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A very challenging, but ultimately rewarding game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: February 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for Christmas (2003) so I have had almost 3 months to play with it and get used to it. The fact that I've had so long to experiment with this game is significant, because if I had written this review right after I received the game (as it appears some of the other reviewers did) I might not have given this game such a high score.

This game is very challenging, definitely. It is not like other baseball games which are unrealistically easy to play. This is not the type of game in which you will be hitting home runs with 170 pound shortstops.

In the long run, however, it is a much more realistic game. The pitches are especially neat. While some games only allow pitchers to have the basic "fastball," "change," "curve," "slider," etc., this game has more specific pitches. Examples are circle change, 2 seam fastball, 4 seam fastball, knuckle curve, slurve, etc.

This game is more realistic from a hitting perspective as well. At first, you will find hitting very difficult. Do not be frustrated; you will eventually improve. I suggest looking only at the strike zone, not at the ball when it is pitched. There is an option allowing the placement of the pitch to be shown, and that helps a lot. That being said, this feature by no means makes hitting easy. Unlike other games, where you just have to get the timing of the pitch down in order to hit, this game requires you to get the timing and the placement down (all in a matter of 2 or so seconds). Ultimately this a more realistic way of approaching hitting. To some it may not be as much fun as the home run filled games you can have in other games, but to baseball fans, this game will be rewarding.

I have to say that baseball purists, actual fans of the game, might appreciate this game more than a kid who justs wants to play a little baseball. Getting used to the game takes a little (not too much, but a little) practice. The game is definitely geared towards the knowledgable fan. It keeps track of stats that most people don't pay attention to, like OPS and OBP. This attention to detail is very much appreciated.

This game also has plenty of side features you can entertain yourself with. Like many sports games nowadays, this game has scenarios. They are enjoyable, giving you specific tasks in game situations to accomplish. Another neat aspect is the fact that you can unlock other teams, most of whom are made up of legend players. Therefore, it is possible to play with Babe Ruth, Satchel Paige, Ted Williams, et al.

I would recommend this game to baseball fans who have a little patience to learn the game. If you take the time to master the game (and this shouldn't take too long) you will be rewarded with a rich and entertaining game.

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4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: March 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I highly enjoy this game so far. There is much more "realism" than past games. My only complaint is the about of memory card this eats up. You'll have to get a memory card 251 or 2 for this one. I'd suggest thinking about the PS2 version is you own one.

Oh yea, this is so much fun..

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: May 11, 2003
Author: Amazon User

After playing this enough I notice that regardless the difficulty level and what team you've chosen and who your opponents are, hitting and fielding usually favors the computer, whereras it's a chore for the human player to hit the ball with any kind of consistency and as far as fielding goes it can be troublesome, when making a diving stop it takes forever to release the ball often resulting in baserunners beating out the throw or advancing to the next base with ease. Sports games should be based on a team's strength and weakness, not granting one side super capabilities and handicapping the other to the point where it's pointless even picking up a controller and bothering pretty much knowing you're going to be slaughtered again and again and again in this case.. yawwwwnnnn.

PRETTY NICE DUUUUDE!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is way too much like the previous game ASB 2003. The only great thing about this game is that the music rules, the options are practically infinite, and you can save during a game (AWESOME!!!!) But they really need to make this game better than the previous so that buyers will want to look forward to this game

not any better than the last one

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: April 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

i mean cmon acclaim you cant get any better ok the graphics are better but the glitches are the same like where you dive for a ball ten feet away and it transports in to youre glove its just sad if you want a good baseball game for the year 2004 you should get MVP baseball 2004 thats the best baseball game on the market right now if i were you i would not get this game if you get this game im telling you youre wastin youre money

A very good baseball game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The graphics & gameplay have been subtly improved, but it's real strength, like last year's version, relies in bonuses. You can tour every featured past, present, & future stadiums, watch 20-30 videos (mainly interviews with Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., & Buck O'Neil) buy cards to unlock extras, play trivia, play with 110 legends such as Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Jackie Robinson, Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, & Lou Gehrig, and do scenarios and pick-up games. If it were easier to hit borderline triple-digit pitches and play infield, this would be perfect. 4.75 stars.

Just another baseball title.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: April 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the poorer baseball titles out there. Get MLB Slugfest, WSB 2k4, or High Heat Baseball 2004 before you even consider this one. It's not good. You've been warned.

Acclaim Sports hits a homer with this game!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: July 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best baseball games around! The graphics are so cool and realistic! The game controll is so real, as just like you were playing in the game! This is a game that is good to buy so go get it!

Baseball games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 30
Date: January 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I always liked baseball games and thought they are fun and entertaining. The pitchin is the best to me. I never bought Allstar baseball 2003 but I rented it about 5 times thats all that I have to say bye

great game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

120% better than all star '03, and still the best baseball game out there...

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