EA SPORTS MLB TAP BASEBALL 23

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EA SPORTS MLB Tap Baseball 23 is a sports game with beautiful visuals and the latest Major League Baseball content. However, the game is riddled with bugs and excessive advertisements that can hinder the overall gameplay experience. Fans of the series will still appreciate the return of the classic Tap Sports Baseball gameplay and roster of MLB teams and players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

EA SPORTS MLB TAP BASEBALL 23 screenshot

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,679 reviews

graphics75 positive mentions

monetization126 negative mentions

The graphics are excellent and provide a realistic baseball experience.
The game offers a variety of modes and challenges, keeping it engaging for players.
The gameplay is fun and addictive, making it a great way to pass the time.

The game frequently crashes and has issues with loading, particularly at 38% or 98%.
There are numerous glitches, such as the screen going black when opening boxes, which frustrates players.
The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, making it difficult to compete without spending money.

monetization
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
2%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often requiring multiple clicks to close. Many players feel that the game has shifted towards a "pay-to-win" model, with frequent prompts for in-app purchases to reduce ads or enhance gameplay, leading to frustration and a perception of greed from the developers. While some users report minimal ads and enjoyable gameplay, the consensus leans towards a negative experience largely driven by excessive advertising.
- “Easy to play, no ads, what else do you have to say.”
- “This game has no ads.”
- “I think it's honestly a really good game, no ads maybe a little, but I think it's one of the best baseball games I've ever played.”
- “The worst cash grab game in the store.”
- “This is the worst offender of over-use of ads I've ever come across, which is saying something.”
- “I love the game, but the amount of forced ads is ridiculous; once in a while I understand, but it's constant.”
graphics
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
35%
4%
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality and realism, with many users noting significant improvements over previous versions. While most players appreciate the vibrant visuals and immersive experience, some have reported occasional glitches and choppy gameplay. Overall, the graphics enhance the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated baseball fans.
- “The graphics enhance the player experience to new heights.”
- “Excellent game and the graphics are off-the-charts!!!!”
- “The graphics are amazing, with no lag, fast working.”
- “Game play graphics can be very choppy, like frames are being dropped.”
- “Graphics look early 2000s.”
- “Graphics are very dated and the audio is very meh.”
stability
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. While some users note improvements compared to previous versions, many still experience significant issues, particularly during loading screens and when interacting with game features. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has potential, it suffers from persistent stability problems that need urgent attention.
- “The game is just the best sport for me; no glitches.”
- “No glitches yet.”
- “The game freezes up and shuts down constantly.”
- “This game is so buggy that they lost my account and basically just stole $1000 worth of money and way more in time.”
- “After waiting more than an hour for the game to load, I found out it is so slow and buggy it's unplayable. I'm not really surprised given it's EA.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
57%
16%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over poor mechanics, frequent crashes, and intrusive ads. While some appreciate the nostalgic feel and simple mechanics, others criticize the pitching and batting systems as frustrating and inconsistent, often exacerbated by a pay-to-win model. Overall, the gameplay is described as having potential but is marred by technical issues and monetization practices that detract from the experience.
- “It's a nice mix from the baseball games of old, old school gameplay and semi-ok graphics.”
- “Simple gameplay with an assortment of game options, challenges, season, player upgrades, and achievements.”
- “Incredible fully immersive and categorically customizable gameplay.”
- “Ea has taken the 'pay to play' style of gameplay to extreme lows.”
- “The batting is near impossible, the pitching mechanic is horrible, it is impossible to read pitches when batting, so you just basically have to guess if the pitch coming towards you is a strike or a ball, and relentless ads.”
- “Gameplay dynamics are garbage.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story aspect of the game has received criticism due to frustrating bugs, particularly in the "journeys chapter 4" mission, which hinder gameplay and lead to player dissatisfaction. Users express disappointment with the narrative's lack of engagement and the repetitive nature of the storyline, feeling that it fails to deliver meaningful content or compensation for ongoing issues. Overall, the story is perceived as underwhelming and plagued by technical problems.
- “I like the journey storyline games and the special currencies TSB 23 is using like they did in the postseason of TSB 22.”
- “Like what kind of story mode even is that.”
- “I, as of today, took the game out of my phone because I'm tired of them always giving me nothing but a sob story about why they can't compensate you for the problems of their game.”
- “Same old story, new wait time to fail.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report smooth performance after addressing storage issues, others experience significant problems, such as black screens when opening crates and a general need for improved features and graphics. Additionally, there is a sentiment that spending real money is often necessary for optimal performance.
- “Spending real dollars has always been the way for the best performance, but in the past, if you were smart with how you used your gold and XP, and you put in the time, you could have a solid team and do well in the challenges.”
- “Although I had trouble getting the game to run smoothly at first, after I made more space on my phone, it ran smoothly.”
- “Everything runs smoothly except for when it gives me a black screen every time I open a crate; I can still interact with things on screen, but I can't see what I'm tapping.”
- “This game is pretty garbage; you need to add the old features back to the game, change the graphics back to the previous version, and improve player performance on the field.”
- “Day 1 with performance issues already, smh EA.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Contact is highlighted by its hilarious scripting and unexpected fielding plays, making for a lighthearted and entertaining gaming experience. Players find the game easy to enjoy, with its comedic elements contributing to the overall fun.
- “Contact is hilariously scripted, and fielders will come from nowhere to make an out.”
- “The player run cycle is hilarious.”
- “It's a really funny game to play.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite intense, with some expressing frustration over the time invested in previous titles being lost. While the grind can be overwhelming, it is considered manageable for those who enjoy baseball games without access to console versions.
- “Can't see the player you get out of a box, and years of grinding on the old TSB games lost because I'm not trying to go down a rabbit hole to recover it.”
- “Grindy as hell, but it's okay if you don't have console baseball.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing a frustrating issue where the game music continues to play in the background, but the screen goes black, preventing them from accessing features like opening gift boxes. This suggests a potential technical problem that detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “I have over 100 gift boxes in my store, and I can't open one before my screen goes black with the game music playing in the background.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a lively and engaging environment, enhanced by quick downloads and loading times, as well as the presence of enthusiastic crowds that contribute to the overall fun experience.
- “The atmosphere is electric, with daily home run derbies and a vibrant crowd that enhances the experience.”
- “Quick downloads and loading times contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere.”
- “The lively crowds really bring the game to life, making every moment feel exciting.”