amusing characters that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the narrative and the entertaining commentary, making it a fun and engaging title. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“Funny dialogue with the characters and great gameplay.”
“The dialogue is hilarious.”
“Fun game with upgrades and a humorous storyline.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while grinding is a significant aspect of the game, opinions vary on its enjoyment. Some players appreciate the challenge and return to the game despite its tediousness, while others find it excessively grindy and frustrating, especially when progress can be lost. Overall, grinding is seen as a core element that can enhance or detract from the gaming experience, depending on personal preference.
“It's good; I like the changes, but it lacks the same feel from the previous game and is too grindy at times.”
“If you like losing, grinding, and paying to win, you're in luck.”
“Ok, so my kid sister deleted the game off my phone, and I just redownloaded it. My level 50 batter along with my level 15 pitcher are gone. Is there any way to get these back without grinding through another 8 seasons?”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing a significant decline in player performance over time, leading to speculation that this may be a deliberate design choice to encourage in-game purchases for improvement. While it attempts to emulate classic baseball games, it struggles with performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game constantly offers players opportunities to improve performance if you buy their stars and points, which makes me wonder if the decline in player stats is by design.”
“The game constantly offers players the chance to improve performances if you buy their stars and points, which makes me wonder if the decline in player stats is by design.”
“I can see how one can get frustrated and pay for better player performance.”
“So, to get an idea, think of the older Neo-Geo baseball games, but optimized for a system that has a lot higher limitations, and it comes with a story... the story's not amazing, mind you, but it is there.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users have mixed experiences with the music in the game; while some appreciate the music and find it enjoyable, others report technical issues that prevent them from accessing the game and its audio. Overall, the music is highlighted positively by some players, but the app's stability affects the overall experience.
“This app is awesome! The graphics are great and I love the music.”
“I can get all the way to where you can start the game, but as soon as I hit start, the app closes. Also, there is no music.”
“I can't go on the store online, and when I close the app, it somehow still plays the music from it. I keep having errors for no apparent reason. Please fix this; I really love this game!”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character design in the game, highlighting it as a strong point, though specific details about character development are not mentioned.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
“I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The variety of character arcs adds so much richness to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”