All-Star Baseball 2003

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2002
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Game Informer
    90
    The fielding is the only aspect of that could still use some work. Otherwise, this is as good as digital baseball gets. [Apr 2002, p.76]
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  2. IGN
    89
    By far ASB's best feature, and the one that makes it stand out this year above the others is Franchise Mode...the best baseball Franchise Mode on any console to date.
  3. Operation Sports
    89
    The game just looks fantastic...a great game, but not an excellent representation of baseball.
  5. Media and Games Online Network
    88
    One of the neatest oddities in any baseball game to date. Acclaim have included an official in-game Donruss player trading card mode, which allows players to unlock cheats, simply amass a collection of cards, or even trade them!
  6. GameSpot
    86
    All-Star Baseball 2003 has High Heat 2003 licked where graphics are concerned, and the inclusion of the franchise mode makes Acclaim's hardball simulation all the more enticing--[but] you can't go wrong buying either one.
  7. GameZone
    85
    The game's biggest draw just happens to be the pitching action which was designed so simple that its actually a blast.
  8. Gamezilla!
    85
    ASB 2003, which features some of the best baseball graphics the console world has ever seen, offers decent game play, reasonable AI, and a robust Franchise Mode.
  9. Hot Games
    80
    It's a more in-depth game than High Heat, which is why All Star moves slower and the games seem longer.
  10. Electric Playground
    80
    No doubt, the batting mechanics are complex and the franchise mode a bit hard to get a handle on, but this is console baseball at its best.
  11. PSX Nation
    80
    The best installment in the series, with only a few minor issues keeping it below 3DO's stellar "High Heat Baseball 2003".
  12. Sports Gaming Network
    78
    The gameplay really hampers the overall score of the game and probably prevents it from achieving what it is capable of.
  13. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    With this game a 100-mph fastball feels like its coming in at 380...The ball comes in too fast. [May 2002, p.99]
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  14. G4 TV
    60
    A step down from the audio and visuals, unfortunately, is the gameplay. The No. 1 culprit has to be the frustrating batting mechanics.
  15. GamePen
    60
    The gameplay bugs are so bad at times it almost makes up for all the great things about the game.
  16. TotalGames.net
    57
    Batting on the other hand, is about as much fun as chewing glass. You’d basically need the reactions of a Jedi Knight to be able to rack up a decent hit ratio.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best PS2 Game of 2002
93
#93 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. BobJ.
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Great game.
  2. TysonB.
    Feb 12, 2004
    7
    All star baseball 2003 has the exactly the same features as in All star baseball 2002. I want some new features and gameplay.
  3. MattC.
    Sep 18, 2002
    9
    If you are a skilled gamer who likes realism you will love this game. It is deep and gets better the more you play it. It has some options If you are a skilled gamer who likes realism you will love this game. It is deep and gets better the more you play it. It has some options that REALLY help you adjust the game to the level of realism you want. Not for fans of "Arcadish" sports games.… Full Review »
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