MVP Baseball 2005
by Electronic Arts
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Video Game Reviews of MVP Baseball 2005
Customer Review: The answer to Barry Bonds
Summary: 1 Stars
The reason Bonds isn't in this game, or any others I think, is the same reason he wasn't in ASB 2005.... He's an a-hole! He decided to be a jerk (surprise) and would not let any of these games portray him. Just Barry being Barry. If you ask me, the games are much better without the #1 druggie in baseball.Customer Review: Dropped the ball....
Summary: 3 Stars
While the game is pleasing in some respects, I can't believe they forgot to include Bonds. WTF? Somebody definitely dropped the ball on this one! Customer Review: Last Chapter and Worse
Summary: 2 Stars
Personally I thought this game was good till I got MLB 2K5. It's no match. MLB wins this year. I loved MVP last year. ESPN was horrible last year. Last year, MVP had great dynasty mode, good graphics, great sound effects, great minor system and good gameplays. But this year, there were no change expect for some ardadic things.
People actually say graphics all same. And that's right! Graphics remains same as last year and it is. Hell, MLB 2K5 got real improved. Owner Mode was GOOD. But not as good as MLB 2K5'S GM Career. The thing they REALLY GOT MESSED UP was: Player Ratings. Manny Ramirez was totally overrated. Aramis Ramirez, Carl Pavano, Randy Johnson were real underrated. Yankees Bronx Bomber are 3rd on the League? I guess they are showing some favoritism for their coverboy.
Player scaling were massed up too. Nomar was skinny as Britney Spears, Ortiz was shorter than real life, Manny Looks like Orlando Cabrera!
Commentary was real messed up. Background music was worse than ever!! Gosh it was so bad, I would just play last years just for music.
After Take 2 took the license of the MLB exclusive. I was bittersweet, but now I think EA deserves it. But they have NFL license though.
Customer Review: E.A. Steals football, they lose baseball after 05, sigh.
Summary: 4 Stars
Ahh, the ability to play a 30 year season after season mode called "Owner Mode" Ouch. Do you have that much time on your hands? Shame on if you do!!
I have 04 and I played it to death, so I was ready for a change, not just roster updates, but a change in the game to make it fresh and appealing. Yes, as you read above, the new Owner Mode will keep you playing until you're in a nursing home, but the the big addition this year of course is the ability to take your skills on XBOX Live which is a big plus compared to 04 and if you have XBOX Live, this certainly gives it more replay value by allowing you to play with anyone anytime.
Putting it to the test, I looked for some other changes in the game. E.A. added the "batters or hitters" eye feature. It gives you a quick glimpse with a flash of light right when the ball leaves the pitchers hand. The ball changes colors as it's thrown to show you what type of pitch is being launched. The ball leaves a contrail, a lot like a comet that helps players to tell the the speed and trajectory of the pitch. The better a player's batting attributes, the longer a pitch will retain its color and contrail as it comes down the shoot. It gives you a split second to determine where the ball will probably end up giving you the chance to swing accordingly. It's definitely in favor of the batter and can be turned on or off in the options screen. For me, its just for a little glitz and something new, but I don't feel it's a neat or cool addition to the game. I also don't seem to hit better with or without it, I suppose in the end, it's up to you.
The graphics are better than last year, this time supporting 780HD TV's and people with wide screen will be in love. The graphics overall have also been heaved up the mark. The players faces looked quite bad last year, flat faces, with no character. E.A. listened, the players faces look more lifelike and show more emotion than ever and you can recognize the big name boys at first glance. Signature batting stances are also more pronounced this year and each year I see them getting closer to the real guys signature moves and stance. I'd like to see a little spitting and player mannerisms before they go to bat, but the stances will have to do. Crotch grabbing also is not one of E.A.'s focuses this year either, thank goodness. I noticed a few more diving catches and some fantastic motion captured throws and dives than '04. I really couldn't notice them at first glance, but the more you play, the more you appreciate the time spent in the varied and countless motion captured moves througout the game. The most important part of any baseball game is fluid gameplay and MVP baseball plays as smooth as you could want especially when you field, it just seems so natural.
The sound is right on the mark, teriffic sound effects, sounds of the bat smaking the ball, trash talking in the stands, screaming fans, good announcing and great Digital Music, they got that right. The owner mode is right on mark too and is the dynasty mode for baseball. It's a bit different than other E.A games though, it's more or less about pricing tickets for your stadium, concessions, and trying to get fans to the games that don't bring in revenues usually. Owner mode is about making money and keeping your players happy. If you got the time, and shame on you if you do, the game allows you 30 years to make your organization successful. 30 years of gaming, hmmm, how do people find time to do this??
But don't cry, sports games is about multiplayer action anyway, and with the ability to go at it online and play with a friend on your couch, that is how the game should be played anyway.
Anyhoo, as many people know, this could be the last MVP baseball, at least for some years anyway due to the licensing issues with other companies, but since E.A. stole the NFL license in return, I'm happy to see someone else do it to them. I find it appauling the world allows rich game companies to buy out licenses to keep other game companies from competing. E.A. may say otherwise, but that is basically what they are doing. Mind you, I love E.A. but with less competition for the future, does this mean less quality for their games? Let's pray and hope not.
Back to the game, this game is very fun. The graphics are a lot better than 04 and I was happy to see it on XBOX Live too. I have to say it plays great so far, and I have not seen any XBOX Lag issues for it yet.I just hope more people join the bandwagon, (I think everyone is playing NBA Street) If you don't have XBOX Live, the Owner mode will keep you happy for 30 years though, so don't think this game doesn't have any replay value. Enjoy it this year, it could be the last E.A. baseball game this decade. Pooh!
Customer Review: Still the best out there
Summary: 4 Stars
Look, if the "hitter's eye" feels like cheating to you, then turn it off. You can do that. I think the fielding is still hard, but it's supposed to be. Now, instead of last year, turning double plays is a more seamless task, and you can throw the ball to first to the pitcher on the run. These were major problems with the last one in my opinion. The main thing that they did'nt fix was all of the foul outs. It simply does not happen THAT much in real life. The main thing is this: If you're looking for THE best baseball sim out there for Xbox, then this it it. It's not perfect, but neither is Madden, or Tiger Woods etc. Oh and BTW, Of course the Yankee fan thought Manny Ramirez is overrated in the game.