Ultimate Pro Baseball GM
"Ultimate Pro Baseball GM" is a sports simulation game that puts you in the role of a professional baseball general manager. Build and manage your own baseball franchise, make crucial decisions on player trades, drafts, and contracts to establish a dynasty. With in-depth statistics, customization options, and realistic gameplay, it's a must-play for any baseball fan looking to test their management skills.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive experience, especially for fans of sports management sims.
- It has a solid framework and consistent quality, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements over time, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- There are significant balance issues, with unrealistic financial mechanics and AI teams that dominate unfairly.
- Many players find the lack of features like draft pick trading and player substitutions frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- monetization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization in this series is widely viewed as a cash grab, with microtransactions present that offer minimal impact on gameplay but allow players to expedite their progress. Despite spending money, players feel that success remains elusive, leading to frustration with the overall monetization strategy.
“Microtransactions have minimal impact on the experience, but they're there if you want to speed things along.”
“The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't force you to spend money to enjoy the full experience.”
“I appreciate that the in-game purchases are optional and don't hinder progress for free-to-play players.”
“This series has become a cash grab.”
“Big time cash grab, and somehow your team can never win the championship, no matter how much talent you have.”
“Even spent a little bit, but at this stage of the game it's just a cash grab.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay mechanics are generally praised for their quality, but many users express frustration over the game's monetization model, which they feel hinders progress and enjoyment. While the mechanics are enjoyable, the inability to improve teams without spending money detracts from the overall experience, leading some to call for a return to previous mechanics or a paid model.
“I think the game mechanics are top notch.”
“The mechanics are fun, but it's impossible to improve a bad team to becoming World Series champions without spending money.”
“Bring back the old game mechanics, and make it a paid game if you must, but as it stands this game went from being one of the best in the Play Store to absolutely unplayable.”
“While the mechanics are the same as all the other ultimate pro GM games.”