Inside Pitch 2003

 Xbox
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine
    72
    Instant replays - There aren't any! There's absolutely no excuse for that... especially on the Xbox. [June 2003, p.82]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    70
    As impressive as the stadiums and surrounding aura visuals are, the player and on-field graphical presentation is a huge disappointment.
  3. Game Over Online
    62
    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.
  5. GameSpy
    62
    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.
  6. Gamezilla!
    60
    There is nothing this game does better than any of the other games. I say pass and wait until next year.
  7. Gamers' Temple
    60
    Too simple and shallow for baseball fans, too many gameplay issues for arcade sports fans - Inside Pitch 2003 is destined to be a benchwarmer.
  8. Play Magazine
    60
    Reliving Barry Bonds' 600th career home run is just too cool for words. [June 2003, p.70]
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  9. Gaming Age
    58
    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.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    57
    The 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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  11. Game Informer
    55
    I can honestly say that the CPU AI knows nothing about the sport. [June 2003, p.113]
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  12. Game Chronicles
    54
    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.
  13. GameSpot
    53
    Only casual players with an undeniable urge to play online should be interested in the game as it is now.
  14. GMR Magazine
    50
    The 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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  15. IGN
    50
    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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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. MattZ.
    May 28, 2003
    9
    2nd best baseball game next to world series. best baseball game when playing head to head against another person. the online play is the 2nd best baseball game next to world series. best baseball game when playing head to head against another person. the online play is the greatest ever made. the ballparks are excellent and the pitcher batter interphase is the best i've seen when playing head to head. game is hard to play at first but once it is learned it is nothing but pure fun for online gamers. … Full Review »
  2. Dave
    May 22, 2003
    9
    This is one of my favorite games. I consider it to be the best baseball game for the XBOX. The stadiums and player animations are top notch. This is one of my favorite games. I consider it to be the best baseball game for the XBOX. The stadiums and player animations are top notch. In addition, the pitcher/batter interface is extremely addictive. Unfortunately, it seems to be missing replays and players in the dugout. Though this doesn't take away from the gaming experience. The game is a true simulation with a bit of flare. I highly recommend purchasing Inside Pitch 2003. … Full Review »
  3. MarioJ.
    May 21, 2003
    7
    This is a different game than those out today but it is still a nice change up. I like the graphics and interface. And I like the good mix of This is a different game than those out today but it is still a nice change up. I like the graphics and interface. And I like the good mix of strikeouts to hit %. Bottom line ,it's not the best but it still holds it own in some key areas of the game. … Full Review »
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