Super Mega Baseball 4

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 608 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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"Super Mega Baseball 4 Ballpark Edition" is a fun and humorous kids' platformer game featuring local multi-player for up to 2 players in co-op or PvP mode with stellar gameplay and masterful graphics. The game includes over 200 legendary former pro players and adds 3 new stadiums to the 6 introduced in the base game for a total of 9 ballparks. Experience immersive gameplay depth with new features that make baseball bigger and better than ever.

  • 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 608 reviews
gameplay56 positive mentions
optimization8 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is fun and engaging, with improved mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
  • The addition of player traits and team chemistry adds depth to franchise mode, making roster management more strategic.
  • The shuffle draft feature is a great new addition that adds replayability and excitement to team building.
  • The UI is cluttered and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and manage teams effectively.
  • Sound effects can be over-the-top and distracting, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
  • There are performance issues and bugs that affect gameplay, including crashes and lag during online play.
  • gameplay122 mentions

    The gameplay in Super Mega Baseball 4 is widely praised for its solid mechanics, deep pitching and hitting systems, and engaging arcade-style experience, making it accessible yet challenging for players. While some users noted minor issues with the user interface and AI gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game offers a fun and satisfying baseball experience, enhanced by new features like team chemistry and player traits. The improvements over its predecessor, SMB3, are recognized, with many players appreciating the balance between arcade fun and realistic baseball mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “Super Mega Baseball 4 is the best of all of them with great improvements and gameplay that keeps me coming back.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and engaging, and the traits and chemistry system make the players and teams feel more dynamic than in SMB3.”
    • “Wokny fielding mechanics, no ball marker, diving/sliding hitboxes not good.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics72 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful and varied art style, as well as the improved visuals and stadium designs. However, some players criticize the cartoonish aesthetic and the performance issues, noting that certain character models and UI elements appear less polished compared to previous installments. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered solid, opinions vary widely on their appeal and execution.

    • “The graphics are top notch and, in all honesty, kinda blows me away from where we’ve come from SMB1.”
    • “I'm 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.”
    • “Beautiful parks and improved graphics all around.”
    • “From an aesthetic point of view, this game is absolute garbage.”
    • “The graphics engine lacks basic features like DLSS, and while SMB3 had decent 60fps with 1% lows in the 50s, SMB4 has 1% lows in the 20s unless I drop all settings to 1440p/low.”
    • “The character models looked like skeletons, the sound effects are something that could only have been created with a chopstick and a fly swatter, and the graphics were a major step down.”
  • music42 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the original soundtrack as engaging and enjoyable, while others criticize it for featuring a limited selection of songs and a reliance on lesser-known artists. Players express a desire for options to customize or disable certain tracks, as well as for the ability to listen to the soundtrack outside of gameplay. Overall, while some find the music to enhance their experience, others feel it detracts from the game.

    • “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.”
    • “The soundtrack itself is probably worth buying as an album by itself.”
    • “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.”
  • humor29 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its goofy and cartoonish charm, with players enjoying the hilarious character names, animations, and crowd interactions that add a lighthearted vibe to the gameplay. While some jokes and commentary can become repetitive over time, many find the overall comedic elements, including funny sound effects and quirky announcer quips, to be a delightful enhancement to the experience. The game's ability to capture the absurdities of baseball through humor is a standout feature, making it both entertaining and memorable.

    • “The game also has a slew of names that you can name your player, and it can be pretty funny to hear the announcer call them up to the plate.”
    • “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.”
    • “Also, watching Babe Ruth get beaned in the face while on the mound and fall over like a fall guy and has to leave the game due to a 'body contusion' had me laughing my ass off for a solid two minutes.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization25 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and crashes, particularly in online modes and specific game modes like the pennant race. However, others report smooth performance even on lower-end systems, indicating that experiences may vary widely based on individual setups. Overall, while there are improvements over previous titles, many users feel the game is still not fully optimized and suffers from various performance hiccups.

    • “Performance-wise, the game ran quite well with no stuttering or crashes.”
    • “Game is optimized well, even on my crappy 4-year-old desktop PC.”
    • “Game is amazing post patch #1 and #2 with most of the performance issues being fixed.”
    • “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.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant issues such as frequent freezes and graphical glitches, particularly on the Steam Deck. While it runs smoothly on PC for some users, the overall consensus suggests that the game is still buggy and may require further updates to improve performance and stability.

    • “Good graphics but not crazy and runs great on my Steam Deck.”
    • “I am playing this on my PC with no issues, and it runs great on the Steam Deck despite some graphical issues.”
    • “Multiple freezes including after every game; not worth the hassle.”
    • “The game is buggy and has questionable moments. My internet works perfectly with every other game.”
    • “Franchise mode freezes when you win the championship.”
  • monetization5 mentions

    The game is praised for its monetization model, as it avoids microtransactions and loot boxes, focusing instead on providing a fun experience without the pressure to spend more money. However, some users noted that it has an "EA feel," suggesting a potential concern about underlying monetization strategies despite the absence of traditional cash grabs.

    • “And best of all, no microtransactions.”
    • “There are no microtransactions or anything like that.”
    • “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.”
    • “Designed to be fun, not a grind or a cash grab like most games.”
  • 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, which could limit personalization options. 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.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere in the ballparks is praised for its enhanced crowd noise and lively heckling, creating a more immersive experience. However, some players feel that the inclusion of real-world baseball legends clashes with the game's cartoonish aesthetic.

    • “The atmosphere in the ballparks has never felt better!”
    • “There is a much better atmosphere in the stadiums in terms of crowd noise and heckling.”
    • “I don't think real players fit the cartoony atmosphere of the game.”
    • “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.”
  • story2 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a coherent story, leaving players without a narrative to engage with.

    • “The story and vibes are incredibly immersive.”
    • “The narrative is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
    • “The character development throughout the story is exceptional.”
    • “There's no story.”
  • 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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicited strong reactions from players, with one user expressing intense frustration that led to a refund shortly after release. This suggests that while the game may evoke powerful feelings, it may also have elements that can trigger negative emotional responses.

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

75% average critic score

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Play time

18hMedian play time
130hAverage play time
2-370hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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