MVP Baseball 2005

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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...
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9.3
excellent
 

Game Overview

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 recognizes the outstanding offensive player in each league. Ramirez's image will appear on all MVP BASEBALL 2005 packaging and merchandising.

The Good

Intricate pitching, hitting, and baserunning interfaces, Two full-fledged franchise modes, Thousands of unique play animations, Realistic player faces and bodies, Tournaments available online.

The Bad

No stand-alone season or playoffs mode, Online play can be choppy at times.

The Bottom Line

Featuring the EA Sports Hitter's Eye, MVP Baseball 2005 gives players more control of their at-bat including the power to read the pitch and the ability to move in the batter's box. A visual indicator allows hitters to pick up the pitch the moment it leaves the pitcher's hand. In addition, players can use the Pitch/Swing Analysis to review the timing and location of their swings and adjust accordingly. An all-new Owner Mode enables players to control all aspects of an organization including concession stand prices, promotional days, hiring and firing coaches as well as building their field of dreams. In Create Ballpark, players can customize their stadium by selecting a ballpark name, location, field dimensions and much more. The game features 30 Single-A minor league teams (90 minor leagues teams overall), three new mini-games, an improved Dynasty Mode and all-new unlockable legends, stadiums and uniforms.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
89/100
score

The bottom line is that if you're looking for a realistic and feature-rich baseball video game, you can't go wrong with MVP Baseball 2005.

GameZone review logo
93/100
score

The most solid and wonderfully addictive ballgame on the PS2. With various improvements and some very neat additions to the game, there's just no denying the fact that this is the closest to baseball gaming heaven we'll come this year.

IGN review logo
92/100
score

It has been a joy to witness the progression of the MVP series. MVP 2005 addresses, corrects, and improves upon almost every issue fans had with the previous instalments.

Game Features

EA Ships MVP Baseball 2005 Best-selling Baseball Franchise Features All-New EA SPORTS Hitter's Eye, Owner Mode and More

Game Specs

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Analog Control, Logitech PS2 USB Headsets, Pressure Sensitive, Vibration Function

Memory
1681 kb

 

Modes
Career, Franchise, Mini-Games, Season, Tournament, Training, Versus

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:2/22/2005
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:EA Canada
Genre:Sports
ESRB Rating:E
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.3
Gameplay
9.6
Graphics
9
Sound
8.5
Concept
9.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.3/10

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