- Publisher: Take-Two Interactive
- Release Date: Feb 28, 2005
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Even with the limited franchise feature, 2K5 is still one of the better sports titles on the market today, and extremely affordable for any baseball fans.
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While it may not blow away the competition, it does indeed offer some new features that can’t be found anywhere else, therefore allowing Major League Baseball 2K5 to become a must own game for any fan of the sport.
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GameProThe game was number three in a field of three last year, but this season it looks great and has dramatic gameplay improvements for all skill levels. [Apr 2005, p.97]
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Speaking of online, MLB 2K5 is one step closer to what we dreamed about for online sports games. You can play a full 162 game season in an online league, or stick to tournaments or single-game contests.
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Reminds me of what I loved about the older Sega Sports games. Despite a couple of things that should have been taken care of before it was released, the game is more than solid, and to me one of the better all-around Baseball games I've played in a long time.
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For a real challenge, you'll want to play on All-Star or Legend, because hitting in the other difficulties is just way too easy.
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Game InformerQuestionable fielding holds it back from capturing the Golden Glove. "MVP" still holds that honor, but Major Leauge's innovative techniques make it this year's most exciting baseball game. [March 2005, p.118]
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While MLB 2K5 is considerably better than its predecessor, it remains the second best baseball game available.
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A flashy and comprehensive baseball sim chock-full of online options, but unfortunately it also shipped with a few noticeable bugs.
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Despite a lot of good things, MLB 2K5 just isn’t the overall package that "MVP 2005" is.
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And unlike previous baseball video games MLB 2K5 moves at a nice pace.
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Electronic Gaming Monthly2K5's fielding - which was well balanced last year - has become too slick. It still feels great and moves fast, but unless you adjust some of the gameplay sliders, expect plenty of web gems - to many to be realistic. [April 2005, p.113]
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This game features the best hecklers of all time. When Boston's hirsute Johnny Damon steps to the plate, someone in the crowd shouts, "Cut your hair, you hippie!" Amen to that, brother!
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Play MagazineThe 2K series is back where it needs to be. [Apr 2005, p.76]
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This is the first baseball release in years that smartly walks the line between reality and fantasy.
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PSM MagazineThe online tournaments and seasons in 2K5 can't be beat. [Apr 2005, p.64]
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Despite its better delivery, though, Major League Baseball 2K5 is not a better baseball game than "MVP 2005." Its offline content is simply not as deep and its play mechanics are broadly inferior.
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineA fantastic presentation and good extras anchor a highly enjoyable game - only its baserunning and fielding are a step behind its competitors. [Apr 2005, p.110]
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What can’t be fixed are the statistical glitches that really keep the game from being fun. Things such as shortstops getting saves, games not counting, etc. are commonplace. There is nothing more frustrating than having a good baseball game with a terrible stat bug.
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#98 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 20
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Mixed: 1 out of 20
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Negative: 4 out of 20
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Jul 5, 2012
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GiiP.Jul 20, 2005Awesome.
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BryanR.Jul 11, 2005This is a great game for what the money is worth it should be better then a 6.8 rating of which they have it at now.