Sports games have been a constant presence throughout the history of video games since their inception, just think of Pong. Regardless of the technical power of the gaming machines of the time, creative people around the world transformed many types of sports into various types of video games, which gradually became increasingly complex with the advent of more high-performance computers and consoles. . Of course, this doesn't mean that less realistic works have disappeared, as Super Mega Baseball 4 demonstrates.
The series of metalhead software, a team that was purchased by Electronic Arts in 2021, was born about ten years ago and now reaches its fourth numbered chapter, which offers small improvements compared to the previous one, without distorting an already proven formula. For all the details, continue reading ours. Super Mega Baseball 4 Review.
The light style of Super Mega Baseball 4
Super Mega Baseball 4, as can be easily understood from the images, is a game that does not at all intend to steal space from the more realistic MLB The Show. Not just the EA title It is not officially licensed of the United States professional championship, but offers a cartoonish and cartoonish style, which allows it not to take itself too seriously and not to worry about the realism of the animations and settings, which are therefore always appropriate to the work, but never particularly impressive .
The cartoon style, however, doesn't automatically mean that Super Mega Baseball 4 is completely lacking in depth. With a Mixed approach between arcade and simulation., the Metalhead game allows you to enjoy a game without worrying too much about advanced strategies and moves, but offers refined plays and a semi-manual control system, deciding, for example, with little pressure whether to try to reach an additional base in the while the defense recovers the ball or, on the other hand, jump to reach the ball in time instead of leaving all the work to the AI.
The players have several statistics which determine their effectiveness in various situations and above all have a level of fatigue, so the team must manage itself in the best way in the case of long games. Added to this are various skills, bonuses and penalties of the athletes that influence the performance of the players, also depending on our actions on the field of play.
In short, anyone who wants to delve deeper into all the strategic possibilities of Super Mega Baseball 4 (and you no longer have experience with the previous chapters, of course) you will have a lot to learn. In this sense, the game offers a series of text tutorials that explain all the mechanics, but it can be a little overwhelming for a new player. More generally, Super Mega Baseball 4's graphical interface is quite cumbersome, and even if you can ignore most of what appears on the screen and still take home an inning (on low difficulties), it would be a good idea Review the user interface in the next chapters and lighten the screen, so as not to confuse the latest news too much.
Mode and ego
We mention the difficulty, a factor that will surely interest many players, since thanks to it it is possible to transform a relaxing game into a real challenge. Super Mega Baseball 4 offers the value "I", that is, an indicator that can be increased from 0 to 99, the real jump in difficulty occurring between one dozen and the next. Thanks to it, each player can very easily find the perfect level to play, which influences, among other things, the shooting speed of opponents and the ease with which one can aim during the shot.
It's not just the difficulty that allows all players to find the best way to enjoy a session of Super Mega Baseball 4. Metalhead Software offers many ways different, allowing you to play individual games or mini-tournaments against the AI, in local co-op or online with cross-platform matchmaking (the game is available on PC, Switch, Xbox and PlayStation).
The most substantial part of Super Mega Baseball 4 is undoubtedly the Franchise mode, a multi-season championship in which we have to manage our team, its budget, hire new players, train the ones we already have and ensure that the team is in harmony, paying attention to factors such as the personality type of each member . of the team.
Taking into account the cartoonish style of Super Mega Baseball 4, some players might think that they are faced with a banal title lacking in options, but this is not the case and Franchise proves it with its various management options, with also a new loyalty system of equipment (which is conditioned by events over which we have control). Therefore, those who love a little more structured methods will not be disappointed. Among the most important innovations of this chapter is the Random draft, or a draft system that allows you to create constantly changing teams to use in various modes, both with fictional and historical players, with important names from the past recreated in the style of Super Mega Baseball. In general, however, the work does not revolutionize the contents of the previous chapter and prefers to play it safe.
Super Mega Baseball 4 also offers a Deep graphics editor which allows you to customize shields, uniforms and the appearance of the players, even changing their name. There are no real teams in the game and the ones created by Metalhead Software are a cartoon, so none of your absurd creations are out of place. In fact, as often happens on these occasions, the editor can serve to overcome the lack of official licenses.
However, it is unfortunate that they were not exploited. PS5 DualSense Features (version tested by us). Feeling the impact of the ball on the bat or the sensation of sliding on the grass when we dive to catch a volley in our hands would have given that extra touch to the matches, but we realize that realism is not a priority. At least Activities have been used, which allow you to directly launch the preferred mode. It's a shame that Spanish is missing.
Conclusions
Tested version PlayStation 5 digital delivery PlayStation Store Price 59,99 € Holygamerz.com 8.0 Readers (1) 8.7 your voteSuper Mega Baseball 4 is a sports game suitable for multiple types of players, whether they are the most casual ones who want to play a game without too much stress from time to time or those who want to jump into multi-season leagues with the need to manage the entire game. team from multiple points of view. It's not a huge step up from the previous chapter, but with the numerous modes and light style it's a good way to enjoy baseball without having to jump to the more realistic MLB The Show.
PRO
- Many modes
- Good fusion between simulation and arcade
- Suitable for both casuals and those with more experience.
AGAINST
- The graphical interface should be lighter.
- There are no major revolutions in content.
