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WHAT THE BAT?

What the Bat is fun if you just want to kill half an hour, and its humour and variety make it colourful and unpredictable every time.
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77%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
story, grinding
83% User Score Based on 46 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

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WHAT THE BAT? is a single player casual sport game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Triband and was released on November 17, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

You have baseball bats for hands - now go! In this surprising VR comedy, you play through a series of silly physical mini-games that make you laugh, cry and even pet nice animals.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is fun, silly, and filled with clever humor, reminiscent of 'What the Golf?'
  • Visually appealing with great graphics, especially in high resolution VR settings.
  • Offers a variety of imaginative mini-games that provide a light-hearted and entertaining experience.
  • The game is quite short, averaging around 2-3 hours to complete, which may not justify the price.
  • Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, while others feel too easy and lack challenge.
  • There are technical issues and bugs that can hinder gameplay, particularly for non-Oculus users.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a framework to progress through levels rather than offering a rich narrative experience, with players noting a lack of depth and life in the world. Despite this, the humor and gameplay are enjoyable, though the overall experience is short, typically lasting only 2-3 hours. Players express a desire for more story content in future updates to enhance the game's value.

    • “Regardless, the story is hysterical and the gameplay is pretty fun.”
    • “The world is really empty of any life; I obviously wasn't expecting a story with cut scenes, etc., but there is nothing other than 'this is level 1, beat it to move to level 2.'”
    • “I enjoyed it; however, it wasn't very long (I managed to beat the whole game in about 2-3 hours) and did not have much else to do besides the main story.”
    • “I'd definitely recommend it on sale, but if they do get around to adding more story parts, it could be worth the $25.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features promising mechanics that are underutilized, leading to a lack of depth in exploration. While the levels are designed with guided paths that make them overly simplistic, this can detract from the challenge, allowing players to complete them with minimal effort. Additionally, the inability to readjust positioning in tight spaces can hinder the experience, though the overall whimsical and imaginative scenarios contribute positively to the game's charm.

    • “The gameplay features some great mechanics that make you think, 'they can do loads with this.'”
    • “The levels are very easy with clearly guided paths for most of the gameplay, making it accessible, though it may feel overly simplified at times.”
    • “The hilarious premise works perfectly with the goofy gameplay, offering loads of imaginative scenarios in an adorable and heartfelt world.”
    • “Moving on to the levels and gameplay, very easy with clear guided paths for most of the levels. I know that without some level of built-in assistance it would be nearly impossible to beat some of these levels, but this goes 'full swing' in the other direction, and most of the levels can be completed by just flailing your arms around with your eyes closed.”
    • “My only issue would be that you can't readjust your position, so it makes gameplay in tighter spaces uncomfortable.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some moments are clever and elicit genuine laughter, many levels lack sufficient comedic impact, feeling more like routine tasks. However, the game shines with its delightful and imaginative scenarios, often subverting expectations, making it a fun experience for players of all ages, especially in a shared setting. Overall, it successfully combines a hilarious premise with goofy gameplay, resulting in a charming and entertaining VR experience.

    • “A funny and pleasant little VR game very much in line with 'What the Golf?'”
    • “Is delightfully funny, constantly subverting expectations, and is one of my favorite VR games!”
    • “Played this while my son watched on the monitor and we had a great time laughing at each scenario.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a bland cartoon style, lacking customizable settings, yet maintain a charming aesthetic that complements the engaging storyline.

    • “The game features a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The graphics are visually appealing and contribute to the immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The art direction is consistent and adds a unique flair to the storytelling.”
    • “The graphics are bland and resemble cartoonish designs.”
    • “There are no options to adjust the graphical settings.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its pure and wholesome fun, featuring a hilarious premise that complements the goofy gameplay. Players appreciate the imaginative scenarios and the adorable, heartfelt world, which collectively evoke a sense of joy and warmth.

    • “The hilarious premise works perfectly with the goofy gameplay, creating loads of imaginative scenarios in an adorable and heartfelt world.”
    • “They have an odd-ball, silly aspect that is truly wholesome.”
    • “Pure, wholesome fun.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, regardless of its price point, indicating that it detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I found it to be a tedious experience regardless of price.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “After hours of grinding, I still feel like I'm not making any real progress.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to be well-optimized, with users experiencing no performance issues or glitches during gameplay.

    • “Worked perfectly, no issues and also no performance issues.”
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WHAT THE BAT? is a casual sport game with comedy theme.

WHAT THE BAT? is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

WHAT THE BAT? was released on November 17, 2022.

WHAT THE BAT? was developed by Triband.

WHAT THE BAT? has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

WHAT THE BAT? is a single player game.

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