MVP Baseball 2005 Xbox
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Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critics What's this?

  • Summary: MVP Baseball 2005 offers more features that let you take control of your favorite major league baseball team both on and off the field. The game highlights its new Hitter's Eye controls, which give you more control of your swing, movement in the batter's box, and the ability to read the pitch. In addition to enhanced offensive tools, this year's installment in the MVP Baseball series includes an improved dynasty mode, a spring training mode, and an all-new owner mode. Play through a challenging single-player season to unlock legendary players and new gear, or challenge your friend to an online game.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. XboxAddict
    94
    The added mini games are used to spice up pitching and batting drills, making them as addictive as Bejeweled and Mine Sweep. Plus, the greatness of Xbox Live for online leagues, EA Sports Ticker and constant roster updates just makes things even sweeter for Xbox players.
  2. GameZone
    93
    With great modes, gorgeous graphics and near perfect controls this one will no doubt be the franchise we turn to when we want a baseball game true to the sport itself.
  3. BonusStage
    86
    Feature for feature, there is no better pure baseball simulation to buy this season than MVP Baseball 2005.
  4. GameShark
    70
    Taking the game online is just like taking any EA Sports game online. You get tourneys and ladders and all that but it lacks full league support.

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User Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. Eric
    10
    To put it simply, this is the best baseball game ever made. It is 2008 and still, there is not a better baseball game out their. A.I. is good, yet tough. Nothing is more satisifing than turning a perfect double play or hitting the ball the opposite way. Both of which are very possible in this game because it has very few flaws. I just have one question to ask EA. I understand that Ichiro is one of the best hitters in the game, but why is he also the best power hitter?… Expand
  2. TheRealReview
    8
    The gameplay is solid and with the variables, it's tough to complain. The AI is TOO good, though. I've yet to see someone make a bad decision (fielding or baserunning). The franchise is great until you realize EVERYONE is a Hall of Famer. Hitting stats are out of this world good and there are 25+ guys who are better than Barry Bonds at the plate. Pitchers are the opposite. Their stuff sucks compared to the original players and they make it up with control. Also, there are too many starters who only have 1 other pitch (2 total). Like last year, you can edit any player even within the dynasty/owner mode. One thing I'd like them to add is potential and a break down of a pitcher's pitches to the player cards. It's annoying having to use edit player to see whether the guy's stuff is any good. Trading is very realistic and sometimes extremely frustrating when trying to unload an aaging, high-priced vet. The owner mode is cool the first few years but if you start winning it gets old. What's cool is that you can have any payroll you want--just make enough (win enough) to cover it. Creating the ballpark in owner mode sucks; the parks are predesigned and there are only 4-5. Overall, the game is good and enjoyable. I haven't played ESPN so I can't compare the two but you will definitely get your money's worth from MVP Baseball 2006 despite its flaws.… Expand
  3. JimA.
    7
    A pretty solid game, but honestly the timing only batting takes away from the realism. I wanted to like this game, but it's just not that much fun to play.… Expand
  4. BobBobert
    0
    Play control is horrible. Never in my life have I played a baseball game that used so many f***ing buttons (i.e. 8 different ones just to run the bases) Also the CPU hitters are either psychic or on the juice b/c everything they hit is a bullet. Someone please bring back High Heat.… Expand

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