R.B.I. Baseball 21

 Switch
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 3 out of 6

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  1. megasnorlax
    Mar 22, 2021
    3
    This game is pretty brutal. Not in a difficulty aspect, but by the way the game handles and plays. For the past yearly entries, the console versions of R.B.I. were always evident that they were the mobile versions running overclocked on consoles. Despite knowing this and avoiding the 4 previous entries, I decided to buy this year's offering to see if MLB would finally prove a fightingThis game is pretty brutal. Not in a difficulty aspect, but by the way the game handles and plays. For the past yearly entries, the console versions of R.B.I. were always evident that they were the mobile versions running overclocked on consoles. Despite knowing this and avoiding the 4 previous entries, I decided to buy this year's offering to see if MLB would finally prove a fighting chance against The Show. Lo and behold, R.B.I. is still a lackluster mobile game running on console hardware. I am unsure how the Switch version stacks up against the other versions, but it is safe to say that there's nothing special about any of the console versions that would give any of them an edge over the others. The entire gameplay of R.B.I. is laggy and has a disconnect between input, process, and action. This meaning that (for example) swinging becomes a chore to do as the input is delayed and timing is frustrating as it will be timed past whenever the ball made contact with the bat. The game also has its fair share of glitches and I needed to soft-reset it once before the time of writing as I was stuck on a loading screen. With all this being said, it is still a Major League Baseball Game at heart and is the only option for one on the Switch.… Expand
  2. DadEternal83
    Jun 2, 2021
    0
    I started a franchise season. I was playing my second game, and in the 4th inning I gave up a leadoff triple, but then struck out a hitter, the next batter flew out to right, the runner on 3rd DID NOT tag up to go home, and the final out was a pop out to 2nd base. No runs came across, yet when the next half inning was over after I came up to bat and did not score any runs, the score readI started a franchise season. I was playing my second game, and in the 4th inning I gave up a leadoff triple, but then struck out a hitter, the next batter flew out to right, the runner on 3rd DID NOT tag up to go home, and the final out was a pop out to 2nd base. No runs came across, yet when the next half inning was over after I came up to bat and did not score any runs, the score read 1-0 for my opponent. I am livid. This is after the first game I lost where it seemed like the hitting was terrible and was impossible. I liked 2019, but the creators flopped on this game. This one will sit in my collection gaining virtual dust.… Expand

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  1. Pure Nintendo
    May 5, 2021
    80
    Overall, R.B.I. Baseball 21 has a number of new features that bring it more in line with similar baseball games on the market. I enjoy my time with each new iteration but I do hope that the developers work on more fluid animations and overall ‘feel’ of the gameplay. It can be frustrating at times seeing players move strangely across the field or feeling like the ball is ‘magnetizing’ into a defender’s glove in an odd manner. Even though there’s the occasional stutter when loading between innings or frame rate issues in the home run replays, it has still come a long way since R.B.I. Baseball 17. I’ve got to give the developers credit for sticking with the series and always aiming to improve each year. If you’re looking for an MLB-licensed, arcade-focused baseball game, you won’t really find a better option on the Switch.
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  2. GameSpace
    Mar 31, 2021
    85
    Overall, R.B.I. Baseball 21 is a great game to play solo or with other people, even younger children. It is an easy-to-learn title that brings you real-world rosters so that you can play with the people you love from your chosen team.
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  3. COGconnected
    Mar 26, 2021
    38
    On the Nintendo Switch, R.B.I. Baseball 21 strikes out, but swinging at least. There were some moves in the right direction for the franchise, rosters appear to update frequently, and the pitching was still pretty fun. However, a lack of polish, depth, and much more than competitors are providing leave R.B.I. Baseball 21 quite a ways behind. Despite the game having its issues, it could serve as a “pass the time” experience on the couch when the TV is being utilized.
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