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Mario Super Sluggers

Mario Super Sluggers


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From: Nintendo

List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $38.00
You Save: $11.99 (24%)



New (45) Used (8) from $36.00

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 25 reviews
Sales Rank: 105

Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: baseball_games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0

MPN: WI-RVLPRMBE
Model: 045496901165
UPC: 045496901165
EAN: 0045496901165
ASIN: B001APM444

Release Date: August 25, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Swing the Wii Remote to bat and pitch and use the Nunchuk to control outfielders
  • Build an “all star” roster of your favorite Mario characters, each with unique personalities and abilities
  • Get on your feet and get into the game with immersive Wii controls
  • Two player baseball games and four player mini-games
  • Control schemes for both rookies and veterans

Accessories:

  • Manhunt 2 Wii
  • Wii Hip Street Cheer Pom Poms - Pink/Silver

Similar Items:

  • Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
  • Official Nintendo Wii Wheel
  • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
  • Wii Music
  • Active Life Outdoor Challenge

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Whether a diehard fan of the Grand Old Game, or someone who has never even seen a ball, bat or glove in your life, Mario Super Sluggers turns your living room into a rocking, socking baseball extravaganza. Staring the ever-lovable Mario and over 40 of his friends from the Nintendo universe, Mario Super Sluggers builds on the social-gaming fun and movements millions have learned from playing Wii Sports and turns even newcomers to gaming or sports titles into full-fledged baseball fanatics in a matter of minutes.

'Mario Super Sluggers' game logo
A whole new ball game
Mario swinging a bat in 'Mario Super Sluggers'
Come to bat as a captain Mario.
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Donkey Kong throwing in a ball from the outfield in 'Mario Super Sluggers'
Go ape in the outfield.
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Mario swings at a pitch from Bowser in 'Mario Super Sluggers'
Be ready to bring the heat.
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View of the field in 'Mario Super Sluggers'
Prepare for fielding challenges.
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Gameplay
Set in the diverse environments of 'Baseball Kingdom,' this is a game that is easy to learn and compulsively addictive, but that also can be made to be as challenging as you want it to be. When you are a rookie go on the offensive by swinging the Wii Remote to smack singles, doubles, triples or even home runs; while when playing defense simulating a pitching motion to toss the ball over the plate. As you grow more confident in your skills, you can choose to attach a nunchuck controller while playing defense to control outfielders for an extra challenge. And regardless at what level you play at always remember that Mario Super Sluggers' nine mini-games are always an option. So, when you need a break from organized play, just grab a few friends and take the mound in a pitching challenge or swing for the fences in the home run derby.

In addition, since Mario Super Sluggers supports up to four players, with enough controllers, you can go two on two in epic battles. As you traverse the Baseball Kingdom, put together your "all star" team made up of your favorite Nintendo characters including the games five captains. Each of these has different abilities and temperament making them as valuable as they are difficult in the right or wrong situation. The result is a take on the American Pastime that you and your family will have a hard time putting down.

Multiple Game Modes
Baseball should be a social game, so whether you are by yourself or surrounded by friends, there's a Mario Super Sluggers game for every occasion.

  • Challenge: Trek across Baseball Kingdom in this singleplayer. mode. Defeat characters in a variety of baseball-related challenges to persuade them to join your team. Once you've assembled an all-star team for the ages, throw down with the baddest baseballer in town: Bowser! The singleplayer. Challenge Mode is a sports fan's dream.
    • Explore the rich and varied landscape of Baseball Kingdom as you gather teammates for your fight against Bowser. From lush tropical jungles to modern urban landscapes, each area of the kingdom is a new experience.
    • Like high-powered free agents, the characters in Mario Super Sluggers won't join just any old team-they want to play for a winner. When you find a new character, he or she will test your skills on the field. Only by besting them in hitting, pitching and fielding contests can you get them to join your side.
    • In Challenge Mode, you can control one of five captains, each with personal special powers. Yoshi can jump through manholes, Wario has the power of magnetism and Donkey Kong can climb vines and shatter barrels.
  • Exhibition: Hit the field and try your luck with a team of your choice. You can play against either the computer or up to three other players.
  • Mini-game: Challenge yourself or take on up to three other players in nine mini-games. From home run contests to pitching duels, you'll have more fun than a rookie at his first spring training.
  • Toy Field: Battle against three other players in a hitting and fielding extravaganza. You can set your turn limit and the skill level of your computer opponents, or just play against friends.
  • Training: Learn the ropes in an extensive tutorial mode.
Special Powers, Weapons, Moves & Features
Mario Super Sluggers isn't your typical baseball game. From special moves to obstacle-filled stadiums, there's always something new around the corner for players on the field to deal with. Just a few of the goodies you'll find out on it's fields of play are:
  • Special Moves: All of the captains have unique Star Skills that allow them to perform special moves while pitching or batting. Mario can turn his fastball into a fireball, Daisy can create a flower garden in the outfield and Luigi can turn infield hits into a raging tornado. Non-captains can also use Star Skills to put a little extra mustard on hits or pitches.
  • Chemistry: Just as in real sports, certain characters in Mario Super Sluggers have a special connection on the field. Known as chemistry, this connection allows players to make spectacular leaping catches, gun down speedy base runners and use items to interfere with fielders.
  • Stadiums: There are nine unique stadiums in the game, everything from an ice-filled castle to an urban cityscape. Many stadiums can be accessed at both day and night, allowing you to play a doubleheader under the lights.
  • Wii Nunchuk: Experienced gamers can also attach the Nunchuk controller for a more advanced gaming experience.




Customer Reviews:   Read 20 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Now Batting, Mario!   August 25, 2008
Michael Kerner (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.)
19 out of 24 found this review helpful

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, Mario Super 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+



1 out of 5 stars VERY disappointing   August 27, 2008
J. Welch (NH)
16 out of 34 found this review helpful

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.


5 out of 5 stars Great game for all ages!   August 26, 2008
S. Simmons (Illinois United States)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

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.


2 out of 5 stars This one you should RENT first!   September 11, 2008
4evrinluvwkatie (Centerville, OH United States)
7 out of 15 found this review helpful

I have to agree with the person who gave this game 1 star. It is VERY disappointing! My son and I LOVED Mario Baseball for the Gamecube. We were hoping for something increadible being on the Wii. Alas, as the other reviewer said, the Wii controls are merely an afterthought. This wouldn't be so disappointing if it wasn't a Nintendo exclusive. In other words, you would expect a game designed for this system to utilize the controls of the Wii that set this system so much apart from the others. As another reviewer said, you have very little detail in the movements of pitching or batting. It's truly sad that the Gamecube version (Mario Baseball) actually allowed you to have more control. It's just crazy that using the Wii-mote doesn't give you any increased versatility or variations in you batting or pitching. I give it a second star only because it has so many of our favorite Nintendo characters that we've enjoyed and followed for so many years. It is inconceivable for this game to get more than 3 stars. Nintendo dropped the ball and committed a major error on this one!


5 out of 5 stars Fun   August 27, 2008
Christopher Teater (St. Louis)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

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.



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