All-Star Baseball 2003

 Xbox
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Hot Games
    100
    If you want the best baseball out there, with speed, finesse, and control, then you have to go with the All Star.
  2. Game Informer
    90
    The hitting has good pace, the graphics are gorgeous, and the fielding is on par. [Apr 2002, p.83]
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  3. IGN
    89
    If you love a good baseball sim and you want to invest some serious time in multiple seasons, this is the game for you.
  5. Gamezilla!
    89
    This game takes the purity and excitement of America's favorite pastime and brings it to the Xbox flawlessly.
  6. GameSpot
    84
    It has a deep franchise mode, accurate player ratings, and all the small details that make baseball fans giddy with excitement.
  7. Media and Games Online Network
    83
    Baseball fans will love the more hardcore side of the game whilst others will love the ability to pick up the game and play it straight away.
  8. Game Revolution
    83
    Smooth graphics and a slew of modes and features make this a game Xbox baseball fans won't want to miss.

Awards & Rankings

43
#43 Best Xbox Game of 2002
92
#92 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. JavierV.
    Jun 7, 2002
    7
    Gameplay is very good, with stunning sound and graphics. But franchise mode is too broad. Only 20 years. 2nd best baseball game on XBOX.
  2. JoshB.
    May 27, 2002
    5
    Far superior to Triple Play, but as a die-hard baseball fan, I'm truly disappointed. The batting interface is unrealistic and crappy, Far superior to Triple Play, but as a die-hard baseball fan, I'm truly disappointed. The batting interface is unrealistic and crappy, and I'm tired of all of the Mays-esque catches. It seems that there are at least five of those every game. Also, during the course of a season, what is the point in having control over the lineup, if your selections are to be overruled by the game. I've had healthy and productive players benched for no apparent reason as I play through the season. Finally, I had a player step up to the plate once, only to have him take one swing, and have the game tell me that he had contracted meningitis. What in the hell is that?… Full Review »
  3. DeaneS.
    May 20, 2002
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. The pitching is very realistic. Hitting takes a little bit of practice. Who wants 25 run games anyways.
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