Super Psycho Baseball

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Super Psycho Baseball is a single player sport game with a comedy theme. It was developed by internetcharles and was released on December 19, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Super Psycho Baseball," a roguelike game on Steam, players must conquer a gang of five progressively difficult pitchers in a home-run hitting contest. Each pitcher has their own unique pitch and backstory, and players must find the right powerup combinations to defeat them. The goal is to hit five home runs in each of the three innings to advance. Good luck!

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Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

humor14 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Super Psycho Baseball is a fun and chaotic arcade game that combines baseball with roguelike elements, offering a unique and entertaining experience.
The game features humorous characters and witty dialogue, making it enjoyable and engaging for players, especially during streaming sessions.
Despite its difficulty, players find satisfaction in mastering the mechanics and overcoming challenges, with many expressing excitement for future updates.

The game has been criticized for its limited content and repetitive gameplay, with some players feeling it lacks depth and variety.
Many players find the difficulty curve to be steep and frustrating, leading to a sense of unfairness, particularly in later levels.
There are concerns about the game's development status, with some players feeling it may be abandoned due to a lack of updates and content expansion.

humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is characterized by its absurd and darkly comedic elements, featuring outrageous characters like zombie umpires and uniquely designed pitchers with hilarious voice lines. Players appreciate the witty presentation and chaotic gameplay, which combine to create a fun and replayable experience filled with laugh-out-loud moments. Overall, the game's humor resonates well with players, enhancing both the enjoyment and challenge of the gameplay.
- “A hilariously gruesome and absurd arcade baseball game with easy-to-grasp pitching and batting mechanics, along with zombie umps, exploding players, and OTT gore.”
- “The core gameplay is simple and fun, and the outrageous presentation, namely blood splatters, dark humor, and chaotic power-ups, make for pure, silly carnage.”
- “The voice acting is hilarious and gives all the pitchers unique character.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The gameplay is characterized by its easy-to-learn mechanics and chaotic, humorous elements, such as zombie umpires and explosive players, creating a fun and absurd arcade baseball experience. While many players appreciate the balance of challenge and simplicity, some note that the gameplay can feel limited and repetitive, with only about an hour of content currently available. Overall, the outrageous presentation and engaging dialogue enhance the enjoyment, but there are expectations for future updates to expand the gameplay.
- “A hilariously gruesome and absurd arcade baseball game with easy-to-grasp pitching and batting mechanics, along with zombie umpires, exploding players, and over-the-top gore.”
- “The core gameplay is simple and fun, and the outrageous presentation, namely blood splatters, dark humor, and chaotic power-ups, make for pure, silly carnage.”
- “This game is awesome - the difficulty is in such a great sweet spot between frustrating and manageable, with an intuitive set of mechanics that explain themselves as you play.”
- “Gameplay is limited and repetitive.”
- “Game only has about an hour of hardcore gameplay in its current state; looking forward to future updates.”
- “Right now gameplay is basic, what you see is what you get.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional impact from the game, with some describing intense feelings of sadness and trauma, particularly in relation to character interactions and narrative elements. The emotional weight of the story resonates strongly, evoking strong reactions such as crying and frustration, highlighting the game's ability to connect with players on a profound level.
- “The amount of trauma and emotional damage I feel every time I get to your stage is only what I can describe as 'wow.' The parallel between you and the invisible balls you throw is rather poetic, as I wish you were invisible and never breathing again on this planet.”
- “Harry has made me cry. The emotional impact is profound.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic appeal, reminiscent of classic gaming eras, while featuring a charming art style and endearing character designs that enhance the overall addictive gameplay experience.
- “The graphics harken back to the days of old where a young man (myself) was immersed in the nostalgia of classic gaming.”
- “Extremely addictive game with a very cute art style and cast of characters!”
- “The graphics harken back to the days of old, reminiscent of an Atari 64.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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Players find the game to be highly replayable due to its engaging core design and varied challenges, typical of roguelikes, despite some frustration. The early access status suggests potential for even greater value as future updates are implemented. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile investment for its replayability at the current price.
- “It's funny, fun, replayable, and maybe a bit frustrating, but hey, roguelikes tend to be that way at times, so what can you say?”
- “The core design is good enough, the pitches are varied and challenging enough for replayability, that it is well worth the $5. Since the game is still in early access, I expect it to be quite a bargain by the time the developer implements even part of the expected roadmap.”
- “The core design is good enough, and the varied and challenging pitchers offer some replayability, making it worth the $5. However, since the game is still in early access, I expect it to be an even better bargain by the time the developer implements part of the expected roadmap.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again. The lack of new content or different outcomes made the replayability feel non-existent.”
- “While the game has potential, the limited choices and predictable outcomes significantly diminish its replayability. I was hoping for more variety in gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is characterized by a poignant narrative that ultimately highlights themes of resilience and triumph, suggesting that even in sadness, there is hope and positivity to be found.
- “But every sad story has its silver lining.”
- “This game is a story of triumph.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Users appreciate the game for its alignment with the show's quality but express a desire for a monetization model that avoids microtransactions.
- “I love that the game offers a great experience without relying heavily on microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game that prioritizes player experience over aggressive monetization.”
- “I enjoy the game, but the constant push for microtransactions really ruins the experience.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “While the gameplay is fun, the heavy reliance on in-game purchases is frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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The game is well-optimized, utilizing minimal resources and ensuring that performance remains stable even when running in the background.
- “This game doesn't consume a lot of resources, so it won't harm performance when running in the background.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can run it smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a seamless experience without lag.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite having decent hardware, I experience significant lag and long loading times.”
- “The optimization is lacking, causing the game to crash unexpectedly on lower-end systems.”