Rusty's Real Deal Baseball

 3DS
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25

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  1. Mattiator
    Apr 4, 2014
    8
    So far it's been a solid game. Your mileage may vary on the minigames, but listening and talking with Rusty so far has been a hoot. I'm still on the fence whether the "haggle for lower prices on micro-transactions" is exceptionally brilliant, or disturbingly scummy. But I can't deny it's satisfying. Play this one for the novelty and the humor, rather than the basic but fun minigames.
  2. starmarx39
    Apr 5, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A disturbingly solid, addictive game. Purchases are high at first, but you negotiate price with a little dog in a Phoenix Wright type of system to turn four dollar purchases into 2 bucks or under (minimum 1.50 per game). Fun, addictive, pricey but a guilty pleasure even for me, a guy who normally hates baseball.… Expand
  3. Aozz101x
    Apr 4, 2014
    9
    one of best free-to-play game ever!
    the mini games are awesome and customize the baseball bat is grate as well
    i enjoyed changing shirts on the game but i wish they let you customize the shirts, pants etc
  4. tanukisuit
    Apr 20, 2014
    10
    This game is surprisingly great. The actual baseball mechanics in the minigames are some of the best ever and would make for a great full game. If you've played the MLB Power Pros/Jikkyou Powerful Pros series, this has a similar feel: simple but perfect controls, somewhat exaggerated pitch dynamics, and an emphasis on timing. This might be the first baseball game where fielding is actuallyThis game is surprisingly great. The actual baseball mechanics in the minigames are some of the best ever and would make for a great full game. If you've played the MLB Power Pros/Jikkyou Powerful Pros series, this has a similar feel: simple but perfect controls, somewhat exaggerated pitch dynamics, and an emphasis on timing. This might be the first baseball game where fielding is actually fun. The minigames themselves are very addictive and have about a million levels and high score challenges, so at about $1.50 each (if you haggle down the price), they're a great value. Sometimes, unexpected ones (like umpiring) can be the most fun. The whole haggling concept is so weird and original, as is the storyline, and it's so nice to see Nintendo bother to bring over one of those bizarre Japanese games that's probably destined for a cult audience. If you're a baseball fan, this game is especially for you, but I would recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  5. pikodon
    Apr 3, 2014
    4
    I was kinda eager to play this, now I'm a little disappointed, I expected a little more from the free version.
    it is basically a demo of the game ( literally, you get just a demo of a in-game mini-game ). and Rusty is overly dramatic, I mean it, I think this is pretty bad for kids who will feel pressed to buy the games to make him happy, even I felt like some pressure was being put on me    I was kinda eager to play this, now I'm a little disappointed, I expected a little more from the free version.
    it is basically a demo of the game ( literally, you get just a demo of a in-game mini-game ). and Rusty is overly dramatic, I mean it, I think this is pretty bad for kids who will feel pressed to buy the games to make him happy, even I felt like some pressure was being put on me for it, that's playing dirty.
    but in all fairness the demo of the game he provides is simple, but fun, but the content presented on the free version is very scarce, I think it's not enough to get many people into buying the mini-games.
    and the mini games are way too simple for the prices they are asking, not to mention there don't seem to be a lot of variation on them.    … Expand
  6. magikarpow
    Dec 22, 2014
    8
    Very fun, love the story and it's comedic spin. The minigames are also very fun and give you a ton of stuff to collect. Not a must have, but it's free so pick it up!
  7. diego_arango
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    Espectacular juego, y las microtransacciones muy económicas, excelente sensación del béisbol, sonidos muy inmersivos en el mundo del béisbol y muy buen humor al estilo Nintendo.
  8. PPko
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    A simple series of baseball-themed minigames becomes a charming and quirky package thanks to that Nintendo charm. This free-to-start game has you haggling with the aging in-game canine shopkeeper on the actual price of each minigame (though it's very simple and used more as a plot device). The story and characters are cute AF and strangely maturely themed at times. The minigames are quiteA simple series of baseball-themed minigames becomes a charming and quirky package thanks to that Nintendo charm. This free-to-start game has you haggling with the aging in-game canine shopkeeper on the actual price of each minigame (though it's very simple and used more as a plot device). The story and characters are cute AF and strangely maturely themed at times. The minigames are quite varied and can really test your reflexes. I'm so glad I got to experience this game before the eShop closed!… Expand

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    May 21, 2014
    80
    Proof that Nintendo can handle free-to-play and make it fun, you'll enjoy haggling with Rusty almost as much as you'll enjoy the wealth of mini-games Rusty's has to offer.
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  2. Kill Screen
    Apr 29, 2014
    81
    This is the National Pastime deconstructed. This is also Nintendo’s past commingling with its future: A perfect, tiny game, forced into this strange new shape and sold piecemeal.
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  3. IGN
    Apr 8, 2014
    60
    A little more than half of the minigames in Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball are fun and arcadey, wrapped up neatly in Rusty’s darkly humorous story, but it’s hard to separate the good from the bad before committing to a purchase.
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