Mario Super Sluggers

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 93
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 93
  3. Negative: 8 out of 93
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  1. GamerOfGames
    May 28, 2011
    8
    I really like this game. The hitting is good, the fielding is good, the characters are great, and the minigames add a good amount of fun. I had A LOT of fun playing this. The best thing about Mario Super Sluggers is that it is very entertaining to play, and that's the most important part. Other great points include the large diversity of characters and the great graphics. My onlyI really like this game. The hitting is good, the fielding is good, the characters are great, and the minigames add a good amount of fun. I had A LOT of fun playing this. The best thing about Mario Super Sluggers is that it is very entertaining to play, and that's the most important part. Other great points include the large diversity of characters and the great graphics. My only complaints are that not much has improved from the last Mario Baseball game, and I encountered some unresponsive controls and fielders every once in a while. Still, this game is great.… Expand
  2. chicochico1234
    Apr 7, 2013
    9
    I bought this game for baseball. I got a storyline and many characters, including that epic little Baby DK!
    It is fun, and is sort of like MLB 2k series, but is not as serious. Anyway, great game!
  3. jakethesnack
    Oct 23, 2013
    8
    So far this is the only baseball game I like, the items put an interesting twist on the gameplay and the different fields also make gameplay both fun and interesting. Even single player gets interesting at times.
  4. Mariofan
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    This game is totally awesome! It is just insanely fun. A million times better than real baseball. The graphics are great for the Wii. The character selection is the best ever. The gameplay is amazing! The challenge mode is an awesome story mode. This game is one of my favourite games of all time and it's definitely worth buying.
  5. spencie
    Jul 24, 2016
    8
    I hate baseball, but this game makes baseball fun, Mario Super Sluggers makes the real baseball look stupider than it already does and that's saying something.
  6. SmashBPG
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Mario Sports Game period. Mario Super Sluggers has a lot of awesome stuff it has to offer: The Best Character Selection IMO, Addictive Gameplay, Awesome stadiums/stages, and some of the Minigames. Minigames I don't play that much but I've played them before and I guess it's okay. The main thing about this game though, is Baseball. Just love the Gameplay, controls, and how you can set your team up.

    The Characters...not much to say except it is the Best Roster I've seen in any Mario Game IMO. Some of the characters are just a total badass, some are weaker than others, and some have more skill at different stuff.

    The stadiums/stages - Luigi's Mansion is actually my favourite one because of the design and just how it looks. Hell, it even has a Remixed Version of the Ghost Theme from the Original Luigi's Mansion on the GameCube. I haven't played that (seen videos) but I have played Dark Moon on the 3DS.

    Overall, Mario Super Sluggers is a great Sports and Mario Game and I totally recommend it! And if you hate MSS, you're BEYOND silly as JB.    … Expand
  7. ntBagel
    Apr 23, 2022
    8
    this is actually a pretty good game I feel it is a little under rated its a great Mario sports game that's fun to play against friends coms or go through the story mode could be much better there is enough characters but most don't have a star power but its super fun to customize teams. 8/10 Amazing
  8. BWETMatangi
    Aug 7, 2013
    10
    I love this game! It's so fun and addicting and great for children, what's not to like? It incorporates sports and exercise into a 9 inning Wii game. It's awesome!
  9. mariofan2935
    Jan 11, 2014
    9
    A great game that can keep you entertained for hours! With so many characters to chose from, and a ell amount of stadiums, this game is endless fun! To add to tat, theres also a story mode that will have you gather characters o build up a team to defeat the one and only Bowser! The only thing I have a problem with in this game is that out of all the characters they provide for you,A great game that can keep you entertained for hours! With so many characters to chose from, and a ell amount of stadiums, this game is endless fun! To add to tat, theres also a story mode that will have you gather characters o build up a team to defeat the one and only Bowser! The only thing I have a problem with in this game is that out of all the characters they provide for you, Rosalina is not playable :(,but overall, a fun and great game for the Wii!… Expand
  10. PhillipD.
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    I haven't had it long enough to talk about the longevity or difficulty at higher levels but so far this game is everything I was looking for out of a Mario Baseball game. I'll look elsewhere for my simulation fix but when I want to shoot shells at the opposing team while they're trying to field the ball or do crazy super jumps to prevent a home run this is the game.
  11. cole5677
    Nov 12, 2017
    8
    I'm kind of shocked with the low critic reviews this game has. Sure the game's not flawless, but it's still pretty good. Fun stadiums, good controls, cool, yet very short story mode, great character roster, and just pure fun. This is my favourite Mario sports game that I've played.
  12. SyrinD.
    Aug 31, 2008
    2
    AWFUL, compared to Mario Baseball for the GC. Way too easy, no player development, simplistic gameplay, and short short game. Buy MLB Power Pros 2008 instead.
  13. andrewrox
    Mar 21, 2012
    10
    its sad how i hate almost all sports games except for these two games mario super sluggers and mario and sonic at the winter olympics.......i find it even more sad looking at half of these reviews.....this game is possibly one of the best sports games around....i mean seriousy there's a fun multi player mode where you play aginst friend......i mean this is after all a title with a greatits sad how i hate almost all sports games except for these two games mario super sluggers and mario and sonic at the winter olympics.......i find it even more sad looking at half of these reviews.....this game is possibly one of the best sports games around....i mean seriousy there's a fun multi player mode where you play aginst friend......i mean this is after all a title with a great name....and seriously people you marked points off for this game being to easy or for it not being good enough....whats wrong with you people.....if you like baseball and mario this is the perfect game no matter what the people with bad reviews say....… Expand
  14. Whiskerbro
    Aug 27, 2013
    3
    This game is really not very good. The single player mode took me 20 minutes to beat Bowser. I'm not lying. The characters all have certain ratings for speed, catching, batting and pitching. Which is fine. The problem is that these ratings are all false.
  15. MarkusZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Wow I never expected how much I enjoyed this game. It has a great adventure Modus with exploration, puzzles and great battles. The controls worked well for me.
  16. BradJ
    Aug 31, 2009
    8
    I don't see why everyone is hating on this game. Sure the graphics aren't improved much from the gc version, but there are like 10-15 new characters, more stadiums (also playable at night), and I thought the single player mode was a lot more fun than the original's. There are also gameplay improvements, and the wii controls feel great, as they usually do! I give it a 7.5. I don't see why everyone is hating on this game. Sure the graphics aren't improved much from the gc version, but there are like 10-15 new characters, more stadiums (also playable at night), and I thought the single player mode was a lot more fun than the original's. There are also gameplay improvements, and the wii controls feel great, as they usually do! I give it a 7.5. It's not the best game ever, (Or the longest, really, 'bout 10 hours) but some of these reviews are just, plain bad!!!… Expand
  17. gilbertoL
    Oct 27, 2008
    9
    Mario super sluggers is actually a very good game, it is really fun to play, especially with another person and it can get really competitive and thats what makes a good game, graphics are pretty too, so theres no real complain about it. yes, it may be really similar to its predesesor but it brings lots of new characters, new stadiums and the ability to play them at nigth or at day which Mario super sluggers is actually a very good game, it is really fun to play, especially with another person and it can get really competitive and thats what makes a good game, graphics are pretty too, so theres no real complain about it. yes, it may be really similar to its predesesor but it brings lots of new characters, new stadiums and the ability to play them at nigth or at day which i think is a great thing that nintendo put. not only that but now characters with chemistry can throw ITEMS and it is great and a lot of fun. so by far this is the greayes baseball game in terms of fun, not only on wii but overall in all consoles! i mean who wants to play a boring simulation of real life baseball!… Expand
  18. JohnJ.
    Aug 25, 2008
    7
    It's a decent baseball game with good AI and gameplay. The player looking for a more serious baseball game or a perfect Wii Sports replica should look elsewhere. However, it is an enjoyable game ^^
  19. GrayZ
    Aug 27, 2008
    8
    Great fun. Control scheme took a while to get used to, but once I did it was a blast! Could've used a better single player mode in the vein of the original Mario baseball, but gameplay is better than ever.
  20. Zilcell
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    It is much better than Mario Superstar Baseball. There are more characters and the story mode is much longer. I'm glad they made this sequel because it is a major improvement.
  21. Psyco6
    Jul 13, 2012
    6
    The "story"is pretty short,it doesn't take long to unlock everybody, but it is a fun game to play. Its a typical Mario sports game that is short, simple, but fun to pop in and play. This game has a good character selection to pick the players for your team,not all the characters have special pitches or hits, but it is still good. it can be used with just the Wii remote even though someThe "story"is pretty short,it doesn't take long to unlock everybody, but it is a fun game to play. Its a typical Mario sports game that is short, simple, but fun to pop in and play. This game has a good character selection to pick the players for your team,not all the characters have special pitches or hits, but it is still good. it can be used with just the Wii remote even though some parts require the nun-chuck to play. The controls are pretty spot on and the game play is great as well.… Expand
  22. nathan737
    Feb 7, 2012
    7
    The single player mode in Mario Super Sluggers is too short. As well, the gameplay doesn't involve enough baseball games in single player. Instead, there are challenges. Mario Super Sluggers is a decent game for the Wii.
  23. Djjake5002
    Jun 10, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked this game because of story mode.It seems short because,after you beat Bowser Jr.,It becomes night,and you can't do anything.I bought this game at gamestop cheap,(19.99)and it was well worth it.… Expand
  24. RyanA
    Dec 7, 2012
    8
    I spent quite a bit of time in this game. The only downfall to this game is the difficulty, at least for the lowest difficulty, I beat the CPU 74-3 or something like that once. The only minor downfall to this game would be the limited controls, a, b, and a few other controls and that is almost it. Overall, 8/10
  25. GoombaJMR
    Jul 11, 2015
    8
    A strong game with high amounts of replayability. While the story mode is short, it actually features some world/map movement and actual puzzles to solve. While it is easy for teens and adults, it's still a fun experience that lets you fill its MASSIVE roster of players. The diverse and plentiful maps, comical humor, solid remixed and new music, and high replayability level makes this aA strong game with high amounts of replayability. While the story mode is short, it actually features some world/map movement and actual puzzles to solve. While it is easy for teens and adults, it's still a fun experience that lets you fill its MASSIVE roster of players. The diverse and plentiful maps, comical humor, solid remixed and new music, and high replayability level makes this a solid sports game and solid mario game for any gamer. I found this game to be one of my favorite wii titles! (Surprising since I'm not really a fan of baseball, but the game is done very well)

    Gameplay: 8/10
    Story: 7.5/10
    Music: 9/10
    Presentation: 8/10
    Length: 7/10
    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  26. FreedomFighters
    Jan 11, 2018
    8
    "Mario Super Sluggers" is a game I've spent a hell of a lot of time on, more so than any other "Mario" sports game. Despite it not being the absolute best Mario sports game, I still found myself coming back to it quite a bit.
    It's still extremely fun to play, has some pretty good visuals, a fun single-player mode and an enormous roster of characters.
    That said, the game is definitely    "Mario Super Sluggers" is a game I've spent a hell of a lot of time on, more so than any other "Mario" sports game. Despite it not being the absolute best Mario sports game, I still found myself coming back to it quite a bit.
    It's still extremely fun to play, has some pretty good visuals, a fun single-player mode and an enormous roster of characters.
    That said, the game is definitely flawed. Most of the fun in the game is only experienced in multiplayer, some of the minigames are forgettable, and the lack of customization for Mii players is discouraging. Even so, "Mario Super Sluggers" is an enjoyable, fun, and great multiplayer baseball sim.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  27. wegie125
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    I'm honestly surprised that more people don't recognize this game more. I also couldn't believe how many negative reviews this game actually had. Sure it wasn't perfect but my gosh it was so much fun to play with friends. I think it's sad that we will probably never see a mario baseball game. And I'm not talking about stuff like the mario sports mix game that came out for the 3ds lastI'm honestly surprised that more people don't recognize this game more. I also couldn't believe how many negative reviews this game actually had. Sure it wasn't perfect but my gosh it was so much fun to play with friends. I think it's sad that we will probably never see a mario baseball game. And I'm not talking about stuff like the mario sports mix game that came out for the 3ds last year. I mean a game dedicated to just mario baseball. My cousins and I played this game so much when we were little that matter. I miss this game and I won't ever forget what this game did for me. This game also earned a perfect score and is by far my favorite mario sports game thus far.… Expand
  28. PedroGamer
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    Pros:Very addictive game play, lots of modes and characters to choose from.
    Cons: Game and story mode feels too short.
    It is a baseball game that has an similar concept of Super Smash Bros.
  29. DBPirate1129
    May 30, 2015
    9
    I think this a very, very underrated game. People will accuse it of being the same as Superstar Baseball on the GameCube but the motion controls really improve the game as well as putting it on the Wii with a wider audience.

    The campaign is short but the gameplay is still entertaining enough that Super Sluggers will last you at least a while. Those not fans of baseball will want to stay    I think this a very, very underrated game. People will accuse it of being the same as Superstar Baseball on the GameCube but the motion controls really improve the game as well as putting it on the Wii with a wider audience.

    The campaign is short but the gameplay is still entertaining enough that Super Sluggers will last you at least a while. Those not fans of baseball will want to stay away though.    … Expand
  30. BaronRobert
    Apr 26, 2021
    9
    Better than playing baseball, better than watching baseball, but it is still baseball. Fans of the sport or those who enjoyed previous Mario sports titles should find enough here for an entertaining time. Namco have included quite alot of extras, no doubt to compensate for the slight lack of depth in gameplay which is of no fault of the game but more the sport it tries to represent. MarioBetter than playing baseball, better than watching baseball, but it is still baseball. Fans of the sport or those who enjoyed previous Mario sports titles should find enough here for an entertaining time. Namco have included quite alot of extras, no doubt to compensate for the slight lack of depth in gameplay which is of no fault of the game but more the sport it tries to represent. Mario Super Sluggers is a well produced game which squeezes everything it can out of the genre.… Expand
  31. EpicLadySponge
    Apr 14, 2016
    7
    Feels fun to play for just the first few hours. Mario makes baseball look insanely fun until the next 4 hours which comes to mind that you'll say, "I want to play something different now." Buy or not, it's still fun for just 4 hours.
  32. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    Not as good as superstar baseball but this game is still good but can be flawed. Like the gameplay it can lack and the game gets repetitive so its good but flawed.
  33. SUPERSLUGGERS
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    Mario Super Sluggers is the best game in all of video game history. I have about 4492 hours on this game, and I have enjoyed every single one of them. There is a repetitive fun level, and i could (and will) play it for the rest of my life. Discovering and collecting all of the characters and hidden secrets was by far one of the most enjoyable experiences I have ever had. I will pass thisMario Super Sluggers is the best game in all of video game history. I have about 4492 hours on this game, and I have enjoyed every single one of them. There is a repetitive fun level, and i could (and will) play it for the rest of my life. Discovering and collecting all of the characters and hidden secrets was by far one of the most enjoyable experiences I have ever had. I will pass this game off to my children and i will teach them to give it to my grandchildren. It's fun, and is a great workout mentally and physically. The game runs smoothly, and is so realistic to real baseball that I forget quite often that i am not really in the game, and i sometimes speak in whatever mannerism the character i was playing in the most recent game for up to 3 days. I am currently in the professional leagues, and my growth to get here has been the most fun journey i have ever gotten the pleasure to experience in my life. When i won my first world championship was far and away above things like graduating from high school and college, and getting married. While i warn you that your job and school may become a second priority, and there could be potential consequences, i still think that you should buy and play this game, even if it puts you in debt. This game is worth more than money, and if you value yourself at any level you will understand why this game is priceless. As much as i might try, this 5000 character limit could not show how much joy and love Super Sluggers has given me. The community, developers, and everyone involved in this game is fantastic, and they are my true family (don't tell my wife haha) I really think that this game has shaped my life for the better, and has guided me into becoming a better, happier, more loving person, and there is no way to thank the developers enough for what they have done for me, and the world entirely. Overall, 10/10, Waluigi and baby daisy in the same game.… Expand
  34. LouistheHelms
    Dec 2, 2021
    6
    I have a great deal of nostalgia for this game, but I think it's possible for me to be objective.

    This game is stale. It's boring, for the most part. It's annoying. It doesn't bring anything new to the table, for a Mario sports game. It's unremarkable. But... it kind of isn't? I mean, there are things to appreciate about this game. The design for each of the stadiums are cute. The    I have a great deal of nostalgia for this game, but I think it's possible for me to be objective.

    This game is stale. It's boring, for the most part. It's annoying. It doesn't bring anything new to the table, for a Mario sports game. It's unremarkable.

    But... it kind of isn't?

    I mean, there are things to appreciate about this game. The design for each of the stadiums are cute. The roster is pretty comprehensive. It looks less boring than the game previous. The soundtrack is nice. The story mode can be funny, and fun. The cutscenes have an interesting style, and are fun to watch.

    It is an average sports game, but its charm awards it a bonus point.    … Expand
  35. Farnold
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with an amazing adventure mode and great gameplay. A must buy for anyone who loved Wii Sports baseball.
  36. SchwarzReviews
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    Even though most people forget this existed, this is one of the most underrated sports games ever. It has a couple of different modes and tons, and I mean TONS of different characters(40 Characters + Many different colors for some characters). The only thing that makes it not a 10 is the toy field mode being bland. It's a great game
  37. Resetto
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    This game slaps! It’s fun to play alone, and even more fun with friends! The game also has a tiny bit of Hank, which I wholeheartedly love!
  38. bonkgaming
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    this game has a lot for a baseball game.
    -plenty of characters
    -a story mode that I enjoyed
    -cool baseball-themed minigames
    -fun mechanics
    I don't even like baseball and I enjoyed this game. Get it.
  39. Danielife02
    Jun 28, 2021
    8
    This is a pretty fun baseball game. But the main problem is the challenge mode: moving around every park is fun just for the first 5 minutes. After that, it becomes dull. Another problem is the lack of complete matches; challenges for recruiting characters are fine, but they're frustrating due to loading times. The rest of the game is great. Maybe the CPU is too easy to defeat (the one onThis is a pretty fun baseball game. But the main problem is the challenge mode: moving around every park is fun just for the first 5 minutes. After that, it becomes dull. Another problem is the lack of complete matches; challenges for recruiting characters are fine, but they're frustrating due to loading times. The rest of the game is great. Maybe the CPU is too easy to defeat (the one on GC was harder).… Expand
  40. nintendofan721
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    The sequel of Mario Superstar Baseball takes everything from the first game and improves upon it! The character roster is the best in any Mario spin off game, with everybody from the first game returning plus a few more like some Donkey Kong characters and Blooper. There are a few more stadiums than there were previously, and now you can switch between day and night which is a coolThe sequel of Mario Superstar Baseball takes everything from the first game and improves upon it! The character roster is the best in any Mario spin off game, with everybody from the first game returning plus a few more like some Donkey Kong characters and Blooper. There are a few more stadiums than there were previously, and now you can switch between day and night which is a cool feature, and some stadiums are exclusive to one or the other. The core gameplay is quite decent and the motion controls work well for hitting and pitching. The story mode got a massive upgrade, where you can now explore the different areas on the island around each stadium and gather up all the characters individually, and it’s super fun to play through! The game has been visually enhanced from the GameCube version and everything looks more detailed. The soundtrack is full of exciting tunes and a lot of the stadium themes are remixes of Mario songs throughout the series. Like the previous game, there is a corresponding minigame to each stadium, as well as the return of Toy Field, and they are all pretty fun. This is definitely my favourite Mario sports game of all time, and I feel it deserves a lot more love than it gets. I wish there could be a sequel to it on the switch one day and that it’s actually really good and finished at launch.… Expand
  41. TheTeeMan
    Jul 8, 2022
    8
    Mario Super Sluggers is a good game to play. Despite only playing the game for almost two months from now, I got used to the game after beating Bowser Jr in story mode. Although story mode is short, it still contributes to the game's basics. The one game you can rob home runs by buddy jumping. This is better than playing a simulated baseball game relating to MLB. Chemistry can be aMario Super Sluggers is a good game to play. Despite only playing the game for almost two months from now, I got used to the game after beating Bowser Jr in story mode. Although story mode is short, it still contributes to the game's basics. The one game you can rob home runs by buddy jumping. This is better than playing a simulated baseball game relating to MLB. Chemistry can be a question for all characters, especially other characters being allies. For example, Luigi and Yoshi. Like all Mario games back in the day, it goes by character. Its a fun multiple game and there are plenty of challenges you can do in the game playing solo. Challenges include the "Mario Super Sluggers Gauntlet" (the challenge to defeat every captain in the game), "Mario Super Sluggers Dinger Derby Challenge" (hitting a home run with all 71 characters that includes the Mii with a home run/inside the park home run), facing one of the greatest rosters of all time, and many more. I was inspired by the man himself, Coach Chizplays, the GOAT of Mario Super Sluggers who brings a lot of great times and laughs. There are three ways to play the game, which include the nunchuck. I prefer motion controls playing defense and playing sideways to play with more manual inputs and to be a master at playing the game. It would be awesome to have online multiplayer in this game and customizing your Miis with the stats you choose (power, speed, pitch, and running abilities). The variety of characters from Mario and DK franchise is awesome to see. Playing with items can also be awesome, but also chaotic which features friendly fire. The Boo and POW Block are the best items in the game. Imagine if this games gets ported with new courses, enhance story mode, and more characters. Winning close plays, creating errors to your opponents, home runs/inside the park home run, robbing home runs, and buddy tossing to victory are great feelings. Why play simulated baseball when you have the Mario aspect of baseball. Mario Super Sluggers and Mario Strikers Charged are the last great Mario Sports games.… Expand
  42. Sniffs
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    My favorite game of all time. Really hoping for a sequel on the Nintendo Switch with just a few more modes.

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#9 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#20 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    79
    It isn't quite the game we were hoping for, but taken as another Mario sports game rather than a baseball sim, it's as solid and enjoyable as you'd expect. [JPN Import; Sept 2008, p.52]
  2. Games Master UK
    80
    A step back for Wii baseball controls, but enough of a gameplay leap to warrant playing. [Sept 2008, p.70]
  3. Nintendo Power
    75
    This baseball diamond loses some of its luster with occasionally confusing or clunky play (it's too easy to accidentally pitch or swing prematurely), but the game's simplified approach is great for sports-curious gamers looking to avoid the complexities of a real simulation. [Oct 2008, p.87]
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