Yet another winner from SCEA? More realistic graphics than ever, with more general and personalized moves. ALL the teams, players and stadiums. Comprehensive stat tracking and updated 1997 team rosters with the latest trades. Trade, release, sign free agents. Create players. Play Home Run Derby, Exhibition, Season, All-Star Game, Playoffs and the World Series.
On my way out the door, I popped in the CD, loaded the game and changed to Arcade mode just to give it a quick spin. My son stepped to the plate and we had a blast! Very nice graphics, good sound effects and a nice atmosphere. (Except for the now standard flat stands..) I'm not really into baseball games, but this title is fun! (And I've just scratched the surface. You've got a ton of options!)
When playing against the CPU, AI seems to be a bit on the tough side, even on the Rookie level. First bug/feature: If the opposing pitcher hits you batter in his back, usually you'll get booing from the stands. Once, so far, it instead sounded like a choir of the coffee maker aliens in MIB!
