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Out of the Park Baseball 24 is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game. It was developed by Out of the Park Developments and was released on March 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

The 24th release of Out of the Park Developments' award-winning sports strategy franchise. Officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc., and KBO.

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 713 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions

  • Extremely in-depth and realistic baseball management simulation with unparalleled depth and customization options.
  • Full MLB licensing with real teams, players, minors, and historical data allowing for immersive franchise and historical modes.
  • Improved 3D game engine with better animations, enhanced trade logic, owner personality dynamics, and international signing system.
  • Game suffers from crashes, save file corruption, and performance issues impacting gameplay experience.
  • Removal of multiple international leagues (except MLB, KBO, and partner leagues) reduces immersion and game variety.
  • The introduction of Perfect Team mode creates a pay-to-win environment that detracts focus and development from the core simulation gameplay.
  • graphics

    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game have seen gradual improvements, offering a decent and immersive 3D experience that complements its deep simulation focus, though they remain far from AAA or high-end standards. While animations and visual details have become smoother, many users feel the visuals retain a retro, somewhat dated feel, with gameplay and simulation prioritized over graphical advancements. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate and functional but not a primary selling point for the title.

    • “These updates might not fully satisfy those expecting AAA graphics, but they significantly elevate the sense of immersion for longtime players used to more static presentations.”
    • “Its improved 3D graphics, fluid animations, and realistic ballparks deliver an unparalleled immersive experience.”
    • “The graphics and animations have undergone significant improvements and they were already spectacular for a text-based baseball sim.”
    • “The 3D graphics, while improved from before, are still stuck in 1998.”
    • “The graphics are 20 years old and I wouldn't mind that if the animations were sharp, but they're not.”
    • “Graphically it's a mess.”
  • gameplay

    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its deep, strategic mechanics and complex yet intuitive management systems, appealing especially to fans of long-term team building and strategy. While the 3D gameplay and trade systems have improved and add enjoyment for casual simmers, some core mechanics and realism aspects still face criticism. Overall, this installment refines previous strengths with meaningful enhancements but may not satisfy those seeking fast-paced or visually spectacular action.

    • “Building on the strengths of its predecessors, this installment refines its core systems while introducing meaningful improvements in both presentation and gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The game's mechanics are complex yet intuitive, allowing players to manage every aspect of their team, from drafting and trading players to setting lineups and managing finances.”
    • “Depth of play is amazing, the mechanics of the game is phenomenal, I cannot say enough about it.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are a joke.”
    • “Games that are played have crazy, physically impossible gameplay by the players on the field.”
    • “I have been with you since 2016 but now it's time to leave (online and offline gameplay).”
  • optimization

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    Optimization reviews are mixed, with some users experiencing noticeable performance lag and resource issues even on high-end machines, while others report smooth gameplay and improved engine efficiency. The game features complex mechanics that may strain less powerful systems, and some suggest updating drivers to enhance performance. Overall, optimization appears to need improvement to ensure consistent performance across diverse hardware setups.

    • “The game definitely needs some optimization though.”
    • “The engine is better optimized with less hitching, as stated by the devs.”
    • “And the game runs very well; no optimization problems when playing individual games visually.”
    • “Previous iterations did not have this problem and a game like this really should not be having performance issues.”
    • “It's frigging text-based game, it should not have performance issues on my machine with a 3090 card and 24GB of RAM.”
    • “It's probably just on my end, but my laptop (2019 Dell XPS 15 w/ i7) gets noticeable performance lag on anything else I have up in other screens when gameplay animations are running.”
  • monetization

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 57% negative mentions

    The monetization in the mode is widely criticized as an aggressive, pay-to-win scheme that disrupts an otherwise complete experience by pushing microtransactions for better team cards. Many players view it as a predatory cash grab with costly packages and minimal game improvements, detracting from the game's overall quality and alienating those seeking a pure simulation.

    • “While the mode has its fans, it's a clear step toward monetization that some consider unnecessary in a game already bursting with value.”
    • “It introduces microtransactions into what is otherwise a self-contained experience, and while it’s entirely optional, the incentives to spend real money for better team cards can be off-putting for players looking for a purer simulation experience.”
    • “I personally recommend (and hope) you do not play Perfect Team mode (aka shameful pay to win cash grab mode) because the more success it has, the more the publisher or whoever makes these terrible decisions focuses on it at the expense of the rest of the game.”
    • “Compared to prior years, the predatory gacha monetization strategies are on steroids - including a launch week $500 package (hidden behind a checkbox in order to see it) to buy enough currency to carry a whale team through the entire season.”
    • “Perfect Team is just a year-to-year cash grab.”
  • stability

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with several users reporting bugs, frequent freezes, and problematic features that break immersion, particularly in trading mechanics. However, some note improvements compared to past versions, and overall performance is generally smooth outside of a few issues.

    • “Of the most recent versions of the game, this year's edition feels the least polished, most buggy, and frankly most like a game that you can manipulate, even in online leagues.”
    • “This one buggy feature has honestly made me stop playing the game for a few days because these trades completely take you out of any realism that the game immerses you in.”
    • “The game freezes constantly.”
  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game has no story mode, focusing instead on team building and missions. The community offers mixed support, with some helpful players but also competitive boasting. Many players enjoy the gameplay loop of acquiring players and completing challenges rather than narrative elements.

    • “No story.”
    • “The Perfect Team forums are a mixed bag of helpful people and those who gloat and put down other players with comments like 'my team is in Diamond League, you can get there in 6 weeks for free by doing the right things.' They claim to finish missions quickly, but it is impossible unless you're on the auction house 12 hours a day.”
    • “There is no engaging narrative, just repetitive tasks of ripping packs and completing missions.”
  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is viewed as overly time-consuming and tedious, with players facing restrictions that undermine their efforts to build their ideal team. Additionally, the removal of certain quality-of-life features in the name of realism has made routine tasks more frustrating and repetitive.

    • “TOS violations for playing the cards you worked months grinding to get; the perfect team platform is broken.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Some quality of life features were taken out to make the experience 'more realistic', but the unintended consequence is that it just made the game tedious to do certain tasks such as trading, contracts, and dealing with your owner.”
  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by improved player visuals and realistic movements, adding to the immersion, though some users find the crowd commentary repetitive and irritating rather than authentic.

    • “The players on the field look better and move better, with player movement after plays enhancing the atmosphere.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game’s replayability is reduced compared to previous versions due to a narrower selection of playable leagues and a downgrade in player animations. This limits variety and overall engagement for returning players.

    • “This year's version actually has less capability in that department than the last two, narrowing the number of leagues that are playable, and taking a step back in the player animations.”
  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music and audio in the game are well-received, featuring ballpark music, vendor and crowd sounds that enhance the atmosphere. Additional features like instant replays, highlights, and the 7th inning stretch add to the immersive experience.

    • “Instant replays available with highlights, 7th inning stretch, ballpark music, and vendor/crowd sounds add to the atmosphere.”
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Play Times

120h Median play time
120h Average play time
120-120h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Out of the Park Baseball 24 is a tactical role playing game. Common tags for Out of the Park Baseball 24 include indie, trading, family friendly, baseball, resource management and others.

Out of the Park Baseball 24 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 120 hours playing Out of the Park Baseball 24.

Out of the Park Baseball 24 was released on March 24, 2023.

Out of the Park Baseball 24 was developed by Out of the Park Developments.

Out of the Park Baseball 24 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Out of the Park Baseball 24 for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Out of the Park Baseball 24 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Out of the Park Baseball 23, Out of the Park Baseball 25, Out of the Park Baseball 21, Out of the Park Baseball 19, Out of the Park Baseball 17 and others.