Rank and Play ID: RNP-IGDB-3987

Mario Super Sluggers

Rank and Play

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Critic rating

65.3 / 100

3 votes

Release

Jun 19, 2008

Genres

Sport

Overview

Mario Super Sluggers, the sequel to Mario Superstar Baseball, continues the arcade-style gameplay of Mario sports games. Mario and friends are invited to the Baseball Kingdom to play games against each other. When Bowser hears this, he immediately interrupts the party. There are several game modes to choose from like in the previous game. In Exhibition mode, players play a single game against each other. Players can choose different options such as how many innings to play, if captains can use star powers (each captain has a different star swing and pitch), and toggle error items off and on (error items can be thrown at fielders). The singl…

Storyline

The story takes place in the challenge mode of the game. Mario and friends travel to Baseball Kingdom for some relaxation and to play some baseball, when Bowser Jr. suddenly appears and throws the island into chaos. Mario must travel around the island and through each of the unique and specialized areas in order to recruit different characters and captains to challenge Bowser Jr. to a game of baseball. Once Bowser Jr. has been defeated, he retreats, but then Bowser appears to challenge Mario's team and take over the island. Upon defeating Bowser, Mario's team all celebrate and throw a huge party. Bowser and Jr. are invited to the party as we…