Major League Baseball 2K8

 Wii
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. GameSpy
    70
    A huge step in the right direction in combining the hands-on experience that the system is known for with authentic baseball gameplay. There are still plenty of kinks to work out, and next year there will simply be no excuse for omitting online play or the ability to update rosters because the roster that ships with the game is painfully out of date.
  2. GamesRadar+
    70
    While we would've loved a smoother and more expansive experience, what is here is great for the casuals and tolerable for the hardcore. Let's hope it's the start of bigger things to come.
  3. GameZone
    70
    Despite a sizable list of issues to be fixed and features to be added, 2K8 still provides a decent baseball simulation.
  5. GamerNode
    70
    MLB 2K8 is an acceptable baseball sim, but is nothing to write home about. 2K works Wiimote functionality into the game pretty well, with a few hiccups here and there. There is plenty of room for improvement next year.
  6. Game Informer
    68
    In terms of depth, the Wii version doesn't offer much outside of a barebones Franchise mode. [May 2008, p.95]
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  7. IGN
    65
    The lack of online, 2K card system, and minor league teams is a huge letdown though, especially when you consider the Wii Connect 24 integration that could have allowed for live stat streaming, updated trades (Santana is still on the Twins, for example. Why?), and competitive stat tracking.
  8. Nintendo Power
    65
    If you're a die-hard fan of the great American pastime and don't own any other consoles, this is still a decent game of baseball. [Apr 2008, p.88]
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  9. Cheat Code Central
    54
    At the end of the day, if the Wii is all you have got, then this a decent baseball game to pickup. Just don't expect it to be revolutionary or live up to the other versions.
  10. GameShark
    50
    For every “wow” moment there’s a commensurate “what the heck” moment that drains the fun. Head-to-head players and single season players will have plenty of fun with this game, despite its warts. Franchise players—move on, there’s nothing to see here.
  11. 1UP
    50
    MLB 2K8 on the Wii just didn't sparkle enough to make me overly enthusiastic. It's a fun novelty play, but I'm taking a Cubs fan-style "wait till next year" approach with what could very well blossom into a must-play by next season.

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#37 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. bfornatoro
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    Greatest game yet to hit the shelves. I have played multiple game following this one, and not yet have any other even compared except for MLBGreatest game yet to hit the shelves. I have played multiple game following this one, and not yet have any other even compared except for MLB 13 The Show.… Full Review »
  2. corpep
    Jan 8, 2011
    8
    its an ok game. with a capital O. Baseball 'my FAVORITE sport' . it looks cool and is cool ! Bang bang plays . BUT the ratings for teams areits an ok game. with a capital O. Baseball 'my FAVORITE sport' . it looks cool and is cool ! Bang bang plays . BUT the ratings for teams are ridiculous. Example : the Mets! in the game they are good and in reality horible.… Full Review »
  3. MM.
    Sep 6, 2008
    2
    Ouch. Disappointing gameplay to say the least. It is WAY too easy to hit home runs on any skill level, but the pitching is next to impossible Ouch. Disappointing gameplay to say the least. It is WAY too easy to hit home runs on any skill level, but the pitching is next to impossible when you raise the skill level all the way up. Also, there is no way to pinch hit for a pitcher and then keep that player in the game. The double switch option doesn't accomplish this and you can't switch the "pitcher's" defensive position making it impossible to let a pinch hitter remain in the game unless you do it ahead of the pinch hit. Stupid stupid stupid. I miss EA Sports.… Full Review »
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