Mario Superstar Baseball
GameCube- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: Aug 29, 2005
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Namco has done a heck of a job emulating the sports experience usually provided by Camelot, but those who spent a lot of long hours with previous Mario sports titles can tell that this game wouldn't mind having a bit more polish to it.
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A game that is meant for multi-player action. The single-player mode and mini-games will keep you entertained for a little while, but sooner or later you will get extremely bored because it becomes too repetitive or the AI becomes too easy for you.
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netjakThe game is worth a purchase if you're looking for a decent new party game, but it isn't anything more than a weekend rental if you're not.
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Game InformerI never would have thought that Mario and Jose Canseco would have a lot in common, but they both tarnish this great sport. [Sept 2005, p.104]
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyThe lack of a season mode or player development helps make this the perfect Friday night pick-up before (or after) hitting the town. [Oct 2005, p.118]
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It is an all right start if Nintendo decides to make this into a series, but they simply need to add more content to make this worthwhile.
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While not as well tuned as other Mario sports titles, Mario Superstar Baseball achieves exactly what it set out to do - provide a good arcade-style baseball game.
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It's worth a look as a rental, as you can certainly have a good time with the game over the course of a weekend, but its flaws keep it from being worthy of a purchase.
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The minigames, which could have filled out the shortcomings of its multiplayer and single player components, were a major let down.
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The controls and performance are too unreliable for non-baseball fans to make this a hit a la Mario Kart, and true fans just won't be satisfied by the troublesome fielding.
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Mario can still throw a mean pitch and has a solid swing, but it's his lazy ambition that catches him out.
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The squeaky eccentricity of proceedings leaves you charmed, if a little frustrated with the lack of a truly solid baseball game.
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It's all about picking up the controller, having some wacky baseball fun for a half an hour or less and then going to grandma's house for a nice homecooked roast beef dinner. Roast beef not included.
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Dull mini-games are also available, with winnings used to buy items to improve skills. Each stadium has wacky hazards but the selection of parks is limited.
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#10 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#11 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 41 out of 52
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Mixed: 9 out of 52
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Negative: 2 out of 52
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Oct 22, 2017amazing game. BEST. Game.Ever.On.Gamecube. every person who has a gamecube must have this game. go get it now stop reading and start buying now go get
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Jul 21, 2016
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Jun 7, 2016