World Series Baseball 2K3

 Xbox
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. GamePro
    100
    Whether you want to build a major league franchise or just play two with your favorite team, competing in a complete game of Xbox baseball couldn't be easier or more fun.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    In the latest edition, crushing those 500-foot homers is still possible, but not nearly as fun as flashing the leather: Even a routine double play is elevated into breathtaking spectacle. [2 May 2003, p.79]
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  3. Gamezilla!
    95
    Sega Sports has made a few tweaks and improvements that push WSB 2K3 into a class all by itself.
  5. GameZone
    93
    There aren’t many baseball games I would call addictive, but this game is definitely one of those “need to pry the controller away from your hands” games.
  6. Operation Sports
    93
    I love this game! I will be playing it a lot in the next 4 or 5 months. It’s the closest thing that I found to replicating that feeling of turning on the T.V. to watch Spring Training or heading down to “the corner” to watch my heroes play.
  7. IGN
    91
    The best console baseball game I've ever played. If you love baseball, there is no other choice.
  8. GameSpot
    91
    It's simply the best and most addictive baseball game available this year... Spectacular.
  9. Game Revolution
    91
    High production values, awesome details and options and generally involving play dynamics made last years' World Series one of the greatest ball games ever, and the minor improvements to this year's game seem to be enough to keep Sega Sports' franchise on top of the pack.
  10. Xbox Nation Magazine
    90
    Last year I called "World Series Baseball" the Mona Lisa of video baseball. This time around, it's even better. [Apr/May 2003, p.88]
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  11. Armchair Empire
    90
    An amazing game, it can single-handedly rekindle the love of the pure sport of baseball that many fans lost (including myself) that fateful lost 1994 strike season.
  12. GamingTrend
    90
    If you are not up to doing a franchise in this game it may be smart to avoid WSB, as the franchise mode is the bread and butter of this game.
  13. Yahoo!
    90
    Complete in nearly every way and is a good bet for casual fans who just want to slap a few balls out of the infield and diehards who will settle for nothing less than a full career simulation.
  14. Play Magazine
    90
    For 2003, Sega has upped the ante once again and has developed a near-perfect baseball game. [Apr 2003, p.70]
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  15. Cheat Code Central
    90
    It's not a vast improvement over 2K2 but it's going to surprise the hell out of anyone weaned on PSX baseball games.
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  16. Official Xbox Magazine
    88
    The year's best overall baseball title. It's got enough simulation to satisfy the hardcore and sufficient arcadeness to please the casual gamers. [Apr 2003, p.80]
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  17. TeamXbox
    86
    It comes with endless options and modes that are sure to keep you busy for hours and hours. With the Franchise mode alone, you could still be playing it in ten years with an unbelievable winning streak and setting new all-time records.
  18. GameSpy
    85
    If there is one area where World Series Baseball 2K3 excels, it is in the franchise mode. Loaded with options, franchise mode is a micro-manager's dream.
  19. Gaming Age
    83
    Not as deep or as complex as some of the other competitors in the field, World Series Baseball 2K3 is the perfect blend of an arcade baseball game and a hardcore sim.
  20. GMR Magazine
    80
    An amazing-looking game with some pretty serious muscle under the hood. If only the game actually played better - especially the batting - you'd have the "Madden" of baseball games. [Apr 2003, p.65]
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  21. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    80
    WSB2K3's lifelike player models, fluid animations, and countless customization options help it stand out among this year's crop of baseball games. [Apr 2003, p.132]
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  22. G4 TV
    80
    The quality of the motion capture, stadium details, and playbook bring you closer to a true ballpark experience than does any other game.
  23. Game Informer
    70
    Terrible batting collision and awkward fielding control are just a couple of things keeping Sega's hardball title from getting into the majors. [Apr 2003, p.70]
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#68 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
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#69 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. JasonG.
    Jul 26, 2003
    9
    This game sounds really cool,i haven't bought it yep but i heard lots of good things about this game the only problem i heard about is This game sounds really cool,i haven't bought it yep but i heard lots of good things about this game the only problem i heard about is that it is hard to hit the ball. Overall this game rocks.… Full Review »
  2. GeorgeVas.
    Jul 10, 2003
    10
    I think that this game is mad hot but the base runners aren't as good as i thought it was going to be.
  3. DRGreenthumbMD
    Jun 8, 2003
    8
    Realistic simulation but wish the players looked more true to life!
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