Super Mega Baseball 4

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 757 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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With the power of EA Sports, the best baseball game ever adds real-life players and a lot of depth and breadth.
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"Super Mega Baseball 4" is a fun and engaging baseball game, featuring over 200 legendary players. The game offers an exciting and challenging baseball experience for players of all skill levels. With its impressive roster of baseball legends, "Super Mega Baseball 4" provides endless hours of entertainment for baseball enthusiasts.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 757 reviews
gameplay58 positive mentions
optimization9 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is fun and engaging, with improved mechanics and a satisfying experience for both casual and competitive players.
  • The addition of player traits and team chemistry adds depth to franchise mode, making roster management more strategic and rewarding.
  • The shuffle draft feature is a great new addition that enhances replayability and allows for unique team compositions.
  • The user interface is cluttered and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate menus and access important information quickly.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, particularly with online play, leading to lag and crashes that detract from the overall experience.
  • The sound design is over-the-top and often annoying, with jarring sound effects that can disrupt immersion during gameplay.
  • gameplay136 mentions

    The gameplay in Super Mega Baseball 4 is widely praised for its accessibility and depth, offering a fun, arcade-style experience that is easy to learn but challenging to master. While many players appreciate the solid mechanics of hitting and pitching, some note that the core gameplay feels similar to its predecessor, Super Mega Baseball 3, with minor improvements and new features like traits and team chemistry. Overall, the game delivers satisfying and engaging baseball mechanics, though some players express concerns about bugs and UI issues.

    • “The core gameplay remains fun—easy to pick up, offering that classic arcade-style baseball experience that’s approachable for both newbies and long-time fans.”
    • “The pitching and hitting mechanics are deep but arcade style and adjustable, so you can have some mindless fun or go deeper and give yourself a challenge.”
    • “Gameplay is absolutely stellar, a love letter to baseball.”
    • “Despite the jarring, uncanny models of the players, the gameplay itself isn't half bad!”
    • “Gameplay seems basically unchanged from 3; if anything, this seems like a graphics upgrade/reskin instead of a whole new game, and so overall I see no reason to buy it if you already own 3, even if it's on sale.”
    • “No work was done on improving the gameplay against the AI; as far as I can tell, the gameplay was ported directly from SMB3, which is an inferior product as compared to SMB2.”
  • graphics82 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant, cartoony art style and improved visuals compared to previous installments, while others criticize the exaggerated character models and hyper-saturated colors that detract from realism. Many players appreciate the creative stadium designs and overall aesthetic, but some feel that the graphical updates do not justify the price, especially given performance issues and a lack of significant improvements in player models. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of fun and frustration, appealing to some while alienating others.

    • “Love the graphics.”
    • “The graphics are top notch and, in all honesty, kinda blows me away from where we’ve come from smb1.”
    • “I love all the updated visuals and the overall better cameras and player scaling.”
    • “The biggest new feature is the inclusion of over 200 real-life MLB legends, which sounds exciting at first, but the game's exaggerated, cartoony art style makes these iconic players almost unrecognizable and, frankly, a little weird-looking.”
    • “From an aesthetic point of view, this game is absolute garbage.”
    • “The graphics were always goofy but now some characters look like scary dolls.”
  • music47 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the original soundtrack as engaging and enjoyable, while others find certain tracks annoying or of lower quality. Players appreciate the ability to customize walk-up music and express a desire for a soundtrack release, though some have opted to turn off the music entirely due to personal preferences. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for many, despite some criticisms regarding its variety and quality.

    • “The music is amazing, gameplay is fun, characters are funny; I really can't find a downside.”
    • “These songs are all original, and many of them are really, really good.”
    • “The soundtrack is fantastic and the new shuffle draft mode has brought many hours of enjoyment.”
    • “What's worse is the music, though.”
    • “The music drove me nuts and I turned it off.”
    • “It's just such meh music... and it's always there when you're going through the menus, picking teams, etc.”
  • humor34 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever character names, amusing announcer quips, and entertaining crowd interactions, which contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the goofy animations and situational comedy that enhance the overall experience, although some find the repetition of certain jokes can become tiresome. Overall, the game's humor is seen as a delightful addition that complements its engaging gameplay and vibrant visual style.

    • “The environments are fun and unique, the sound is spot on, the announcers are hilarious, and the crowd heckling is classic.”
    • “Im a big fan of the goofy cartoony art style, the colorful and varied ballparks, the hilarious character names and animations, and just the general vibe of a baseball game clearly made from love and passion.”
    • “There's a great sense of humor, and the game goes a long way to capture the little things that make baseball a goofy game, and the player traits create the drama that makes baseball interesting.”
    • “You can hear individual fans doing very unfunny bits as if they are standing right next to you while you bat.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the humor more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
    • “The attempts at humor are so stale that they seem to be stuck in a time warp, failing to resonate with modern audiences.”
  • optimization28 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing significant performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and crashes, particularly in online modes and specific game modes like the pennant race. However, others report smooth performance on various systems, indicating that experiences may vary widely based on hardware and updates. Overall, while there are improvements over previous titles, many users feel the game remains poorly optimized and expect further patches to address these concerns.

    • “Performance-wise, the game ran quite well with no stuttering or crashes.”
    • “Game is optimized well, even on my crummy 4-year-old desktop PC.”
    • “The game runs smoothly with all settings maxed.”
    • “I don't see how this game has mostly positive reviews. I loved SMB2-3, but the pennant race has zero optimization and they removed importing rosters. This is by far the worst downgrade in modern gaming history.”
    • “However, Metalhead really dropped the ball when it came to performance.”
    • “But it's still woefully unoptimized with extremely weird and annoying slowdowns.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting significant bugs and server reliability issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, where graphical glitches and freezes are common. While it runs well on PC with minimal resource usage, many players recommend waiting for updates to address the persistent bugs and improve overall stability.

    • “Good graphics but not crazy and runs great on my Steam Deck.”
    • “Runs great on Steam Deck, haven’t had issues yet.”
    • “I am playing this on my PC with no issues.”
    • “Multiple freezes including after every game, not worth the hassle.”
    • “The game is buggy and has questionable moments; my internet works immaculately with every other game.”
    • “Franchise mode freezes when you win the 'chip.”
  • monetization7 mentions

    The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and cash-grab mechanics, which many players find refreshing compared to typical offerings in the genre. However, some users feel that the competitive aspects can be unbalanced, as experienced players may dominate despite the absence of monetization tactics. Overall, the monetization model is seen as a positive feature, contributing to a more enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “And best of all, no microtransactions.”
    • “I fully expected microtransactions and lootboxes.”
    • “There are no microtransactions or anything like that, but it has an EA feel.”
    • “I fully expected microtransactions and loot boxes.”
    • “Except it has no scamming corrupt microtransactions, which should be illegal and banned: which is wonderful.”
  • story4 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players find themselves deeply invested in various character arcs and random storylines, others feel that it lacks a cohesive narrative. Overall, it is praised as a masterpiece, with the story being one of several expertly crafted elements that contribute to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “This game is a true masterpiece, with every aspect, from the gameplay to the atmosphere, graphics, and story, expertly crafted.”
    • “There's not a story.”
    • “We get so invested with some of our players, and so many random storylines come into play.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers endless replayability, enhanced by its arcade-style gameplay and the introduction of a shuffle draft feature, which adds significant variety. However, some users noted a lack of roster customization tools that could further enrich the experience. Overall, the combination of engaging mechanics and team management fosters a strong attachment to players, encouraging repeated play.

    • “The arcade nature of the game makes replayability appealing.”
    • “They added shuffle draft, a highly demanded feature, which will add tons of replayability to this great core of gameplay.”
    • “The team management mechanics allow you to get attached to your players, enhancing the overall replayability.”
    • “Endless replayability despite an unfortunate lack of roster customization tools.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised, with users noting an enhanced experience in the ballparks characterized by improved crowd noise and engagement. While the overall ambiance is considered a masterpiece, some players feel that the inclusion of real-world baseball legends clashes with the game's cartoony aesthetic.

    • “The atmosphere in the ballparks has never felt better!”
    • “This game is a true masterpiece, with every aspect, from the gameplay to the atmosphere, graphics, and story, expertly crafted.”
    • “There is much better atmosphere in the stadiums in terms of crowd noise and heckling.”
    • “Personally, I don't care for the addition of real-world 'legends' as I don't know baseball history, and I don't think real players fit the cartoony atmosphere of SMB.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players expressing intense feelings of frustration and rage, leading to refunds shortly after release, while others find enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics. Overall, the emotional experience seems to be heavily influenced by individual player reactions.

    • “Two hours after release, I refunded the game after a very emotional rage.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, leading to frustration in the player development process.

    • “Player development is tedious as f***.”
    • “Tedious.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character designs are often praised for their creativity and uniqueness, contributing significantly to the overall character development. Players appreciate how these designs reflect the personalities and backgrounds of the characters, enhancing the storytelling experience.

    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
    • “I was hoping for more depth in the characters' backstories.”
    • “The characters lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
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Critic Reviews

75% average critic score

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Play time

16hMedian play time
100hAverage play time
10-370hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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