All-Star Baseball 2005

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Apr 8, 2004
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Play Magazine
    91
    Franchise mode is by far the deepest of any baseball game out there - including"MVP." [Apr 2004, p.73]
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  2. Sports Gaming Network
    82
    It's not as user friendly as MVP, nor is it as realistic as ESPN. Still, it's a worthwhile purchase if you like simming games and take on the front office duties.
  3. Maxim Online
    80
    Easy-to-master controls, new camera angles, customizable teams, legendary players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson—don’t wait for Mother Nature’s lazy ass; spring starts now.
  5. IGN
    79
    If you're a hardcore baseball fan, you can look past it and still find plenty to get excited about, but the casual gamers will find their best times with "MVP."
  6. DailyGame
    78
    All-Star Baseball 2005 may get the job done, but in a season as long as baseball’s, you’ve got to have that special something to keep you motivated, and unfortunately, this game just doesn’t have it.
  7. GameSpot
    75
    The core mechanics are solid, and the addition of true online play is a compelling selling point.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best PS2 Game of 2004
71
#71 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. KennyR.
    Aug 12, 2006
    9
    Great game, very realistic and among all the other baseball games I've played, this is my favorite. The only thing I don't like Great game, very realistic and among all the other baseball games I've played, this is my favorite. The only thing I don't like about it is that players can't be traded unless it is played in season mode. I hope acclaim releases a new version as soon as possible.… Full Review »
  2. AlexG.
    May 8, 2005
    10
    Best game ever made for baseball I think. Everyone should have this game in thier collection.
  3. Anaik
    Nov 1, 2004
    10
    This game is the best! The graphics are off the charts, and it is so realistic. They have they current baseball players to date and fantasy This game is the best! The graphics are off the charts, and it is so realistic. They have they current baseball players to date and fantasy draft is the best, picking the best of the best! That is why I gave this game a 10!… Full Review »
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