R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

[Steve_OS]

If there has ever been a series I have rooted for more than R.B.I. Baseball, I'm...

Written By: Chris Sanner

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[stocksy]

Cheers for the review - I’m waiting for the switch version - hopefully it will contain same modes and stuff - the cut down franchise will probably suit the mobile format of the switch.


really bummed the HR mode is so limited........ shame as it doesn’t seem like opening up the mode would take masses of code or be that complicated. 


So many times games fall down with not including simple options....... is it a case of not talking to gamers?? I really don’t understand. NBA playgrounds is one that with a few simple additions - none in game play - that would have taken that game to next level 

[tfcfan4life]

Nice review! Thanks for this.

Glad to hear that it's an improvement. That's all we can ask for since this is the only baseball game that we can enjoy on the Xbox One. Let's hope they continue to add and improve on the game. Make it accessible to both arcade and sim baseball fans.

[inkcil]

Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

Good review...

My two cents is that I can easily recommend this game to a Xbox-only gamer who is a big baseball fan (and I didn't like '17 AT ALL).

The models look different enough that it feels like you are batting with Altuve or Judge. The gameplay is solid (although I've gotten some framerate stuttering on fast hit balls with multiple people on base), most notably I was pleasantly surprised by the hit variety.

In the end I wish they had done just a few things to make this version even more FUN: Legends in exhibition mode, more dynamic sounds (organ music, crowd, PA), a customizable playoff mode where I can handpick the participants, maybe replays for big moments (robbed home runs or walk off home runs) or even cutscenes for bang-bang plays like a close out at first base or home plate (think SNK Baseball Stars 2).

[bodean]

I’ll  be saving my money for sure this year!!! Haven’t seen one review saying this game is anything better than a mediocre AAA game

[josephid]

Game is so much better, however, pitchers do feel the same as well as hitters.  I remember playing and two or three guys would always get a hit or two or three guys would throw 100 plus.  I liked the exaggerated players in original back in 90's.  also, it used to be the most strategic game I ever played.  You only had 4 pitchers and once they got tired you were in trouble.  Heck I wish  it would carry over to next game.  Real baseball is boring, this is what separated  RBI.  Quick fun, yet strategic with simple pitchers get tired.  Also the fact that we would argue over teams because one guy alway hit a hr was the best.  With this game, it's good.  Hate the replay after hr, you don't need one, don't need announcer, don't need camera angles, don't need camera to change after hr, give me some suspense while it is going in air towards fence.  Next year just give us a hefty create team  and logo,  change players names and appearance. This  I will put over top.

[PackerScooter]

Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

I have not yet picked the game up, sorting through the various comments, reviews, and criticisms. I think the new generation of gamers may feel frustrated by how the game looks, plays, and simple controls. I think the intent is to give it a retro look and feel and not to have the best presentation of a game available. The comment above about having the players pitch and hit differently is spot on; that would bring much more appeal to the game for everyone, old gamers like me and the new ones. For an Xbox One guy, it's this or essentially nothing with real teams and players. So, the bottom line is, is the reward equal to or greater than the $30? Love to hear any opinions.

[sammysosa]

Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

For 30$ is definitely a buy it’s fun and the developers are working hard to make the game better..


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[stocksy]

The guy saying he pass because reviews have it as mediocre AAA title....

thats massive praise this is a budget title. 

Im sold.

[BigMak]

Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

Would you recommend this game for a 6 year old? I assume the Show is far too difficult. Was hoping a demo is available but do not see one.

[inkcil]

I would easily recommend this for a 6 year old given the fun factor. 
However, PLEASE note that the "Easy" difficulty in this game is easily Medium difficulty...so there really, truly is NO Easy difficulty.  Perhaps this is something the developers may address, but probably not as they have insisted that is is a Simulation Retro game, NOT an Arcade Retro game. 
Other than that, if the kid is a baseball fan, it's great.  I've played traditional sims for 20 years and don't have time to invest in the complexities of those games anymore.  So this is perfect for me plus RBI Baseball was the first game I got on my NES in '88.    This is the game that RBI Baseball '14 "should have been" when it reemerged on the scene.   Worth $30, IMO, unlike last year's offering, which IMO was terrible. 

[baconbits11]

Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

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How does one get to see THIS whole stadium view anywhere in the game?

[sammysosa]

Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

Man I don’t think it can be done maybe next year I hope..[emoji1360]


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[drugsbunny]

Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18: Improved, But Still A Long Way To Go

It's funny to me how RBI on the Nintendo had more simulation qualities than this reiteration on today's hardware. People can always try to reinvent the wheel but the bottom line is that no matter how you do it, if it isn't round, is not going to work.