Mario Baseball: Homerun Sluggers

== Gameplay ==
Mario Baseball: Homerun Sluggers can be played using three different control methods
* Joy Con: (Vertical)
* Joy Con (Horizontal)
* Switch Controller and screen 
Just like in Mario Supper Sluggers, before a game starts, a roulette will start in order to show which team will be batting first. This is different from the previous game, in which the player could choose which team would be batting first.
Assuming that players are using the Joy Con (vertical) or the Wii Joycon and Gamepad combination, in order to bat or pitch, players must hold the A (or X) button and the Joycon must be swung at the appropriate time. The more precise the hit/pitch, the further/faster the ball will go. To charge up a pitch or swing, players must pull the Joy Con back. They can also do curve balls as well by twisting the Joy Con while pitching. Once the ball is in a fielder's hand, the Joycon must be swung so that the fielder can pitch the ball at one of the basemen.
In the outfield, players can create special moves if there is chemistry between outfielders:
* One outfielder tackles the ball and the ball rolls towards the outfielder with chemistry. The outfielder that holds the ball can then throw a very fast ball towards a base from the outfield.
* When a possible home run is hit, players can initiate a Buddy Jump. Upon jumping around another outfielder's head and pressing A (or X) twice, one of the players will jump incredibly high to catch home run balls. This must be done with precise timing.
Superstar Matchups return; however, it is set for captains only and occurs when the team captain is not batting first and when one runner is on second or third and two or all three runners on base (only when the runs exceed to 4 or more on the scoreboard). This also applies to RBI chance screens.
While pitching, however, players will have to pay attention to the pitcher's stamina. If the character that's pitching is showing signs of fatigue (depicted by a water droplet in a bubble), their pitches will start to behave in an erratic manner. When the current pitcher has fatigue, players will have to decide to adjust the defense so that a new character plays pitcher instead. On a side note, pitchers can get exhausted even quicker if the batting team manages to make a lot of successful Home Runs or a Superstar Run. Even a Grand Slam or a Superstar Slam can cause a pitcher to become fully fatigued right off the bat.
== Exhibition Mode ==
Exhibition mode is a standard one or two player game of baseball. Players fill out a roster and play a game. There are six different, unique stadiums in which players can choose to play in. The player, before playing in a stadium, can adjust options such as number of innings, mercy, which player bats first, and turning Star Skills on and off. Players can also adjust field settings, running, drop spots, and batting cursors.
=== Superstar Skill ===
A new feature in this game is the ability to use a Superstar Skill. Superstar Skills an be activated either while pitching or while batting. Anyone in this game can use a Star Skill, but a team captain's Star Skill is superior to a sub-character's Star Skill. Team Captains have mostly different Star Skills, however, captains that usually pair with each other (Mario and Luigi, Peach and Daisy) have similar Star Skills. The amount of Star Skills that can be used is represented by 5 Team Stars in a meter. The amount of starting Team Stars depend on the sub-characters' chemistry with the team captain.
Star Skills can be replenished by hitting ball park features. They can also be replenished by striking a player out or making a batter reach a base safely when the words, "Star Chance!" appear. Team captains and sub-characters use up one Team Star while captains as members use up two Team Stars.
==== Homerun Skill ====
A new feature in this game is the ability to use a Homerun Skill. Homerun Skills can only be used when you are not using a Superstar Skill, and can only be used once
== Homerun Adventure mode ==
In Homerun Adventure, the player plays as Mario, Luigi, Peach or Toad. Starting with a basic amount of experience, the player can earn experience points by participating in practices and matches. Doing so grants the player skill points that can be used to upgrade their stats, such as Power (how far the ball can be driven), Power (how much strength the player uses when pitching or batting), Speed (how fast the player can run), Control (how straight the player can hit the ball), and Eye contact (how much the player can keep an eye on the ball when catching the ball), while experience points upgrade their level and overall Lead Rank. In the overworld, the player can interact with several characters, such as Goomba, Koopa Troopa, or Shy Guy, who may provide the player with challenges. There will also be matches against the playable characters and boss fights. The player will also be able to collect coins. By winning tournaments, players will be able to obtain new clubs and outfits.
== Playable Characters ==
Character stats displayed here are taken from the listings in the game.
=== Team Captains ===
==== Balance Captains ====
Balance Captains
Name 	Bio 	Team 	Special Techniques
Mario	"Everyone's favorite hero. When Peach is in trouble, he always saves the day! A kart racer, tennis player, golf enthusiast, doctor...the list goes on and on, showing that he's a jack-of-all-trades. His trademark fireball will help him in his first foray into baseball." 	Mario Mushrooms 	
* Special Ball: Fireball
* Running/Fielding: Inferno Dash
* Catch: Fire extingusher
Luigi	"The younger Mario bro. He is a better jumper than Mario and has good traction. Proving to be more than just Mario's brother, Luigi tends to be low-key but is always a dark horse in athletic in Baseball Tournaments. Determined to beat his brother, his excellent form and Green Ghostly Ball make him the ultimate force.	Mario Mushrooms 	
* Special Ball: Green Ghostly Ball
* Running/Fielding: Supernatural-Slash
* Catch: Glowing Catch
Daisy	Sarasaland's princess. Luigi rescued Daisy from the nasty villain Tatanga. While often compared to Peach, Daisy is both stronger and more tomboyish than her blonde counterpart. She uses a Crown Ball that is golden and scatters confusing sunflowers. 	Princess Monarchs	
* Special Ball: Crown Ball
* Running/Fielding: Floral Whirlwind
* Catch: Sunflower Whirlpool
Birdo	"A dinosaur that spits eggs from her huge mouth. Birdo is very particular when it comes to fashion, though her reliance on the color pink is a bit limiting. Her bow and ring are her pride and joy. Birdo's mouth has massive suction that can even catch a ball by sucking it in. 	Yoshi Islanders 	
* Special Ball: Pinky Love Ball
* Running/Fielding: Rising Shooter
* Catch: Birdo Heart Stamp
==== Technique Captains ====
Technique Captains
Name 	Bio 	Team 	Special techniques
Peach 	The Mushroom Kingdom's princess. Mario has come to her rescue every time she's been kidnapped...which has happened no less than 10 times! Some speculate that an all-Toad security force may be the problem... She joins the game with a Heart Ball as her weapon." 	Princess Monarchs	
* Special Ball: Heart Ball
* Running/Fielding: Lovely Arrow
* Catch: Dynamite Heart
Waluigi 	Luigi's eccentric rival. Waluigi is a hardworking player who has been training night and day to gain enough power to best Luigi. The truck that his Liar Ball delivers is said to have the power to make those who touch it get tricked in a very cruel way", 	Wario Rockers 	
* Special Ball: Trickster Ball
* Field Running: Crime Pursuit
* Catch: Waluigi Stealer
Rosalina	The Starry Star Galaxy's Princess. Mario has fulfilled her task of saving the entire Galaxy, twice. Although she has experience in Tennis, and Golf, she is willing to give baseball a shot. Despite being not experience, she is a top notch baseball player with the Galaxy meteor as one of her special weapons	Princess Monarchs	
* Special Ball: Galaxy Meteor
* Running/Field? Launch Star Sprint
* Catch: Grand Star Reward
==== Speed Captains ====
Speed Captains
Name 	Bio 	Team 	Special Techniques
Yoshi 	"A denizen of Yoshi's Island. Mario's dependable buddy always helps him out of jams. Yoshis use their tongues to eat anything and everything. It is said that Yoshis can turn anything they swallow into eggs. On the diamond Yoshi's fast legs and accurate tongue make him a great fielder."	Yoshi Islanders	
* Special Ball: Egg Surprise Ball
* Running/Fielding: Yoshi Park Express
* Catch: Extreme Rainbow
Toad 	Princess Peach's subject. Though he tries to protect the princess from the evil Bowser, she gets kidnapped with disturbing regularity. There are many Toads who look just alike, and though they are generally small and look cute, they are actually quite powerful." 	Peach Monarchs 	
* Special Ball: Eternal Diamond
* Running/Fielding: Crystal Quick Attack
* Catch: The Perfect Catch
Toadette	A cute Toad girl with plaited locks. Though her profile is relatively unknown, she is definitely a cheery, upbeat girl who's full of energy. Taking advantage of her fast legs and light weight, Toadette can make all sorts of difficult plays look completely routine." 	Peach Monarchs 	
* Special Ball: Hoseshoe Ball
* Running/Fielding: Galloping Dash
* Catch: Gold Metal Catcher
== Stadiums ==
There are a total of 14 stadiums in all. Every Team Captain (excluding Waluigi, Birdo, and Diddy Kong) has a stadium which is based on his or her character's unique persona. Most of the nine stadiums can be played in daytime or nighttime. Mario Stadium is the only one not to feature any gimmicks in the field, making for the most realistic baseball experience. The Bowser Jr Playroom is only accessible during the day, while Luigi's Mansion and Bowser Castle can only be accessed at night.
Starting Stadiums
Stadium 	Corresponding Minigame
Princess Peaches Mushroom Stadium	Bob-Omb Durby
Luigi's Mansion 	Ghost K
Sandunes Stadium 	Bat Golf
Winter Wonderland Stadium 	Wall Ball
Splashin Beach Stadium 	Chain Chomp Sprint
Camera Jungle Safari Stadium 	Piranha Panic
Rock Climb Mountain World 	Barrel Batter
Bouncy Cloud Stadium 	Battle Ball
Bowser Jr's Playroom Stadium 	Grafitti Runner
Bowser's Castle Stadium 	Bowser Pinball
Unlockable Stadiums 
Stadium 	Corresponding Minigame
Yoshi Park 	Egg Batter
Captain Toad's Treasure Stadium	Eternal Diamonds
Toadette's Hoseshoe Stadium 	Hoofs On The Base
Rosalina Starry Star Galaxy 	Super Baseball Galaxy
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