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Super Mega Baseball 2

An immaculate blend of arcade and sim sports that hits for the cycle on Switch.
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86%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
optimization, stability
89% User Score Based on 881 reviews
Critic Score 82%Based on 20 reviews

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Super Mega Baseball 2 is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by Metalhead Software Inc. and was released on April 29, 2018. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

Accessible mechanics. Deep skill curve. Visceral pacing. Light-hearted vibe. Serious simulation. Ultimate Edition includes the complete set of Super Mega Baseball 2 content and fully featured online play.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 881 reviews
gameplay83 positive mentions
optimization7 negative mentions

  • Great balance between arcade fun and realistic baseball simulation with tight controls and satisfying gameplay mechanics.
  • Extensive customization options including teams, players, logos, uniforms, and leagues, adding significant replay value.
  • Ego difficulty system allows fine-tuning of pitching, hitting, fielding, and baserunning for all skill levels, keeping the game challenging and accessible.
  • Fielding mechanics are awkward and unintuitive, especially with keyboard and mouse, frustrating players at higher difficulty levels.
  • Lack of deeper career or franchise mode with player progression, trades, and off-season features reduces long-term engagement.
  • Online multiplayer suffers from occasional lag, input delays, and requires a controller, limiting accessibility and causing matchmaking issues.
  • gameplay
    199 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Super Mega Baseball 2 is widely praised for its fun, smooth, and intuitive mechanics that strike a balance between arcade-style simplicity and realistic simulation depth. It offers accessible yet strategically rich pitching, hitting, and fielding controls, with adjustable difficulty scaling and deep customization that appeal to both casual players and baseball veterans. Some critiques mention occasional bugs, wonky fielding controls, missing mechanics like pickoffs, and minor balance issues with features such as mojo, but overall the gameplay is considered engaging, addictive, and one of the best baseball experiences available on PC.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, the pace of the game is spot on, I really don't care much for customization because I enjoy the uniqueness of this game; it reminds me of those generic baseball games on NES/Famicom in the early 90's.”
    • “Funnest batting and pitching mechanics I've played in a long time.”
    • “Gameplay is more arcade than sim and rosters are small, but the gameplay itself is top notch.”
    • “Actually one of the worst games I've played, constant bugs and inconsistent gameplay.”
    • “The fielding gameplay can be a bit wonky at times as it is largely controlled by the CPU with player input - sometimes the CPU makes strange decisions or gives up on a play that could be completed.”
    • “My only real complaint with the game (other than somewhat frustrating fielding controls at higher levels) is the total lack of any kind of progression mechanics.”
  • graphics
    98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their sharp, colorful, and charming cartoonish art style that combines classic arcade appeal with modernized, detailed visuals and smooth animations. While some players initially find the art style too cartoony, many grow to appreciate how it complements solid baseball simulation gameplay underneath. Overall, the graphical improvements from the first game enhance the experience, offering great customization and lively presentation without sacrificing performance.

    • “Graphically it's sharp and colorful and being able to create your own teams is just a huge bonus.”
    • “In terms of graphics, the game is absolutely marvellous and I love all the animations, from the dropped jaw when a batter is shown his marching orders, to the super fun animations when your team gets a homerun.”
    • “The graphics at 3440x1400 are stellar, a little less cartoony than the first, while keeping all the charm.”
    • “When I first saw this game, the cartoony graphics made me not take the game seriously.”
    • “The other thing is that while I like how much cleaner the player models are and the art style, I feel like it lost a bit of its character from the first game, just the little things.”
    • “Graphics overall are disappointing.”
  • humor
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is widely praised for its witty player names, playful cartoonish style, and nostalgic nods to old arcade baseball games, offering both lighthearted fun and competitive thrills. Players enjoy the comedic moments, such as exaggerated gameplay antics, while still appreciating the underlying serious baseball mechanics. Though some feel the sequel lacks a bit of the original's zaniness, overall humor remains a strong and enjoyable aspect.

    • “The MLB mod is hilariously good fun, but so is making your own teams and leagues comprised of friends, workmates, and family members.”
    • “If you were 5-10 playing baseball games on NES back in the day, and are just looking for that feeling... this series will take you back, get you laughing, and satisfy the hell out of that oldschool itch, but like, in 3D and mechanically badass.”
    • “The game's tagline was 'hilarious, hardcore, hardball', and it's exactly that.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly customizable, allowing players to change walk-up songs and other sound elements, which many appreciate for adding personalization. However, the default soundtrack receives mixed reactions, with some praising its energy and others finding it obnoxious, bass-heavy, and not fitting for the baseball atmosphere. Users also note occasional imbalance in sound levels and express a desire for more variety and the option to use personal music choices.

    • “Easy to get into, great action, awesome soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack is brilliant and the controls work superbly.”
    • “I love the customization of my players and team... getting the color palette just right for the unis as well as the style, what kind of face and hairstyle, choices for stance, walk up music, etc.... all the small details for each player on my team... really awesome.”
    • “I literally hate playing it just because the music and sound effects are so obnoxiously annoying, unfitting for any sport, especially baseball. Many sound effects—especially the iconic crack-of-the-bat—are overwhelmed by stupid clown-type bass noises.”
    • “Be prepared for bassy, clownish dubstep as walk-up music and between innings.”
    • “Even the unskippable, unmuteable, full volume initial loading screen music is obnoxious and annoying.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Optimization feedback is mixed, with many users reporting severe lag, stuttering, and performance issues—especially after recent patches—while others note smooth gameplay and good optimization on certain PC setups. Some glitches affecting gameplay consistency were mentioned, though a few microstuttering problems appear to have been addressed. Overall, optimization varies widely depending on hardware and updates.

    • “The game runs smoothly and feels really well optimized.”
    • “It seems to be very well optimized for PC machines.”
    • “Very well optimized and running like a hurricane.”
    • “You can't hit the performance is garbage even on the lowest setting.”
    • “Laggy, glitchy, and poorly optimized.”
    • “The game worked fine until it was patched in June; then there was horrible lag and stuttering in franchise mode that was never fixed.”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs well with solid performance on capable PC setups, but is occasionally marred by minor freezes, input-related freezes, and some in-game glitches like ball physics issues. Despite these occasional hiccups, it features stable AI and smooth animations with an overall solid and addictive gameplay experience.

    • “It looks great, it runs great with my 1070, 1800x, 32 GB RAM.”
    • “Runs great on PC, the controls are perfect, and the gameplay is very addicting.”
    • “You can have fun with friends sometimes but most of my experience was dealing with constant in-game glitches that could cost me a few points or even a full game.”
    • “Every second and a half the game freezes for a fraction of a second.”
    • “Turning on my controller after the game has been launched freezes the game.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers significant replayability, with many users highlighting its nearly endless value for those who enjoy the arcade sports genre. However, some players do not perceive much replay value, and a few mention a learning curve with the controls. Despite a seemingly high price, the consensus is that the game's replay potential justifies the cost.

    • “I think this reduces replayability of the game.”
    • “I don't see the replay value in this game.”
    • “Seems like a steep price at first but I promise the replay value is there.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users criticize the game's monetization for excessive and intrusive advertising, including ads that overshadow owned content and clutter in-game environments. Many perceive it as a cash grab, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Just stop blasting me with ads and more shopping for once.”
    • “Complete cash grab.”
    • “Developer Metalhead really has a talent for devising silly names, and this extends to the advertisements which line the stadiums as well.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere effectively blends realism with cartoonish elements, creating an intense and electric stadium environment that feels like a high-stakes match. However, some users noted that when the game leaned less on cartoony visuals, the atmosphere felt less engaging. Overall, the dynamic mix contributes to a lively and immersive experience.

    • “The atmosphere of the game strikes a nice balance between realism and cartoonishness.”
    • “You got crazy ball players, cool baseball bats, shiny effects when hitting the ball, and a pretty intense atmosphere around the field like every single game is a World Cup match.”
    • “The atmosphere in the stadium is just electric!”
    • “The game took a less cartoony approach and unfortunately the atmosphere suffered.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode is highly praised for its engaging, customizable gameplay that allows players to create their own teams and narratives. Fans of immersive, fictional baseball storylines will find this aspect especially appealing. However, online play receives negative feedback and is not recommended.

    • “If you want to play story mode, I give this a thumbs up.”
    • “I suggest buying the game if you enjoy making your own teams and storylines in video games as well as arcade-like gameplay.”
    • “If you like baseball immersion that includes fictional teams where you make your own story, this is a must-buy, period.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding through tasks like renaming players is described as tedious, but customization elements such as creating logos and uniform designs are enjoyable and enhance the overall game experience.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the character designs, noting they are well-crafted, and find the gameplay mechanics, such as ball physics, to be smooth and engaging, enhancing the overall character interaction experience.

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81h Median play time
114h Average play time
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Super Mega Baseball 2 is a arcade sport game.

Super Mega Baseball 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 114 hours playing Super Mega Baseball 2.

Super Mega Baseball 2 was released on April 29, 2018.

Super Mega Baseball 2 was developed by Metalhead Software Inc..

Super Mega Baseball 2 has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Super Mega Baseball 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Super Mega Baseball 3, Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings, Super Mega Baseball 4, Legend Bowl, Out of the Park Baseball 21 and others.