MVP Baseball 2003

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. GMR Magazine
    70
    A totally new game. Unfortunately, it lacks the depth of the other games here, and therefore won't satisfy hardcore baseball fans. [Apr 2003, p.64]
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  2. Yahoo!
    70
    It's too hard to steal bases against the computer and throw computer stealers out. Computer batters are far too patient at the plate... It is worth checking out.
  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    It'll take some getting used to, but but for the first time, a game has made pitching as much fun as hitting. [Apr 2003, p.96]
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  5. Gaming Age
    67
    If you can get past some of MVP’s fielding glitches, and appreciate this offensive driven baseball title, then you will be in for a delightful surprise this season.
  6. G4 TV
    60
    With more options and extensive play modes (such as a fantasy draft or minor league system), fewer restrictions placed on defense, and the added ability to tweak computer AI, this series can help set a new benchmark.
  7. netjak
    60
    The game will probably be remembered the same way that the original Tecmo Bowl was. It was a fun game with revolutionary features at the time, but in the end it will be known for some underdeveloped features that were corrected and surpassed in later versions.
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  8. All Game Guide
    60
    The fielding still needs some work, animation could use a bit more variety, and there should be more extensive modes and features, such as an ability to tweak computer AI so players can fine-tune problem areas. This game is a definite hit, but it’s a few yards short of a home run.

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#52 Best PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. PaulD.
    Jul 5, 2003
    10
    This is a great game for baseball fans. I guess some people don't know how to throw a strike out if there life was on the line, well i This is a great game for baseball fans. I guess some people don't know how to throw a strike out if there life was on the line, well i guess thats why they are playing on the playstation, not in real life, Huh.… Full Review »
  2. DanB.
    Jul 1, 2003
    10
    OK...this is definitely the best baseball game on the market. The pitching interface is the best by far...the homerun showdown is OK...this is definitely the best baseball game on the market. The pitching interface is the best by far...the homerun showdown is awesome...the fielding has a few annoying glitches...but so do most games. Yea its hard to get strikeouts IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO PLAY BASEBALL...so all you reviewers stop whining about how hard it is to throw strikeouts and learn to play baseball.… Full Review »
  3. WilliamW.
    Jun 27, 2003
    9
    This game is excellent. One problem are you can't dive. The computer dives and jumps for you. It it not as difficult to strike people This game is excellent. One problem are you can't dive. The computer dives and jumps for you. It it not as difficult to strike people out as others may say. The trick is to paint the corners and change speeds. The camera angle from the pitchers mound is fantastic. … Full Review »
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