Mario Super Sluggers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mario Super Sluggers |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Bandai Games, NOW Production, Genki |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Wii |
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
Mario Super Sluggers is an exciting baseball video game for the Nintendo Wii console. It's part of the popular Mario series of games. In Japan, it's known as Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball. This game is a sequel to another baseball game called Mario Superstar Baseball. It was released in Japan and North America in 2008.
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About the Game
Mario Super Sluggers lets you play baseball with many of your favorite Mario characters. You can choose from characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and even Bowser. Each character has special abilities that can help your team win. The game uses the Wii Remote to make batting and pitching feel real.
How to Play
Playing Mario Super Sluggers is easy and fun. You swing the Wii Remote like a baseball bat to hit the ball. For pitching, you make a throwing motion with the remote. The game also has different baseball fields, each with its own unique challenges. You can play single games or try out the Story Mode.
Story Mode Adventure
In the Story Mode, you go on an adventure with Mario. Your goal is to recruit new players for your baseball team. You explore different areas and solve puzzles to unlock characters. This mode adds an exciting twist to the usual baseball game. It's a great way to discover all the characters and fields.
Game Modes
Besides Story Mode, Mario Super Sluggers offers several other ways to play.
- Exhibition Mode: Play a quick baseball game against the computer or a friend.
- Challenge Mode: Test your skills in various baseball challenges.
- Minigames: Enjoy fun mini-games that use baseball skills. These are perfect for short bursts of play.
Characters and Teams
The game features a large roster of characters from the Mario universe. These characters are divided into different teams. Each team has a captain, like Mario or Bowser. Characters have different stats, like batting power or running speed. This allows for many different team combinations.
Special Moves
Many characters have unique "Star Skills" they can use during a game. For example, Mario might have a powerful "Star Swing." These special moves can change the flow of the game. They add an extra layer of strategy and excitement to baseball.
Reception
Mario Super Sluggers received good reviews from critics. Many players enjoyed the fun gameplay and the wide variety of characters. It was praised for its easy-to-learn controls and engaging Story Mode. The game scored well on review sites like Metacritic and IGN.
Images for kids
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A pre-release screenshot of Yoshi up at bat against Bowser Jr.
See also
In Spanish: Mario Super Sluggers para niños
