Baseball Superstars 2022
Get on Play Store"Baseball Superstars 2022" is a sports game with a good plot and fantastic gameplay, but can be very grindy and has annoying ads and bugs. The new Battle League feature adds exciting new content to the game. With phenomenal graphics, this game is a must-try for baseball fans looking for a deep and engaging baseball experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Great graphics and gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- The game offers a unique trainer system that allows for deep player development.
- The game is generous with rewards, making it accessible for free-to-play players.
- The game lacks a traditional career mode, which many fans of the series miss.
- There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly after updates, making it frustrating to play.
- The gacha system can feel unfair, with low rates for obtaining high-tier trainers.
- gameplay152 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its graphics and mechanics while also highlighting issues such as lag, unresponsive inputs, and a lack of a traditional career mode. Players appreciate the variety of modes and the fun factor, but some find the complexity and numerous mechanics overwhelming, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, while the gameplay is generally considered solid and engaging, it suffers from technical issues and a departure from the simpler styles of previous iterations.
“The gameplay is fun, the modes are varied, and the game is polished and beautiful.”
“Gameplay is superb and smooth.”
“The gameplay is great but the career mode is nowhere as fun as it used to be.”
“An ongoing problem is the frequent unresponsive inputs which has been plaguing my gameplay experience.”
“The gameplay has changed from its original 2012-2013 simplistic style and for me personally has completely ruined the game.”
“Gameplay is choppy and the online requirement is useless.”
- graphics143 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and visual appeal, with many users highlighting improvements over previous versions. While some players appreciate the detailed character designs and smooth animations, others express concerns about performance issues, such as lag and the game's compatibility with lower-end devices. Despite these criticisms, the consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience, making it visually engaging and enjoyable.
“The graphics, the controls, the atmosphere are all top notch.”
“The attention to detail when it comes to graphics, voice acting, story, customization, animations, game modes, and additional features is staggering!”
“Great graphics, charming characters and loads of game modes.”
“The graphics were so much better back when it had an anime-ish art style; the new 3D chibi looks like it’s from a cheap MMORPG.”
“Ugly visuals although the effort is apparent.”
“You need graphics optimization.”
- story87 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant disappointment with the story aspect of the game, as many players feel it lacks the depth and engagement of previous installments. While some appreciate the improved graphics and gameplay mechanics, they express frustration over the absence of a cohesive, linear story mode, with many longing for the character-driven narratives that defined earlier versions. Overall, the current story content is seen as minimal and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The attention to detail when it comes to graphics, voice acting, story, customization, animations, game modes, and additional features is staggering!”
“The story and visuals are excellent!”
“Deep strategy, fantastic story and you get to build your own team and grow it over time while collecting great rewards as you grow.”
“The story mode is inexistent, and it feels like a huge detriment to the overall experience.”
“I was really hoping to have a story-based game, and instead, we got this.”
“There is no story, and the player focus that I loved in the previous game is completely missing.”
- monetization35 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 49 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the high prices of in-app purchases and the prevalence of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the absence of forced ads and find the microtransactions fair, others feel that the game leans towards a cash grab mentality, making it less enjoyable and accessible. Overall, players express a desire for more reasonable pricing and a focus on gameplay rather than aggressive monetization strategies.
“Monetization is fair and it's very customizable.”
“Microtransactions seem fair and not pay-to-win based.”
“Absolutely zero ads, yes that's right, no ads!”
“If you're only going to play for an hour or two a day you'll never really experience it, but it's clear that they plan to add more microtransactions and other features to get you to pay up.”
“The ads are super expensive too... 60 dollars for a one-time item in-game for a mobile app seems a bit crazy.”
“It's a grind without money, but they throw in-app purchases at you every chance they get.”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features significant grinding, particularly in player leveling and team building, which can become tedious and repetitive over time. While some players find the grind rewarding and enjoyable, especially in modes like MyPlayer, others feel it detracts from the overall fun and leads to a frustrating experience, especially when combined with reliance on RNG and monetization strategies. Overall, the grinding aspect is a double-edged sword, offering both challenges and rewards depending on the player's perspective.
“The only method in which you can obtain decent players (the short one season career mode) is only marginally fun to begin with, and quickly becomes more and more tedious the more you play it.”
“The problem of the game itself is it can be grindy at a certain time and heavily relies on RNG.”
“The fun fades fast and then you are only left with tedious micromanagement.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches reported by users, particularly during critical moments like batting and cut scenes. While some updates have improved the situation, many players still experience persistent lag and bugs that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and a less enjoyable experience. Overall, the game requires further optimization to achieve smoother performance.
“It has an effect on batting when the game freezes up mid-pitch and then when it resumes, the pitch is either in my face or past me, resulting in an inability to swing in time or even know if the pitch is going to be a strike before it's past me.”
“Game is still very buggy and crashes at certain parts of the game.”
“Constantly force closes itself out and freezes on me.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization in the game. While some appreciate the graphics and performance on their devices, others highlight significant performance issues, particularly in specific modes, and suggest that graphics optimization is necessary to enhance gameplay without lag. Additionally, there are concerns about mandatory buffs that may hinder player performance when removed.
“Although this game has good graphics and nice performance on my device.”
“Because the graphic details really affect my phone's performance; I can see the difference when my phone doesn't lag when I play in the holographic stadium.”
“You need graphics optimization.”
“I have 12GB of RAM, and I'm not set to peak graphics, so it's not a performance issue.”
“This graphic detail is really affecting my phone's performance; I can see the difference when my phone didn't lag while playing in the holographic stadium.”
“My player batter mode is having some serious performance issues that I don't experience anywhere else.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game to have significant replayability due to its engaging modes and depth, though concerns about pay-to-win mechanics and the value of additional content packages may affect long-term enjoyment. Many users express a desire for a more balanced approach to monetization to enhance the game's replay value.
“All modes are fun with replay value.”
“Great depth, lots of replayability; overall, a really swell game.”
“I always support the devs, but most packages aren't worth it. Pay-to-win games lose their replay value pretty quickly. I won't be spending much more unless the packages are valued correctly.”
“The replayability is endless.”
“Make it less flashy and more playable!”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is met with mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the solid character designs and generous rewards, others find the character design confusing and disappointing, detracting from the overall nostalgic experience.
“Generous gacha rates, generous rewards for returning players, more comprehensive baseball gameplay, amazing character designs, and a single player game mode that is near to its predecessors of 2012 and 2013.”
“I am also a bit disappointed with the character design.”
“The character design really gives a big minus to the nostalgic feeling.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding themselves laughing uncontrollably at various moments, such as amusing character designs and quirky dialogue. The comedic elements, including a rival pitcher with a humorous appearance, contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“I have to shut off the volume; I can't stop laughing.”
“Joiner says, 'Get a base hit!' The rival pitcher, who looks like a funny blonde-haired girl, throws all balls and walks me.”
“Very funny.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing a persistent black screen when attempting to play, accompanied by music and cursor effects, but no visual content is displayed. The music plays continuously, highlighting a disconnect between audio and visual elements in the game.
“When I click 'Tap here to play', I get a never-ending black screen. I hear the music, and when I tap the screen, I get a blue glow, but there just isn't anything on screen.”
“Just a blank screen with music and cursor effects.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the atmosphere of the game, highlighting its exceptional graphics and controls that contribute to an immersive experience.
“The graphics, the controls, and the atmosphere are all top-notch.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to an incredibly rich atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, feeling disappointed and heartbroken over limitations that hinder their ability to fully enjoy and invest in their experience. The frustration of putting in effort only to face restrictions contributes to a sense of loss and sadness among dedicated fans.
“Just finished my second classic player. Why aren't we allowed to have more than one? I was going to save up for a third player, but now there's no reason to. It's sad; this is my favorite mobile game, and it's just heartbreaking to go through all the effort for nothing.”
