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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.

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!

This is it.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I complained earlier on these pages about a certain aspect of
HHBB 2003 that I thought would bother me. I spoke way too soon.
This is the best baseball game I have ever played, either with or without a human opponent. The game plays REAL, and that's all I need from a sports game. Rent it, buy it, spend a
day or two with it. Tune the game to your likings and your ability and then notice how REAL the experience is. As far as I
am concerned, that's all that matters.

Great Game. Beats All Star and Triple Play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I am the master rater. I've played Triple Play, allstar baseball and High heat. high heat was by far the best. I love it. Don,t let yourself down by buying Triple play or allstar, they stink. Please buy high heat. the graphics are okay but the gameplay is awsome. I bought the game 2 days ago and couldn't get off my luxurios PS2. Ive been playing for 52 hours straight. The only reason i got off was to write this review, and after this i'll go back to playing. if you don't believe me , fine don't, your just letting yourself down. Do yourself a favor and buy the game. Damn those Triple play and all star they [are bad] , Please Buy High heat.

The BEST

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I think that High Heat is the best baseball game on the market. Last year I had Triple Play and this year I wanted it again until I stumbled onto this game. It has very veeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrry realistic gameplay great stadium graphics and excellent pitcher batter interface. The only thing that I dont like about this game is that the scoreboard is not in realtime and some of the faces of the players could use some work. Other that that this is the game for any baseball lover.

Quite possibly the best MLB sim ever made!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 12
Date: March 31, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First off, let me say it, this game rules. Second, to EA: Your constant dragging...baseball games have forced me to go with the 'ol 3DO, who's games aren't as detailed but still manage to satisfy even the most tough to please gamer. It obviously seems that the folks at EA don't care about satisfying baseball fans, they care about graphics. High Heat has changed my outlook entirely on baseball games. I never thought a baseball game could grip me like this after exposure to EA's mediocre imitation of last year. It honestly made me think I could never love or enjoy a baseball game again. But I was wrong, 3DO did a masterful representation of TV baseball with the cool pitcher camera angle. The scorecard on screen looks like Fox's, and the players actually have different stances and have differnet swings unlike Triple Play. The graphics aren't the best, but they are pretty crisp and straightfoward, and it really doesn't matter, because gameplay is what I find influences most baseball fans 9/10, and this has perfect gameplay. I played a demo of it, and I knew I had to have it right away. So here I am now, playing during all waking hours and loving it, do yourselves a favor, pick this up along with your baseball magazines and cards. 3DO should be commended because of it's effort to please the baseball fan and purist when EA and Acclaim wouldn't.

Solid Baseball simulation........

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is a solid game. bought it based on reviews, if you are looking for a realistic game and are not concerned with graphics, this is it. I don't even notice the graphics which aren't that bad. Higher levels of the game are tough, stat lines are very deep. games are 30 minutes tops, and stats are normal, not over the top like Triple play. haven't tried the 2 on 2 but sounds ok. Only con is the rosters and schedule, schedule is not up to date 2002 season. Rosters are last years, but if you do a fantasy draft season like me, it is down your alley, I was waiting for MLB 2003 but couldn't resist, this game is off tha hook!!!

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.

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.

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