Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings

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"Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings" is an arcade-style baseball simulation game with realistic physics and a unique difficulty control system called the Ego system. It offers up-to four player local co-op play, allowing for various gameplay modes such as head-to-head and cooperative play against the CPU. The game's light-hearted presentation and smooth learning curve make it accessible for beginners while still challenging for experienced gamers.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,149 reviews

gameplay119 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings is a fun and addictive arcade-style baseball game that is easy to pick up and play.
The game features a unique 'Ego' difficulty system that allows players to customize the challenge level, making it suitable for both casual and hardcore gamers.
The cartoonish graphics and humorous player names add charm and personality to the game, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.

The game lacks online multiplayer, which limits the ability to play with friends remotely.
Fielding can feel automated and sluggish, with players sometimes not responding as expected to player inputs.
There is no way to save progress mid-game, leading to potential losses if the game crashes or if players need to leave unexpectedly.

gameplay
263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this baseball game is characterized by solid and intuitive hitting and pitching mechanics, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore players. While the cartoonish graphics and arcade-style presentation add a unique charm, some users noted inconsistencies in fielding mechanics and a lack of depth in certain gameplay options. Overall, the game is praised for its fun, addictive nature and responsive controls, though some players desire additional modes and online multiplayer features for enhanced long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay is fun and the character names are hilarious.”
- “The mechanics of pitching are fantastic and deep, and the hitting is equally fun and challenging.”
- “Overall, a fantastic, light baseball game with surprisingly deep physics and tight mechanics.”
- “The pitching mechanic isn't as in-depth as other baseball games.”
- “But personally, I have played ~20 games now and find the mechanics to be very inconsistent, which creates a frustrating experience.”
- “The basethrowing mechanics though are beyond frustrating.”
graphics
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
56%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish style that many players find charming and enjoyable, despite some criticism regarding their simplicity and occasional lack of variety among character designs. While the visuals may initially seem off-putting to some, they effectively complement the arcade-style gameplay and do not detract from the overall experience, with many reviewers noting that the graphics add to the game's fun and whimsical nature. Overall, the art style is seen as a successful blend of humor and engaging gameplay, making it appealing to both casual and serious baseball fans.
- “Graphics, animations, and artwork are great.”
- “The graphics are vibrant.”
- “This game presents the mechanics, strategies, details, stats, and gameplay experience of real baseball, but in a graphic style that is cartoonish in the best ways - big heads, huge jaws, overdone gestures, great fan animations - and fast, deep, and fun to play.”
- “Don't be fooled by the cute graphics.”
- “The art style is terrible to begin with; the players have the charm of a sickened, damaged Mii character, one stricken with a terrible condition like craniodiaphyseal dysplasia and achondroplasia.”
- “This game might have some PS2 level graphics, but at least it means basically any computer made past 2004 will be able to run it.”
humor
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its lighthearted and humorous atmosphere, featuring cartoonish graphics, funny character names, and amusing animations that enhance the overall experience. Players enjoy the comedic elements, such as the umpire's quirky remarks and the exaggerated reactions of characters, which contribute to a fun and engaging gameplay environment. The attention to detail in humor, from stadium ads to player customization, makes it a standout choice for those looking for a playful take on baseball.
- “The animations are hilarious and the small details like text popping up just make the game fun.”
- “+ Great sense of humor (e.g. batters will occasionally cry or throw tantrums when struck out).”
- “The sense of humor and lightness continues right down to the stadium ads and billboards; I've fudged a few outfield plays laughing at them!”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
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The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of a compelling storyline or story mode, which hinders emotional attachment to teams and players. While some find the season dynamics interesting, the absence of a structured narrative leaves others feeling bored or indifferent. Overall, a more engaging story mode could have enhanced the gameplay experience significantly.
- “I think some sort of story mode would have kept me enthralled into playing the game for more run-throughs, but I did enjoy the season or two that I played.”
- “Each season would naturally create its own storylines with players being traded and the league generally taking on a mind of its own.”
- “Shortly after the 2005 season, the story goes that EA wanted the exclusive rights to produce football games, more or less giving Madden the supreme domination over football games on the market.”
- “There isn't really a story.”
- “No story mode/reason to get attached to any of the teams.”
- “They all have cool logos/mascots, but without some kind of story mode, it's hard to get attached to any of the teams or players.”
replayability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse teams, customizable settings, and varying difficulty levels, appealing to both sports enthusiasts and casual players. Players appreciate the arcade-style action combined with depth, ensuring that no two games feel the same. While some limitations exist, such as a lack of team creation options, the overall experience remains engaging and offers substantial replay value.
- “Quick to pick up and learn, very arcade-style action without compromising the actual rules of the game, and enough customization to keep replayability high.”
- “The replay value is very high, as no two games are ever the same, and I often find myself forgetting that the characters on my team are not real people.”
- “There is decent replayability in seasons as your team levels up and you can hire staff to make your team better, then play the next season at a higher difficulty for better rewards.”
- “It's like backyard baseball but much more difficult and in depth, and it has a ton of replayability due to its varying skill levels and high skill ceiling in general.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly at 60fps on various systems, including lower-end hardware like the 7870. Users report excellent performance with both keyboard/mouse and controller setups, and appreciate the customizable graphics settings, indicating that it is a well-executed console port. Overall, the optimization is considered impressive, with many players experiencing consistent frame rates even on high settings.
- “Neat, efficient, well optimized, an excellent console port!”
- “Performance is amazing and smooth.”
- “I can confirm the optimization is good, the game runs really smooth at a constant 58fps with everything on the highest settings. This is run on a GTX 960 and an i7 3.4GHz, but I can't see why a much lower system would have any difficulty running it.”
- “It's pretty optimized and plays smoothly throughout.”
- “Keyboard and mouse, as well as controller setups, are well-optimized.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and well-composed, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, many users find it repetitive over time, suggesting the addition of options like a CD or MP3 player for more variety. While the music is considered good, some reviewers feel it lacks uniqueness and can be silenced if desired.
- “Metalhead Studios seems like a good bunch with good humor and taste in music.”
- “The simulation is good, the music is awesome (very catchy), and you get to customize every person on your team right down to their eye color!”
- “Good art, good music, good style and presentation.”
- “However, the music gets repetitive and the cost is maybe a tad overpriced.”
- “- music is repetitive (suggestion: adding the possibility to use a CD or MP3 player in-game)”
- “Graphics are A1 even on low settings, music was nothing special... but you can silence that.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and fun aesthetic, featuring quirky character designs that enhance the overall experience without detracting from quality. Players often describe it as electric, capturing the excitement of a packed stadium while maintaining a lighthearted tone that avoids excessive humor. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its engaging and enjoyable qualities.
- “I like the atmosphere of the game, keeping things fun without going over-the-top trying to be hilarious.”
- “This fun factor is best supported by its solid and mostly intuitive control mechanics and vibrant atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is electric at times and you really get the feel of playing at a packed stadium.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report occasional bugs and freezes that can lead to automatic losses, others find the glitches manageable or even non-existent, contributing to a more enjoyable experience. Despite these issues, many still rate the game highly, indicating that it remains playable.
- “Buggy, but still playable.”
- “I've had a few freezes in-game that result in an automatic loss instead of a saved game point.”
- “The glitches are somewhat 'ignorable' in that game, however, they are non-existent in this game, at least thus far.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some users find the storyline boring, they highlight the "mojo" factor and emotional reactions as standout elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “The 'mojo' factor and emotional reactions are a brilliant touch.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while long seasons can feel grindy, this is a common issue in sports season formats. However, the game effectively captures the enjoyable aspects of baseball while minimizing tedious elements, making the experience more engaging.
- “Long seasons can get kind of grindy, but that's true of any sports season format.”
- “It has only the essence of what's actually interesting and fun about baseball games, and removes or simplifies the parts that are tedious or overly specific.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character designs and graphics are praised for their quality and appeal, there is little mention of depth or progression in character development, suggesting a focus more on aesthetics than on narrative growth.
- “The graphics are very enjoyable and the character designs are fantastic.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by humorous advertisements that enhance the overall experience, with players finding the stadium ads and billboards amusing enough to distract them during gameplay.