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I have a feeling....this will be the best one, ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 34
Date: January 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

You might as well pre-order this baby, because I believe it will be the King of the baseball simulation video games....of all time! I've read what this game will feature: tons of stat categories, much improved graphics - including detailed stadiums, with smooth ball player animations to go with it - the razor sharp gameplay of this series will return, as expected! High Heat 2002 for PS2 seriously lacked in the grapics/animation category, but this season looks to be what the serious baseball gamer has been waiting for....I only hope that the players and pitches/throws can be controlled with the joystick instead of the dreaded limitation of controlling everything ONLY with the D pad....that wasn't fun. Overall, I believe this will be the best one ever in this genre of video games! Get yours here! And, GO OAKLAND ATHLETICS....who needs that bum, Jason Giambi, anyways!!!! Peace.

Great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 15
Date: February 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've been waiting for this one for a long time, and it was worth the wait. I'm writing this after owning the game for less than 24 hours, but so far I'm pretty happy with it.

If you've played High Heat before, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I was a hard-core High Heat 2001 addict on the PC but skipped the 2002 version on the PS2 because it was too lacking in features and skipped it on the PC because it was buggy. The controls on this one are very similar to the controls on the PC. The batter-pitcher interface is as good as ever, and that's always what made this game great.

The graphics aren't the most amazing ones that I've ever seen, but they do beat the old 2001 PC version. Players occasionally do weird things, like running in place when they hit the wall chasing a home-run ball. But the stadiums are passable versions of the real things, and the game play is so fun that I can forgive minor visual annoyances.

One thing that I really like about this version that wasn't in my old PC version is the ability to fine-tune things- you can adjust speed, power, hitting, etc. I want the game to be as much of a simulation as possible, so too many long balls irritate me. This lets you fix that. It also lets you do it in the middle of a game, which is nice when you're down by a few runs, you have men on base, and it would be really nice if someone hit a home run!

Some downsides to this version:

It has a fantasy draft, but, unlike the PC version, you can't select the teams you want to have participate in your league. I'm sure Bud Selig would be disappointed- there's no way to play a season without the Twins and Expos. I used to like to have two eight-team leagues- that gave you a good shot at having lots of star players on your team when you did the draft and you got to play against the stars more frequently, too. With all 30 teams, you get a one or two great players and a lot of middle-of-the-road players on each team, which is kind of boring. But that's a minor quibble- since the real versions of my favorite teams (the Cubs and the Mariners) are pretty good, I can enjoy playing them with the real rosters. And you can create a player, or make trades if you want to make a better team.

The home run derby was more fun in the PC version because it kept high scores; you could always try to set a new personal best. This one doesn't, which is too bad. I also miss the old stadiums in the PC version- I LOVED playing in the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field, among other places. It also lacks the depth- no minor leagues, for example, but that's probably too much to ask for a console game, and I can live without it.

In summary, this game isn't EVERYTHING that I'd want a baseball game to be, but it's pretty darn close. And they got the stuff that matters right, which makes it a highly enjoyable game. I'm anxiously awaiting the PC version, too- if it is stable and includes the things that were omitted from this version, it could be the perfect baseball game!

It's nice to see Curt Schilling on the cover, too- a great player and a class act- some of the proceeds from the game even go to ALS.

IF YOU HAVE HH2002, DON'T BOTHER WITH THIS ONE!!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 13
Date: February 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I enjoyed last years game but there's so little difference with this years that it's not worth the money. I'll take it back today. The players are on the teams they were on last year. The big trades that happened aren't in this game. There's no franchise mode, only season mode and they even botched that. It has the 2001 season schedule, not this years. So if it has the players on the wrong teams and the wrong schedule, why bother? As much as I wish Kenny Lofton was still on the Tribe, it just isn't right.
The graphics are a little better than they were but still not as good as All Star Baseball or even Triple Play. I don't even care about the graphics I just want this years' schedule because I like to play the game that is scheduled in real life to be played that day. Good bye, high heat.

High Heat is better than last year, Still not great

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 14 / 15
Date: February 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

While i was very dissapointed with last years high heat, this years version surprised me (and yes i do actually own it). Gameplay and graphics are much improved and the announcers voices were crisp and clean. I was also surprised to see that the rosters were also as up to date as they could be (i.e. Juan Gonzalez on Texas). This is also not an "arcade" style baseball game, stats are pretty accurate like real MLB is and you aren't hitting hr's every other ab. So all in all it's a pretty good game, 4 star rating for a lack of "franchise mode", but do you really want to keep playing after 162 games anyways? Buy it and i think you'll be surprised in a good way.

3DO takes High Heat Baseball Deep!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

True baseball junkies will get their fix from High Heat. ARCADE ENTHUSIASTS NEED NOT APPLY HERE, as High Heat does a fabulous job
of modeling real pitcher/batter duels. Working the count for balls and strikes, looking for the right pitch, or throwing your "out" pitch are just not cliches in High Heat. The satisfying level of strategy and depth is carried through out the game. Realistic stats and outcomes are the norm here, and your manegerial skills will be tested. If you long for the visual gloss and arcade play of All-Star Baseball or Triple Play, then High Heat maybe a little rough on you. If you are a fan of real baseball simulations, then High Heat is a must.

True to America's favorite past time

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 18
Date: February 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

High Heat 2002 was a "not very well crafted" baseball game with extraordinary gameplay that is so realistic that you almost feel as if you're witnessing the game first hand. Half of the statistics were horribly flawed and some(saves) were not even recorded. The commentary had major problems, the game froze from time to time during saving, some of the player movements were choppy, no create a player option, and the graphics were mediocre at best. I could go on and on with the problems of 2002, but one constant that could always be counted on was the incredible gameplay. Everything was realistic. If you played on Hall of Fame level, no matter how good of a player you were, you're players made mistakes and you could lose to anyone. Needless to say, I knew what was coming with this year's version of High Heat. This is hands down the best Baseball game ever made. All of the problems that plagued 2002 are gone. The stats are accurate and the gameplay is crisp. For some reason, the games take a bit longer to play than last years, but it may be because I'm still learning the new screens. There are still some problems with the commentary, but minor. The only real annoying problem so far is that the crowd cuts in and out at times, and it's distracting. Surprisingly, the gameplay has improved drastically over 2002. I didn't see how that was possible until I played 2003. The movements aren't real sudden and jerky anymore, and the speed of the throw depends on the position of the player throwing it, for example, if the short stop has to go toward third to catch a ground ball and make a quick throw to first, it may be off line and slow getting there because of the awkward throwing position. Also, when the infielders dive for a ground ball, they don't catch it every time, sometimes it ricochet's off of them and skips into the outfield. It's little things like this that make it such a great game. The pitcher/batter interface is beautiful, and the game is LOADED with options that allow you to customize it to your liking. That should minimize the amount of negative reviews from people who prefer a more arcade style game. There is even an option that lets you get rid of the simulation all together. So if you want to hit nothing but homeruns, you can. The most important aspect of a baseball game, in my opinion, is the speed of the runners as compared to the rest of the game. If you hit a ball into the gap, you will almost always get a double or triple, and if there's a runner on first, he will most likely score. It's the only game on the PS2 market that is realistic in that way. Triple Play and All star baseball are horrible in that aspect and hundreds more. After last year's disappointment's I doubt I will even give those two a shot. After High Heat 2003, who needs anything else? I rated it 4 stars because It is still not "perfect". It has to be perfect for a five star rating, and I must say that it is pretty darn close. One last thing I'd like to point out, when a fly ball is hit, take a close look at the landing cursor. A maltese Cross, perhaps? Being a firefighter myself, I'd like to believe that it's a tribute to all of the fallen heroes of 9/11. I don't know, you decide.

High Heat 2003

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: February 17, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Dont buy Triple Play! Its slick but silly. High Heat plays like real baseball. Plus it plays faster, with easier controls.

Awesome Video Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: February 19, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is very realistic, and I really like it! The batting stances, mostly look real, and the rest of the game play is cool! They have the exact uniforms as the big leagues. Most players aquired or signed by teams, are on that team! The only bad things about this game, is the fact that there is NO FRANCHISE MODE! The Season is good though. There is a 2 on 2 mode. That's were you pick your favorite batter and pitcher, from the team of your choice, and you go against another team. The score counts by different areas in the field. This is a great game, and if you are a die hard baseball fan like me, GET IT! LETS GO METS!

best baseball for PS2

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: February 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

HH 2003 has much improved graphics and an updated roster over 2002. given the High Heat legacy, it plays well giving a good mix of walks vs. strikeouts...

in addition to the general difficulty setting (rookie, pro, allstar, mvp) the game also allows you to adjust a general setting to make the game either more 'arcade' or 'simulation'. when you slide the setting to towards more simulation, a players stats become much bigger factors in whether you make contact hitting or whether you're hitting the corners for strikes.

from an arcade game perspective, it's a very good game but from a simulation, the season mode is a bit of a let down. while the game allows for trades, it will always let you make a trade so you can easily build that super team of all the best players. there is no franchise mode so if the season ends, that's it... no building a dynasty -- there are no college or minor league players in the game (there are some free agents and you can also create your own players). allstar games, playoffs, homerun derbies are all available from the main screen.

all in all it's a fine baseball game, and IMHO, the best available for the PS2 in its representation of pitching vs. batting.

High Heat Baseball 2003 Hits A Grand Slam

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 15 / 19
Date: February 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

After playing this game for the first time, I loved it. The gameplay is great, the stadiums are great, and the players are fantastic.

High Heat beats out it's competitors by far. I have yet to play All-star b-ball, but it's better than triple play and MLB.

Triple Play is immpossable to hit a ground ball and get on base. It's either a home run, and out, or a double. Also in TP, You can not get a double play if your life depended on it. I spent 3 hours trying to figure out how to throw the ball. And it's immoissable to pitch. If you want to throw that ball hard, there's a 99.99 chance out of a hundred that it';; be a ball.

MLB has really lost it. The graphics are horrible, the gameplay bad, and it has a lot of glitchs. In MLB if you throw a ball, they never swing. In HH they might swing or they might not.

There are 3 downsides to HH, though.

One is that If you dive for a ball, the guy takes a year to get up and throw it, almost giving them a single.

The next one is roster management. I wish that they had an option whether or not the trades could be fair.

Third, is the rosters themselves. They are so out of date that it's scary, but it's not that hard to fix. You only need to make one or two moves.

Everything about HH is perfect and well-done, exept for those 3 things. If you want to have fun and live a realistic season, play High Heat. If you want a slaughter fest, play Triple Play. If you want lowsy graphics, play MLB. But all in all, I'd go with High Heat.

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