R.B.I. Baseball 16

While its competitor MLB: The Show swings for the fences, R.B.I. Baseball 16 is happy to bunt this year round – and that's okay. The controls are easy to pick up, the games are short and sweet, and the simplicity of it all is what makes this year's edition appealing to casuals. Still, its lack of innovation and modes mean that the title gets to second base – but not much further.

44%Game Brain Score

graphics

gameplay, music

44% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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R.B.I. Baseball 16 is a baseball simulation game with enhanced graphics, improved batting and defensive AI, and new fielding moves. Play Season, Postseason, Exhibition, or Multiplayer modes featuring all 30 MLB teams and accurate ballparks. Track stats, download roster updates, and adjust difficulty for a personalized gaming experience.

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fun and easy to play, offering a nostalgic arcade-style baseball experience.
Good graphics and updated MLB rosters, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The only current baseball game available on PC, providing a unique option for fans.

Controls are complicated and not customizable, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Many bugs and glitches, including issues with pitching and fielding mechanics.
Lacks depth and features found in more comprehensive baseball simulations, making it feel simplistic.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
42%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they feel outdated and reminiscent of older consoles like the Nintendo GameCube or original Xbox. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and find the visuals tolerable, others criticize them as subpar for a 2016 release, citing issues like poor animations and a lack of detail. Overall, the graphics are described as adequate but not impressive, with a blend of nostalgic charm and modern enhancements that may not meet everyone's expectations.
- “Retro gaming with modern graphics, current rosters, and beautiful models of actual stadiums to play in.”
- “Graphics look much better than in 15 and the pitching is fixed.”
- “This game with reasonably good modern graphics reminds me of simpler sports games on the NES.”
- “The graphics are tolerable; it really feels like this could have been released for Nintendo GameCube or the original Xbox, albeit the graphics are much better (running a Vega 64).”
- “The graphics aren't quite major league quality (more like double A), but it's merely adequate.”
- “This game isn't worth the money for such low graphics and glitches.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Gameplay has been criticized for its lack of control cooperation, slow and clunky mechanics, and unreliable base running and fielding commands. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the game, reminiscent of the original RBI Baseball series, many find the controls frustrating and buggy, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of a tutorial and poor pitching and batting mechanics have led to negative feedback regarding the game's playability.
- “I loved the RBI Baseball series growing up, and to be honest, the game mechanics and gameplay style have remained true to the original series that was released in the early '90s.”
- “Graphics are smooth and pretty, but I care more for gameplay than I do how good it looks.”
- “Quick gameplay.”
- “Lack of control cooperation and overall slow and clunky gameplay.”
- “The base running mechanics are unreliable, (i.e. having to spam the advance button to get the runner moving or pressing the advance all runners button only to end up with 2 runners on 2nd), base stealing command never works, fielding can be buggy at times (i.e. pressing the button for throw to 3rd and it throws to 1st).”
- “Refund sim, where do I start? No tutorial, poor controls, and with the pitching and batting mechanics looking like a 4-year-old made it. I don't recommend it; don't waste your money.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users describing the soundtrack as "horrid" and "crappy." While some players enjoy playing with their own background music, the overall audio experience is considered lacking, contributing to a clunky interface and limited game modes.
- “I like to put on music in the background while I'm playing, so it is a decent arcade-style baseball game if on sale.”
- “The soundtrack is horrid!”
- “The music is crappy and really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The interface is clunky, and the music is just not enjoyable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for unreliable base running mechanics, ineffective base stealing commands, and occasional fielding bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Many users feel that these issues, combined with low graphics quality, make the game not worth its price.
- “The base running mechanics are unreliable, having to spam the advance button to get the runner moving or pressing the advance all runners button only to end up with 2 runners on 2nd. The base stealing command never works, and fielding can be buggy at times, such as pressing the button for a throw to 3rd and it throws to 1st.”
- “This game isn't worth the money for such low graphics and numerous glitches.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story has been criticized for lacking depth and originality, with some users feeling that the developers prioritized profit over crafting a compelling narrative.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed, leaving players confused about their actions.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”