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A little less than advertised

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The wealth of Career and stat-tracking features is a plus, but I was very turned off by the gameplay and graphics. If more attention was put into the presentation of the graphics and ease of gameplay this would be a real winner.

"Take me out to the PC ball game . . ."

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: November 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Microsoft Baseball 2001 is a pretty good effort. Not great, not spectacular, but this game holds up very well on its own.

The one thing I find the most fun about this game is the Homerun Derby. This is a lot of fun to play, although not all the heavy hitters are able to hit homeruns. I have never been able to get Mark McGwire to hit more than just a few homeruns in the contest, for example. Maybe it has to do with his batting stance; the computerized version of Big Mac has him in a full squat as compared to the real life Big Mac who just bends a little at the knees.

Another thing that is nice is that it's not complicated to play. You don't have to decide what angle you're going to swing, what bat speed, etc. Those looking for a challenge might be disappointed, but those looking to have fun with the game won't be.

About the only thing that sticks out in my mind are the player graphics, which I hate to gripe about because I usually don't care about such petty things. But for all the effort the creators took in making the faces of the players look real, the rest of the body of the players don't. Just one look at the hands waving the bat behind the shoulders should be example enough. Other than that, things are great. The stadiums are fully reconstructed and look fabulous. Add to that the play-by-play commentary by Tom Brenamen and the live atmosphere of feeling like you're in the actual ballpark, and you have a sharp-looking game.

As I said earlier, Microsoft Baseball 2001 is a pretty good effort. Let's hope the makers can keep improving the look of it with future Microsoft Baseball releases.

Awesome Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Microsoft Baseball 2001 is the best and coolest game I've ever played. I would highly recommend this game to anyone enjoys baseball. I play this game a lot and it has simple controls even my friend hit a homerun the first time he played. This is a great quality baseball game

The perfect game for the true baseball fan

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: July 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you're anything like me, which means you follow baseball obsessively, charting stats, second guessing the general manager, etc., then you want this game on your PC. The graphics are sub-par, but the game far exceeds the competition in the team-building function. You can build your team with free agent signings, trades and minor league call-ups, possibly landing in the World Series. You can also simulate games and entire seasons, testing your roster against the rest of the league.

Bottom line: If you're looking for the best graphics and the smoothest gameplay, check out another option. But, if you are more interested in the game behind the game, give Microsoft Baseball a spin.

Great Technology, slightly boring play.

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

I found the Mogel Technology to be absolutely superb with AAA and franchise mode. The part of the game that made it lose its star is the fun factor. Sure, the first 162 games you play is fun, but after that, well, it gets boring. Therest of the game is great: graphics, sound effects, music, etc.

The mogel technology is great, featuring the farm team players that are generated each year. They generate their own stats in the minors, then they get different statistics each year. You can call them up at any time, and trade them to other teams. Other teams also offer trades to you, which can boost your teams statistics. The better your teams record, the higher your attendance is, and the higher your attendance is, the more revenue you get, getting more money to spend on players contracts or farm system improvements.

The franchise mode is also very cool, as each player improves or worsen over the years depending on how they did in the previous season and their age. They also retire after about 20 years of play or about 40 years old. This can last for 10 years, creating a completely new game.

The gameplay is very good, with graphics letting you identify every player. The sound effects are great, with crowd cheers and other things. I found that the commentary got a little repetative, but of course i played 173 games before i quit. I also tried simulating several franchises, which got very interesting. The music can get a little grating after a while too.

The thing that makes Baseball 2001 get a 4 star rating is the fun factor. It becomes very boring to play 173 games in a row, as it is not very fun. The players dont make fun taunts, no charging the mound, nothing that adds fun to this game. It is just plain baseball, without anything like fan interference or controversial plays. Microsoft should consider adding these things. There are also no injuries, so each player plays the whole season. The only thing close is that sometimes (not very often) players get fatigued from playing to many games.

Overall, this game deserves about a 4.5, but not a 5 and i can only give it a 4.

Very Disappointing

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game promises the best of both worlds, great gameplay for those who like the arcade style action and great management for those who enjoy running the team. While the gameplay was decent it pales in comparison to some of the other top baseball games available. The general manager mode is supposedly based on Baseball Mogul. While it may be it lacks any of the depth found in Baseball Mogul. The statistics in this game are anemic. You can't even pull up a box score for simulated games. For those of us baseball fans who have been waiting for a game with great action and management ... the wait continues.

Baseball Mogul Technology

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: July 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I am writing a review on the general managing aspect of this game. When I bought this game, the main reason I did was because of the new Baseball Mogul Technology. It was advertised that you could develop a farm system over years, sign free agents according to your teams cash supply, and make trades. I will explain each aspect of the mogul technology.

Your farm system is created by every year the computer will generate players whose names are derived from current players names. Some players will have great potential because of age, and some will just be very talented. Every year you can look at the players and see what they did at AAA. You can then promote them. You can set your lineup with a dh, or without, against a righty, or against a lefty.

The expenses of the game are as follows: If your team does well, your attendance is raised. You can see what your attendance is at any point in the year. The higer your attendance, the higher the revenue. At the end of the year, you can resign your free agents or let them go. You can then sign and free agent throughout baseball. During the season, teams offer you trades. If you are doing good, experienced players are offered to you. If you are struggling, your best players are desired for prospects in return. You can accept or decline any trade.

I hope I have described the general managing as best as i can. ...

Good Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: June 16, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is fairly good. The graphics are good and the gameplay is fun. The problem with it though is it's too easy. I've pitched 5 perfect games one by denny neagle agansit the yankees and another a 10 inning perfect game by pedro martinez. I've also beaten the computer is the all-star mode 14-1. Another thing is that if you play multiple seasons with one team, it gets very tiring because the all the games are the same each year. Also the rosters are very behind and are hard to personally update. All in all though it is a good game. 4 stars to Microsoft Baseball 2001

1 of best baseball simulators

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: April 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

In Baseball 2001 you can enjoy straight out baseball unlike the triple play series. TP2001 and Triple Play are much more advanced in features such as unique batting stances and player faces but it lacks realistic gameplay. Baseball 2001 doesn't include loud explotion when a homerun is hit and the commentary is much less repetitive. Microsoft Baseball is one of the few pc baseball games where you control where you swing. This makes the game more challenging and keeps you interested in the game. Although if you do not like this setting you can turn it off. The stadiums are amazing in this game but the players don't compare to TPB or High Heat 2002. When managing a season player trades and free agents are much more realistic because you have certain money that you make. If you want true gameplay and don't mind giving up a little for graphics by this, but if you want unrealistic arcade games go with the triple play series.

P.S.-The rosters aren't nearly as updated as High Heat 2002 or even Triple Play, but in the 2000 game you can update your rosters at Microsoft.

How to Beat Bill Gates and Win the World Series!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 16
Date: October 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I beat the Cleveland Indians four straight last year in the World Series (yes, I played 162 games). I was a Rookie. This year it was time to step up. The pitching is veteran but the batting is still rookie. The Dodgers, once again, are the best team in the major leagues.

Throw every pitch with a "power pitch". When your pitcher is down to 0% in health, immediately get him out of there and put in a relief pitcher who has the highest health rating. If they are all the same, put in the relief pitcher with the best ERA for last season (real life). You will have to check these. Pitch the ball down the middle each time. Learn to pitch a new kind of pitch everytime. 1,2,3,4,1,2, and so forth. Remove your relief pitcher immediately when he gets down to 0%. In batting, the power hit everytime. One exception. If the player is doing really badly, go to the normal swing. Never swing on a 3-0 pitch. Always swing on "line" pitches (those pitches on the white line) because of the "pull". Also swing on balls inside the rectangle.

Don't bother with "Triple Play". Fun and cute. But really for 10-year olds. I found "High Heat Baseball" to be crummy. But it might require a play station to be really good.

Buy the game if you love baseball. I pitched a no-hitter in little league and went 3 for 4. The newspaper reported it but referred to me as "Billy Butterfly". Ouch!

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