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This game is an All Star

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 17, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Awsome game. They improved everything that was wrong with the 2003 version. Now if you want to controll one of the baserunners instead of all of them you can so you don't get caught in double or triple plays. It has a good challenge to it. You win some and you lose some. The only thing that's wrong with it is that you cannot start a season you have to start a franchise. But that is not that big of a deal. It's the he best baseball game out there. If you like baseball buy it.

Very impressive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 13
Date: March 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I can't say enough about this game. I was a little skeptical when the new baseball games came out because the 2002-03 lot left me disappointed. But this game has risen to the occasion. The graphics are very good and the gameplay is simply outstanding. If you want a baseball simulation that plays extremely close to the real thing, this is it. I love all the special features, and I probably haven't even seen all of them yet. The old stadiums (like Polo Grounds, Crosley, Shibe, etc) are very cool. The franchise mode is unbelievably in-depth. Minor leaguers with options, Rule 5 Drafts, June Amateur Draft, etc, etc. Looking forward to using the network adapter to get roster updates. I think this is the king of baseball titles this year. Money well spent.

Acclaim has shut down the competition

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 11
Date: March 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is awsome! The graphics are great and the gameplay is realistic, complete with signature batting stances and facial expressions this game has definately stomped out the efforts made by EA, Sega, and 989. Another thing, All Star Baseball 2004 has the best stadium graphics that I've ever seen. It also has throwback uniforms for every club and my favorite mode: PICK UP GAMES. This is a must buy and worth the $50!

All-Star Baseball 2004 Hit a Homerun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: March 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I just bought this game today and it is the best of it's kind in my opinion. It tops High Heat Baseball by a large margin. For one, Acclaim's new game has loads of new features and also many more game modes.One such mode is scenario mode which is where you change the outcomes of some of the tense 2002 games. For true baseball fans and not those looking for a game to entertain such as mlb slugfest,I would have to rate gameplay a 10 out of 10.Unlike what other reviews have stated,I believe every baseball game or of sort should have some challenge to it. If that challenge means striking out ten times and having to hit and run in order to win a game than thats it.I've played MLB Slugfest and in that you can hit homeruns left in right. It's way too easy and not real! You'll learn from your mistakes in ASB and might want to get on the field a few hours early for batting practice sometimes during the season.On the other hand,the graphics in ASB are also very realistic. I was shocked to find the stadiums in so much detail. Take a tour of the fields to get an idea of where you might want to sit on your next trip to Yankee Stadium. What i am saying is Acclaim seemed to have put a lot of effort into the making of this game. It's into depth franchise mode goes there and beyond. (30 seasons!) Not to mention all of the managerial moves you can make. During the offseason you may watch some of your players hang up their hats while others receive a ballet for Cooperstown.I would highly recommend it over all of it's competitors and it's definitely worth the price./!

has it all

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: March 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

im a franchise mode junkie, and love raising home-grown top prospects. This game has it all including the top 50 prospects ratings in the minor leagues. great graphics, gameplay. and the backround music is the greatest baseball music of all time!!! THA THEME SONG FROM THE BASEBALL MOVIE CLASSIC "THE NATURAL" o man it gave me chills. the game has it all, roster updates, pick up game which is like sandlot ball. its best baseball game to date, best asb ever. highly recommended!!!

Realism reigns

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I had given up on trying to find a decent baseball game. Since 1993 or so, I would get my hopes up for a new baseball game, only to be disappointed by a lack of realism. That's where ASB 2004 excels. Most baseball games reward free-swinging as it's routinely easy to end up with 23 hits and 14 runs. ASB 2004 focuses on patience and baseball management skills. For example, depending on the count, you'll be thrown different types of pitches. Look for a 95mph fastball, a splitter or a nasty curve if you're behind 1-2. On the other end, if you're sitting at 2-0, look for a good pitch you can hit. Location of the pitch also affects how you hit it. If you connect on a high pitch, in on your hands, you'll pop it up. As a pitcher, you have to vary your pitches and location to get a strike out.

Both pitchers and hitters go through slumps. You can have a stretch where your leadoff man is in a 3 for 36 funk, or have a reliever who can't get anybody out. Your starting picther may stink so bad, that you'll have to send him to the bullpen and replace his spot in the rotation. Lots of other small effects: bunting (the red, white, blue banners) is seen on the stadiums for Opening Day and the Playoffs. After a Fourth of July game, fireworks could be seen behind the scoreboard. Even the outfield ads of each stadium are preserved (while the shapes and colors are there, the sponsors have been modified for legal reasons). During interleague play, your team may appear in their throwback uniforms. You even have a month of Spring Training to test your team out. Nice touches.

The off-field elements are terrific. Full roster customization. The computer will even approach you for trades, or alert you when another team is attempting to sneak someone through waivers. All-Star ballots, MVP, Cy Young, ROY, Gold Glove and "Golden Hammer" votes are updated, daily. Every stat you could ask for is catalogued (although I was a bit annoyed as seeing strikeouts listed as "SO" instead of "K"). Your stats are even compared along the MLB record holders and each individual franchise's records (play as your home team, develop a rookie and see his career numbers begin to add up in the record books). See how your season numbers rank among the team's all-time greats. Fun for trivia buffs, as some franchise records are impossible to break (for instance, I believe the Pirates' season record for wins by a pitcher is something like 80!!!)

Several hidden video clips and stadium tours. You can unlock interview clips from Buck O'Neil, Cal Ripken and Derek Jeter, discussing a variety of topics) -- Roughly 45 minutes of interview footage that may be lost on the casual video game fan. The announcing team of Tom Brennaman and Steve Lyons is decent. Lyons has some humorous comments, like after a called strike three: "the pitcher said: can I help you? Batter said: nope, just lookin'!" There's also a recurring trivia game that runs during the game. Tough questions...not the usual brainless "which team plays in New York" type of stuff. You can also play the trivia game on its own, if you're a diehard.

The batting interface can be difficult at first. You can switch to "easy" mode, which may solve your problems. After the first few games, be sure to ALWAYS turn off "Manager's Tips" and "Jeter's Tips". Aside from being annoying, these tips can pop up in the middle of a play and disrupt your controls. Also, I was a little bummed that each homerun trot/celebration is the same. I'd like to see Bernie Brewer zip down his slide, or see the train in Houston rumble along the wall.

This game excels at the franchise mode and playing every game. Contains lots of small subtle effects that can't be seen over the course of two games. If you have a lot of patience and time, this is your game. If you want homeruns and flash, look somewhere else. In real life, baseball makes for a stinky video game, so the realism is appreciated here. Not saying that it's a stinky game...if you like baseball, you'll dig it. A decent game that appreciates and understands baseball and its past.

THE KING!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Out of ALL the video games I've tried, this still SOMEHOW makes the best. I've tried MVP Baseball 2005, MLB 99, and All-Star Baseball 2002. CONS:

O.K. First this game is SOOOOOOOOO unrealistic, it hurts. There are VERY STUPID errors that should never happen. For example: When my fielder locks himself in position to get ready to catch the ball, sometimes you will think "Why doesn't he move his glove up? He better do it soon... OUCH!" The ball will either fly past him, or go off his noggen.

Second: There is also what I like to call it, a suction glove. When you hit a ball sometimes it will look like it will fly by him, but NOOOO, the fielder will just dive or stick his hand out &...WHAM! You are out!

Third- There is only ONE 1 button, the R1 button, that you use to dive, jump, and slide on defense, & that WILL get on your nerves. PROS:

The game is very easy to control, although you can't manually slide on offense, it's still very fun to play. The season mode is good, but it doesn't go as deep as some games, I'm sure. What I like the most about it is the pithing controls. Unlike MVP 2005, where you have to use a pitch meter, in this game all you have to do is select where you want to pitch, and let 'er Rip!

All & All, MVP may have better graphics and control, But this game RULES!!! & for this price, you would have to be crazy not to buy it. But if you're lookin for graphics, turn to MVP Baseball 2005.

hi, My name is Dutch

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 28
Date: February 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game has a lot of things to do. If you visit the acclaim sports website you can take a tour of the game. This game is the best baseball game I've ever seen. I wolud like to say one more thing. That is, My name is Dutch, I love you very much, My name is Dutch, Oh Ohhhhhhhh. I'd also like to say that swiss people rock.

Bad reviews?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is awaesome. Don't listen to the other revies that calim that its impossible to make double plays and the computer dominates gameplay. If you read the instructions you'll understand everything. This game is loaded with extras and the best gameplay modes I've ever seen. Pick up games are awesome and the franchise mode is so realistic its crazy. This game IS baseball. The veteran hitting is hard at first,....some might say impossible, but trust me if you play a lot of video games or have any hand eye coordination at all youll get the hang of it with some practice. ENJOY!

Best Baseball Game Hands Down

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I recently rented this game because of all the mixed reviews I read and I didn't want to buy a game that I wouldn't end up playing. But this is by far the best baseball game out right now. There are many different options in this game compared to MVP(some say better than ASB) And as far as the hitting goes, I actually think it was easy to pick up on and it's realistic. If your batter is good against righty then the batting icon is larger than when he faces a lefty, And that chages from player to player. I don't own and hardly play baseball games but this game made me enjoy baseball much more than I thought I could. The only downside is that high 90's fastballs are incredibly hard to hit (once the pitcher gets tired its gets easy) and there are more errors that there should be (still its not hard to deal with) but other than those two things I can't complain. So I give ASB 2004 a 5 star and proclaim it as the best baseball came out, hands down!

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