Nicktoons MLB


Nicktoons MLB is a baseball game released for the Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS. The game was developed by High Voltage Software and published by 2K Play. It features playable characters from Nickelodeon shows including SpongeBob SquarePants, Invader Zim, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Danny Phantom, Planet Sheen, ', Fanboy & Chum Chum, T.U.F.F. Puppy, and two characters that only appear in the 3DS version, one which is from ', and the other from the Nickelodeon game Monkey Quest. Characters from Rugrats, Rocko's Modern Life, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Hey Arnold!, The Angry Beavers, CatDog, , Back at the Barnyard, and The Mighty B! make cameo appearances in the game's loading screens. In addition to Nickelodeon characters, the game also features players from real Major League Baseball teams.
Not only does the Nintendo 3DS version have two additional characters, it has more stadiums and modes as well.

Playable characters

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CharactersSeriesVoice actor
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePantsTom Kenny
Patrick StarSpongeBob SquarePantsBill Fagerbakke
Sandy CheeksSpongeBob SquarePantsCarolyn Lawrence
Larry the LobsterSpongeBob SquarePantsDoug Lawrence
The Flying DutchmanSpongeBob SquarePantsBrian Doyle-Murray
Danny PhantomDanny PhantomKeith Ferguson
Dudley PuppyT.U.F.F. PuppyJack DeSena
Kitty KatswellT.U.F.F. PuppyGrey DeLisle
Sheen EstevezPlanet Sheen / 'Jeffrey Garcia
Mr. NesmithPlanet SheenBob Joles
Ultra LordPlanet Sheen / The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusJim Cummings
FanboyFanboy & Chum ChumTim Dadabo
Chum ChumFanboy & Chum ChumNika Futterman
Aang'Ben Helms
Katara |KataraAvatar: The Last AirbenderMae Whitman
Toph BeifongAvatar: The Last AirbenderJessie Flower
ZukoAvatar: The Last AirbenderDante Basco
ZimInvader ZimRichard Steven Horvitz
Gaz MembraneInvader ZimMelissa Fahn
Ren HöekThe Ren & Stimpy ShowChris Edgerly
Stimpy J. CatThe Ren & Stimpy ShowEric Bauza
Powdered Toast ManThe Ren & Stimpy ShowCorey Burton
The Gilded YakThe Ren & Stimpy ShowBilly West
Jimmy NeutronThe Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusDebi Derryberry
Hiro MightypawMonkey Quest-

3DS-Exclusive character.

Reception

Nicktoons MLB has received mixed reviews. Operation Sports gave the game 4 out of 10, stating "As it is, you should only buy this for the Nickelodeon characters or if you are dying to play a Kinect baseball game. Otherwise, just treat yourself and your kids to The Bigs 2, a game with more polish and much more to do. Then, when you are done, watch Spongebob." Official Xbox Magazine gave the game a score of 6.5 out of 10, saying "Nicktoons MLB is fun but frivolous, which should work just fine for kids and families". They also both praised and criticised the usage of Kinect, saying "having your arm angle determine the pitch type is downright genius — though sadly, occasional gaffes muddle the execution".
However, there have been some positive reviews as well. 123Kinect said "If you are buying this for yourself and are older it’s probably around a 6/10, you will notice the flaws, which is why I rated it at 7, it’s one of those on the fence titles. It’s by far no means a real MLB title, however it’s a step in the right direction." Anime Courtyard also gave it a 7 out of 10, stating "At the end we can say that Nicktoons MLB is not spectacular but not a bad option if you want a baseball game without complications. For children, a good game if they like the Nicktoons. And of course for a grown up who wants a trip to memory lane with their favorite Nickelodeon characters." Nintendo World Report's review gave the game an 8 out of 10, concluding with "Nicktoons MLB is a simplified but very fun baseball game. Don't let the kid-focused presentation scare you off; this game is worth a look from anyone in the mood for an arcade baseball game.