MLB Rivals

Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB Rivals! A new officially licensed MLB mobile game with the latest rosters and schedules! Enjoy an MLB mobile game with improved graphics! Dive into MLB 9 INNINGS RIVALS for a brand new gameplay experience.

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Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game is a fun and engaging free-to-play baseball experience, offering a variety of game modes and customization options.
Graphics are impressive for a mobile port, and the gameplay mechanics for hitting and pitching are enjoyable.
The game provides a good amount of free content and rewards, making it accessible for casual players.

Heavy reliance on microtransactions creates a pay-to-win environment, especially at higher levels of play.
The user interface is cluttered and uncomfortable to navigate, detracting from the overall experience.
Limited control over gameplay, as fielding is automated and players have minimal influence on game strategy.

gameplay
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, beautiful animations, and smooth performance, particularly on PC, making it an enjoyable experience. However, many users express frustration with the extreme gacha mechanics and microtransactions, which overshadow the gameplay quality. While the game offers a wealth of progression systems and modes, some players find the complexity overwhelming and note issues with the hitting and pitching mechanics.
- “Beautiful player models and animations, gameplay is excellent as well as sound effects and commentary!”
- “Its well-designed systems and polished gameplay make it a joy to play.”
- “The gameplay is satisfying and it is overall an easy and fun alternative to the AAA titles.”
- “Gacha mechanics and microtransactions pushed to the extreme.”
- “Decent gameplay overshadowed by microtransactions.”
- “Hitting and pitching mechanics are too wonky.”
graphics
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as top-tier and clean, especially for a mobile-to-PC port, while others find them merely serviceable and in need of better options. Animations are noted as solid, but the overall experience is somewhat diminished by microtransactions. Overall, the graphics are considered good, particularly for a free game, but there is room for improvement.
- “The graphics are top tier.”
- “Graphics are good with snappy menus and cutscenes.”
- “And very good graphics for a mobile to PC port.”
- “Graphics are mediocre.”
- “Animations are pretty solid, but the game needs better graphic options and some improved player models.”
- “Graphics look clean on PC!”
monetization
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game features heavy reliance on microtransactions and gacha mechanics, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience, despite the gameplay being decent. While it is not strictly pay-to-win, the monetization approach is reminiscent of other monetization-heavy titles, making it a tough sell for those averse to in-game purchases. Overall, it may appeal to players comfortable with mobile gaming monetization, but others might find it unappealing.
- “Although it does lean heavily on microtransactions, it's not entirely pay to win.”
- “While it’s not from EA, Com2us carries its own reputation for monetization-heavy games, and this one is no exception.”
- “This game might be worth a swing if you’re okay with its mobile roots and in-game purchases, but for most, it’s a hard pass.”
- “Gacha mechanics and microtransactions pushed to the extreme.”
- “Decent gameplay overshadowed by microtransactions.”
- “The graphics are serviceable but nothing impressive, and the experience is weighed down by heavy microtransactions.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits occasional bugs related to player movement, but users are optimistic that these issues will be addressed in future updates.
- “A little buggy at times with how the players move, but I'm sure that will be updated as time goes on.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game demands significant time and effort for grinding, the experience is ultimately rewarding and enjoyable.
- “The game definitely requires a lot of time and grinding, but it's worth playing.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and not rewarding enough.”