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All-Star Baseball 2005
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 21 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Acclaim
Developer: Acclaim Studios Austin
Genre(s): Sports, Baseball
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: April 8, 2004
Summary
All-Star Baseball 2005 gives you the most realistic "between the lines" game play experience ever with ASB05's exclusive FielderCam. The perennial best selling Baseball videogame franchise is more fun and accessible than ever before, packed with exclusive feature innovations, online head-to-head play AND the deepest franchise mode of any baseball video game. [Acclaim]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: All-Star Baseball 2002 All-Star Baseball 2003 All-Star Baseball 2004
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: GameSpot Interview 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...
Play Magazine
Franchise mode is by far the deepest of any baseball game out there - including"MVP." [Apr 2004, p.73]
Sports Gaming Network
It's not as user friendly as MVP, nor is it as realistic as ESPN. Still, it's a worthwhile purchase if you like simming games and take on the front office duties.
Read Full Review >Maxim Online
Easy-to-master controls, new camera angles, customizable teams, legendary players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson—don’t wait for Mother Nature’s lazy ass; spring starts now.
Read Full Review >IGN
If you're a hardcore baseball fan, you can look past it and still find plenty to get excited about, but the casual gamers will find their best times with "MVP."
Read Full Review >DailyGame
All-Star Baseball 2005 may get the job done, but in a season as long as baseball’s, you’ve got to have that special something to keep you motivated, and unfortunately, this game just doesn’t have it.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
The core mechanics are solid, and the addition of true online play is a compelling selling point.
Read Full Review >GMR Magazine
But even without the fielder cam, defensive controls are just a tad too sluggish—it's not uncommon to see a player circling around a ball on the ground or to have an outfielder take his sweet time throwing the ball into the infield because of the imprecision.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Acclaim didn't go out of its way to elevate the series - this is simply an enhanced version of last year's game seen from a new perspective. [Apr 2004, p.92]
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
ASB 2005 will dazzle you with flashes of brilliance. Yet seconds later, it will infuriate you with its many rough edges. [May 2004, p.25]
1UP
If you can ignore the gimmickry and the middle-of-the-road visuals, you'll find an entertaining baseball game that'll keep you just as engaged as the rest of the crop this year. MVP Baseball has little to worry about.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
ASB 2005 does do a lot, but so does the other guys and unfortunately for Acclaim, they also do it better.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
The series' much ballyhooed new FielderCam is underwhelming - this behind-the-fielder view controls well enough, but it's virtually impossible to know the tragectory and speed of the ball, leaving you to rely on onscreen indicators. [May 2004, p.90]
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The grandaddy of all PS2 baseball sims needs a big face-lift. [May 2004, p.99]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 21 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Kenny R. gave it a9:
Great game, very realistic and among all the other baseball games I've played, this is my favorite. The only thing I don't like about it is that players can't be traded unless it is played in season mode. I hope acclaim releases a new version as soon as possible.
Alex G. gave it a10:
Best game ever made for baseball I think. Everyone should have this game in thier collection.
A naik gave it a 10:
This game is the best! The graphics are off the charts, and it is so realistic. They have they current baseball players to date and fantasy draft is the best, picking the best of the best! That is why I gave this game a 10!
Jerry gave it a 9:
All-star Baseball 2005 is a great game to add to your collection. The indepth franchise mode is more hands on then other games. This game also allows you to relive your favorite games in This Week In Baseball mode. But there are some down sides like Barry Bonds, he isn't in the game. But over all i find this game a true game that can be played for a long time.
Bob D. gave it a 10:
This game is the best and most realistic game I have played.
Metaphor X gave it a 10:
ASB2K5 is a grand slam! If you want cartoony garphics/gameplay get MVP. If you live for baseball, and want great graphics/gameplay get ASB2K5.
Johnny U. gave it a 0:
I thought this game was the worst.
