Super Mega Baseball 3 Review –
If you read my review of Super Mega Baseball 2 from last year, you know that I was very excited to see not only a baseball game on the Switch, but a really good game. I was happy to see the sequel, aptly named Super Mega Baseball 3, come out this spring. I was also very curious to see how last year’s game would be improved, since there is no MLB license, meaning it can’t be a simple update to the list, of which so many sports games are accused. In other words: Will this upgrade be worth it in just a year?
The biggest new feature of this year’s game is the franchise mode. I didn’t expect this mode to be so deep at MLB:. Show on PlayStation 4, and I was right in that assumption. You have a budget that you can split between signing players and using a portion of that budget for player upgrades. Developers say they can adjust the balance when they get more feedback to keep the game fair. Signing players is a bit weird though, and if I’m missing something, you can only sign players to one year contracts.
I was also frustrated at not being able to exchange players with other teams, although I’ve been planning to do that for a while (you can release and sign new players from the free agent pool, but not directly with another team). Despite these quirks, I appreciate the other aspects of honesty. The player felt good: Forward or backward. Older players got worse as they aged, and younger players got better, but at different rates. I’d say the franchise is off to a good start. The absence of MLB players makes it difficult to simulate and emotionally attach to them.
Another aspect of the game that has been updated this year is the increase in the number of teams and stadiums. Besides, the fact that teams go from 16 to 20 and stadiums from 10 to 14 is not a big leap. Even if it’s not in large numbers, if you play a lot of games, it’s nice to have the extra variety. Since MLB does not license players, teams or even stadiums, the developers had to use their imagination to create unique locations. Each of the stadiums is unique and this year the option to play at different times of the day and night has been added. The graphics have also been updated this year, but are very subtle as the game has a cartoonish aesthetic.
Many other aspects of the game seem to have carried over from last year. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as most of the game’s fundamentals are very solid. Superb gameplay, very similar to last year’s. This includes a pitch adjustment interface, where you select a pitch and then move the cursor to a point. The speed and accuracy with which you can do this determines the accuracy of the step. The first person system is back, allowing you to choose between 0 and 99 to adjust the overall difficulty of the game.
Super Mega Baseball 3 remains a highly customizable series. Team names, team logos, player names and much more can be customized. I really appreciate that I can adjust my franchise from 16 to 200 games per season and change the number of innings at will. The pace of the game is fast, but I still enjoyed playing only 5 innings and playing 32 seasons.
There are some recurring elements that I would like to improve. Super Mega Baseball 3 has no advertisers yet. I know it’s probably an expense the developer can’t absorb, but I have to point out that it’s a missed opportunity. And of course, I can’t go into this review without specifically saying that I want to see MLB players and team royalty in this game. With such a great game, it’s a shame it can’t feature real players and real teams. If they could have competed for a license, the game would have easily become one of my best of the year. At the same time, I think it’s really cool that the players in the game are all different ages and races, and even both men and women.
I enjoyed Super Mega Baseball 3. The new franchise is simple compared to other sports games, but still very entertaining. The new stadiums and new teams are also a nice addition. But if you played last year’s version, I’m not sure there’s enough to attract you this year. The lack of an MLB license makes it even more obvious, as there will be no reason to have the latest news from your favorite team in real life. The gameplay is excellent, but so was last year. If you’re new to this show, then you need to jump into this because it’s a great baseball to take anywhere. Anyway, if you have Super Mega Baseball 2 and the franchise mode doesn’t really suit you, there’s no reason to rush out and buy this game.
Super Mega Baseball 3 Overview
- Charts – 8/10
- Sound – 6/10
- Gameplay – 9.5/10
- Last call – 9/10
8.5/10
Final thoughts : GRAND
Super Mega Baseball 3 retains the wonderful gameplay of the previous game and is just plain fun to play. The franchise add-on mode will certainly appeal to some players, and it’s a great iteration of the franchise to boot. However, if you already own Super Mega Baseball 2, the entrance fee for this suite may be too high.
Ben has loved playing since the NES, but it wasn’t until the introduction of the PS2 that he started making a hobby of it. In addition to writing regular reviews, he is a regular member of the podcast.
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