High Heat Major League Baseball 2004

 Xbox
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. KeithY.
    Mar 10, 2003
    9
    This game has nice stadiums (which you can view in 360 w/replay cam), nice animations (batting), and very realistic attributes for every MLB player. Downloadable rosters is a very nice feature. The menu interface is different, and it has a good fmv introduction that hypes you up. Great game for "true" baseball wanabes.
  2. DamianT.
    Mar 9, 2003
    9
    This game plays like a dream: A great pitcher/batter interface and fielding thats superlative. Granted, this game is not a graphics monster, But its not a slouch either. The sound is a tad bit weak, they really could have made the sound more engaging. I havn't played others, but from what I read, there won't be another game that will even be able to come close to this game in realism.
  3. JoshuaM.
    Jun 21, 2003
    9
    This is the best baseball game.
  4. BlueFalcon
    Mar 9, 2005
    5
    I don't really understand all the love this game gets. The animation and graphics are way below par. The gameplay is functional, but nothing special. I don't like the pitching system at all. It doesn't give you enough freedom. But the batting does seem right. Trying to read pitches is made challenging and fun. I played High Heat after MVP 05, and MLB 2k5, and both those I don't really understand all the love this game gets. The animation and graphics are way below par. The gameplay is functional, but nothing special. I don't like the pitching system at all. It doesn't give you enough freedom. But the batting does seem right. Trying to read pitches is made challenging and fun. I played High Heat after MVP 05, and MLB 2k5, and both those games are way better.… Expand
  5. FranFan
    Mar 13, 2003
    8
    Excellent game, indeed. This is the most realisitc baseball simulation on the market and nothing else currently compares. It is authentic to a tee, which hardcore basball enthusiastis will enjoy. The controls are smooth as can be, with excellent batting, pitching and fielding response. My only gripe is the substandard graphics and audio. While the graphics are easily overlooked, the audio Excellent game, indeed. This is the most realisitc baseball simulation on the market and nothing else currently compares. It is authentic to a tee, which hardcore basball enthusiastis will enjoy. The controls are smooth as can be, with excellent batting, pitching and fielding response. My only gripe is the substandard graphics and audio. While the graphics are easily overlooked, the audio can be quite repetitive, uninspired and especially unenthusiastic. There's just not much excitement going on in the sound department. However, those minor complaints aside, this is the baseball game that baseball gamers will want to get - definitely!… Expand
  6. NATHANG.
    Sep 16, 2004
    8
    Pretty fun game. only problem i find is that its too easy to run up the score, even off of rookie. also, i don't have the book for the game.

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36
#36 Best Xbox Game of 2003

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GMR Magazine
    90
    Still the best baseball sim there is. [Apr 2003, p.65]
  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    It's clear that the good people who made this game are baseball enthusiasts, and that's important. [Apr/May 2003, p.89]
  3. Operation Sports
    93
    Baseball is about the battle between the pitcher and hitter and HH does this extremely well. Also with the wealth of sliders on key areas of gameplay, HH makes for an extremely customizable gaming experience.
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