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All-Star Baseball 2002
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 17 critic reviews
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Based on 6 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Acclaim
Developer: Acclaim Studios Austin
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: November 18, 2001
Summary
Exclusive GameCube features include two new Stadiums: 2001 All-Star Safeco Field and Puerto Rico Stadium; updated graphics for many stadiums including PNC Park, Miller Park and Oakland Coliseum; user control over check wwings and changing fielders; all New CPU Defensive Assist Option; and never before seen Broken Bat Technology. [Acclaim]
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Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GameShark
ASB shines in every aspect, from its detailed, lifelike graphics to the in-depth stat tracking. All of the character animations are silky smooth.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
If you're a baseball fan, you'll love the attention to detail in this game.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
All Star Baseball 2002 isn't perfect; there could be changes made in the hitting and fielding interfaces, but it is damn near perfect.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
What I found disappointing was that the game’s features just don't match the N64 version.
Read Full Review >GamePen
It's those two Saturn World Series Baseball games that All–Star Baseball 2002 is most like. However, it too is missing that special ingredient, and falls on its face more than it succeeds.
Read Full Review >IGN
The game suffers from the same problem that has battled the franchise since its N64 days: it lacks full polish, and because of that one notices some crude AI glitches and animation problems.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
Some of the issues with the AI and lack of quality sound definitely hold its potential back.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
[It] features a wealth of gameplay modes and an impressive amount of on-field control. But the game's AI quirks, challenging batting, and camera problems are indicative of a game that has been rushed to market.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
I love this game’s stinkin’ fast-pitch delivery. Facing a 98 mph heater has never been so intimidating (at least, in a video game). [Feb 2002, p.158]
Electric Playground
They got it all in there, it's just a little discordant and rough around the edges. And, despite the failings of this game, there is every reason to believe that All-Star Baseball 2003 will be the best console baseball game available next season.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
The AI in this title is some of the worst I’ve ever seen. [Feb 2002, p.87]
Nintendo Power
ASB 2002’s unpolished fielding makes the game feel like it’s not quite ready for the big leagues. [Jan 2002, p.128]
All Game Guide
All things considered, however, most should hold out for "All-Star Baseball 2003" and hope the problems are corrected.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
A ho-hum game with some annoying AI and marginal presentation. Despite its plethora of modes, it's simply not very fun.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 3.8 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Daniel B. gave it an 8:
The Roster updates are very easy to do and gameplay is average. Create a player could be a bit easier. It was a pain in the neck to make a B+ Dontrelle Willis to see him suck during simulated games and end the season with a 20.00 ERA
[Anonymous] gave it a 1:
Hmmm... Let me just say "NO."
Kirk F. gave it a 0:
Consistent hitting is very difficult, there really aren't any options to select difficulties or gameplay. Fielding can be very difficult due to lack of appropriate buttons. Pitching gets boring very quickly and the overall game has little to no replay value.
