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MVP Baseball 2005

 

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  • User Score (72)
    8.6 8.6 from 72 reviewers
  • Expert Score (9)
    8.6 8.6 from 9 reviewers
  • Gameplay (5)
    8.7 8.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Graphics (5)
    8.5 8.5 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound (5)
    7.8 7.8 from 5 reviewers
  • Replay value (2)
    9.4 9.4 from 2 reviewers
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7-8
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. xbox360.gamespy.com

    8.0/10
    3 March 2005

    EA Sports goes down swinging with what may be its last baseball title for a while. Does it retire undefeated? Read more

    • Fast pace leaves out the unimportant stuff; impeccable fielding control; jack up ticket prices like in real life!
    • Unlockables are solely retro; not enough has changed; is this the end of MVP ?

  2. Playstation Illustrated

    9.5/10
    2 April 2005

    It’s odd. Spring is here, and so are blue skies and warmer temperatures. Certainly not the makings for Hell freezing over. But that’s what I thought would happen last year when the Boston Red Sox finally won the World Series. Instead, they return in 2005 to defend their title, as does MVP Baseball 2005 as one of the best all-around baseball games. Visually, things are great once again. The ballparks look amazing, as do the animations for the players. Read more

  3. TotalPlayStation.com

    9.0/10
    11 March 2005

    EA fixed most everything wrong with MVP 2004 while enhancing the all around touch and feel of the game. The sights, the sounds, the atmosphere, it’s all beautifully executed. I can’t put it down. Read more

  4. Game Freaks 365

    8.9/10
    27 March 2005

    It seems the baseball off-season was almost as active as the gaming winter. After EA bought the rights to the NFL and obtained the ESPN publishing rights, Take-Two bought the rights to baseball, making this the final MVP for a long time to come. However, this is probably the best baseball game you will ever see. The interface is the best, gameplay is the most realistic, and has depth like you cannot believe. The total baseball experience is all on one disc. Read more

  5. PlayStation 2 Era

    8.8/10
    22 March 2005

    For those who might have missed out on playing past versions of MVP Baseball, one of the biggest things that the series introduced to the genre (and can now be seen in other games like 989’s MLB 2006 and Take Two’s MLB 2K5) was the pitching meter. This pitching meter, when mastered, enabled pitchers to paint the corners of the plate and change speeds based on the timing of button presses. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. MVP Baseball 2005

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Jeffrey A. Smith, Amazon
    25 November 2011

    I can't believe I only paid 38 cents for this game. 38 cents; are you serious? The shipping cost more than the game. I heard that this was a great baseball game for PS2, so I thought I would give it a shot. I have already played a few games, and had no problems. The disc was in very good condition, no scratches. It came in a disc envelope, no case or instructions. That does not matter to me. Read more

  2. "The greatest baseball game ever - Extremely fun."

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: PCgoneMac, CNET
    2 August 2010

    I have had this game for years. It is my favorite game. The commentators are hilarious. You gotta love it when a player slides right through an infielder as if he were a ghost. You can really tell just how much work was put into this game. It includes A, AA, AAA, and MLB teams all already unlocked, including 2005's All Star teams. Read more

    • -Extremely fun to play -HUGE variety of teams, stadiums, modes -Fun mini games -Okay music ;) -Easy to learn -Fairly easy to play -Great umpires and commentators -Incl...
    • -Cannot get MVP Points unless you unlock an accomplishment -Specific AAA stadiums not here -Terribly animated crowds

  • WikiFreak Description

MVP Baseball 2005 was developed and published by EA Sports, a game that was made available for Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, PC, GameCube and Xbox. Its cover features Boston Red Sox’s left fielder Manny Ramirez. The game has license for Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Players Association and Minor League Baseball. Players can enjoy commentaries from Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow both from the San Francisco Giants.

Features

The game features the all new “Hitter’s Eye” System which a…

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MVP Baseball 2005 was developed and published by EA Sports, a game that was made available for Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, PC, GameCube and Xbox. Its cover features Boston Red Sox’s left fielder Manny Ramirez. The game has license for Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Players Association and Minor League Baseball. Players can enjoy commentaries from Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow both from the San Francisco Giants.

Features

The game features the all new “Hitter’s Eye” System which allows the ball to turn into different colors to indicate if it’s a fastball, knuckleballs, off-speed pitches among others. The game also has the Dynasty Mode wherein players can select from 30 teams and manage or play their chosen team for up to 120 seasons. Another feature is Owner Mode, players can manage a certain team’s finances, also the ability to create their own ballpark. There are also pitching and hitting mini games that players can use to improve their game. The gamers as managers also have the ability to argue with umpires at any given time. The game also supports online play.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Ramirez was named MVP of the 2004 World Series after batting. 412 with a home run and seven RBI, leading the Boston Red Sox to their first championship since 1918. One of the best all-around hitters in the game, Ramirez led the American League in home runs and slugging percentage while ranking 3rd in RBI. Ramirez was selected to his 8th All-Star Game, received his 7th Silver Slugger Award and was named the American League recipient of the 2004 Hank Aaron Award which r…

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