Super Psycho Baseball
- December 19, 2022
- internetcharles
- 300h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun, witty, and offers a unique roguelike twist on baseball, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.
- Characters and voice lines are humorous and engaging, adding charm and personality to the gameplay.
- The difficulty is well-balanced, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages players to improve and master their skills.
- The game can be excessively difficult, especially for players with slower reaction times, leading to frustration.
- There is a lack of content and updates, with some players feeling the game is too short and repetitive.
- Technical issues, such as unresponsive controls, can hinder the gameplay experience.
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its wit and creativity, with players finding the unique characters and their hilarious voice lines to be a standout feature. Many reviewers noted that the humor adds to the fun and replayability, making the experience both entertaining and engaging, despite some frustrations typical of roguelikes. Overall, the game's comedic elements resonate well with players, enhancing their enjoyment.
“The voice acting is hilarious and gives all the pitchers unique character.”
“The characters are legitimately hilarious; I've laughed out loud at every single one of them - and I've found improving at it very satisfying as I replay the game.”
“With its creative characters, funny voice lines, and progressive difficulty, you'll be challenged and entertained.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its engaging dialogue and balanced difficulty that offers a satisfying challenge. However, some users find it limited and repetitive, noting that it currently lacks depth and variety, with only about an hour of substantial content available. Overall, while the mechanics are intuitive, there is a desire for more extensive gameplay in future updates.
“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.”
“The dialogue of the characters is really good and the gameplay is enjoyable.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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 world of Atari 64.”
“Extremely addictive game with a very cute art style and cast of characters!”
“The graphics harken back to the days of old, reminiscent of a time when I was playing on an Atari 64.”
“Aaa graphics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
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.
“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, and the varied and challenging pitchers contribute to the replayability, making it 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 provide 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 once 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 almost non-existent.”
“While the game has a solid foundation, the limited variety in gameplay mechanics and scenarios means that replayability quickly diminishes after the first playthrough.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a profound emotional impact, with players expressing feelings of trauma and frustration tied to character interactions and unmet emotional needs. The poetic imagery used suggests a deep connection to the game's themes, evoking strong reactions that resonate on a personal 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.”
“One because she just didn't feel like I fulfilled her emotional needs.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as a poignant tale of sadness that ultimately reveals a silver lining, emphasizing themes of triumph and resilience.
“But every sad story has its silver lining.”
“This game is a story of triumph.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers 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 fair monetization model, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“The monetization system is balanced, providing optional purchases that enhance gameplay without being intrusive.”
“It's refreshing to see a game that prioritizes player experience over aggressive monetization tactics.”
“I enjoy the game, but the constant push for microtransactions is frustrating.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
“It's a shame that such a fun game is marred by aggressive monetization tactics.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, requiring minimal resources and ensuring that it does not negatively impact performance 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 suffers from severe optimization issues, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its potential, the game feels unpolished and poorly optimized, leading to frustrating performance problems.”
“I experienced constant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
