Umpire Simulator (2018)

Developer: Beep2Bleep.com
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A focused and immersive simulation where you stand behind home plate, concentrating intently on each pitch to make split-second, accurate calls.

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What players say

Players say it does exactly what it advertises: call balls and strikes in VR, but nothing else. It lacks a season mode, crowds, or an actual baseball game, though the pitch delivery feels realistic. Many find the strike zone placement too high and see the price as fair only on sale.

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