Triple Play Baseball

 PlayStation 2
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Metascore
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  • Summary: With a winning history on PCs and other consoles, Triple Play Baseball now signs up to another big league gaming platform on the PlayStation 2. The move gives Triple Play another leap in realism, from the ultra-sharp graphics with real player faces and stadiums to the advanced AI thatWith a winning history on PCs and other consoles, Triple Play Baseball now signs up to another big league gaming platform on the PlayStation 2. The move gives Triple Play another leap in realism, from the ultra-sharp graphics with real player faces and stadiums to the advanced AI that enables more realistic and flexible gameplay. The DUALSHOCK 2 controller's analog features are now a key element of the batting, pitching, and fielding control for a truer sports gaming experience. To get the game right, EA once again turned to the pros--American League MVP Jason Giambi of the Oakland A's and National League Manager of the Year Dusty Baker of the S.F. Giants lent their expertise on how to play hardball in the majors. Of course, in baseball, what it all boils down to is the showdown at the plate--the pitcher facing off against the batter for all the money. Triple Play Baseball again refines the game with a power zone/contact zone batting cursor--power hitters may have a tiny cursor, but it's all power zone, while more dependable sluggers will have a larger cursor but may have a smaller sweet spot. Batters are going to need all that control if they're hoping to tee off the pitching this year, which is also improved in control to give them every trick in the books. Players' skills are accurately based on player stats from last season, so if you see Mark McGwire at the plate or Randy Johnson on the mound, expect some bad things to go down.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Hot Games
    90
    The graphics look gorgeous.
  2. Sports Gaming Network
    85
    Lack of a decent replay, lack of injuries, the occasional quirky fielding, and squatty player models. But honestly EA and Treyarch have put forth a nice product, making several improvements over the PSX versions of the game. The implementation of the pressure-sensitive buttons adds a whole new dimension to the game.
  3. Electric Playground
    80
    If you are more interested in a game that looks great and has easy controls and simplified gameplay, then Triple Play Baseball is the right title for you.
  4. GameZone
    73
    The controls are almost too easy. Some may be disappointed that you are forced to use the analog stick, both when batting and when pitching.
  5. GamerWeb Sony
    70
    While not quite "EA-like," Triple Play is a good, upbeat baseball game with realistic, engaging gameplay.
  6. PSX Nation
    70
    If what you want is a sim, look elsewhere...It looks great, sounds great and most importantly plays great.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    40
    What's challenging in hitting home runs with every other hitter? [June 2001, p.99]
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  1. CarlB.
    Jul 31, 2001
    10
    I have nothing to say, but that it's the best baseball game I ever played for Sony.

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#73 Best PS2 Game of 2001