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Save your money if you already have TP2001

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 10 / 11
Date: March 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It's not the EXACT same game; it's less. Not only did EA not improve on a single aspect of the last version of this game, they seem to have made it worse. The graphics are identical, it's obvious EA maxed out their capabilities a few years ago. Last year's TP was great, because it introduced several new things: the Extreme Hitting challenge, where your hitter must aim for targets in four different fields, and this tons of fun, bringing the simple home run derby into a new universe. Last year EA introduced the option of using old time hitters like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Satchel Paige, in every area of the game. This especially made the Home Run Challenges more fun, as the old time hitters were given amazing strength in hitting home runs, allowing you to reach targets that normal players aren't capable of reaching, really. The in-game challenges were great, too, as they allowed you to earn power-ups like super-speed and CPU assistance by accomplishing certain tasks. Last year's Triple Play was one of the most innovative in EA's career. This year, they not only re-used all the stadiums exactly as they were (even the Extreme Hitting parks), they removed the old-time hitters, making the hitting challenges difficult and frustrating, as very few players are capable of hitting many home runs. The in-game challenges are still there, though less fun, as last year you could actually earn the old timers to sign to your team. For example, doing a certain thing in the game would free up Babe Ruth, and you could then go and sign him to be your number four hitter or whatever. This year, all you get are big heads and long bats, and tiny players and flaming baseballs. Boring, really. Super speed is very helpful, but I still haven't managed to earn it. I don't know what you have to do to get it. Stupid EA. In any case, all EA can boast with this game is an updated roster (which is updated right about up to the day Manny Ramirez signed with the Red Sox...anybody not signed by then is on the Free Agent List, like David Cone), and two (TWO!) new ballparks, neither of which is anything special. Honestly, as the last PS1 version of this game ever, you'd think they'd try a little harder to make it count. So take my advice; if you already have TP2001, just make the appropriate trades and save yourself the 40 bucks. You won't be gatting anything new at all by buying this game. If you don't have TP2001 (as i didn't when i bought this) then seek it out...it'll come much cheaper, and it's a much better game. I can honestly think of no good reason to buy this game, and the only reason i gave it 3 stars is because in and of itself, it's still a decent game. But don't buy it by any means. i mean that.

Still the Same Old Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: March 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First off, this year's Triple Play is a very good and very entertaining baseball game. Just like the last couple of years it is a quality product that provides a good baseball experience. That said, it has its drawbacks.

First, this game feels a little slower than the last two years. Even at the fastest game settings those 100 mph fastballs look pretty much the same as the 70 mph changeups. That means that batting isn't very hard, but getting a human opponent out is difficult.

The graphics weren't all that wonderful either, but aren't a major problem. Stadiums look rather bland and don't seem all that true to life. Players also look a little strange as well. Nothing really makes you feel like you are actually at the game.

In the sound department the play by play seems to be wrong a little more often than in previous games, which could likely bother some gamers. The announcers also get a little too excited over plays that aren't all that special.

This game, much like any sports game really, could have benefited from the franchise type of play that has made the Madden series, as well as some of the Dreamcast titles, nearly infinitely playable. I would have loved to see some type of minor league system and some of the top prospects in this game.

As I said the game is very good. It's just hard not to focus on the negatives when the game hasn't changed much and there is nothing new to report. There are few real problems, just disappointments. It more or less all comes down to whether or not you feel you need to be playing with updated rosters which, unfortunately, were finalized a little too early yet again this year.

No real changes from last year, so still very solid

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

It has been said before and I'll say it again, this new version is almost exactly similar to its 2001 counterpart. The rosters have been updated, so A-Rod is on Texas here. The new stadiums from last year's version, such as Enron and Pac Bell have been "spruced-up" a bit, so they look nicer. TP 2001 was a great game, and since this year's version is the same, this is also a great game. However, if you are not into baseball that much, and own TP 2001, there is no real need to upgrade to TPB. Overall, it is what you would expect from an EA sports game.

Absolutely the Best Baseball Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is great,the graphics are amazing for a playstation game,Buck Martinez and Jim Hughson are great, I especially like the funy advertisements that they do between innings. At the start of the game is shows the players warming up in the outfield and infield and getting ready for the gam. The homeruns are the most exciting thing in a game, with a cannon sound and all sorts of great views of the homerun. The only thing I wish could have been in this game was the Cocoa Cola bottle and Glove in Left Field of Pacific Bell Park. And I think the stadiums do not look as good as they should. Create Player is very cool.

Pros: Great Graphics Exciting Play-by-Play Detailed Create Player mode Great Home Run Views and Sounds Cons: Poor stadium graphics Should be more in a final baseabll Playstation game by EA. No more legends from the past. Overall I still think this is a great game for the casual baseball gamer.

this game is off the hook!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: February 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

yo get off your butts and go buy this game. I mean this game is the best baseball game on playstation,I hear all of this talk about the transition of all-star baseball 2002,but I guarantee that when It is all said and done Ea sports will have the last laugh. Besides year and year out Ea sports constantly proves the non-believers wrong so go out and buy this game it is worth every single penny ya heard!!

P.S.- If you disagree after you play it email me at Epel@msn.com

same game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

still the same awesome game, but come on, can't we get realistic here? My first few hits were all clean but were declared errors by the computer. There's no passed balls, Wild pitches, or injuries. And how about waiting to set the rosters at least until spring training is under way? Still a good game, but I hope for a lot more in 2002.

freezing up

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

alright i dropped my rating to two stars cause it has been freezing up on me from time to time.... always in the 8th or 9 inning too, which means i have to start over

Sad...this is the same

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I just got this hoping for some new features, sad to report that this is nearly the EXACT SAME game as last years(TP 2001). The graphics evened seemed a little grainier than before. Sadly, some of the same problems still plague this game...I am sick of having my shortstop or second baseman catching balls in the outfield! The announcers have the same lines as last year, and SF's Pac-Bell park still shows NO signs of the Giant Glove or Coke-bottle in left field! What's up EA??

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY IT!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is the worst game I have ever purchased. Money down the drain. The game constantly freezes, and if you talk to EA sports they tell you to turn your playstation on it's side. Needless to say, it still freezes. It would be a decent game if it didn't freeze up, but there are better baseball games out there. Don't throw away your money like I did.

Triple Play 2001 - Warmed Over

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

"Triple Play Baseball" is a virtual facsimile of "Triple Play 2001". The only difference (and I do emphasize, the ONLY difference) is the updated rosters, stadiums and team uniforms. Fortunately, unlike the Playstation 2 version, Jim Hughson is still the play by play man, and Buck Martinez is still the color commentator (I love those two guys!), but no new dialogue. Beats Sony's "MLB" series to pieces, but shame on EA Sports for their lazy approach to this game.

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