Batting Hero

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Batting Hero is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Maroru Games and was released on December 2, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 351 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

monetization41 negative mentions

The game is fun, simple to play, and features smooth timing-based gameplay with well-balanced challenge and progression.
Graphics and soundtrack are highly praised, with charming retro pixel art and excellent music that enhances the experience.
No forced ads or pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to complete the game without spending money, and ads are optional to boost rewards.

The energy or stamina system limits playtime, forcing players to wait or watch ads to continue, which frustrates many users.
Lack of content and replay value, with calls for more levels, game modes, customization options, and features to keep the game engaging longer.
Some reports of technical issues such as ads causing black screens, energy not replenishing properly, sound bugs, and occasional unresponsive taps affecting gameplay.

monetization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
2%
91%
The monetization is mostly based on optional ads that provide a 3x coin multiplier or energy refills, with a one-time purchase to remove ads for the multiplier only. Ads are generally non-intrusive and not mandatory to complete the game, though progression without ads is slower and can feel grindy or repetitive. Some users appreciate the fair balance and reasonable ad frequency, while others find mandatory ads frustrating, especially when paid ad removals don't fully eliminate them.
- “I read another review about someone finishing the game without using any microtransactions and I'm happy to say I did the same.”
- “More customization would be nice, like player costumes, etc. I would totally buy no ads in game but it doesn't have.”
- “But why not infinite energy if you buy no ads at all?”
- “The game's progression is balanced around you watching ads after every single stage.”
- “If you don't watch ads, then you will be earning money 3 times as slow.”
- “The combination of an energy system, obnoxiously grindy upgrades, and essentially mandatory ads if you want to play the next level without replaying the previous one repeatedly ruins an otherwise good game.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
24%
5%
The game features charming retro and pixelated graphics that many players find visually appealing and reminiscent of classic Nintendo titles. Its creative art style, including fun alien designs and sci-fi elements, enhances the overall fresh and attractive visual experience. Overall, the graphics receive consistent praise for being well-drawn, enjoyable, and fitting perfectly with the game's theme.
- “Great graphics, fun alien designs.”
- “Simple controls, excellent pixelated graphics, fun concept of sci-fi & baseball!”
- “Minimal ads, free to play, very fun to play, and graphics are awesomely drawn!”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, retro style, and balanced mechanics, making it enjoyable and easy to play one-handed. However, some users find the stamina or energy mechanics frustrating and feel the gameplay loop lacks replay value and additional modes. Overall, it offers a fun experience with minimal intrusive ads but could benefit from more content and less restrictive play limits.
- “The simplistic gameplay and the music make it really good, along with the scarce use of IAPs (it just gives you the 3x gold boost for beating levels without having to watch ads and two bats so you can go through the game without them unless you are a completionist).”
- “I'm a sucker for retro graphics and the gameplay is so well balanced.”
- “I really like the mechanics and unlike other baseball games the story visuals keep me wanting to play.”
- “Also, the gameplay loop sucks.”
- “Wish they didn't have the slowdown mechanic of making you use 'play ball' tokens to play, or at least have a one-time pay option to remove that.”
- “The gameplay is terrible.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's music is consistently praised for its catchy, fun, and fitting retro style that complements the pixel art and gameplay well. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, though some note the absence of extra modes or a sound test to fully enjoy it. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's enjoyable and creative atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack really hits it out of the park.”
- “Forgot to add that the soundtrack to the game is a banger.”
- “Can't stress how much I love the music in the game!”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features excessive grinding, requiring players to repeatedly replay stages and watch ads to progress, which many find tedious and repetitive. The combination of energy systems, grind-heavy upgrades, and mandatory ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to player frustration.
- “The combination of an energy system, obnoxiously grindy upgrades, and essentially mandatory ads if you want to play the next level without replaying the previous one repeatedly ruins an otherwise good game.”
- “Which means you will be replaying the same stages multiple times in a game that is already pretty repetitive. If I spend 25% of my playtime watching ads just to progress through the game without tedious farming, then the developers have failed at making a good game.”
- “Simple game but grindy as hell and you have to watch ads or pay to increase coins.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story concept is well-received and engaging, with appealing visuals that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the unique mechanics and are eager for a deeper backstory to enrich the game further.
- “They're begging for a backstory and I want it.”
- “The concept for the story is cool, the sprites are awesome.”
- “I really like the mechanics, and unlike other baseball games, the story visuals keep me wanting to play.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Replayability is currently limited due to the lack of extra modes and features, though the simple gameplay and music are well-received. Some users note good replay value when additional difficulty levels are available, but overall, more content is desired to enhance long-term engagement.
- “Good replayability with additional difficulty levels.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is straightforward and accessible, enhanced by numerous amusing animations that add to the overall comedic experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent freezing issues, particularly during swinging actions, leading to poor stability and interruptions in gameplay.
- “Every time I swing, the game freezes.”