Out of the Park Baseball 2007

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2.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 811 Ratings

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  1. JeffR.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    May be surprising to some that it was given such a high rating for being a text sim but for any that have played it more than a week it is dollar for dollar one of the best purchases you will ever make. It's not a game that is supposed to compete with graphics based games, but if you have a bit of an imagination it doesn't matter. After a very poor 2006 version the 2007 version May be surprising to some that it was given such a high rating for being a text sim but for any that have played it more than a week it is dollar for dollar one of the best purchases you will ever make. It's not a game that is supposed to compete with graphics based games, but if you have a bit of an imagination it doesn't matter. After a very poor 2006 version the 2007 version blows it out of the water and is close to perfection.… Expand
  2. S.W.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Easily the best baseball simulation ever made. Player aging, career arcs, stats, are all very true to life . Joystick jockies need not apply OOTP is not about how fast you can react. It instead is about being able to put together a baseball team from the Major Leagues all the way down to complete minor leagues. The statistics kept by OOTP rival what baseball reference.com has on their Easily the best baseball simulation ever made. Player aging, career arcs, stats, are all very true to life . Joystick jockies need not apply OOTP is not about how fast you can react. It instead is about being able to put together a baseball team from the Major Leagues all the way down to complete minor leagues. The statistics kept by OOTP rival what baseball reference.com has on their website. If you are not into major league baseball perhaps you'd like to manage in the Japanese leagues or perhaps you'd like to create a fictional baseball world. It's all possible with OOTP 2007. OOTP provides countless hours of entertainment and then when the 2008 version or OOTP (will be titled OOTP 9) comes out you don't have to start a new game. Simply import your current game into the new version and continue on getting all the benefits of the new features that are added to the game.… Expand
  3. KeithN.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Best baseball sim out there for stat geeks and historical baeball fans that want CAREER aspects of play, not just single season replays
  4. TristanS.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    This is a fantastic game. Not only is it immersive, it holds up with the best games of all time. People can complain that it's not graphical or "pretty" enough, but they don't need to play a game like this. It's for people who like thinking games and who are seeking an experienced that's customizable and unlike anything else out there.
  5. JohnGage
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    If you're tired of button mashing games that require better reflexes than brains than OOTP is the simulation for you. With nearly an unlimited number of gameplay options the simulation's re-playablility is a HUGE positive. Give the demo a try and I think you'll agree that this simulation blows the sox of all the other baseball titles on the market.
  6. TonyM.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    This is a major advance on OOTP2006 which in itself was a major advance on 6.5 - the graphics were brought into the 21st century and the scope for customising this game make it the most played in my collection.
  7. C.S.T.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    There is some apparent ill will toward sports text sims in the comments here, but I would actually rate this as the best computer game I've ever played. You do need to care about the fine points of putting together a winning baseball franchise, and this game handles it with creativity and attention to detail that is completely missing from most other games in the genre.
  8. SteveM.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    Simply a solid simulation of the baseball universe - the best possible game for those who are interested in this style of simulation.
  9. BobS.
    Jan 2, 2008
    10
    OOTP2007 is the finest sports sim around. The game engine is the finest and most robust I have ever seen. The game can be played solo or online; you can sim for years, play as a GM, manage your team from the dugout, take over a minor league system, assign your scouts to foreign countries...endless possibilities. You can play historical leagues using the Lahman database or start your own OOTP2007 is the finest sports sim around. The game engine is the finest and most robust I have ever seen. The game can be played solo or online; you can sim for years, play as a GM, manage your team from the dugout, take over a minor league system, assign your scouts to foreign countries...endless possibilities. You can play historical leagues using the Lahman database or start your own fictional league. The customization is unliminted. There's a thriving online community where you can find people to play with online, download uniforms and logos, roster packs, anything. I've been playing this game (or older versions) for three years and love it more every day.… Expand
  10. AnonymousMC
    Jan 1, 2008
    5
    Good, but not great.
    Definately not a better game than Half-Life 2.
    This is one of the best basball sims out there, but still is light-years of the majesty of games such as starcraft and HL2. A sim cannot ever beat those games, because it requires little, if any creative input. No art direction is needed, no character development, no cinematics, nothing to compare with the other games    Good, but not great.
    Definately not a better game than Half-Life 2.
    This is one of the best basball sims out there, but still is light-years of the majesty of games such as starcraft and HL2.
    A sim cannot ever beat those games, because it requires little, if any creative input. No art direction is needed, no character development, no cinematics, nothing to compare with the other games in the top 10.    … Expand
  11. ianHilton
    Nov 29, 2007
    7
    Every once in a while a mongrel will sneek through the back gate at Crufts and find itself on a podium next to a purebred pomerainian. This is what sometimes happens in metacritic when media from specific gernres are reivewed by a few over enthusiastic sources. Thats why OOTP 2007 stands proud next to HL2 instead of at place 500 next to Medal of Honor Airborne where it belongs.Every once in a while a mongrel will sneek through the back gate at Crufts and find itself on a podium next to a purebred pomerainian. This is what sometimes happens in metacritic when media from specific gernres are reivewed by a few over enthusiastic sources. Thats why OOTP 2007 stands proud next to HL2 instead of at place 500 next to Medal of Honor Airborne where it belongs. Unfortunately, there is no simple solution to this problem and keeping things simple is what Metacritic is all about. Its up to you to spot the rotten apples based of the quatility and quantity of reviews. Keep up the outstanding work Metacritic.… Expand
  12. DamienM.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    At first appearance I was a little intimidated, basic graphics and a lot of stats but once I got over the steep learning curve I simply cannot stop playing. Undoubtedly the finest sports sim ever. I feel like I'm in charge linke no other game.
  13. JoshWoolley
    Nov 9, 2007
    0
    I dont believe this was even reviewed, i think its a joke. This game is about as user friendly as a courgette with wheels. I have never seen such a ridiculous score, the amount of games that deserve higher than this, is unthinkable - this is outrageous. While being, perhaps < and i emphasize perhaps, one of the top sims, it is not even close to the creative genius of games like half life,I dont believe this was even reviewed, i think its a joke. This game is about as user friendly as a courgette with wheels. I have never seen such a ridiculous score, the amount of games that deserve higher than this, is unthinkable - this is outrageous. While being, perhaps < and i emphasize perhaps, one of the top sims, it is not even close to the creative genius of games like half life, portal, call of duty and world in conflict that it sits next to - or on top of.… Expand
  14. MikeC.
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    The most in-depth baseball sim I've ever played. Most games I play for a month or two before going on to another game, but with OOTP I've been playing since it came out. And I played the last two iterations of the game before that. I never get sick of it. Fantastic game.
  15. PaulF.
    Sep 9, 2007
    8
    There is no question that this is a difficult game to get in to, and the casual fan need not apply, but OOTP2007 is the best text-based simulation that has ever been made. But that is exactly it's problem, by allowing more customization, keeping more statistics, and expanding simulation from league to world, OOTP has opened up possibilities previously unthinkable (and unthought) in There is no question that this is a difficult game to get in to, and the casual fan need not apply, but OOTP2007 is the best text-based simulation that has ever been made. But that is exactly it's problem, by allowing more customization, keeping more statistics, and expanding simulation from league to world, OOTP has opened up possibilities previously unthinkable (and unthought) in the text-sim world. OOTP2007 does not live up to the promise that it has created (though it is far better than the 2006 version), but having witnessed the growth of the franchise up to the near perfect OOTP 6.5 before the complete recoding that began with 2006, there can be no doubt that the OOTP franchise will make every other text-based simulation unplayable.… Expand
  16. MarkR.
    Aug 20, 2007
    0
    I don't believe how this game made it to top 5 games for pc. This game is both boring and annoying. I'd rather be cleaning my front yard then playing this game.
  17. JoeB.
    Aug 4, 2007
    1
    This game is less fun than clipping my toe nails.
  18. Scryer
    Jul 27, 2007
    1
    Another sim, not creative at all.Why is this the second best game ever according to metacritic? This is just like the top movies, with superman II being on 2nd spot. Theres some flaw in metacritic scores when theres too few reviewers I guess.
  19. CL
    Jul 25, 2007
    1
    When I saw a sports simulator on the top 20 list I was dumbfounded. In actual fact, I am startled every time I see one of these games OUT of the top 20 worst games ever made, considering the creative talent required to make yet another sports simulator is on par with releasing a new Jaws movie and calling it fresh. I was so startled, in fact, that i went out and purchased this game, my When I saw a sports simulator on the top 20 list I was dumbfounded. In actual fact, I am startled every time I see one of these games OUT of the top 20 worst games ever made, considering the creative talent required to make yet another sports simulator is on par with releasing a new Jaws movie and calling it fresh. I was so startled, in fact, that i went out and purchased this game, my curiosity and skepticism getting the better of me. I was not surprised however to find yet another repetitious, sweaty, jock filled pile of facetious sport simulator crap. The fact that this even comes close to titles like Half-Life 2 and actually out-rates titles such as Starcraft, Counter-Strike and World of Warcraft is truly a felony. If you want to play sport, go out and do it; game coders should be ashamed to trick these poor apes into doing something that is supposed to make them fit in front of a screen. When you even start to compare the hours and creativity spent coding and designing titles like "Elder Scrolls: Oblivion" to this dim-witted rip off of the millions of likewise games released over the last 10 years, it really makes you realize just how fraudulent these arid producers are being even trying to sell us this bile-coated code. Not disappointing, as I was never appointed in the first place, just plain crap.… Expand
  20. KerieM.
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    The best text based baseball sim on the market
  21. Scott
    Jun 8, 2007
    9
    Nearly perfect ... far better than the disaster that was 2006.
  22. AdamS.
    Jun 3, 2007
    3
    Same thing we've come to expect from run of the mill baseball games. Ok for your average fan, but no one else will find this appealing nor fun beyond the first game.
  23. JeffE.
    May 30, 2007
    10
    Infinite replay ability covering the last century of baseball. Realistic stats that change over the different eras of the game. The mod community supplies wonderful new graphics, to spec, no less!
  24. CurtisC.
    May 29, 2007
    8
    A major improvement on an already good game, but not quite there yet.
  25. Elendil
    May 29, 2007
    10
    Great comeback after a disappointing 2006 version. the definitive baseball stat sim.
  26. JackS.
    May 26, 2007
    3
    Cookie cutter graphics, and game play. was bored within an hour. no replay value. waste of money.
  27. WesleyV.
    May 26, 2007
    0
    Very nice game
  28. DekeB.
    May 18, 2007
    8
    This game is definitely good. However the play-by-play is not quite up to speed yet. As good as it is, I cant see my way clear yet to give it more than an 8 because of that and it still lacks some flexibility and forgiveness in certain areas. Now admittedly, that relates to my use of the game. For others, it may not be a problem. I'm all into fictional play and find myself unable to This game is definitely good. However the play-by-play is not quite up to speed yet. As good as it is, I cant see my way clear yet to give it more than an 8 because of that and it still lacks some flexibility and forgiveness in certain areas. Now admittedly, that relates to my use of the game. For others, it may not be a problem. I'm all into fictional play and find myself unable to do certain things. All in all, this game does rock, but not quite to where I'd like to see it.… Expand
  29. RandalS.
    Apr 12, 2007
    10
    If your response to exploding scoreboards and furry mascots is that you wish they'd stop interrupting the game, this is the baseball game for you. A complete management sim and baseball history lesson in one. Excellent.
  30. MichaelT.
    Apr 11, 2007
    9
    An improved interface still needs some help, but all told, the deepest, most detailed baseball game ever made. The fun is back!
  31. Dave
    Apr 11, 2007
    9
    Amazing game. The 2006 version was rough, this version is a gem. Would have been a 10 if it had come with MLB rosters.
  32. ChrisK.
    Apr 11, 2007
    10
    This version has it right! All the incredible data and stats as in 2006, plus a much, much more user friendly interface. The added feature of expansion is very welcome!! Player development is excellent, and the option of 1 pitch vs. every pitch gameplay is great. Even the return of some old features, like pitcher warmup, make this version of OOTP the best ever. And....the best thing about This version has it right! All the incredible data and stats as in 2006, plus a much, much more user friendly interface. The added feature of expansion is very welcome!! Player development is excellent, and the option of 1 pitch vs. every pitch gameplay is great. Even the return of some old features, like pitcher warmup, make this version of OOTP the best ever. And....the best thing about OOTP is the community. Got a question or suggestion? Expect it to be answered quickly and thoughtfully. This version shows that the development team listens to their customers!… Expand
  33. SteveBattisti
    Apr 10, 2007
    9
    I'm hardly impartial, as part of the beta testing team for this game, but I would have rated last year's version a "6" at best. The game has made huge strides this year and really provides a hugely flexible, engrossing sim experience. If you're at all interested in baseball simulation games, you owe it to yourself to try out Out of the Park Baseball 2007. Which is fine,I'm hardly impartial, as part of the beta testing team for this game, but I would have rated last year's version a "6" at best. The game has made huge strides this year and really provides a hugely flexible, engrossing sim experience. If you're at all interested in baseball simulation games, you owe it to yourself to try out Out of the Park Baseball 2007. Which is fine, since there's a free demo!… Expand
  34. RonS.
    Apr 10, 2007
    9
    The best text-based baseball game ever. Possibly the best baseball game of any sort and I've been playing them since the original Earl Weaver Baseball.
  35. RobR.
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    It is a strangely immersive game for a text only simulation. Had it for 2 weeks now and I can't put it down. Two thumbs up here.
  36. RichardB.
    Apr 10, 2007
    9
    Almost as perfect as one can expect a baseball simulation to be. The historical play alone makes this one worth the price of admission. Make sure to visit the game's website and message board to chat with other users that can help new players learn much more about this amazing game and all of the little things that you can do with it.
  37. ErikW.
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    OOTP Baseball 2007 is easily the best version of the game yet, and I'd say the best baseball management game ever period. The team behind it definitely corrected the mistakes that made the 2006 version disappointing. The historical engine has been improved to the point of being better than the more expensive specialty sims out there. The online league functions have made it easier OOTP Baseball 2007 is easily the best version of the game yet, and I'd say the best baseball management game ever period. The team behind it definitely corrected the mistakes that made the 2006 version disappointing. The historical engine has been improved to the point of being better than the more expensive specialty sims out there. The online league functions have made it easier than ever to run or play in online leagues. And there are more options than ever for creating your own baseball universe. The speed of the game, from the speed of the sim engine to the interface's responsiveness has been improved greatly. The interface has also been refined and improved, making navigation easier and more responsive than last year. The biggest thing that 2007 has over 2006 is that it's fun to play OOTP again!… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameSpy
    100
    If you have any interest in the guts of baseball, OOTP 2007 is simply a must-own product. It's a landmark achievement. It's weird to think about it: It took a London-based company known for its soccer management games and a German-born developer with a passion for the sport to produce arguably the best and most complete simulation of America's Pastime.
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  2. GameShark
    100
    Anyone who's ever dreamed of running a professional team in some capacity, or anyone who enjoys fantasy baseball, baseball board games, or similar products, will absolutely love what OOTP 2007 offers. Any criticisms of the game are merely trivial; in the end it comes down to this: This is the best “fantasy” baseball gaming package ever created.
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  3. AceGamez
    90
    Out of the Park Baseball 2007 is not a perfect game, as it lacks the human touch that fills baseball and its general manager positions, but there are so many aspects that it digitally replicates with excellence that this doesn't matter.
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