Super Mega Baseball 3

The excellent franchise mode adds loads of depth and decision making, and on-field play is livelier than ever.

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92% User Score Based on 1,784 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

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Super Mega Baseball 3 is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game with a kids theme. It was developed by Metalhead Software Inc. and was released on May 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Super Mega Baseball 3" is the latest edition of the popular franchise, offering an enhanced on-field simulation, expanded offline and online modes including Franchise and Online Leagues, and new content like revamped UI, audio, characters, and stadiums. The game features improved graphics and fluid gameplay that caters to players of all skill levels, as well as advanced baseball mechanics and immersive ballpark environments.

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gameplay94 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

Super Mega Baseball 3 successfully blends approachable arcade action with thoughtful baseball simulation, making it enjoyable for both casual players and dedicated fans.
The Franchise mode adds depth to the game, allowing players to manage rosters, navigate contracts, and develop younger prospects, enhancing the overall experience.
Customization options are extensive, enabling players to create their own teams, logos, and player appearances, which adds a personal touch to the gameplay.

Fielding and baserunning mechanics can feel automated and frustrating, with plays sometimes determined more by player attributes than user precision.
The absence of licensed teams and players may disappoint purists who prefer a more authentic baseball experience.
While the Franchise mode is a step forward, it lacks deeper systems such as scouting networks and intricate financial management that hardcore sports-management enthusiasts may desire.

gameplay
288 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The gameplay in Super Mega Baseball 3 is widely praised for its solid mechanics, blending arcade fun with realistic baseball elements, making it accessible yet challenging for players of all skill levels. While the cartoonish art style may not appeal to everyone, the intuitive controls and depth of gameplay, including customizable difficulty settings and engaging franchise mode, provide a rewarding experience. However, some players have noted issues with AI behavior and certain mechanics that could benefit from further refinement.
- “The gameplay is very engaging and satisfying too, while being challenging.”
- “Both pitching and batting mechanics are simple and easy to understand but are challenging enough at higher difficulties to make the game exciting.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive and simple to understand, yet challenging once you crank up the difficulty, and if you're playing online, it keeps things fair between two players of differing skill levels.”
- “Cpu catch-up mechanics are extremely noticeable.”
- “The gameplay felt a little laggy to me... like it took a split second longer than it should to recognize button pushes... and then it was too late.”
- “The gameplay has also seemed to suffer from version changes with poor-feeling fielding and un-fun changes to relief pitchers' morale.”
graphics
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Super Mega Baseball 3 are characterized by a stylized, cartoonish aesthetic that some players find charming and humorous, while others view it as a drawback. Despite the playful visuals, many reviewers note that the game offers solid gameplay mechanics and depth, making it a strong baseball simulation. Overall, the graphics are considered an improvement over previous installments, with enhanced textures and a fun art style that complements the game's lighthearted approach.
- “Super Mega Baseball 3 fully embraces its stylized aesthetic, making the graphics visually appealing and fun.”
- “The graphics are surprisingly good, with a cartoonish style that adds character to the players while maintaining solid gameplay.”
- “Despite its cartoonish graphics, the game offers a deep and engaging baseball simulation experience.”
- “Horrific cartoony graphics.”
- “Graphics are a terrible cartoon style.”
- “I didn't expect AAA graphics, but come on, the players look hideous.”
humor
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its playful art style, exaggerated animations, and creative player names, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere. Players appreciate the blend of genuine baseball mechanics with comedic elements, making for an enjoyable experience, especially when customizing teams with funny names. While some humor may become repetitive, the overall comedic flair, including amusing announcer commentary and quirky character enhancements, adds significant charm to the gameplay.
- “The art direction is clean, colorful, and expressive, with character models that exaggerate motion in a way that makes successes feel triumphant and failures humorous rather than frustrating.”
- “The game is pretty true and authentic to baseball while putting its own spin on it in the way of perks, different teams, and some pretty creative and funny player names.”
- “There's a huge amount of silly humor throughout the game, and Metalhead doesn't take themselves too seriously with regards to it.”
optimization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
53%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players report improvements and smoother performance after patches, others continue to experience issues like stuttering and frame drops, particularly on PC. Despite advancements from previous iterations, many users feel that the game still requires further optimization to meet expectations, especially given its price point.
- “A big step up from SMB2, and there are a lot of improvements in optimization and gameplay.”
- “The game now runs smoothly with very few, if any, issues.”
- “Great game, runs smoothly, the tutorials are very clear and accessible.”
- “This is a great franchise, and while there are many improvements in this iteration, visually and otherwise, the game continues to suffer from performance issues, despite patches.”
- “It's poorly optimized, you have been warned.”
- “It could stand some optimization; some of the stadiums are significantly more choppy than others, and I do see some stutter/dropped frames.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the original soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find the music lackluster and suggest it could benefit from more variety and customization options. Many appreciate the environmental sounds and animations, but some feel that the absence of a more dynamic soundtrack detracts from immersion. Overall, the sound design is praised, but the music itself could use improvement.
- “The customization is awesome, the animations are nice and cartoonish, and the sounds/music rock!”
- “The soundtrack complements the scenes excellently; the story is dramatic while still being grounded in a grim dystopian future.”
- “The intro music, the walkup songs, the crowd, umpire, and bat sounds from hitting to breaking just sound fantastic.”
- “The soundtrack, in my opinion, is kind of lackluster in comparison to the sound effects that are for sure on point.”
- “Was disappointed to find over 200 plate songs but like... no changes to player customization.”
- “[could use additional variations and modes, AI opponents are all over the map, audio feels a bit hollow without regular music]”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as minimal and lacking in depth, with some players noting that while the franchise mode adds a sense of realism, it does not feature significant narrative arcs. The soundtrack enhances the dramatic atmosphere of a grim dystopian setting, but overall, players express a desire for more character development and customization within the story.
- “Franchise mode is a blast, and it really makes the game feel more realistic and, dare I say, story-driven as all of the players have their own lives separate from what you control.”
- “The soundtrack complements the scenes excellently; the story is dramatic while still being grounded in a grim dystopian future.”
- “That is the story of development throughout the entire franchise.”
- “☑ no story”
- “There aren't story arcs over the season.”
- “Short story.”
replayability
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, particularly through its enhanced franchise mode, which allows for strategic team building and offers nearly infinite gameplay options. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics, difficulty levels, and the inclusion of online competitive modes, although some desire additional features for even greater replay value. Overall, it is regarded as a highly enjoyable experience with substantial replay potential.
- “It is not a perfect game, but is very good with near infinite replay value.”
- “The franchise mode makes the game endlessly replayable and adds a bit of strategy to the way you build your team year after year, and the achievements are always fun to accomplish.”
- “Customization is great, the new franchise mode gives season play an endless amount of replayability, and the online competitive mode is perfect if playing against AI doesn't do it for you.”
- “Its a fun game, but franchise mode needs more features for replayability, like trading, calendar, press conferences, and career mode.”
- “Customization is great, but the new franchise mode lacks depth, limiting its replayability despite the endless season play.”
- “While the franchise mode is a massive improvement, it still falls short in certain areas that could enhance replayability compared to the first two games.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on platforms like Steam Deck and laptops, users report several bugs, including framerate dips and occasional freezes during gameplay. Despite these issues, many find the game enjoyable and worth purchasing, though some glitches need to be addressed for a smoother experience.
- “Also, runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “If you want a baseball game that's fun, wacky, bug-free, and works directly after installation, this is the game for you.”
- “Runs great on my laptop.”
- “Seem buggy too.”
- “Few launch glitches that need to be addressed, for starters framerate dips (even after 3 updates) happen after a completed game (should not happen at 1080p on an RTX 2080 Ti with a R9 3900X), and the baserunning AI needs to improve.”
- “Unable to get through a whole game - for the second time, while mid-game, while going into the substitution screen and coming back it freezes the game.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The monetization aspect of the game is praised for being free of intrusive microtransactions and loot boxes, contrasting it favorably with other simulation-style baseball games. While there are some humorous advertisements integrated into the gameplay, they are not seen as deceptive, and overall, players find the game enjoyable and engaging without the typical monetization pitfalls.
- “It's a sports game that isn't riddled with intrusive microtransactions and it's really damn fun!”
- “Just be aware of the deceptive advertising if you want to play online.”
- “It's advertised as more than that; those advertisements are wrong.”
- “If you don't touch the controls for a time, the announcer will begin to comment on your lack of engagement or start doing advertisements.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively captures the emotional nuances of baseball, blending moments of tension and urgency with heartfelt interactions, such as intimate romance sequences. Players report being unexpectedly invested in their fictional franchises, experiencing a range of emotions throughout the gameplay, which enhances the overall enjoyment and connection to the game.
- “The result is a game that captures the emotional rhythm of baseball — the slow build, the sudden bursts of urgency, and the tension of every duel between pitcher and hitter.”
- “I did not expect to be so emotionally invested in my fictional baseball franchise.”
- “The intimate romance sequences that occur during a few seconds of downtime during baseball are so touching.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a vibrant and fun environment that enhances the overall experience, blending elements from previous titles to create a lively, cartoonish setting. Users appreciate the quick-paced gameplay and the immersive stadium lighting, which together evoke the excitement of a true baseball game while maintaining a unique animated flair.
- “The quick-paced games and fun atmosphere make for a time-fly-by experience!”
- “Takes all the positives of SMB2 and adds it to SMB3 for a whole new atmosphere.”
- “Very cartoony, but the atmosphere it creates more than makes up for it.”
- “The stadium lighting and atmosphere are impressive.”
- “All aspects of a true baseball game are there with an animated atmosphere (think Fortnite to PUBG, with the show being PUBG).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly during pitching sequences where extended at-bats can feel repetitive, especially when leading by a significant margin. Some users suggest that the grind can be excessive at times, indicating a need for more engaging gameplay mechanics.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “Pitching gets pretty tedious when you're up 10 runs and every batter is fouling off 7 pitches.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character designs may appear whimsical, they contribute to a deeper narrative that enhances the overall experience, showcasing a solid foundation in character development within the game.

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Super Mega Baseball 3 is a arcade sport game with kids theme.

Super Mega Baseball 3 is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 124 hours playing Super Mega Baseball 3.

Super Mega Baseball 3 was released on May 13, 2020.

Super Mega Baseball 3 was developed by Metalhead Software Inc..

Super Mega Baseball 3 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Super Mega Baseball 3 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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