Mario Superstar Baseball

Continuing the tradition started by such games as Mario Power Tennis and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Mario Baseball brings a new brand of fun to the world...
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8.2
very good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.7
(45 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
8.6
(1860 ratings)

Game Overview

Continuing the tradition started by such games as Mario Power Tennis and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Mario Baseball brings a new brand of fun to the world of baseball. The game combines an intuitive hitting system with easy-to-learn fielding and pitching controls - making it an arcade-like experience that will appeal to baseball novices and hard-core fans alike. Players can try their hands at Challenge Mode, where they must wander the land clearing baseball-related trials. Or they can sit down for a game in the Toy Field, where they hit balls at circles in the outfield to earn coins and other prizes. With multiplayer options for up to four players, wild, character-specific power moves, crazy mini-games and more than 50 characters from the Mario universe, Mario Baseball is sure to be the new favorite pastime.

The Good

Easy to pick up and play, Lots of recognizable and not-so-recognizable Mario characters, Good variety of minigames.

The Bad

Horrible baserunning AI, Defensive control not very precise, Not many different fields.

The Bottom Line

Continuing the tradition started by such games as Mario Power Tennis and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Mario Superstar Baseball brings a new brand of fun to the world of baseball. The game combines an intuitive hitting system with easy-to-learn fielding and pitching controls -- making it an arcade-like experience that will appeal to baseball novices and hard-core fans alike. Players can try their hands at Challenge Mode, where they must wander the land clearing baseball-related trials. Or they can sit down for a game in the Toy Field, where they hit balls at circles in the outfield to earn coins and other prizes. With multiplayer options for up to four players, wild, character-specific power moves, crazy mini-games and more than 50 characters from the Mario universe, Mario Superstar Baseball is sure to be the new favorite pastime.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
80/100
score

While the game successfully melds Nintendo's signature charm to America's pastime, a couple of fundamental gameplay gaffes keep it from being the exceptional arcade hardball game that it could be.

GameZone review logo
80/100
score

A truly well-crafted game that exemplifies what the term "family game" really means, a game that most ages can play and enjoy together. Kudos to Namco.

IGN review logo
79/100
score

Although the gameplay experience is occasionally limited by a lack of features or cramped running/fielding configurations, the end result is still arcadey fun. Recommended for die-hard Nintendo fans and for gamers looking for a simplified, yet quickened t

Game Specs

Memory
10 blocks

 

Modes
Challenge, Exhibition, Mini-Games, Practice, Simultaneous, Team Battle, Versus

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:8/29/2005
Publisher:Nintendo
Developer:Namco
Genre:Sports
ESRB Rating:E
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8
Gameplay
8
Graphics
9
Sound
8
Concept
8
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8/10

Recent Customer Reviews

Loads of Fun

This is a great game for Mario lovers. If you're into serious sports games, this may not be for...
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Published 1954 days ago by purplecatgirl

Baseball: Mario style!

A great baseball game for fans and non-fans of the real sport. The Mario twist adds a lot of fun to...
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Published 2196 days ago by reviewerrob

Not the best Mario Sports game

Not a good baseball simulator but decent to play when the mood strikes.
Published 2316 days ago by crystalattice

This Game's a Grand Slam!

This game, as the title says, is a grand slam! Filled with hours of fun for even those who don't...
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Published 2693 days ago by daisylvr777

A MUST HAVE for anyone who's BOTH a classic Nintendo and Baseball fan!

A MUST HAVE for anyone who is BOTH a classic Nintendo and a Baseball fan!
Published 2699 days ago by briank16

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