Super Mega Baseball

Super Mega Baseball
Developer(s) Metalhead Software
Publisher(s) Metalhead Software
Engine PhyreEngine Edit this on Wikidata
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Shield Android TV
Release PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
  • NA: December 16, 2014
  • EU: April 1, 2015
Xbox One
  • WW: August 14, 2015
Steam
  • WW: August 21, 2015
Shield Android TV
  • WW: March 24, 2016
Genre(s) Sports
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer
Super Mega Baseball 2
Developer(s) Metalhead Software
Publisher(s) Metalhead Software
Engine PhyreEngine Edit this on Wikidata
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Release May 1, 2018
Genre(s) Sports
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Super Mega Baseball is a video game series developed by independent studio Metalhead Software in Victoria, BC, Canada.[1]

Super Mega Baseball

History

The first game, Super Mega Baseball, was released on December 16, 2014 as a PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 cross-buy title on the US PlayStation Store.[2] It was released on the European PlayStation Store on April 1, 2015.[3]

An updated version called Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings was released on Xbox One on August 14, 2015 and it was released on Steam for PC on August 21, 2015.[4] The extra features from this version were released as free DLC for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in 2016. Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings was released on Shield Android TV on March 24, 2016.[5]


Super Mega Baseball was a critical success, earning an average score of 85/100 on Metacritic, based on 14 reviews.[6] Gaming-Age gave the game a grade of "A," saying that "Because really, Super Mega Baseball is the sort of fun, easy to pick up diversion that video game baseball was at the very beginning of its lifespan — and if it's as great as it is here, there's every reason to believe it can still fulfill that function."[7] IGN, meanwhile, gave the game an 8.1 "Great" rating, praising the game's sense of humor and easy pick-up-and-play gameplay, but criticising its presentation.[8] It was named "Sports Game Of The Year" by Polygon.[9]

Features

Super Mega Baseball supports 1 – 4 players in local competitive or co-operative play. Primary game modes include Exhibition and Season.[10] The game has 216 customizable players and 24 umpires, as well as four different ballparks (6 in the Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings version).[11]

Super Mega Baseball 2

History

Developer Metalhead Software announced the second installment in the series, Super Mega Baseball 2, on September 28, 2016. Super Mega Baseball 2 is set to release in 2018 as it was delayed, and will include updated art, online multiplayer, and full customization.[12] On April 20, 2018, Metalhead Software announced that the game would be released on May 1, 2018.[13] It released into Xbox One's Games with Gold for the month of May, 2018.[14]

Super Mega Baseball 2 earned an 81 Metacritic score for Xbox One based on 21 reviews.[15] Forbes gave it an 8.6/10 saying "While it's not a full-fledged AAA title, SMB 2 blurs the lines with its fantastic gameplay and mode depth."[16] Gaming Age gave it an A-, saying "There’s a good argument to be made that it’s the best baseball game of 2018."[17]

Features

Super Mega Baseball 2 supports 1 - 4 players in local co-op or online multiplayer. Primary game modes include Exhibition, Season, Elimination, and Pennant Race. Pennant Race is the 1v1 online matchmaking mode, while the remaining modes can be played locally or online in arranged games.[18] Super Mega Baseball 2 also has three DLC packs containing additional customization content: Wild Team Customization Pack, Wicked Team Customization Pack, Bold Player Customization Pack.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "Super Mega Baseball Coming to PS4, PS3 this Fall". September 17, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Arcade-style indie sports game Super Mega Baseball launches Dec. 16". Polygon. December 3, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Breakout indie sports hit Super Mega Baseball goes to Europe this week". Polygon. March 30, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Extra Innings release dates set".
  5. ↑ "Super Mega Baseball Extra Innings - Play it on NVIDIA SHIELD".
  6. ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/super-mega-baseball
  7. ↑ http://www.gaming-age.com/2014/12/super-mega-baseball-review-ps4/
  8. ↑ http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/07/super-mega-baseball-review
  9. ↑ http://www.polygon.com/2014/12/17/7408391/2014-in-review-sports-game-of-the-year
  10. ↑ "Super Mega Baseball Coming to PS4, PS3 this Fall". September 17, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Learn about SMB". Super Mega Baseball. Metalhead Software.
  12. ↑ Sarkar, Samit (2016-09-28). "Super Mega Baseball 2 coming in 2017, adds online play and more". Polygon. Retrieved 2016-10-03.
  13. ↑ Makuch, Eddie (2018-04-20). "PS4/Xbox One/PC's Super Mega Baseball 2 Gets Release Date". Gamespot. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  14. ↑ Nelson, Mike. "New Games with Gold for May 2018". Xbox Wire. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  15. ↑ "Super Mega Baseball 2 Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  16. ↑ Mazique, Brian. "'Super Mega Baseball 2' Review: The Good, The Bad, The Bottom Line". Forbes. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  17. ↑ Pollesel, Matthew. "Super Mega Baseball 2 review for Xbox One, PS4". Gaming Age. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  18. ↑ Maciejewski, A.J. "Super Mega Baseball 2 Review". Video Chums. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  19. ↑ "Super Mega Baseball 2 swings onto Xbox One for free with GWG; Paid DLC pieces also available". The Xbox Hub. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
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