WHAT THE BAT?
- November 17, 2022
- Triband
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.
Get on SteamIn "WHAT THE BAT?" , players take on wacky challenges with baseball bats for hands, from daily routines to art heists and space station control. This quirky VR game offers 100+ levels across nine chapters, brimming with slapstick comedy and absurd situations. Navigate through unconventional tasks such as ironing clothes and painting a horse, taking breaks to savor the 4-hour playtime and enjoy the amusing surprises.
PC
Playstation 5
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
PlayStation
PlayStation VR2
Reviews
- 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.
- story12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
