Mario Super Sluggers

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

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  • Summary: In the same spirit as other sports-themed Mario games on Wii, Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wii Remote just like a real bat or wave it toward theIn the same spirit as other sports-themed Mario games on Wii, Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements from across the popular Mario universe. Players can swing the wireless Wii Remote just like a real bat or wave it toward the plate to deliver a masterful pitch, enjoying the same intuitive, easy-to-learn controls that helped make Wii Sports a living room hit. With Mario and his unpredictable pals filling out the roster, imagination and active-play innovation are sure to dominate the diamond in this lively title. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Games Master UK
    80
    A step back for Wii baseball controls, but enough of a gameplay leap to warrant playing. [Sept 2008, p.70]
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  2. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    I recommend it highly to anyone that missed the first game, but anyone who played the GameCube original to completion won’t see much of a difference.
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    79
    It isn't quite the game we were hoping for, but taken as another Mario sports game rather than a baseball sim, it's as solid and enjoyable as you'd expect. [JPN Import; Sept 2008, p.52]
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  4. Gamervision
    70
    In addition to the questionable controls, the main problem with this game is that there really aren’t any significant improvements over its predecessor, and definitely not any to make this game worth fifty bucks.
  5. GameTrailers
    67
    Mario Super Sluggers is fun to pick up and play for a short session with friends, but as a game to play by yourself it's shallow. It also doesn't make much use of the system's capabilities with limited motion control and no online play.
  6. Armchair Empire
    65
    If you want to play baseball on the Wii, try The Bigs or MLB Power Pros. Even though Sluggers does have fast paced action, giant baseball super pitches and fireball star hits, as a baseball game, Mario Super Sluggers is too simplistic for the average game player.
  7. Giant Bomb
    40
    As a Mario game, Mario Super Sluggers feels kind of cheap; as a baseball game, it fails to capture the finer points that make the sport interesting in the first place. Its accessibility is probably Mario Super Sluggers' most well-realized characteristic, but what you're getting access to simply isn't much fun.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. BWETMatangi
    Aug 7, 2013
    10
    I love this game! It's so fun and addicting and great for children, what's not to like? It incorporates sports and exercise into a 9 inningI love this game! It's so fun and addicting and great for children, what's not to like? It incorporates sports and exercise into a 9 inning Wii game. It's awesome!… Expand
  2. SmashBPG
    May 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Mario Sports Game period. Mario Super Sluggers has a lot of awesome stuff it has to offer: The Best Character Selection IMO, Addictive Gameplay, Awesome stadiums/stages, and some of the Minigames. Minigames I don't play that much but I've played them before and I guess it's okay. The main thing about this game though, is Baseball. Just love the Gameplay, controls, and how you can set your team up.

    The Characters...not much to say except it is the Best Roster I've seen in any Mario Game IMO. Some of the characters are just a total badass, some are weaker than others, and some have more skill at different stuff.

    The stadiums/stages - Luigi's Mansion is actually my favourite one because of the design and just how it looks. Hell, it even has a Remixed Version of the Ghost Theme from the Original Luigi's Mansion on the GameCube. I haven't played that (seen videos) but I have played Dark Moon on the 3DS.

    Overall, Mario Super Sluggers is a great Sports and Mario Game and I totally recommend it! And if you hate MSS, you're BEYOND silly as JB.    … Expand
  4. PhillipD.
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    I haven't had it long enough to talk about the longevity or difficulty at higher levels but so far this game is everything I was looking I haven't had it long enough to talk about the longevity or difficulty at higher levels but so far this game is everything I was looking for out of a Mario Baseball game. I'll look elsewhere for my simulation fix but when I want to shoot shells at the opposing team while they're trying to field the ball or do crazy super jumps to prevent a home run this is the game.… Expand
  5. BradJ
    Aug 31, 2009
    8
    I don't see why everyone is hating on this game. Sure the graphics aren't improved much from the gc version, but there are like I don't see why everyone is hating on this game. Sure the graphics aren't improved much from the gc version, but there are like 10-15 new characters, more stadiums (also playable at night), and I thought the single player mode was a lot more fun than the original's. There are also gameplay improvements, and the wii controls feel great, as they usually do! I give it a 7.5. It's not the best game ever, (Or the longest, really, 'bout 10 hours) but some of these reviews are just, plain bad!!!… Expand
  6. GamerOfGames
    May 28, 2011
    8
    I really like this game. The hitting is good, the fielding is good, the characters are great, and the minigames add a good amount of fun. II really like this game. The hitting is good, the fielding is good, the characters are great, and the minigames add a good amount of fun. I had A LOT of fun playing this. The best thing about Mario Super Sluggers is that it is very entertaining to play, and that's the most important part. Other great points include the large diversity of characters and the great graphics. My only complaints are that not much has improved from the last Mario Baseball game, and I encountered some unresponsive controls and fielders every once in a while. Still, this game is great.… Expand
  7. spencie
    Jul 24, 2016
    8
    I hate baseball, but this game makes baseball fun, Mario Super Sluggers makes the real baseball look stupider than it already does and that'sI hate baseball, but this game makes baseball fun, Mario Super Sluggers makes the real baseball look stupider than it already does and that's saying something.… Expand
  8. SyrinD.
    Aug 31, 2008
    2
    AWFUL, compared to Mario Baseball for the GC. Way too easy, no player development, simplistic gameplay, and short short game. Buy MLB Power AWFUL, compared to Mario Baseball for the GC. Way too easy, no player development, simplistic gameplay, and short short game. Buy MLB Power Pros 2008 instead.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Best Wii Game of 2008
13
#13 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#20 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008