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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]
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... 94
XboxAddict
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.
 93
PGNx Media
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.
93
Talk Xbox
The new additions of the Owner Mode and Hitter’s Eye are substantial enough to warrant a purchase of MVP Baseball 2005.
93
GameZone
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.
92
IGN
Dynasty Mode was already massive. With the addition of Owner mode, you may be playing this game until EA gets its third party license back.
92
My Gamer
The graphics and audio capture the look and sound of baseball down to every last blade of grass out on the field and the faintest boo from that fan in the nosebleed section.
91
Console Gameworld
A pretty game that plays well. It has loads of features. Even though I don’t like EA and I actually root for Sega, I can’t deny the quality of this game.
91
Xbox Solution
The game is so loaded with modes and options the replay value is really unlimited.
90
Gamenikki
What it boils down to is that they fixed the major flaws from last year’s game: lefty power, and minor league development. Everything else is merely icing on the cake, but what a cake it is.
90
Official Xbox Magazine
The closest digital equivalent to real baseball. [Apr 2005, p.84]
90
Game Over Online
With an extremely realistic presentation, augmented control system, and additional attention paid to the overall gameplay, MVP 2005 could be one of those games baseball fans keep returning to in the upcoming years of exclusive sports games.
90
Armchair Empire
With an outrageous plethora of fantasy league-style features, nobody comes close to capturing the authenticity of fantasy leaguing better than EA.
90
Stuff
We're fond of the new Hitter's Eye feature, which means that the ball changes color as it leaves the pitcher's hand, letting the batter know what kind of pitch is on the way to the plate. Red means breaking ball; white means fastball; green means changeup; and brown means that Randy Johnson has been into the Skoal tin again.
90
DarkStation
I must say that I am very impressed with how smooth the game runs, and how smooth the gameplay is.
90
Play Magazine
Together with a near flawless play-by-play announcer, excellent sound, music and solid online play, EA Sports has done it again with MVP. [Apr 2005, p.76]
89
GameSpot
The bottom line is that if you're looking for a realistic and feature-rich baseball video game, you can't go wrong with MVP Baseball 2005.
88
Team Xbox
Still has a gameplay engine that rivals anything out there and gives the best overall experience of actually playing in a big league game.
88
Worth Playing
While none of the changes on their own amounted to much, overall, they all made for a much smoother and more authentic baseball title.
87
Electronic Gaming Monthly
The hardcore MVP player will dig getting a read on the ball as it leaves the pitcher's hand. Maybe 2K Games can steal this feature next season - EA surely won't need it. [April 2005, p.112]
86
BonusStage
Feature for feature, there is no better pure baseball simulation to buy this season than MVP Baseball 2005.
85
Kombo
If you're a diehard sports gamers and/or in love with the fundamental basis of the American version of the game of baseball, then you're in for a ride.
85
XGP Gaming
The gameplay is smoother than ever, the presentation has increased and the brand new Owner’s Mode is a real delight to play.
85
Loaded Inc
There was no massive game improvement this year.
85
Xequted
MVP comes pounding into your console with a lot to offer for the single-player type.
85
Game Informer
The new material that EA has implemented is minimal at best, and most of the additions don't generate a lot of excitement. With that said, this is still the best-playing baseball game on the market. [March 2005, p.118]
85
1UP
The most fun you'll have with the game isn't in a nine inning affair, but rather with the new mini-games. The new hitting mini-game is interesting, but the pitching distraction is certifiably addictive.
83
Game Revolution
If "MVP Baseball 2004" was Alec Baldwin, MVP Baseball 2005 is Daniel – mostly the same, but a little bit sleazier.
83
Gaming Age
You have all the trimmings expected in a baseball game, and the action is quick and enjoyable, so much that you can get games in under a half an hour if you wish.
81
netjak
For the people who really enjoy the breakdown of the pitcher-batter match up, this is the only game I've seen so far since the "High Heat" franchise that has really captures this realism.
80
G4 TV
The owners and dynasty one-two could make MVP a must-have for detail-oriented fans, especially those without a PS2 who are locked out of "MLB 2006's" equally strong offering.
80
Operation Sports
Does it accurately simulate every aspect of being a player, coach, and/or owner? No. In fact, a lot of the extras are going to be seen as unnecessary fluff by the baseball purists. But I guess you can call me a fun purist because I just plain had fun with this game.
80
GameSpy
In my opinion, "Major League Baseball 2K5" is the better game. It's a close one, to be sure -- as each area that one game has a weakness in is a strength for the other title -- but I enjoyed the pitching and batting in MLB more, and fielding, one of its weak points, isn't as big of a deal to me.
80
GamePro
MVP retains the Gold Glove for controls, but the competition has made up ground. [Apr 2005, p.97]
70
GamerFeed
Most of it feels brought over from last year's model, and not touched up enough to really appeal like it should. It feels more like a ground-rule double than a line drive.
70
GameShark
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.
Eric gave it a10: Fred B. gave it a9: Michael T. gave it a10: Alex M. gave it a7: ultimate gamer gave it a10: Jason B. gave it a9: Bob Bobert gave it a0: |
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