Major League Baseball 2K9

 Wii
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Game Informer
    68
    Inferior play mechanics and a shoddy framerate limit the appeal of this year's Wii version, despite the nearly complete feature set and satisfying batting mechanic. [Apr 2009, p.81]
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  2. IGN
    64
    While I was pleased to see trading cards introduced in 2K9 and I think that making batting tougher was the right thing to do despite the fact that it makes the game tougher to pick up and dive right into, I was disappointed that two aspects of the game that needed to be addressed in a glaring way were left untouched – graphics and online play.
  3. Nintendo Power
    60
    Despite my disappointment with its lack of progress, MLB 2K9 is a solid game of baseball. [Apr 2009, p.85]
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  5. GameSpot
    55
    MLB 2K9 for the Wii is still a flawed distortion of baseball, but it's definitely a better bet than its Xbox 360 and PS3 cousins.
  6. GameZone
    50
    Plenty of Wii games have embraced a “gameplay over graphics” approach, providing a compelling gameplay experience despite looking like the bottom of a shoe. MLB 2K9 provides neither, and it doesn’t even seem to try to.

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User Score
4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
  1. MonsieurEames
    Sep 27, 2012
    3
    This game could be great but the orientation for the Wii sucks. Its so hard to win, controls malfunction, and your opponent pummels everythingThis game could be great but the orientation for the Wii sucks. Its so hard to win, controls malfunction, and your opponent pummels everything you throw at them.… Full Review »
  2. SmileyJamm
    Jul 21, 2012
    6
    It may just be that I'm crazy for baseball but I really like this game. I agree there are weird bugs and glitches in the gameplay and theIt may just be that I'm crazy for baseball but I really like this game. I agree there are weird bugs and glitches in the gameplay and the batting with the six boxes really sucks but the defense plays smoothly and it just plays like a baseball game.… Full Review »
  3. AnonymousMC
    Mar 6, 2009
    8
    This is the best baseball game on the wii...ur...I mean only baseball game on the wii. I will agree the graphics need work....I will agreeThis is the best baseball game on the wii...ur...I mean only baseball game on the wii. I will agree the graphics need work....I will agree the presentation (especially the menus and generic grey box card earnings) needs to be fixed....I will not agree on the gameplay. The players do not double clutch if you press the direction of the base before they get the ball...think ahead and the player plays like he thinks ahead...a very good addition to a baseball sim. Baserunning is great due to the fact that you can not steal successfully 80 percent of the time like you could in MVP Baseball...This game is challenging...even on pro mode...and that alone makes it great! Sims are realistic and the gameplay is smooth...This game is easily worth the price of admission.… Full Review »
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