Super Mega Baseball 2

1. Potch

   May 1, 2018

   10

   Just played my first game last night, and just WOW. This game takes up where the last game left off and is just great fun. Don't let theJust played my first game last night, and just WOW. This game takes up where the last game left off and is just great fun. Don't let the arcade look throw you off, there is a full baseball simulation under the hood and just plays great. Also with the addition of online play this will have endless replay-ability.
   
   Everyone who is interested in baseball should pick this title up. Even if you are not a baseball fan it is just plain fun.… Expand

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2. StUnNeR_H2K

   May 13, 2018

   10

   Its a modern day arcade baseball. If you remember the days of Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball on the SNES, then Super MegaIts a modern day arcade baseball. If you remember the days of Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball on the SNES, then Super Mega Baseball 2 will bring back some great memories! It has a fun online Pennant system that uses a evolving EGO system to keep things fair for you and your opponent. I've played over 50 online matches and have enjoyed them all!
   
   If you are looking for a realistic baseball sim, this is not it, and nor is it intended to be.
   
   Only thing they could do to improve it would be to grab the MLB license and slap on some MLB players, logos and teams. In fact it would be cool to even see them shoot for a MiLB license to go a long with the fun team names.… Expand

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4. promsu

   May 16, 2018

   9

   Almost perfect. This game excels in delivering a fun experience with a simulation feel to it. It's one of those sports games where an officialAlmost perfect. This game excels in delivering a fun experience with a simulation feel to it. It's one of those sports games where an official license from the professional league isn't necessary. The customization options allow the user to create that if they desire.
   
   Pros:
   1v1 online ranked play, deep customization, 1-4 party play
   price, crossplay, great developers
   graphics, user interface, gameplay
   
   Cons: Unable to share files (League, Team, Players)
   
   I will note that you are able to play with your custom team/players against friends, where they will be able to use them as well, only for that matchup. Sharing files to the community to use is the one thing I would like to see in a future update or the third iteration of this game. A game's main objective is to be fun, and this one definitely accomplishes that.… Expand

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5. fargo

   Aug 23, 2018

   9

   I know nothing about Baseball, I only downloaded it cause it was free on GWG and yet I love this game. It looks and plays superbly and theI know nothing about Baseball, I only downloaded it cause it was free on GWG and yet I love this game. It looks and plays superbly and the customisation options within the game add a whole new element of joy to it. I'm totally hooked into this game and now because of it I know the rules of Baseball. This game was free when I got it but take it from me, it's totally worth the paying you pay for this. Endless fun with this one. I doubt I'll play a better Baseball game than this in my life.… Expand

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6. DirtDog13

   May 2, 2018

   9

   If I were going to take one sports title from 2017 and Q1 of 2018 and use it as a benchmark for others to reach, it would be Super MegaIf I were going to take one sports title from 2017 and Q1 of 2018 and use it as a benchmark for others to reach, it would be Super Mega Baseball 2.
   
   Metalhead doesn't just hit a homerun with SMB2, they've hit a walk-off grand slam.
   
   The game is visually beautiful. The color palette pops, the character models are less exaggerated and more realistic, and the stadiums have a more modern look and feel.
   
   The Ego system makes a return after being possibly the best difficulty system in a sports game in the release of Super Mega Baseball. It allows players to scale the difficulty from 1-99, but players can change the difficulty in any aspect of the game. Are you a really good pitcher, but you can't hit? Put the pitching ego at 55, keep the hitting lower at 35. It allows for a unique experience for every player and allows players to challenge themselves without feeling like they're getting beaten down by the CPU.
   
   Let's get to where SMB2 really shines: Customization.
   
   In SMB the customization was there, but it wasn't fully fleshed out. Metalhead doubled down on customization and it paid off. Nearly everything can be customized. Players, teams, uniforms, bats, gloves, windups, batting stances, and even player "attitude" can be customized so no team will be the same.
   
   Not only can you customize players and teams, but you can customize leagues. Want to have a small league and only play 16 games a season? Done. Want to have a 30-team, 162-game season? Done. SMB2 will generate any missing teams, league names, divisions, and conferences to fill the league.
   
   Of course there are a few minor flaws. Fielders struggle at times to pick up baseballs that are relatively close, starting pitchers often go way too deep into games, and all the customization can't be shared with the rest of the SMB2 player base.
   
   However, it is the commitment to the fundamentals that makes SMB2 such a good game. It gets the fundamentals of the sport right. The controls are basic and easy to learn, the ego system allows for a unique experience for each user and allows them to control the challenge they face. The customization adds an entirely new layer to the game that will keep players hooked .
   
   SMB2 is not just another "arcade baseball game." It very well may be the best sports game of the year. Metalhead absolutely crushed it.… Expand

   • 2 of 3 users found this helpful
7. Akrinnatus

   May 11, 2018

   8

   Very good game, lot of fun to play, nice graphics, stadiums and crowd atmosphere, also play against online opponents, nice addition. This gameVery good game, lot of fun to play, nice graphics, stadiums and crowd atmosphere, also play against online opponents, nice addition. This game has made baseball more appealing to me.… Expand

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8. Xbox_Alive

   May 8, 2018

   8

   There aren’t too many baseball games about so I’m always pleased to see a new baseball game enter the field because I’m a big of the genre.There aren’t too many baseball games about so I’m always pleased to see a new baseball game enter the field because I’m a big of the genre. The game in question is called Super Mega Baseball 2 and I was really looking forward to it because I really enjoyed the first instalment of the series back in 2015 and it’s a game I still enjoy to this day. Thankfully Super Mega Baseball 2 includes what was good about the first game and in some ways it improves over the original game, which is great. The physics were good in the original game, but to my surprise they were even better here. Everything about the batting and fielding oozes realism and when everything is in full flow you end up having a very immersive and enjoyable experience. Another thing they get spot on is that they make the game accessible to all gamers and you can tweak the challenge to how you want to play. So if your playing with your children then they can gain an upper hand and make things more fair, so everybody can enjoy the gameplay. Despite them making things very accessible you will still however need to get used to the controls that have been implemented. Don’t get me wrong the controls aren’t bad by any means it’s just that they feel a little awkward at times and this awkwardness will affect how you play from time to time. Another problem the game also has is in regards to the AI. The AI can act peculiar at times and they don’t do things you expect them to do so the realism can suffer a bit because of this. Thankfully though this isn’t a major problem and you easily forget about this because the game is best enjoyed with real people. If you like playing online then you will be very pleased with the online offering that’s been included. Everything plays out really well and I didn’t suffer with any problems when playing the game online, which is great. The online components give the game even more replaybility and in terms of content the game has more than enough to keep you satisfied, so you won’t be getting bored anytime soon. One of my favourite things about the first game was the presentation side of things, and thankfully it’s even better here. Visually the game has a nice arcadey look to it and when you combine that with the nice sound design it ends up delivering more fun and enjoyment to you. At the end of the day if you’re a fan of baseball game’s then you will thoroughly enjoy what Super Mega Baseball 2 brings to the table. It manages to create a very realistic experience and it doesn’t suffer with many problems, so all you end up having with this game is an incredible amount of fun and I thoroughly recommend that you give it a try.… Expand

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