The situation was so dire that publisher 505 Games took the unprecedented step of removing the game from sale only four days after launch, issuing full refunds to all buyers, and cancelling all planned console versions for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U. Why the Game Failed
Reviewers described the graphics as "from 1999" and noted a complete lack of mouse input or even instructions for keyboard controls.
Fielders would often dance around the ball or run away from it, allowing players to score over 100 runs on a single delivery.