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MVP Baseball 2003
Overall: MVP BASEBALL is definitely one of the best sports console games I have played. The game plays true to the sport of baseball while remaining extremely addictive in the gameplay. This is mainly due to the unique pitcher/batter interface. I highly recommend purchasing MVP BASEBALL without hesitation.Gameplay: The gameplay is both realistic and stimulating. It combines a true sim with a bit of arcade action. The only downside seems to be with the AI decision making around the bases. At times, it seems spot on while there are other instances where the AI seems a bit confused. This causes missed opportunities in game situations where the player should be guaranteed an out. In addition, the collision detection needs work. Overall, the pitcher/batter duel and franchise goals make up for the minor problems.
Graphics: The only thing that prevented me from giving the graphics a higher score was the crowd. The left and right field lines are filled with 2d card board cut-out pictures. It almost seems as though the crowd was rushed for release.
Audio: The commentary and stadium sounds are well done and really bring the sounds of baseball home. You feel as though your witnessing a major league baseball duel.
Suggestions: EA's motto, "If it's in the game, it's in the game". It seems EA left out a few things within this game to meet the release deadline. For example, there is no option to manage your warmup pitchers prior to bringing them into the game. They seem ready to go at a moments notice. Bottom line, EA has done a phenomenal job resurrecting its new baseball engine to the levels of the major leagues. Regardless, EA needs to pay attention to minute details and refine all aspects of a game before releasing it to the public.
Overall Score: 9.0 / 10
World Series Baseball 2K3
Overall: WORLD SERIES BASEBALL 2K3 is definitely one of the best sports console games I have ever had the pleasure of playing. The game plays true to the sport of baseball while remaining extremely addictive in the gameplay. I highly recommend purchasing WS2K3 without hesitation. Gameplay: This is one of the most realistic gameplay experiences within a sports game. The AI makes the right decision 99% of the time. The AI will make you pay for errors.
Graphics: The stadiums are almost perfect renditions of real major league ballparks. The only thing that prevented me from giving the graphics a perfect score was the crowd and dugout. Sega needs a little direction from All-Star Baseball in this instance.
Audio: It would have been nice to have a more serious baseball dialogue between the announcers like All Star Baseball. Once again, Sega needs to look in All-Star Baseball's direction.
Suggestions: Sega, needs to work on the lively nature of the dugout and bullpen. They also need visits to the mound from the manager. In addition, they need to make it more difficult to steal a base.
Overall Score: 9.0 / 10
