Baseball Advance

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2002
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Gaming Age
    91
    One of the most enjoyable baseball games on any platform.
  2. Armchair Empire
    90
    Though modes are limited and there's no two-player connectivity, the one player season experience defeats any console game to date.
  3. IGN
    88
    One of, if not the best handheld baseball games yet developed.
  5. Game Over Online
    85
    The piece de resistance is undeniably the batting and pitching. The other parts of the game merely dress it up to become a full baseball title.
  6. GameSpy
    81
    Fun right out of the tiny box, Baseball Advance is more enjoyable than most offerings on actual consoles.
  7. GMR Magazine
    80
    There's only four stadiums and there's no multiplayer, but it's still a great game of baeball. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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  8. GameSpot
    80
    Although it has fewer features than other baseball video games, Baseball Advance is both fun and impressive.
  9. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    BA's batter/pitcher duel is one of the best on any system, making the game a blast to play.[May 2002, p.115]
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  10. Hot Games
    80
    One of the best looking mini-baseball games ever.
  11. GamePro
    80
    Two-player affairs expose weaknesses in the pitching portion of the matchup, but it’s forgivable since the majority of GBA owners will likely go at it alone.
  12. GamePen
    80
    Very enjoyable but short on depth.
  13. GameZone
    78
    The play is solid, the graphics are good to excellent and program is delivered with an obvious appreciation for the sport.
  14. GameCritics
    75
    While it's not as glitzy and gadgety as the titles on the consoles, it's one hell of a portable title that will bring back fond memories for anyone who grew up with the 8 and 16-bit era baseball titles.
  15. GamerWeb Nintendo
    70
    Stat hounds beware... the lack of depth, all the MLB ballparks, current rosters and trading will really turn you off... [but] easily the best GBA baseball title on the market for the time being.
  16. All Game Guide
    60
    Baseball Advance may not be a home run, but it makes solid contact in the areas of playability and fun despite the rough edges.
  17. Nintendo Power
    58
    Sharp graphics and an accurate pitching system help drive home the big-league fun.[Aug 2002, p.147]
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Awards & Rankings

26
#26 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
41
#41 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
34
#34 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. GuilhermeG.
    Sep 7, 2005
    10
    This game is very good! Esse jogo é mutio bom! This is the better than ALL games! Este é o melhor d TODOS os jogos!
  2. TheShark
    Apr 2, 2004
    10
    Best sports game for the GBA hands down!!! Why was there never a sequel? Come on THQ, step up to the plate and give us a newer better version Best sports game for the GBA hands down!!! Why was there never a sequel? Come on THQ, step up to the plate and give us a newer better version of this great little baseball game!… Full Review »
  3. DaveM.
    Sep 19, 2003
    9
    Could use more stadiums and Home Run Derby, but everything that's here is top-notch... baseball fans will NOT be disappointed.
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