
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 259 reviews
3.9- Gameplay (97)
- Portability (15)
- Price (13)
- Fun (8)
- Controls (7)
- Difficulty (5)
- Pitching (5)
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good budget title that is worth the price
As the switch does not have a lot of sports games yet I would say that for its price point this baseball game gives you a lot of fun at a very affordable price. especially that its a physical cart at this price. It does not have all the bells and whistles of a more in depth sports title, but sometimes thats a good thing. I enjoy that its more of a pick up and play type of game which really shines when you can play a quick game on the go. I would say pick up this game especially if your a best buy gcu member because with that discount the price vs replay value is very compelling.
Posted by lagoveride
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Simple pick-up-and-play baseball game
I enjoyed the classic R.B.I. Baseball games on the NES, and was surprised to see it had been revived. I was even more surprised to discover that the basic two-button control scheme was still used, allowing my son and I to pick it up and play a game right away. There's no deep simulation here, but I wasn't looking for any. The presentation is a bit bland, and it could be cheaper on the Switch, but the core retro gameplay is intact.
Posted by GM80
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
So hard to rate...
I decided to pick this product because I like baseball and I remember the "good old days" when RBI Baseball was a thing. So, because of the price, and the fact that I would be playing it on the go, I decided to pick it up. Well, I am having a hard time figuring out if I like it or not. On the one hand, it really doesn't look at that great. In fact, it looks barebones. The presentation is pretty much non-existent (no commentary...really??). The game mechanics are super basic. On the other hand, it is portable since I picked it up for the switch, the graphics are passable, I sometimes appreciate the lack of presentation and the mechanics harken to old-school RBI games. All of this makes a game playable in 20 minutes. So, in the end, if you're looking for a all-bells-and-whistles, high productions, simulation type of game, you'll be sorely disappointed. However, if you want a passable, quick and simple game on the go, a 1/2 or less the price than it's The Show cousin, I'd say you'll enjoy it (you must get it on the Switch, though!).
Posted by insomniak1
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun, simple, relaxing arcade Baseball game
As a child of the 80's and a big time NES gamer, I always loved Baseball games back in the day and the original RBI Baseball was one of my favorites. While this is of course updated, it captures that simple magic from back in the day. Just pick up and play. No need for complex button presses and knowing way more stats and strategies than I care to. If you are looking for hardcore simulation, look elsewhere. "The Show" baseball games on PlayStation systems are outstanding games in that regard and I would recommend those to you. But this game is perfect for Nintendo Switch and the portability factor. And as luck would have it, the only choice at the moment as far as baseball games on the system anyway. The graphics are very basic yes, but the game play is fun and arcade like. If you have internet access you can constantly update rosters to match current MLB teams. You can play exhibition games or seasons and alter lineups. If you just want a little time waster, pick up and play FUN baseball game for Nintendo Switch this is it. It's never going to compete with the Show in terms of graphics and depth but they are not trying to. I'm happy it came to Switch and am really enjoying it so far. A good game at a fair price.
Posted by AJSJedi
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun game on the handheld
Game is a lot of fun on the portable screen! Fun to play when on the move! Got it on sale so great price and very fun entertaining game!
Posted by Dmfordie