| CGMagazine |
David Walters |
7 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
Repetitive gameplay and no sense of progression hamper an otherwise fine entry to the series. Super Mega Baseball 4 could be better if there was more to do than the same thing over and over again. |
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| COGconnected |
Michael Chow |
80 / 100 |
06-14-2023 |
Overall, Super Mega Baseball 4 is the best arcade-inspired baseball game on the market. It also does a great job with its simulation aspects while keeping the Super Mega Baseball form. My favorite part of the game, aside from its strong gameplay, is the amount of customization there is. Whether you want to customize players, teams, leagues, or difficulty levels, there is something you can change. Overall, Super Mega Baseball 4 is a great baseball videogame experience, especially if you want a departure from the MLB. |
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| Destructoid |
Zoey Handley |
7 / 10 |
06-09-2023 |
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun. |
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| Digital Chumps |
Nathaniel Stevens |
8.5 / 10 |
06-07-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 from Metalhead Studio is a riot to play, but it is a smaller experience when compared to its bigger MLB The Show brethren. What it lacks in the longevity of a forever MLB season, it makes up with in moxie, personality, and a bevy of ways to play. The customization and chance to play legends and vloggers will be enough reason to give this a go. |
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| Digitally Downloaded |
Matt Sainsbury |
2.5 / 5 stars |
06-07-2023 |
Overall Super Mega Baseball 4 is immensely disappointing and an unworthy successor to its predecessor. SMB 3 was a genuinely fun and clean playing arcade baseball game, and never needed to be more than that. Now, though, it seems like the series is being positioned as a viable alternative to the MLB license. The new game modes, efforts to bring real-world names into the fold, and aesthetic shifts all seem to be designed to pivot Super Mega Baseball to become something to take more seriously and commit more time to. You know, like MLB The Show. Unfortunately, these new additions are directly at odds with arcade good times and now, thanks to the influence of EA in all likelihood, we’ve been dumped with a series experiencing an identity crisis. |
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| Game Informer |
Brian Shea |
8.3 / 10 |
06-06-2023 |
Despite some disappointing options and feature exclusions, Super Mega Baseball 4 is a strong alternative to the annualized sim-facing MLB game from Sony. Fans of retro-style arcade baseball games will find a lot to love, and roster customization enthusiasts have their new gold standard. |
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| Gaming Nexus |
Jason Dailey |
8.5 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 is simply a blast to play. It’s an arcade baseball sim-lite with a focus on fun factor, and it includes a surprising amount of depth that will appeal to a wide range of baseball game fans. If you’re looking for something more laid back than a full-on baseball sim, but also not mindless button-mashing, this is that game. |
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| Geeks Under Grace |
LJ Lowery |
7.5 / 10 |
06-05-2023 |
You could say that with three prior releases already running the bases, Super Mega Baseball 4 doesn’t hit a grand slam, but it’s still great fun. |
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| God is a Geek |
Sean Smith |
9 / 10 |
06-06-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 begs to be played in couch multiplayer with a few cold ones over the summer, but the franchise play will keep you going way beyond that. A home run. |
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| Hey Poor Player |
Andrew Thornton |
4 / 5 stars |
06-06-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 is mostly more of the same, but when we’re talking about such a strong series, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The excellent core gameplay here is as great as ever, and the fantastic new Shuffle Draft mode combined with a ton of baseball legends to take on the field should grab the attention of both new players and existing fans of the series. If you’re happy with one of the past games in the series, Super Mega Baseball 4 may not be a must-have upgrade, but it’s definitely the best baseball game on the market. |
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| IGN Italy |
Angelo Bianco |
7.8 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
Even though Super Mega Baseball 4 is a good game that fans of this sport will surely appreciate, after three years, we would have expected a general step forward that has yet to quite happen. Franchise mode was further improved, and the addition of some baseball legends is still welcome, but some athlete animations still need to be fixed, and the HUD felt too confusing. In short, if you are looking for an excellent alternative to MLB The Show 23, Super Mega Baseball 4 could be a good choice, even if the series developed by San Diego Studio undoubtedly remains the best on the market. |
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| Impulsegamer |
Andrew Haverty |
4.4 / 5 stars |
06-03-2023 |
Once again, EA and Metalhead Software have produced a seriously well-crafted baseball game without taking itself too seriously. |
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| LevelUp |
Víctor Rosas |
8 / 10 |
06-22-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 stays on safe ground, improves where it needs to, and ends up offering a fun experience that’s deep and challenging enough to suit all types of players. |
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| NintendoWorldReport |
Neal Ronaghan |
9.5 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4, like its predecessors, has become the new standard for arcade sports games upon its release. Metalhead Software has refined near perfection over the past few years and I’m in love with the lineup of MLB Legends and the new addition of Shuffle Draft. |
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| Operation Sports |
Kevin Scott |
Recommended |
06-09-2023 |
That being said, Super Mega Baseball 4 is another worthy entry in a series that offers a wacky yet surprisingly realistic and rewarding alternative to MLB The Show’s more polished recreation of baseball’s players and stadiums. The new legends in the game are a fun cross section from different eras of the sport’s history that mix well with game’s fictional roster of players, who come complete with their own distinct appearance, personalities, and traits. There’s an impressive array of ways to play, whether you prefer to play versus the game’s AI or against others online. The game’s “ego” or difficulty allows you to fine-tune every facet of the sport precisely to ensure that you’re finding an adequate challenge when facing the CPU or online opponents. |
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| Polygon |
Marc Normandin |
Recommended |
06-08-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 is replete with goofy energy, and baseball is the perfect sport for it, even if it doesn’t always come across on TV or in the most “realistic” video games. And like every previous iteration in the series, this is the best digital version of the sport you could hope to play. |
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| PSX Brasil |
Thiago de Alencar Moura |
80 / 100 |
06-02-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 may not reinvent the franchise’s formula, but the addition of the Legends and the massive visual upgrade seen here is more than enough to keep the series on track. It is highly recommended for baseball fans looking for a light and quick fun. |
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| Push Square |
Sammy Barker |
7 / 10 |
06-18-2023 |
And all of the customisation, the staple of the series, returns in the background – allowing you to build your own team, right down to the minutiae like uniforms and logos. While there’s no shortage of pre-created content, Super Mega Baseball 4 will reward those willing to invest the time to personalise it exactly how they want it. It’s that, paired with its very entertaining arcade gameplay loop, that ensures this fourth instalment doesn’t drop the ball – even if it never quite feels like the seismic upgrade we’d expected when developer Metalhead Software was acquired. |
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| Rapid Reviews UK |
Alex Laybourne |
4 / 5 stars |
07-13-2023 |
A little over three years ago, I reviewed Super Mega Baseball 3 for the site. It wasn’t the first baseball game I had played, but it was the first after I found a deep enjoyment from and interest in the sport. Now, I have the honour of reviewing the next title in the series, the cunningly titled Super Mega Baseball 4. Has a three-year wait been worth it? Find out in this rapid review. |
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| Sports Gamers Online |
Brandon Satterwhite |
8.5 / 10 |
06-02-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 reminds us of the games we used to play growing up. The gameplay has the perfect balance between arcade and simulation. While we recommend SMB4 to any sports gaming fan, we think the younger generation will get the most out of it. |
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| Video Chums |
A.J. Maciejewski |
8.5 / 10 |
06-04-2023 |
Super Mega Baseball 4 is my favourite baseball game of all time thanks to its top-notch customizable gameplay, oodles of modes, and hilarious and welcoming atmosphere. Plus, it reminded me why I’ve always loved baseball games even from the good old NES days. |
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| Worth Playing |
Cody Medellin |
8 / 10 |
06-05-2023 |
With Super Mega Baseball 4, Metalhead has another solid baseball title on its hands. The existing modes get enough overall improvements to make them worthwhile, while Shuffle Draft keeps things fresh for a long time. The introduction of pros is awesome, but the game did well to not forget the originals, while the gameplay remains rock solid. Baseball fans of all types who aren’t hung up on only playing with the current pros will enjoy this title. |
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