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Super Mega Baseball™ 4

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is where the Legends play. The signature combo of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay returns with over 200 baseball Legends and a grand slam of presentation upgrades.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Simulator, Sport

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    Pros

    • Deep and satisfying gameplay with adjustable difficulty
    • Extensive customization of teams, players, and leagues
    • Engaging franchise mode with team chemistry and loyalty systems
    • Fun multiplayer and co-op modes
    • Immersive baseball atmosphere with announcers and crowd sounds

    Cons

    • Ui and menus can be cumbersome and cluttered
    • Some performance issues and occasional lag reported
    • Limited customization improvements over previous installment
    • Cartoonish art style may not appeal to all
    • Online matchmaking can be problematic

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to create custom teams, leagues, and manage franchise decisions with many options."

    • Competence
      4

      "Gameplay is skill-based with adjustable difficulty (Ego system) and requires mastery of pitching, batting, and fielding."

    • Competition
      2

      "Includes online multiplayer and ranked modes, but many players focus on solo franchise or casual play."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report hundreds of hours and habitual play, especially in franchise mode."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Supports co-op franchise mode and online multiplayer, but many play solo or with friends rather than large teams."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Extensive customization of players, teams, logos, leagues, and draft modes encourage creative expression."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Focus is on balanced competition and shared gameplay rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game for fun and distraction, enjoying the arcade style and immersive baseball atmosphere."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and love for baseball, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try new team builds, draft strategies, and experiment with traits and chemistry systems."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration mainly involves discovering new team combinations, stadiums, and gameplay strategies."

    • Expression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on avatar and team customization, including logos, uniforms, and player appearances."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Cartoonish art style and inclusion of legends and fictional players create a playful, imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community features and multiplayer foster group identity, though many players focus on solo modes."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in gameplay and team management, learning new mechanics and strategies."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during gameplay; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction in co-op and online play, but limited emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Franchise mode involves managing teams and making leadership decisions."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through player development, traits, loyalty, and franchise management."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Generally fun and satisfying gameplay with moments of flow, though some tension in challenging modes."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging audiovisual presentation with crowd sounds, announcers, and dynamic animations."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through online leaderboards and multiplayer, but many play privately."

    • Story
      1

      "Franchise mode creates emergent narratives through team and player development, but no scripted story."

    • Strategy
      4

      "In-depth strategic elements in pitching, batting, team chemistry, and franchise management."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Excitement from clutch plays, close games, and competitive matches."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good return on time invested, especially on sale."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Focus is on constructive gameplay and team management rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some challenge in avoiding failure in games and managing team success, but low risk overall."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026