Inside Pitch 2003
Xbox- Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
- Release Date: May 20, 2003
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The game’s simple batting and fielding controls make it easy on novices, while the in-depth pitching options give purists something to chew on as they cycle through a loaded arsenal of head-spinning tosses.
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The physical dynamics are very good, the ballparks look terrific, the play-by-play is superb and the game plays very well.
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I must admit that if I were rating this game based on its online play and fun factor alone it would receive a higher score. The lack of any sort of franchise mode, choppy animations and some minor control issues bring it down.
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The beautifully lit ballparks look great, and the solid audio nicely re-creates the ballpark feel.
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Official Xbox MagazineInstant replays - There aren't any! There's absolutely no excuse for that... especially on the Xbox. [June 2003, p.82]
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As impressive as the stadiums and surrounding aura visuals are, the player and on-field graphical presentation is a huge disappointment.
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I liken Inside Pitch 2003 to a prospect whose been rushed to the big leagues. Sure, the potential for a star player is there, but the kid still needs to work on a few fundamentals before he can really make an impact on the rest of the league.
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The Live play is fun, but when the core of the game is lacking in so many areas, it turns into a battle to see who becomes more frustrated with the poor control and spaced-out ball physics first.
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There is nothing this game does better than any of the other games. I say pass and wait until next year.
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Too simple and shallow for baseball fans, too many gameplay issues for arcade sports fans - Inside Pitch 2003 is destined to be a benchwarmer.
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Play MagazineReliving Barry Bonds' 600th career home run is just too cool for words. [June 2003, p.70]
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The game's options are what keep this game from a B rating. Yes, there is online play and it's fun as hell, but what about building your franchise for solo game play? Oops, looks like Microsoft forgot that part.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyThe requisite Franchise mode and instant replays are foolishly MIA - what gives? The graphics also fail to impress, and trying to control more than one runner at a time gave me headaches. [June 2003, p.131]
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Game InformerI can honestly say that the CPU AI knows nothing about the sport. [June 2003, p.113]
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I was frustrated that the designers chose to use the black button for power swings while the B and X buttons are left totally open and useless. Last time I checked the black button was far from convenient, even on the new S-Controller.
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Only casual players with an undeniable urge to play online should be interested in the game as it is now.
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GMR MagazineThe pitcher/batter interface is shallower than Bank One Ballpark's swimming pool... Overall, Inside Pitch lacks just about any sense of baseball spirit. [June 2003, p.68]
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Yes, it features downloadable content, custom soundtracks, and online head-to-head play, but what good are these things if the game itself isn't good?
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The gameplay, graphics and audio all cast the stench of unfinished, rushed junk. It is sad that this was the only Xbox baseball game to get online play as I would really love to play quality baseball online.
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This is basic no-frills baseball. The presentation is filled with mediocrity and the lack of a franchise mode and decent AI just kills the game's entertainment value. It's the NFL Fever of baseball titles - a shallow baseball game.
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Clearly the weakest baseball offering of the year. However, it's the only one that's online, and playing online can be fun.
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With no franchise mode, the game lacks. Yes, you can create your own team but what is the point for one season.
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In all sports games, but especially baseball, long-term engagement involves such fundamentals as tracking statistics, drafting players, and building successful teams. ISP2k3 fails to provide this.
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Xbox Nation MagazineIP 2003 is not the worst Xbox game ever developed, but it is certainly the worst Xbox baseball game. [June-July 2003, p.93]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 9
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Mixed: 2 out of 9
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Negative: 2 out of 9
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MattZ.May 28, 2003
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DaveMay 22, 2003
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MarioJ.May 21, 2003