Customer Reviews

All-Star Baseball 2001

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

The third installment of All-Star Baseball only secures it's place as the best console baseball game ever. Welcome additions this year are the Cooperstown Hall of Fame team playing appropriately on a cornfield diamond, batting practice and a better arcade experience, to name a few. The simulation mode for hardcore fanatics is simply incredible. You can micro-manage to your hearts content. The stadiums are beautiful and include three new parks just opened this year. The players look realistc but rather generic, although the big-name players look right. The play-by-play is adequate, although there is no color commentary to speak of. The computer opponents in a single player game make some poor baserunning and pitching moves but you have to pitch a good game against them, just as in real baseball. The multiplayer is good. The only real complaint is that the stats are somewhat skewed. This is something that I hoped would be ironed out in this third installment. When Mark McGwire isn't even in the top 10 for homers at mid-season, Randy Johnson isn't in the top 10 in K's or Barry Bonds is hitting .180 at the All-Star break something is wrong. If you can overlook that than you will have the time of your life with this game. The best thing yet is...NO player strikes!

First of all, I have to admit it is a great game if you have never owned a previous version of the game. I totally recommend it.

But now for you all that own the 2000 version: This version is almost a completely repackaged version of All Star Baseball 2000. Yes there are new graphics, yes there are 4 new stadiums (if you count a cornfield), yes there are new stats and rosters, yes there is batting practice and yes there are a few minor new features thrown in, but overall it is the SAME game.

The playing engine is identical to the previous version with no noticeable fixes to those many minor glitches like guys being able to run through players, players getting called out when they are obviously safe or players mindlessly holding the ball for a few seconds before trying to tag a sliding runner who makes it safely to base. I assumed that they would at least try to fix these issues before releasing a new game.

Also, being from Houston, I was real bummed that Enron field had two major omissions that make the park so unique: the flag pole in fair territory in center field and the 20 degree rising slope/hill behind the warning track deep in center field. It makes me wonder about the accuracy of all of the other parks that I have never been to.

If you own the previous version of the game, rent this one before you buy it to make sure you know what you are getting.

If you don't own the previous version, you'll love this game.

This game by Acclaim Sports shows a wide variety of features and game modes including create a player, home run derby, season mode and just plain old exhibition matchups. This game is definitely more for the sim fan than the arcade fan with a lot of different pitches and many different ways to throw the ball. Even with its complexity, this game offers enjoyment to almost anyone once you sit down and get used to it. Once you start playing this game, you will not be able to put the controller down.

Since it's the only baseball game on N64 this year, I can still recommend this game to baseball fans. But there are many, many holes. For instance, since pushing any button after the play "ends" automatically takes you to the next batter, it often doesn't let you tag from third on a fly ball. The slow fielders make it nearly impossible to turn a double play in the infield, as fielders stop when you throw the ball to them. Roster control is extremely difficult in season mode, since you can only make moves involving your own team, which is why Anaheim is stuck with Kent Bottenfield at center. And the outfields just seem huge. It is a fun game to play if you can look past these problems, which isn't as tough as it sounds like it would be.

I love this game! Great graphics, updated rosters (for then), and easy controls (sort of). If you want a baseball game and don't have a PS2 or Gamecube but and N64, get this! (...)

This is the best game ever. The graphics are great as well as the sound. You can trade, create, and draft players from any team. Choose from season mode, single game, home run derby, or playoffs....

Best baseball game i have ever played, but it would be nice if they had some sort of franchise mode. It gets a bit boring after a while cause you have the same exact team for a whole season, and it would be cool to be able to trade for players with potential and stuff. I reccommend it, but let me just say it gets boring after a while! Really great while it lasts though!

I have to admit, as baseball games go this one is pretty slick. I like the straightforward controls, and the game options that can make it easier or harder depending on your skill level. I like the roster transactions and how you are not allowed to exceed 25 active players. The "Home Run Derby" option is fun if you are not into playing a full season, and even playing a one game exhibition is enjoyable. I was disappointed in the difficulty I had in initiating a double switch during a game, and I don't like the fact that every pitcher has an eight-pitch arsenal. I realize that this is a game and that the programmers can't program every big league pitchers pitch selection, but eight pitches? I mean not every MLB pitchers throws a Knuckle ball and a Screw ball. I would also like to see a starting pitcher unavailable to pitch for at least four days (season mode only) after a six inning start. I hate it when the computer brings in a starter in the middle of a game, and then marches him right back out the next day. Maybe it seems like I'm nitpicking, but if they claim to have a "realistic" game then lets make it realistic. I have seen older Nintendo games that have had these features. I was a bit disappointed that 2001 didn't have tons more options than the previous 2000 version. Overall, I have been very pleased with "All-Star 2001" and I will probably keep playing until they come out with 2002. If you're looking for a fun baseball game for N64 then this is it. If you're looking for something totally realistic, keep waiting.

All-Star baseball 2001 is an overall good game. For those of you die-hard baseball fans like me, this game will satisfy you. Although it it has some glitches,it is the best baseball game. Some of the glitches are that you can run through players,sometimes your opponent will slide and your player willn't put the tag down,and some calles that are truly out are called safe.The views of this game are pretty good. Batting practice is a major plus, especially if you are a beginner. I have bought this game for the past three years and one of the major things that you will find, is that after you catch on to the batting, you will beat teams real badly. The pitching isn't totally realistic but the game is real fun. If you have never played this game or if you have, you will like it.

You may not like present day players but this game has Reggie Jackson, Nolan Ryan and more although its cheats are bad without gameshark you can still have great fun and even have a batting practice at the cornfield. It's home run derbys great, the players look so much like the real thing I was shocked! The graphics are great, loads faster than many games I know and has complete updates on where players were. You can make a dream team which I for one love to do and get some of your favorote players. create-a-player not that great but still you can make yourself perfect if you know how. I recommend this as the first game you get after PERFECT DARK