Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
All-Star Baseball 2000: The Ultimate Baseball Experience
All-Star Baseball 2000 is the second installment in the popular baseball video game series developed by Acclaim Sports and released in 1999 for the PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and Windows. It was the first game in the series to feature motion-captured player movements, which resulted in a more realistic and immersive baseball experience.
Gameplay
All-Star Baseball 2000 offers a wide range of gameplay modes, including:
- Exhibition: Play a single game against the computer or a friend.
- Season: Play a full 162-game season with one of the 30 MLB teams.
- Playoffs: Compete in the MLB playoffs with any of the teams that qualified.
- Home Run Derby: Compete in a home run derby with one of the game’s many MLB players.
- Create-a-Player: Create your own custom player and add them to any team.
The game also features a variety of gameplay options, such as:
- Difficulty: Choose from four difficulty levels: Rookie, Veteran, All-Star, and Hall of Fame.
- Camera: Choose from several camera angles, including behind the pitcher, behind the batter, and from the outfield.
- Controls: Customize the game’s controls to your liking.
Motion-Captured Player Movements
One of the most significant features of All-Star Baseball 2000 is its motion-captured player movements. This technology allows the game to realistically recreate the movements of real MLB players, resulting in a more immersive and authentic baseball experience.
Features
All-Star Baseball 2000 includes a number of features that set it apart from other baseball games, including:
- 30 MLB teams: Play with any of the 30 MLB teams, each with their own unique roster and uniforms.
- Authentic stadiums: Play in any of the 30 MLB stadiums, each with its own unique dimensions and characteristics.
- Licensed players: All of the players in the game are licensed by the MLB, so you can play with your favorite players and teams.
- Detailed player stats: Each player in the game has their own unique set of stats, so you can track their performance and make informed decisions about your lineup and pitching staff.
- Extensive create-a-player options: Create your own custom player with a variety of options, including appearance, skills, and equipment.
Reception
All-Star Baseball 2000 was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realistic graphics, innovative gameplay, and deep feature set. The game was also a hit with fans, who enjoyed the ability to play with their favorite MLB teams and players.
All-Star Baseball 2000 received a number of awards, including:
- Game of the Year from IGN
- Best Sports Game from GameSpot
- Best Baseball Game from Electronic Gaming Monthly
Legacy
All-Star Baseball 2000 is considered to be one of the greatest baseball video games of all time. It set a new standard for realism and immersion in baseball games, and its innovative features have been adopted by many other baseball games since its release.
The game is still enjoyed by fans today, and it remains a popular choice for those who want to experience the thrill of the MLB in a realistic and immersive way.
Review Score
8.5/10
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