MVP Baseball 2005 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: EA Sports
  • Release Date: Feb 22, 2005
  • Also On: PC
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87 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

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  • Summary: Key features for MVP Baseball 2005 include the following: Own the Plate: Change your position in the box to adjust to where the pitcher is working you, or keep the defense honest with a bunt for a hit. Precision Pitching: Paint the corners or send a message with the new Precision Pitch Meter, or catch runners napping with unparalleled pickoff control. Enhanced Big Play Control: Make an underhand toss to the pitcher as he sprints to cover first, slide around a tag at home, and make user-controlled stretches and dives. While leading off base, exercise your reflexes by beating pickoff throws with the all-new manual leadoff control. Control every aspect of your organization in all-new Owner Mode. Create your line-up based on player progression during Spring Training, or help build player attributes by competing in a variety of mini-games. All-New Create Ballpark: In Owner Mode, build a pitcher’s paradise or a hitter’s dream. Will you spend your earnings to upgrade your ballpark or to sign that key free agent who could bring you a championship? Expanded Minor Leagues: Advanced Single A squads and additional stadiums have been added to round out the list of teams available in the minor league system. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. TotalPlayStation
    95
    You cannot find a better baseball game than MVP Baseball 2005. At $30, it’s an incredible steal for what could be the last licensed MVP game... It actually feels like you are playing the same baseball you play in the park or watch on TV, more than any game previous. The control, immersion and realism are unmatched.
  2. GameZone
    93
    The most solid and wonderfully addictive ballgame on the PS2. With various improvements and some very neat additions to the game, there’s just no denying the fact that this is the closest to baseball gaming heaven we’ll come this year.
  3. PGNx Media
    93
    An incredibly well-put together baseball game. Its presentation is top-notch, it includes a number of modes that you can spend countless hours playing, and the sense of control is unmatched.
  4. BonusStage
    86
    Feature for feature, there is no better pure baseball simulation to buy this season than MVP Baseball 2005.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Trk
    10
    1 of the best games ive ever played it is definitely the best baseball game. The enhanced gamplay is what makes it good including mini games and owner mode this game is definately a 10.… Expand
  2. Jamie
    8
    great game- better than the rest- but there is once again NO OPTION TO CHOOSE SEASON LENGTH- 162 games is a lot of games to play just one season- maybe for the teenage gamer that does nothing else its not so bad - but i actually have to work and have some sort of life- i ended up buying espn 2k5 to play instead because of this reason alone.… Expand
  3. MattJ.
    7
    The gameplay itself is awesome. But what moron wouldn't think to put the option of shortening the seasons. I work 40 hours a week and I can't possibly play that long of a season. It's very frustrating… Expand
  4. ChristopherS.
    3
    Where do I start? First I guess, the game is smoother than last year and has some improvements however, I was annoyed from the beginning about the same sayings from the announcers as last year...lame. Secondly, not having the option to run a full season without managing the minors as well pretty much stinks in my opinion. I'm not a GM! Third, they don't have a lot of the rules correct. By this time in the MVP franchise, they should have it right. Like, you can't assume a double play...no errors on the relay throw. Stuff like that but there is more problems with the rules. Lastly, and by far the biggest annoyance to me is the fielding. I played through one season in Rookie mode and I won 140+ games with the Mariners of all teams and hit over 100 home runs with Adrian Beltre! Too much. Also threw 4 perfect games. Obviously I needed to move up but when I went to the pro level, the fielding is insane. You cannot possibly get your fielders in position for the balls even close to the computer. I just played a game where the opposing team scored 5 straight runs all because the fielders couldn't grab the balls that computer would get everytime even in rookie mode. To me, being a competitor, its not worth playing when the AI has significantly unfair advantages. I don't think I will buy the next title. I miss High Heat!… Expand

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