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Now Batting, Mario!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 17 / 20
Date: August 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It has been nearly a year, and there have been so many games developed with Mario for the Wii that have worked their magic very well into Nintendo Wii gamers' hearts. With the massive success of Super Mario Galaxy from last year, that showed Mario is still an even bigger platforming adventure hero, and earlier this year with both Mario Kart Wii and the mammoth fighting styles of Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Mario mania has really delivered top to bottom. But, with so many Mario games, Nintendo has shown Mario well with sports titles here, just like they did for the Gamecube and Nintendo DS, and it is now time for Mario again to say batter up!!!

Mario Super Sluggers for the Nintendo Wii, brings in the well-rounded success that showed with Mario Superstar Baseball from the Gamecube on the Wii. This time around, it is a bit more exciting, as you play with your favorite Mario characters past and present to a baseball universe that is exciting and brings in the home run. In the game, there are many modes to master, including the all-new challenge mode, which expands well from the Gamecube original, where you can unlock all your favorite characters, as well as brand new stadiums to master you home runs including the all new-expanded Toy Field, the delightful Yoshi Park, which Yoshi made in the style of a cute amusement park, and the nightlife of casinos and Las Vegas at the new Wario City stadium.

The graphics for the game are very well-rendered within each one of the levels, and provides a new level of challenges and moves to master, including the all-new buddy jump, where you control the outfielders in the game by making a special over the top leap that can even rob the most powerful hitters a high-flying home run. The control is also simple and easy to master, even for those who've never played the original. You can easily with a flick of the Wii-mote, you can throw a curve ball, or hit the ball into the stands. There is though one big disadvantage with Mario Super Sluggers. Unlike the previous Mario sports titles like Mario Kart Wii and the soccer-style action of 2007's Mario Strikers Charged, you don't have the option of playing against other wannabe all-stars online. That alone is a big surprise that misses the mark in action.

Despite that one big problem with the multiplayer action, Super Mario Sluggers is a game that will really bring in the fun for anyone who is not just a fan of baseball games, but for anyone who is new to baseball action. While the game expands well from the Gamecube, it isn't a complete grand slam, but does bring in a few nice walk-off runs to the warp pipe. With only a couple of baseball titles made for the Wii, this is definitely one of the best, and a nice addition to your Wii library.

Graphics: B

Sound: B

Control: B+

Fun & Enjoyment: B+ for solo players; B for multiplayer action

Overall: B 1/2+

Great game for all ages!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: August 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Got this game this morning and me and my 7 year old daughter are having a blast. It's fun for all ages. I love the controls. The only down side I see is that the mini games are kind of lame. But definitely worth the purchase.

VERY disappointing

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 13
Date: August 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I remember reading in a preview for this game that the controls would be similar to Wii Sports baseball; they are not. This is really just a Mario Superstar Baseball 2.0. There's a few new characters, a few new fields, and the graphics got a face lift, but its the same game. My biggest complaint is that the Wii-mote controls were really an afterthought, instead of what the game was built around (as it should have been!!!). Instead of swinging the remote to swing the bat with harder swings producing harder hits, you just flick the remote to simulate a button push. The pitching is the same; flick and twist the remote to simulate button pushes. There is no proportional control at all. Definetly not worth the money; I'd rather play the three inning/no depth Wii-Sports baseball game. Nintendo should be ashamed to have produced such a subpar game.

Mario Super Sluggers is super cool!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Mario Super Sluggers is a great game. You can play up to 40 characters including: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Birdo, and much more! The gameplay is simular to Wii Sports and the same with pitching. My favorite character is Pesty Pirana. (The big weed) If you love baseball this game is for you!

Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game.

I played the Gamecube version for a long time and have been really looking forward to this one. It did not disappoint. Similar to the previous version, but with enough differences to make it it's own game.

The main part of the game is very Mario Party like with a twist. A lot of the mini games being short baseball challenges. So if you like the Mario Party games this is a good one for you even if you don't like baseball.

The controls take a little bit to get used to and like with the other motion control games before it, sometime you get the controller reading a motion you did not make like swinging too early. But nothing you can't get used to.

Son of a Pitch!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game thinking, "I like every other sporty Mario game, so why shouldn't I like this one?" I can gladly say I'm not disappointed with my purchase and that the game is quite fun and somewhat addicting!

When I first began with the practice sessions, I got frustrated with the confusion of swinging the remote instead of simply pressing the A button. After a bit of time, swinging became natural and the A-pressing habit was forgotten.

The characters are completely unexpected (joking, harhar.) Mario and his gang are back, also throwing in a few favorite from the Donkey Kong series. Each character has its strengths and weaknesses and can be connected with another character (when they share "chemistry") to perform Buddy Moves to increase jumping height or throw a ball faster.

The graphics are amazing. I enjoy the differences in gameplay at night time, as well as the change of scenery when the sun sets. Some baseball fields have obnoxious gimmicks placed in them, but those gimmicks could become an advantage depending if it's day or nighttime.

The sound effect of the game are basic. You everyday baseball sounds, favorite characters' voices, and anything else you'd expect from a Mario game. I hate hate HATE how they constantly change some characters' voices, as if us hardcore fans will not notice. Other than the minor annoyance of that, I think it's all good.

Controls are perfect. Pitching with the overhand motion, swinging the remote when at bat; it's all too perfect. When first starting the game, you're asked to do some practice rounds which teach you the basics on how to play. Everything is explained in an orderly fashion, but I sometimes found myself having a hard time understanding what the game was asking me to do (in Challenge Mode).

I have yet to do anything in Multiplayer mode...So I cannot write about that.

Overall, I feel this game is perfect for EVERY Mario or Wii fan out there. I deeply suggest investing in this game! You won't regret it! This was just a quick review, so I recommend reading others before basing your decisions off this one.

Really good sequel!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really have enjoyed this sequel to a very fun baseball videogame. The wii-mote is fun to use, the toy field is better than ever, and the new chemistry elements are awesome! The best addition to this version is that four people can play exhibition mode, so everyone can play the baseball aspect of the game. A disappointment in this game is that there is no online, which is really weird considering all the other mario titles making a stride to the online world like Mario Kart Wii. I think it doesn't hurt the experience necessarily, but it would have been really nice. Anyway I highly recommend this title to any fan of arcade baseball and mario sports or anyone who wants to have a nice time!

Off and Slugging/Pitching and playing

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I liked this game a lot. After doing the practice xercise, I was easily able to play the game and enjoy-not so with many other sports games. The main thing confusing was the use of the 'chucks.

Mario Super Sluggers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I rented this game to try it out a few days ago and it is totally awesome. To tell you the truth, I actually prefer the single player mode than the multiplayer mode. The single player mode is just pure fun. There are new players that are really cool too. Sure, the multiplayer is very fun too, it's just that I play tons a Wii every day, and I don't have much of a challenge. The only thing negative about this game is that it has no Wi-Fi. I thought that this game would do great with Wi-Fi just like Mario Kart. But, other than that, I would not waste anymore time without buying it. It is a great family game too. It is only a 2 player game, but it's also fun to watch people play it, so you could take turns playing each other. This is for sure a spectacular Wii game to add to your collection.

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