- Publisher: Midway
- Release Date: Mar 16, 2003
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A prominent step in the right direction. The gameplay remains fun and humorous yet it features all the modes and licensing you would expect from the more serious games.
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With so many options, Quick Play to a Home Run Derby to a Season, you can play all day and not use the same player or combination twice. The graphics are superb and the movements of each of the players are fluid and clean.
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If you're looking for a game that concentrates on the fun aspects of the sport, a throwback to the days when baseball games were a fast and fun arcade experience, then you've come to the right place.
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With zany characters, extreme action, and a solid baseball background, this is the definite break that casual fans of the sport can totally root for.
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All the things we loved about last year’s game are back as well as some great additions--and animations--to make this a worthwhile purchase.
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GameNowForget the serene day at the ballpark; Slugfest delivers action, fisticuffs, and plenty of fun. [May 2003, p.50]
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A pure arcade baseball game, geared towards the individual who wants to pick up and play a game of extreme arcade baseball.
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Due to good physics modeling, sharp AI, and spot-on controls, no amount of wonky pitches and fiery players, watery stadiums, and moronic (if hilarious) commentary can detract from the solid gameplay.
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The "extreme" additions work exceedingly well in the baseball setting. What could have been a shoddy title riding on a gimmick turned out to be one of the better arcade baseball games in recent memory.
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Play MagazineThe biggest improvement is the overall visual quality of the game. [Apr 2003, p.71]
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By far, the best element in the game is the hilarious commentary.
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PSM MagazineIf you're looking for the most enjoyable baseball game of the year, you'll be hard pressed to beat this one. [Apr 2003, p.38]
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Rough, outlandish and a hell of a lot of fun.
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Players who lost touch with baseball games when they went 3D on the PlayStation may find that Slugfest is exactly what they've been missing.
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The addition of Special Pitches is especially nice, and will definitely elicit a "Damn!" the first time you see one whiz past.
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Official U.S. Playstation MagazineHot chicks on the loading screens, madcap commentary, useful cheats, and an all-new Special Pitch will keep arcade enthusiasts smiling like Steinbrenner after signing a 14th starting pitcher. [Apr 2003, p.96]
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With its pick-up and play style, catchy visuals, and an hilarious audio track, even video game virgins will glean enjoyment from this game.
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Doesn't just do an excellent job of conveying a time-honored tradition's mass appeal, but portrays it in such an exciting light that even haters such as myself can't help but recognize.
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Electronic Gaming MonthlyMultiplayer action shines - it's always a blast to vibrate your buddy's controller via the Taunt button after belting another pitch over the fences. Just don't expect "High Heat"-style complexity. [May 2003, p.113]
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GMR MagazineIt's not baseball. Slugfest is "NFL Blitz" with bats... If you know what you're getting going in, you'll have a blast. [Apr 2003, p.65]
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A great multiplayer trip; it just doesn't have enough to keep the single-player afloat.
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What is the most disappointing in 20-04 is the lack of real additions. Sure a fun HR derby was added, as well as a custom replay option, but what else? Oh yeah, a create-a-team! If that's what you want to call it.
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Game InformerNot only are the old mistakes revisited in 2004, but the batting and fielding controls seem to have gotten worse. [Apr 2003, p.84]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 8
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Mixed: 0 out of 8
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Negative: 1 out of 8
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BradW.Aug 12, 2003Great Game And i thought 20-03 was good!
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ToddC.Jul 30, 2003I give it a 9, multiplayer is great but if your know your stuff single player is not enough.
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ChristhMay 9, 2003Amazing.