Homerun Clash
- January 3, 2019
- HAEGIN
"Homerun Clash" is an arcade-style baseball game with real-time multiplayer, single-player challenge mode, and story mode. Players can choose from various batters with unique skills, use special moves to interrupt opponents, and participate in bi-weekly tournaments and clan battles. The game features high-quality graphics and simple controls, but is interrupted by ads and has some bugs. Despite this, it became a top-grossing sports game worldwide in 2019.
Reviews
- Great graphics and gameplay, making it fun and addictive.
- Offers a variety of characters and upgrades, keeping the game interesting.
- The game is enjoyable and can be played without spending money, although purchases can enhance the experience.
- Frequent crashes and connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Unfair matchmaking, often pitting players against those with significantly better gear or stats.
- The game often requires updates that are not available, preventing players from accessing it.
- graphics398 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their quality, vibrancy, and attention to detail. Players appreciate the smooth animations and unique character designs, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users have reported issues with performance on certain devices, indicating that while the graphics are impressive, they can be demanding on hardware.
“Fantastic graphics, feels real.”
“The graphics are fun and crisp.”
“Great graphics with cool imaginative characters and great competition.”
“Now, the graphics are very choppy and I can barely win a 1v1 match.”
“I would suggest if you don't have a high graphics phone, don't download. Graphically, it's very demanding. With a great phone, I experienced very bad frame drops to the point where you can't play cleanly.”
“The graphics are really bad for this day and age, and for a company that makes so much money off microtransactions, you should be ashamed to put this garbage in the store.”
- monetization192 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 81 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequent and often malfunctioning ads that are required to earn rewards and progress. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game currency, the overwhelming number of ads and their inconsistent loading have led to a perception of the game as a cash grab, with many feeling that significant in-app purchases are necessary to remain competitive. Overall, players desire a more balanced approach to monetization that doesn't rely so heavily on ads or expensive purchases.
“Gameplay is great, graphics are great, microtransactions aren't intrusive.”
“There are no ads, which makes it even better.”
“Fun game, but the in-app purchases are ridiculously high.”
“I have lost out on gold, gems, bingo, chests, tournaments, etc., due to the fact that the ads are updating, locking up, or just closing the game down.”
“The game is really fun and good to play, but the ads and the time in-between play times is ridiculous and so long that it almost makes you want to quit.”
“Fun game but making players watch so many ads for rewards is ridiculous, especially when 90% won't load and/or freeze up.”
- gameplay185 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players praising the fun mechanics and graphics, while others criticize the inconsistency and pay-to-win elements that hinder fair competition. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and easy to learn, others report issues like lag, unresponsive controls, and frustrating matchmaking that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game has potential but requires significant improvements to address balance and technical issues.
“The gameplay itself is also quite fun and requires some skill to master.”
“Great gameplay, very innovative, very cool appearance.”
“Gameplay is easy to get familiar with but it's surprisingly very deep.”
“Wildly inconsistent gameplay.”
“The gameplay is so inconsistent.”
“I would rate higher because the game is fun, but like many, I have noticed you will need to spend a lot of money to beat most of the people playing, which makes gameplay very unfair.”
- stability140 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and connection issues that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience crashes during matches, leading to lost progress and frustration, particularly after updates. While some users find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming number of technical problems detracts from the overall experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
“No crashing, no glitches, and tons of fun!”
“Fun and works well (no glitches).”
“Love this game; I have no glitches.”
“My game connection drops mid-match... the controls don't detect my fingers... the animation stutters & frame skips... the more I progress in the game, the more the game glitches... please fix these issues so I can continue to enjoy the game!!!”
“Game freezes every time you are about to hit the ball and has a bad glitchy problem. I don't usually rate a game on the first day, but this is outrageous. The game freezes real bad if you get an announced home run.”
“This game is broken now ever since I updated it! It freezes from the start... please fix!”
- story112 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story mode of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it excessively difficult and poorly balanced. Users report that missions often lack clear instructions, making them frustratingly impossible to complete, and the reliance on ads for progression adds to the dissatisfaction. Overall, while the game has enjoyable elements, the story mode is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
“The addition of missions to teach you how to hit different pitches is awesome.”
“It's fun, end of story.”
“I like the different characters in story mode.”
“The story mode is impossible.”
“Story mode is broken and needs balancing.”
“The disappointing fact is that the story mode is not at all enjoyable.”
- humor25 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny animations, costumes, and character props that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to entertain and provide a fun experience, although some users express frustration with technical issues and paywalls that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as a humorous and engaging way to pass the time, despite some criticisms.
“Good entertainment! Just download this game; it's funny every day.”
“It's a funny game, but since yesterday I can't play it... it crashes at initial loading.”
“Fun game, challenging, cool boosters, funny costume boosters; although it's fun, it teaches you how to control the direction of your ball.”
“Decent enough, typical mobile game, with any real progression locked behind so many paywalls it's not funny.”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the funky soundtrack and its ability to enhance the gaming experience, while others find it loud, annoying, or lacking variety. Technical issues, such as the app closing background music and calls, and instances of looping music during crashes, detract from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, some users express concerns about the representation of characters in relation to the music theme.
“I don't even mind the music.”
“Just the music alone is slamming.”
“Kudos to the funky soundtrack.”
“Loaded fine, opened my 1st box, then was met with a black screen, looping music, and an eventual crash.”
“Loud music that was annoying.”
“Difficult controls, mediocre graphics, with a laughable soundtrack, not even worth the energy to uninstall.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- -13 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be tedious and time-consuming, many appreciate the balance between grinding and rewards. Some users note that grinding is necessary for upgrades and competitive play, but others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, with some suggesting that the game remains fun despite the grind. Overall, the game offers various ways to progress, including options for paying to speed up the process, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated players.
“The game is actually fun, so it doesn't feel like grinding at all.”
“I love how the grinding is rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
“The grind is balanced perfectly, making progress feel satisfying.”
“The grind can be horrible and tedious.”
“Like I said, tedious grind.”
“Fun but grindy as hell.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it features addictive gameplay and allows for resolution adjustments to suit device performance, players report significant balancing issues where character rarity doesn't consistently dictate match outcomes. Additionally, some users experience clunky performance and bugs that detract from the overall experience, despite the presence of various optimizations and upgrades for characters.
“The many different items, bats, and batters keep things interesting with different stat and performance boosts.”
“Addictive gameplay, great graphics with the option to change the resolution in game settings to better suit your device's performance.”
“Has many optimizations and upgrades to your many different available batters.”
“Why would anyone dedicate any energy to a game where the actual performance didn't dictate who won or lost?”
“The game is extremely clunky and not optimized.”
“Unfortunately, it has some performance issues.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users indicate that while the game has high replay value, improvements could be made to the tutorial and challenge modes to enhance the overall experience. Specifically, the challenge mode's time constraints may not align with expectations, suggesting a need for clearer guidelines.
“High replay value”
“A better, replayable tutorial would be beneficial.”
“The challenge mode claims to be 60 seconds, but it's really only 50 seconds that are playable.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express mixed feelings about the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting frustrations with control issues that detract from the experience, while also acknowledging moments of enjoyment and wholesome fun.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant animation and expressiveness, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“It's very animated and expressive, and I love the atmosphere of the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the character designs in the game stand out as superior compared to many other titles, suggesting a strong emphasis on visual character development.
“The character designs are better than in many other games.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”