TOTALLY BASEBALL
- July 7, 2021
- VIEWER READY
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Totally Baseball" is a retro-style baseball simulation game. Build your dream team from a variety of players and compete in various championships. The game features classic stadiums, detailed player statistics, and a nostalgic pixel art aesthetic.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Oculus VR
Reviews
- The game offers a complete VR baseball experience, allowing players to pitch, bat, field, and run the bases, which is a significant step up from other VR baseball games.
- Pitching and fielding mechanics are enjoyable and provide a satisfying sense of immersion, especially when making plays and catching balls.
- The developers are actively updating the game and engaging with the community, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.
- Batting mechanics are frustratingly inconsistent, making it difficult to achieve reliable hits, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The AI for baserunning and fielding is poorly designed, often leading to illogical decisions that can ruin gameplay and create confusion.
- The throwing mechanics are awkward and imprecise, making it challenging to execute plays effectively, which can lead to frustrating experiences during games.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game features a mix of enjoyable mechanics for hitting, pitching, and fielding, though players note a learning curve that isn't overly steep. While the mechanics are generally fun and engaging, issues such as AI teammate performance and some inconsistencies in throwing mechanics detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the updates and express a desire for improvements, particularly in the throwing mechanics and the addition of a league system.
“While both hitting and pitching take some getting used to, it's pretty gratifying to get a solid handle on the game's mechanics.”
“The batting and fielding mechanics work really well and are a lot of fun.”
“The pitching mechanics are so fun (I recommend arm cannon) and I really love the fact you can run the bases and field balls.”
“When you make a hit, sometimes the players on the bases stop running until either the ball lands or there is an out, which is both a bad mechanic and an unfair advantage to the player.”
“Even if you have learned the mechanics well, it is frustrating that your AI teammates bring you down.”
“Although the throwing mechanics are one-dimensional (i.e., you can't throw different types of pitches), it does feel good landing a strike. I think that either the strike zone needs to be raised or the player (pitcher) needs to be closer to the ground, as the majority of my pitches go over the catcher's head when trying to hit the top of the strike zone, or maybe the angle of the fastball needs to be tilted down slightly.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of Wii Sports characters, while others appreciate the unique graphic style and overall design. There are suggestions for improvements, such as incorporating animated 3D fans instead of static images, but many agree that despite the graphics, the gameplay experience remains enjoyable. Overall, while the visuals may not compete with higher-end titles, they contribute to a fun and competent VR baseball experience.
“Don't let the graphics fool you, this is a competent baseball game in VR.”
“Graphic style is great, could use some additional polish, but the design is good.”
“Graphics are arcadey, yes, but the feel of the game is just awesome.”
“The graphics look like Wii Sports characters.”
“If you want something with better graphics, then get a PS4 and 'The Show'.”
“Graphics aren't the best.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, focusing instead on gameplay performance across different VR platforms. Overall, the narrative elements remain unaddressed, suggesting that the story may not be a central feature of the game.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly with a buggy multiplayer mode, but overall, it shows promise as a leading VR baseball experience despite a steep learning curve.
“Expect a sharp learning curve with the pitching and a somewhat buggy multiplayer mode, but other than that, this is probably the best VR baseball game you can get right now!”
“A little buggy right now, but this game has the potential to be a true baseball VR sim.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by various elements that contribute to the overall experience, creating an immersive environment for players.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The sound design and visuals create an atmosphere that feels both alive and eerie.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the inclusion of an in-game announcer and generic advertisements enhances the overall polish of the game, suggesting that the monetization strategy is integrated in a way that contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The in-game announcer and generic advertisements really detract from the overall experience.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game is still in early access and lacks extensive content, the addition of a season mode, even in a basic form, could significantly enhance its replayability.
“It's in early access, so I can't expect a huge amount of content, but I would love to see a form of season mode added. Even if it's quite basic, it would certainly enhance the replayability.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take in the game makes each playthrough feel unique, which greatly boosts its replayability.”
“With multiple endings and different character builds to explore, I find myself coming back to the game time and again, making it highly replayable.”
“It's in early access, so I can't expect a huge amount of content, but I would love to see a form of season mode added, even if it's quite basic. It would certainly enhance the replayability.”
“The lack of diverse game modes really limits the replayability. Once you've played through the main content, there's not much incentive to return.”
“After completing the game, I found little reason to replay it. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
