Super Mega Baseball 3

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Total Reviews: 29

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Super Mega Baseball 3 nails the fundamentals, and the addition of an excellent franchise mode make this an all-star.

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Critic Reviews: 29

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# Reviews: 29

Super Mega Baseball 3 nails the fundamentals, and the addition of an excellent franchise mode make this an all-star.

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Critic Reviews for Super Mega Baseball 3

Reviews

High Score - 95/100

Low Score - 60/100

Silver TIER

48% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

Caley Roark (IGN)

8/10

“Super Mega Baseball isn’t as deep a simulation as MLB The Show, but doesn’t have to be: it gets the fundamentals right and has taken meaningful steps toward being a more complete baseball game.”

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Samit Sarkar (Polygon)

Recommended

“With its smart, engrossing franchise mode bringing it home, Super Mega Baseball 3 is another fantastic entry in what has become one of my all-time favorite sports series.”

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Chris White (God is a Geek)

8.5/10

“Super Mega Baseball 3 is a solid baseball sim, proving grounded gameplay that allows anyone to jump in. With loads of customisation options and a great Franchise mode, it’s easily the best in the series.”

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
DarkZero	Lewis Howarth	6 / 10	08-05-2020	A lot of sports games can take inspiration from some of the good things Super Mega Baseball 3 offers and I hope that Metalhead Software can steal some good ideas for the training and management side of the sport from other games for Super Mega Baseball 4.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	3.5 / 5 stars	05-19-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 feels like the baseball games I used to love from a few generations ago. Liberated of the “depth” of modern sports games, there’s an efficiency to the action that is appealing, and the gameplay modes that it does offer are all compelling.	Read review
DualShockers	Ricky Frech	7 / 10	05-12-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is not a total home run, but the franchise and its brand of wacky baseball continue to trend in the right direction.	Read review
Forbes	Brian Mazique	9.5 / 10	05-13-2020	The SMB series has become one of the most consistent, and well-developed sports gaming franchises available.	Read review
Game Informer	Matthew Kato	8 / 10	05-13-2020	I enjoy this game for what it does on both the casual and hardcore fronts, which is not an easy line to walk.	Read review
GameSkinny	Mark Delaney	9 / 10	05-12-2020	Super Mega Baseball has never been given the accolades it’s deserved, but this is the year baseball fans will finally notice this all-star.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Carter Kilmann	9 / 10	05-21-2020	If you enjoyed Super Mega Baseball 3’s predecessors, you’re in for a treat. SMB3’s identity as a quirky but committed sports title remains intact. With promising post-release updates ahead, SMB3 will satisfy your baseball cravings for the indefinite future. The Metalhead team listened to its community and implemented their feedback. For that, they deserve extensive praise and thanks.	Read review
GamingBolt	Alec Benner	7 / 10	05-12-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is a fun arcade sports game with plenty to offer for those looking for something to pick up and play. It lacks depth, but makes up for it in simple fun.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	8.5 / 10	05-26-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is a solid baseball sim, proving grounded gameplay that allows anyone to jump in. With loads of customisation options and a great Franchise mode, it’s easily the best in the series.	Read review
IGN	Caley Roark	8 / 10	05-12-2020	Super Mega Baseball isn’t as deep a simulation as MLB The Show, but doesn’t have to be: it gets the fundamentals right and has taken meaningful steps toward being a more complete baseball game.	Read review
IGN Italy	Raffaello Rusconi	8 / 10	05-16-2020	A small gem that every baseball fan will love, Super Mega Baseball 3 is a great game for both newcomers and long-time MLB supporters.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Paul Stuart	4.3 / 5 stars	05-24-2020	If you’re a Switch owner with a passing interest in baseball, Super Mega Baseball 3 is a must buy. One of the best independent titles to date on the platform – and arguably the best indy sports title, period – it does everything its predecessors did…only better.	Read review
New Game Network	Josh Hinke	77 / 100	05-27-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is the perfect game if you’re finding yourself burning out on more traditional sports sims. Its focus on gameplay and a fun suite of customization tools gives the experience a decidedly different flavor than most others in the genre.	Read review
Nintendo Enthusiast	A.K Rahming	8 / 10	05-17-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is certainly not trying to be a downright authentic virtual baseball experience. It does get the job done at providing a more lighthearted approach to the beloved sport, allowing certain things that wouldn’t hit home in a real game (see how long this next pun took to get here?).	Read review
Nintendo Life	Dom Reseigh-Lincoln	8 / 10	05-23-2020	What it lacks in hyperrealism and officially-licensed teams, Super Mega Baseball 3 more than makes up for with a carefully adjusted set of physics that are deep enough to cater to RBI Baseball players while offering up the welcome addition of some improved modes. Franchise mode alone feels like a proper extension of the brand, with its irreverent sense of humour lending a welcome nuance to an otherwise content-heavy sports simulation.	Read review
Nintendo Times	Ben Imdieke	8.5 / 10	05-12-2020	GREAT	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Neal Ronaghan	9.5 / 10	05-12-2020	Franchise mode helps to extend that depth in creative, unique ways. Overall, Super Mega Baseball 3 is like if those old janky NES baseball games played as good as you wish they did when you were younger, while at the same time, standing respectably next to the greatest sports games of all time. After all, Super Mega Baseball 3 is the greatest baseball video game I have ever played.	Read review
Operation Sports	Robert Kollars	Recommended	05-12-2020	The game blends old school with innovation in a seamless fashion and is accessible to the masses. SMB 3 offers an amazingly good time for those looking for longevity or a simple quick game of baseball that can walk the line between arcade and simulation.	Read review
PC Gamer	Christopher Livingston	90 / 100	05-12-2020	The excellent franchise mode adds loads of depth and decision making, and on-field play is livelier than ever.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Adrian Bromfield	8 / 10	05-12-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is charming semi-arcade style fun that sporting fans in general can enjoy without the seemingly prerequisite affinity for the game of baseball. It’s accessible, fast-paced, whimsical, and a smash for playing with friends at home or online. A few bugs keep it from being a homerun, but a patch a two could easily tally an RBI.	Read review
Polygon	Samit Sarkar	Recommended	05-13-2020	With its smart, engrossing franchise mode bringing it home, Super Mega Baseball 3 is another fantastic entry in what has become one of my all-time favorite sports series.	Read review
Pure Playstation	Jeremy Peterson	9 / 10	05-23-2020	When it comes to sports videogames, I’ve never liked the arcade-style ones with over the top gameplay and superhuman displays of strength. At first glance, that is exactly what the Super Mega Baseball franchise delivers, but once you start playing, you’ll see that it’s actually a deep baseball simulator with smooth gameplay and a metric ton of customization options. Super Mega Baseball 3 is better than its predecessors and they were a lot of fun. Despite the silly aesthetics, Super Mega Baseball 3 is not just a good baseball game, it’s my favorite baseball series going right now.	Read review
Push Square	Unknown	8 / 10	05-13-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is a refinement done right. The series’ accessible action remains easy to pick up and play, but teensy tweaks to systems such as base stealing add immeasurable depth to the overall experience. It’s the multi-season Franchise mode that’s the real star of the show here, though, adding just enough economical depth to keep you engaged in the storyline of your squad, while still ensuring that you spend more time out on the field than in spreadsheets.	Read review
Screen Rant	Toby Arguello	4 / 5 stars	07-08-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 keeps the fun gameplay and adds a Franchise Mode and player traits for a winning display.	Read review
Shacknews	Chris Jarrard	7 / 10	05-13-2020	For those who don’t have access to a PS4, Super Mega Baseball 3 still offers a solid overall package and will not disappoint anyone looking for a good time.	Read review
Sports Gamers Online	Michael Straw	9 / 10	05-12-2020	Once again, Metalhead Software proves that you don’t need a major league license to make a great sports game	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Gareth Chadwick	8 / 10	05-19-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 is a good upgrade over its predecessor. The new franchise mode and player traits add depth, but it’s still built around accessible baseball fun. If you want a sports game to enjoy with friends, something a bit less hardcore than MLB The Show, then Super Mega Baseball 3 is a great shout.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	8.2 / 10	05-12-2020	Super Mega Baseball 3 proves that arcade baseball can be authentic while also catering to casual fans of the sport. From its plentiful customization options and in-depth mechanics that you can either choose to master or not; this is truly a baseball game for everyone.	Read review

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Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features an all-new Franchise mode, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.

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