We all know the frustration of picking up a mobile sports game only to find it riddled with clunky mechanics and terrible graphics. Baseball Superstars 2012 completely shatters that curse. This absolute juggernaut of a game which has somehow racked up over 30 million downloads drops you right onto the diamond with totally unlocked level caps and some seriously slick visual upgrades. Whether you want to heavily micromanage an entire franchise from the dugout or grind a single rookie all the way to the Hall of Fame, you have total control over the entire experience.

SOAKING IN THE GORGEOUS BALLPARK VISUALS

Playing a sports simulator on a tiny screen used to mean staring at jagged pixels. Not anymore. The developers cranked the graphics engine to the max, optimizing every single dirt patch and stadium light for high res displays. It looks ridiculously crisp. You can actually see the sharp details in the custom uniforms and the buttery smooth animations when a powerhouse batter violently swings for the fences.

CRUSHING PITCHES WITH INTUITIVE CONTROLS AND SMART AI

Standard button mashing gets old fast. This game throws a total curveball by letting you use your phone’s tilt and gesture sensors to actually aim your pitches and perfectly time your swings. It feels incredibly natural. Better yet, you aren’t stuck relying on brain dead computer teammates to back you up. The AI here is shockingly sharp. Your outfielders will aggressively track down deep fly balls, pull off ridiculous diving catches, and fire absolute laser beams to home plate just to save the inning.

BUILDING A MASSIVE CUSTOM BASEBALL FRANCHISE

You do not have to settle for a boring default roster. If you are a total management nerd, you get to completely overhaul your organization. We are talking custom team logos, completely unique uniform designs, and heavily upgraded stadium equipment. You get to play general manager by scouting recruits, combining specific player stats, and aggressively leveling up your absolute best guys to build an unstoppable, heavy hitting lineup.

GRINDING FROM RAW ROOKIE TO LEGENDARY STATUS

Sometimes you just want to focus on a single, glorious career. The massively expanded RPG modes let you step into the cleats of a completely unknown batter or pitcher to grind your way to the absolute top. Hoarding skill points lets you unlock completely absurd, physics defying special moves. You even earn massive stat boosting nicknames as your reputation aggressively skyrockets. Chasing down the multiple bizarre story endings gives the whole campaign some serious replay value.

WRECKING GLOBAL RIVALS AND UNLOCKING SUPERSTARS

Beating up on the computer is basically just batting practice. When you are ready for some actual pressure, you can take your custom squad online and completely humiliate other players in sweaty PvP matchups. Along the way, you can tackle brutal in game challenges to unlock mythical Super Players, forcing them to join your squad and totally dominate the competition. Just a quick heads up to save your sanity: make absolutely sure you back up your save data. If you swap your phone or delete the app without syncing your profile, your entire legendary roster instantly vanishes into thin air.