MLB Home Run Derby VR (2018)

Developer: MLB
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Sports
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You step into the batter's box with responsive motion controls, feeling each swing as you chase high scores through a progression system that rewards timely power and precision.

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What players say

Players love the graphics and immersive feel of batting, but many are frustrated by the limited content, wishing for a full 9-inning baseball game with pitching and fielding. Some report issues like the ball always pulling left, no haptic feedback, and pitches being too low, while others enjoy the home run derby action and appreciate updates that added 30 stadiums.

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