MVP Baseball 2004 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Sports
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2004
  • Also On: PC
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90 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

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  • Summary: Step up to the plate with MVP Baseball 2004. The fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running have been reproduced like never before to give you complete control over every aspect of the game. From swinging for the fences or protecting the plate when you have a two-strike count, the all-new batting model provides unprecedented command of each type of swing in every situation. With great gameplay and many additional features such as Pitching Challenge and Dynasty Mode, MVP Baseball 2004 wins the pennant as the most innovative and realistic baseball experience ever created. Groundbreaking Hitting Control: From hitting to the opposite field to pulling the ball down the line to swinging for the fences, every swing type is included. You Control the Field: Leap over the wall and rob home runs, hook slide to avoid tags, and take out the catcher at home with all-new player control. Pick Your Park: With all-new crowd chants, the addition of classic stadiums, and new lighting to signify various start times for your biggest games, MVP Baseball 2004 puts you in the best seat in the house. Your Dynasty Begins Now: Take full control of your franchise on all the levels -- from the minors to the pros. Play, sim, or manage each game all the way to the World Series. Swing for the Fences Online: Go yard against players across the country in one-on-one or Tournament games, while talking up your game with EA SPORTS? Talk [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GamePro
    100
    Never before has a sports game improved so much and added so many new features in a single season. It may not be the league-leader in every category, but excellent performances across the board make it the best baseball game of the year. [May 2004, p.86]
  2. Play Magazine
    100
    With a revamped Dynasty mode, a new batting system, and my favorite feature, Big Play Control, MVP Baseball 2004 is the complete package. [Apr 2004, p.73]
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  3. GameSpy
    85
    With improved and deeper gameplay, this sophomore baseball effort ranks along with the best the company has released.
  4. netjak
    70
    The left handed hitter bug and the player progression bug affect both the game dynamics and the franchise mode’s lasting value respectively.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 3 out of 38
  1. AlexG.
    10
    Best game ever made for baseball.
  2. RonaldT.
    8
    A simple mission to proud of me not to perfect but you can understand what i mean.
  3. MarkF.
    6
    Great Game play, but there is a complete absence of multiplayer and season mode. If they would take the Madden Owner's Mode and give that freedom and interface to this gameplay. THis would be the best game on the market, but right now.... even though it has great gameplay.... its still just a 6. … Expand
  4. ChuckT.
    4
    The Yankees pull off a trade sending Soriano for Rodriquez ... but I can't in a video game. So now I have to play a schedule w/ fake rosters. This is supposed to be acceptable? I paid for the game so they should add an override feature that let's me do what I want. No season mode, so now the only way to play out a schedule is in the time consuming Dynasty mode. This is supposed to be an enhancement? While the Dynasty option is nice, I don't have the desire to be bothered w/ anything but playing games .. w/ a season .. w/ stats ... and w/ A-Rod on the Yanks. If this game doesn't allow that basic format then it is something less than acceptable!… Expand

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