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World Series Baseball 2K3
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 22 critic reviews
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Based on 12 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sega of America
Developer: Visual Concepts - Blue Shift
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: March 11, 2003
Summary
WSB 2K3 spent the offseason improving what was already THE baseball franchise by adding an all-new ESPN broadcast presentation, more classic uniforms for every team, player-specific batting stances and pitching styles for Hall of Fame players, and historic ballparks. WSB 2K3's unrivaled gameplay gives users what they asked for, including: a jump button for home run-robbing snatches and line drive-snaring grabs, user-controlled leadoffs, drag bunts, improved double play animations, power swings, and more. [Sega]
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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...
Entertainment Weekly
In the latest edition, crushing those 500-foot homers is still possible, but not nearly as fun as flashing the leather: Even a routine double play is elevated into breathtaking spectacle. [2 May 2003, p.79]
GamePro
Whether you want to build a major league franchise or just play two with your favorite team, competing in a complete game of Xbox baseball couldn't be easier or more fun.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
Sega Sports has made a few tweaks and improvements that push WSB 2K3 into a class all by itself.
Read Full Review >GameZone
There aren’t many baseball games I would call addictive, but this game is definitely one of those “need to pry the controller away from your hands” games.
Read Full Review >Operation Sports
I love this game! I will be playing it a lot in the next 4 or 5 months. It’s the closest thing that I found to replicating that feeling of turning on the T.V. to watch Spring Training or heading down to “the corner” to watch my heroes play.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
High production values, awesome details and options and generally involving play dynamics made last years' World Series one of the greatest ball games ever, and the minor improvements to this year's game seem to be enough to keep Sega Sports' franchise on top of the pack.
Read Full Review >IGN
The best console baseball game I've ever played. If you love baseball, there is no other choice.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
It's simply the best and most addictive baseball game available this year... Spectacular.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
For 2003, Sega has upped the ante once again and has developed a near-perfect baseball game. [Apr 2003, p.70]
Armchair Empire
An amazing game, it can single-handedly rekindle the love of the pure sport of baseball that many fans lost (including myself) that fateful lost 1994 strike season.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
It's not a vast improvement over 2K2 but it's going to surprise the hell out of anyone weaned on PSX baseball games.
Xbox Nation Magazine
Last year I called "World Series Baseball" the Mona Lisa of video baseball. This time around, it's even better. [Apr/May 2003, p.88]
GamingTrend
If you are not up to doing a franchise in this game it may be smart to avoid WSB, as the franchise mode is the bread and butter of this game.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
Complete in nearly every way and is a good bet for casual fans who just want to slap a few balls out of the infield and diehards who will settle for nothing less than a full career simulation.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
The year's best overall baseball title. It's got enough simulation to satisfy the hardcore and sufficient arcadeness to please the casual gamers. [Apr 2003, p.80]
Team Xbox
It comes with endless options and modes that are sure to keep you busy for hours and hours. With the Franchise mode alone, you could still be playing it in ten years with an unbelievable winning streak and setting new all-time records.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
If there is one area where World Series Baseball 2K3 excels, it is in the franchise mode. Loaded with options, franchise mode is a micro-manager's dream.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
Not as deep or as complex as some of the other competitors in the field, World Series Baseball 2K3 is the perfect blend of an arcade baseball game and a hardcore sim.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
The quality of the motion capture, stadium details, and playbook bring you closer to a true ballpark experience than does any other game.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
WSB2K3's lifelike player models, fluid animations, and countless customization options help it stand out among this year's crop of baseball games. [Apr 2003, p.132]
GMR Magazine
An amazing-looking game with some pretty serious muscle under the hood. If only the game actually played better - especially the batting - you'd have the "Madden" of baseball games. [Apr 2003, p.65]
Game Informer
Terrible batting collision and awkward fielding control are just a couple of things keeping Sega's hardball title from getting into the majors. [Apr 2003, p.70]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 12 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jason G. gave it a 9:
This game sounds really cool,i haven't bought it yep but i heard lots of good things about this game the only problem i heard about is that it is hard to hit the ball. Overall this game rocks.
George Vas. gave it a 10:
I think that this game is mad hot but the base runners aren't as good as i thought it was going to be.
DR Greenthumb MD gave it an 8:
Realistic simulation but wish the players looked more true to life!
Allen D. gave it a 10:
10, 10, 10, 10...This game is a TEN! I love this game!
James D. gave it a 9:
The only bad things i can say about this game is that it is to easy to steal bases,and there is no autofield which really dosent hurt the game , but i have played about fifteen games and already have over 100 stolen bases some guys have 2 or 3 steals a game and yes i have the ai turned up to legend and my slowest guys steal at will ,my user team is the kansas city royals.
Charles P. gave it an 8:
This is definitely one of the best baseball titles I have come across in a very long time. I really have only one complaint: Where is the Xbox Live support? I really expected to be able to play this online after every other Sega 2K3 game did. What gives? Anyway, it's still fun. I just wish I could play with people that won't raid my fridge and drink my beer (because they are 2000 miles away).
Toney M. gave it a 10:
WSB for the Xbox last season was a really good game w/ a few pot holes. Visual Concepts & Blue Shift filled every pot hole and then some in WSB2K3. The game plays so smooth it hard to complain about anything. If you're having trouble w/ something you can either adjust it or turn it off or on. It's the best looking and the best playing baseball game out there. It may not have all the little things some of these other baseball games have but the amount of stuff missing between all the games are so small you wouldn't miss it anyway. It has one thing all the other games are missing the ESPN license. The best in sports videogames and the world wide leader in sports = sports gaming heaven. Don't bother w/ the rest when you could be playing w/ the best WSB2K3.
