- Publisher: Sports Interactive
- Release Date: Mar 23, 2006
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BobBobMar 28, 20090this rating system is flawed. post all reviews for all games of every platform to get the real scores, not the ones that the owners of this site like so they can have an effect on the end score. this in no way deserves to have the 2nd highest rating ever.
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JohnVMar 9, 20080Bland and boring to some, great to others. I for one felt like i wasted my money.
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Dec 13, 20110Wow, this crap is ranked 2nd best of all time on Metacritic? I'd rather play Microsoft Excel than this. Enough said. This getting a 96 on metascore, is a disgrace to all the gamers.
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FranjoR.Oct 3, 20086
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GManAug 14, 20090I appreciate that this is game to be marked under its own merits but the fact remains this is NOT AND NEVER WILL BE the 2nd best game ever made. Its very appearance in the top 20 is an insult to gamers and creators alike.
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danaDec 9, 20096Metacritic needs to have a limit of at least 20-30 reviews before a game can get awards like best PC game of the year or be the #2 PC game overall. This is ridiculous. This game is decent, but 96? No way.
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RobJDec 31, 20091
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mobiusAug 4, 20090boring game. and should be taken out of the top rated list on metacritic, just because it only got 5 votes means that it sits at no2 in the all time greats. metacritic should only allow games that have been reviewed by at least 10 different people before it stick it up in the heavins lik they have.
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JackS.May 26, 20073Cookie cutter graphics, and game play. was bored within an hour. no replay value. waste of money.
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SteveM.Jan 2, 200810Simply a solid simulation of the baseball universe - the best possible game for those who are interested in this style of simulation.
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ValVJan 12, 20101Honestly, this isn't a good game. It simply isn't fun. Doesn't deserve to be better than the orange box. Orange box has given me litterally hundreds of hours of entertainment for £30. No contest.
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MrBearSep 23, 20090Note that Gamespy gave this game a 100... Also not that gamespy gave ES3 - oblivion an 80. Thats a random boring baseball sim, a perfect score, and the second best rpg ever created (morrowind being #1), receiving an 80... Anyone starting to wonder about... A). Gamespy's legitamacy? B). This game's legitamacy? C). Meta-critic's legitamacy?
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C.S.T.Jan 2, 200810There is some apparent ill will toward sports text sims in the comments here, but I would actually rate this as the best computer game I've ever played. You do need to care about the fine points of putting together a winning baseball franchise, and this game handles it with creativity and attention to detail that is completely missing from most other games in the genre.
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BruceD.Oct 12, 20080Wow, this game does not even compare with the others that are on this Top list... This game entry should be manually edited to reflect reality. Since I've actually played this game, I'd give it a rating of 3/10, but it's getting a 0/10 as this rating system is ridiculous.
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CryoBJun 17, 20091
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BenjaminKDec 15, 20090This might be a great game, but simply caus of the 5 critics this cant be #2 folowing hl²...
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JohnnyAnonymousDec 26, 20090I had never even heard of this game before this site. It's blows. They say the reviews are weighted, and calculated. Hmmmm... maybe they should FIX the formula. Want an ACCURATE rating? --gamerankings-- search it.
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ShankarPDec 28, 20092
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Dec 1, 20100Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material. Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material. Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material. Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material. Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material. Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material. Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material. Ridiculous game this is. Not Top 50 material.
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Jan 17, 20111A sports game like this getting tied for the greatest video games of all time??? with Bioshock and Half Life? Are you serious? What on earth happened here?
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Jan 28, 20110I fail to see how can this game get perfect critic when it fails to provide fun after the first minute. Seems that SI made some fishy deals to get this game up. Anyhow, a complete offense to game makers and players alike.
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JoshWoolleyNov 9, 20070
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JohnGageJan 2, 200810If you're tired of button mashing games that require better reflexes than brains than OOTP is the simulation for you. With nearly an unlimited number of gameplay options the simulation's re-playablility is a HUGE positive. Give the demo a try and I think you'll agree that this simulation blows the sox of all the other baseball titles on the market.
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JasonMowersMay 17, 20090I don't care how realistic this game is, because if you're not a fan of baseball (like me) there is no way you could enjoy this game. It's a shame that you see it in the 2nd place of "Best PC games of all time" as it is nowhere near it and actually GOOD games deserve this spot.
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JimGAug 3, 20091
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DrewBOct 8, 20094
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JeffE.May 30, 200710Infinite replay ability covering the last century of baseball. Realistic stats that change over the different eras of the game. The mod community supplies wonderful new graphics, to spec, no less!
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PaulF.Sep 9, 20078
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BobS.Jan 2, 200810
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JohnWDec 5, 20080This game is terrible, and should NOT in any way appear in this list. This game has only got this position, and I mean ONLY, because of the frigging 5 reviews it has received. NO GAME can receive this position along with Half-Life 2 because "5 reviews" said so. This should be get AWAY from Metacritic. Nobody knows about this game, this game definitely do NOT deserve this position.
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BenSJun 15, 20092
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johnsJun 17, 20091This game, while an interesting spreadsheet app, is not a game. Futhermore, it cannot be view upon as even encrouching the same plain as such greats as bioshock, oblivion or eve sailor moon. Baseball isnt even that fun anyway.
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GerDec 8, 20096I appreciate that this is game to be marked under its own merits but the fact remains this is NOT AND NEVER WILL BE the 2nd best game ever made. Its very appearance in the top 20 is an insult to gamers and creators alike. /agree Its overrated.
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Feb 2, 201110Most of the bad reviews for this game have nothing to do with the game itself and are just "zomg its totes not deserving of being on the best evar list!!!11!!!" Review the game, not metacritic.
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SteveBattistiApr 10, 20079
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albertpujolsJul 3, 200910what i find hilarious is that all the people who downvote have absolutely no affect on the critic rating that shows the game as #2 all time, so keep wasting your time... half-life 2 is great, but this franchise is right up there in terms of revolutionizing a genre of game.
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ErikW.Apr 10, 200710
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RichardB.Apr 10, 20079Almost as perfect as one can expect a baseball simulation to be. The historical play alone makes this one worth the price of admission. Make sure to visit the game's website and message board to chat with other users that can help new players learn much more about this amazing game and all of the little things that you can do with it.
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RobR.Apr 10, 200710It is a strangely immersive game for a text only simulation. Had it for 2 weeks now and I can't put it down. Two thumbs up here.
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ElendilMay 29, 200710Great comeback after a disappointing 2006 version. the definitive baseball stat sim.
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AdamS.Jun 3, 20073Same thing we've come to expect from run of the mill baseball games. Ok for your average fan, but no one else will find this appealing nor fun beyond the first game.
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ScottJun 8, 20079Nearly perfect ... far better than the disaster that was 2006.
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CLJul 25, 20071
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ScryerJul 27, 20071Another sim, not creative at all.Why is this the second best game ever according to metacritic? This is just like the top movies, with superman II being on 2nd spot. Theres some flaw in metacritic scores when theres too few reviewers I guess.
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JoeB.Aug 4, 20071This game is less fun than clipping my toe nails.
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MarkR.Aug 20, 20070I don't believe how this game made it to top 5 games for pc. This game is both boring and annoying. I'd rather be cleaning my front yard then playing this game.
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TonyM.Jan 2, 200810This is a major advance on OOTP2006 which in itself was a major advance on 6.5 - the graphics were brought into the 21st century and the scope for customising this game make it the most played in my collection.
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TristanS.Jan 2, 200810This is a fantastic game. Not only is it immersive, it holds up with the best games of all time. People can complain that it's not graphical or "pretty" enough, but they don't need to play a game like this. It's for people who like thinking games and who are seeking an experienced that's customizable and unlike anything else out there.
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JeffR.Jan 2, 200810
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HarrisonF.Jan 5, 20080Generic unfun game, does not deserve to be in top 5.
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DanderooM.Jan 6, 200810I gave it a 10. This game allows you to design your own baseball universe and it is very realistic statistically. There are a hundred ways to play the game. OOTPB is answer to my baseball dream. It is well worth the price. I would pay $100 for it if necessary. But it does have a stiff learning curve. But has a 500 page manual with it to help you out. Lazy gamers should stay clear.
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SkeratarB.Jan 11, 20081This game can be a good one in its own category. But there is no way that it can be better than many of the greatest games in PC gaming history. I think this is biased.
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ShakeN.Feb 3, 20080Wow thats lame, i think someone hacked the server and put the under 20 scores (all 5 of them) in the 100 category. disgraceful, and stupid. 5 reviews..... absolute crap. This game beats bioshock, half life , halo 1,2,3, and Fable. Absolute sh*t.
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TomP.Apr 22, 20080
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DavidGApr 29, 20082No simulation capability and very boring. Strat-o-matic and older board games are far superior. If the makers come up with a workable simulation game based on "real" players, maybe the game would be better.
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IanS.May 28, 20082I have no idea how this can be included among the classics such as Half Life, Half Life 2, The Orange Box and Bioshock! How did this happen!?
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PhilT.Jun 18, 20080Buying this was a major mistake - fans of (American) baseball need only apply - for the other 99.9% of people, steer clear.
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AndreiM.Sep 30, 20080This is a bad joke, this game cannot be compared to Half Life saga. How could you put it in the 2nd position of all time games??? I never heard of it, neither my friends.
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DylanROct 4, 20080It doesn't matter how "good" this game is. It's a baseball sim, and it pollutes the high ranks of the PC games. It's high up due to a fluke, only about 5 reviews that were high.
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JamesT.Oct 7, 20080It's a decent enough baseball simulation but the lack of sound totally ruins it for me, i'll go back to wii sports baseball purely for the smash of the ball.
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JoeJJan 3, 20095A baseball simulation, like any other baseball simulation. By the way get it off the top list, it has no business being up their with halflife. Even 1 of the 5 critics begins by saying "its not a perfect game.." - well there are several other games on the top list that ARE perfect games.
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GregLMar 3, 20090This isn't a game, it's a spreadsheet with pretty graphics. The 'game' content here just doesn't compare to the other real games in the top 20 list. It's easy to make crap like this but making Half-Life 2, BIoshock or even Quake is much much harder. Take this spreadsheet down!
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DesmondLJun 18, 20095Only 5 reviews this games (most of this reviewer is a big fan of baseball), not deserve to hold 2nd place of "Best PC games of all time". And it also less popular PC game in the worldwide.
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WesleyV.May 26, 20070Very nice game
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Mar 11, 20110After playing this yawner of a sports game I had come to one conclusion: Payola can only explain the 100 percent reviews for this piece of junk. The interface is crap, the graphics mediocre and the actually game play is like eating dry toast. Just awful.
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May 12, 20110Firstly I need to say I have not played this game, but...... 2nd best PC game of all time???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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ianHiltonNov 29, 20077
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RandyRAug 14, 200910
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HanzAug 20, 20099I think it's pathetic that 90% of the user comments here are by people who have never played the game and just wants to come make a negative comment just because it's so high on the list, and because they don't like baseball. It's like giving Half Life a 0 because you don't like killing people in real life. I think this is a fun and great game.
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AndreasRSep 3, 200910Guys, it's totally unfair to vote against this particular game just because you don't like the metacritics.com concept. IMO you should have played the game before you vote. And if you're not interested in the genre, don't vote here. Just my 2 cents :) Those who played the game, love it.
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BatgraOct 5, 20097So unlike most here, i've played the game... and yes, it is a game. It matters not that it falls under a genera that many "general" gamers wouldn't play... It deserves the score that it received just as any other RPG, FPS, RTS, MMO etc. etc. deserves the score they have received.
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ChrisK.Apr 11, 200710
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DamienM.Nov 13, 200710At first appearance I was a little intimidated, basic graphics and a lot of stats but once I got over the steep learning curve I simply cannot stop playing. Undoubtedly the finest sports sim ever. I feel like I'm in charge linke no other game.
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KeithN.Jan 2, 200810Best baseball sim out there for stat geeks and historical baeball fans that want CAREER aspects of play, not just single season replays
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S.W.Jan 2, 200810
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BillB.Jan 2, 200810Excellent baseball sim, the best available on PC. The depth and breadth of the game is unmatched. I have played numerous other baseball sims and OOTP 2007 is the most realistic and the most enjoyable to play.
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MikeW.Jan 3, 200810The most immersive game I have ever played. Sure you don't have the visual action of other great games, but this games ability to suspend your reality is unbelievable. The more I play it, the more I find myself thinking about my little pieces of code as real baseball players. Fantastic game!
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BrinnonJan 3, 20089Overall, this game is very nice. I have played it nonstop since it came out. It is very in depth and those that do not like baseball and everything that goes on behind the scenes will not like this game. However, if you baseball...you'll love this game.
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ChrisS.Jan 3, 20089Stat based simulations may not be every ones cup of tea. Baseball may not be your game, but if it is, this is the game for a statistical wild ride. Re-create the world of baseball the way you want, from any time period - past, present and future.
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RobM.Jan 7, 200810Allows you to create as addictive a baseball universe as you want. Excellent game that's been around for ages. The "twitch and click" RTS crowd may not grasp but then this isn't for them is it?
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ScottD.Oct 8, 200810
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NickMJun 20, 20098Ok, seriously, you guys are morons. It is not a bad game, it is great actually. It is just specified for a fairly narrow audience. I dont like baseball and i think its for wimps, but its a great baseball simulator for those who are into this genre. It isnt the best game ever either, its an exeptional game for a narrow audience.
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MichaelR.Jun 29, 20090This game does not deserve to be with the likes Diablo, Quake and Half-Life. When metacritic decides to get some more realistic review scores attached to this game, I would be more than happy to do the same.
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TomNov 21, 200910
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Jun 20, 20110I appreciate that this is game to be marked under its own merits but the fact remains this is NOT AND NEVER WILL BE the 2nd best game ever made. Its very appearance in the top 20 is an insult to gamers and creators alike.
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Jul 25, 20110Number 2 PC game of all time! Ridiculous. A game should require more than 5 reviews to make it onto the metacritic listing. This game is horribly boring.
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AnonymousMCJan 1, 20085
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AnonymousMCMay 6, 20080
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RonS.Apr 10, 20079The best text-based baseball game ever. Possibly the best baseball game of any sort and I've been playing them since the original Earl Weaver Baseball.
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DaveApr 11, 20079Amazing game. The 2006 version was rough, this version is a gem. Would have been a 10 if it had come with MLB rosters.
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MichaelT.Apr 11, 20079An improved interface still needs some help, but all told, the deepest, most detailed baseball game ever made. The fun is back!
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RandalS.Apr 12, 200710If your response to exploding scoreboards and furry mascots is that you wish they'd stop interrupting the game, this is the baseball game for you. A complete management sim and baseball history lesson in one. Excellent.
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DekeB.May 18, 20078
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CurtisC.May 29, 20078A major improvement on an already good game, but not quite there yet.
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KerieM.Jul 13, 200710The best text based baseball sim on the market
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MikeC.Oct 23, 200710The most in-depth baseball sim I've ever played. Most games I play for a month or two before going on to another game, but with OOTP I've been playing since it came out. And I played the last two iterations of the game before that. I never get sick of it. Fantastic game.
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ChristopherC.Jan 2, 20089A grat baseball sim for true fans of the sport. If you're all about glitz and 3D graphics, this is not the game for you. If you love baseball, you'll love OOTP.
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FredF.Apr 23, 200810Wow, there are some really dumb people making comments here. If you haven't played the game, don't comment. It just makes you look stupid. This is an incredible game, filled with replay value. It is the best baseball sim game on the market.
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Recommended Products
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100If you have any interest in the guts of baseball, OOTP 2007 is simply a must-own product. It's a landmark achievement. It's weird to think about it: It took a London-based company known for its soccer management games and a German-born developer with a passion for the sport to produce arguably the best and most complete simulation of America's Pastime.
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100Anyone who's ever dreamed of running a professional team in some capacity, or anyone who enjoys fantasy baseball, baseball board games, or similar products, will absolutely love what OOTP 2007 offers. Any criticisms of the game are merely trivial; in the end it comes down to this: This is the best "fantasy" baseball gaming package ever created.
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90Out of the Park Baseball 2007 is not a perfect game, as it lacks the human touch that fills baseball and its general manager positions, but there are so many aspects that it digitally replicates with excellence that this doesn't matter.


