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Summary: From a novice
Review: OK, so my favorite review has been the one that said that this game is bad and not realistic and if I want a real game I should go to a ball park....hmm. These things on your screen, they aren't real. And since I know nothing about computer games, and patches are things I use for my jeans, I am not sure what any of the arguments are. I am not good enough to play online with all you patch knowing megabyte wonders, so I"ll just create my own little world where I have fun. If you like baseball, and you want to get into the idea of managing, this is very fun. I think it is more difficult than the last version, which I used to win all the time. I find if my pitchers blow a pitch, they usually pay for it in this version. I feel like sometimes the decisions actually matter, and I need to really think about my choices. In this dynasty mode thing, I have discovered that I would be a crappy manager.
I either give the whiners what they want, or I release them. There is no psychology implied. Like I say, I am not an expert, but this is fun. What do you expect at want from a computer game. And yes, go see a game live...it's fun too
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Summary: Great game w/ serious controller support issues
Review: Okay, so this game is awesome, except for one very important thing. That one thing is the ability, or lack thereof, to use most gamepads. This new version does not currently support the use of any Microsoft gamepads and many many others. So, if you plan on using your old sidewinder (as I was) you are in for a disspointment. Other than that, the game is as good as it has been advertised. I would recommend it to anyone with the reservation regarding the controller support. Hopefully enough complaints by others will be sufficient to get the EA team to provide a patch to support more gamepads.
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Summary: Very solid
Review: The controller issue aside, this game is very fun. The keyboard after all isn't that bad if you have to use it. Just seeing those old time uniforms is very refreshing. All in all, this game makes for a good time.
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Summary: dont give up
Review: the controller issue can be fixed if you change the name of your controller in the registry. start menu, run, type "regedit", go to find, enter your controller name exactly (name of your current controller as defined by the controllers menu on control panel). double click on the highlighted line and replace the title to the accepted controller. keep hitting "find next" until you have replaced all of the titles of your controller with one of the 5 available in the game. i use a sidewinder, but with the profile name Logitech Dual Action Gamepad. good luck, this game is awesome, it shouldn't be limited by controller issues.
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Summary: dont give up
Review: the controller issue can be fixed if you change the name of your controller in the registry. start menu, run, type "regedit", go to find, enter your controller name exactly (name of your current controller as defined by the controllers menu on control panel). double click on the highlighted line and replace the title to the accepted controller. keep hitting "find next" until you have replaced all of the titles of your controller with one of the 5 available in the game. i use a sidewinder, but with the profile name Logitech Dual Action Gamepad. good luck, this game is awesome, it shouldn't be limited by controller issues.
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Summary: Minor flaws;Major (league) gameplay & graphics
Review: These game reviewers are a tough bunch. Yes, the controller issue was a serious faux pas on the part of EA. I, too, had to go buy a new controller just to play this game. (It was WELL worth it) And, as one individual pointed out, you can't set the prices for your concession stands in the "Dynasty" mode(what were they thinking!) ;-) (Note: I can't speak for the online problems mentioned, because I have not yet attempted to play online) Still, this is an awesome game. The level of realism achieved is not only better than any other baseball simulation to date--it's better than most sports simulations in any genre. The detail in the graphics, the movements of the players, the rendering of the stadiums, and the overall gameplay are all top notch. There are significant improvements over EA's previous (and very good) simulation MVP Baseball 2003. For example, there are a lot more very close plays at first base on grounders in the infield. You must now warm up relief pitchers before they enter the game, otherwise their effectiveness will be greatly diminished. There are various types of slides, including hook slides and slides intended to take out the defender at 2nd base on a double-play; the catcher is more involved defensively in the gameplay; etc., etc. One aspect of the game that was not improved in this version, IMO, is the commentating. Kuiper and Krukow no longer discuss each team's results in the previous season, or elaborate on the individual players. Their commentary is pretty much limited to describing the action on the field (I suppose some might prefer that), and there is a lot of the dialogue that is borrowed from MVP 2003. Still, it's a relatively minor issue, as are--IMHO--all of the complaints lodged here about this game (with the exception of the controller compatibility and--if true--the online bug). EA has done a great job overall with this game. Traditionally, baseball simulations for gaming consoles and the PC have been very disappointing, which is surprising since the sport is well-suited for a videogame format. MVP 2003 was a huge step in the right direction. MVP 2004 takes baseball simulation to yet another level of realism. An excellent game despite some relatively minor flaws. Don't let the controller issue and all of the negative reviews here discourage you from trying this out.
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Summary: this game is a joke
Review: This game is a total joke. one of the worst ea games out there. if your looking for a real game, go and watch a ball game at the ballpark. Do not waste your money...............
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Summary: MVP Rocks!
Review: This game is awesome. I have been living with the horrid tp 2001, but now i have an awesome game. realistic control, and situations, the only problem is that for optimal playing you need a dual analog PC gamepad, but that's okay, it's still the best baseball sim out there.
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Summary: Fun...but hard to control
Review: this game is great. i love the dynasty mode and the way that you can unlock legendary players. The problem for me is that, while playing with a keyboard it seems that it is so much different from playing with a controller. I can never hit homeruns and it is impossible to control the types of slides with the keyboard. Also, at times it is quite hard to get on base, but when your team starts hitting they can score 10 runs in an inning. I'm a huge Giants fan, and without Barry Bonds in this game...it is kind of dissapointing. Team Chemistry and Player Happyness is a interesting, realistic, but also fustraiting part of the game. Overall, this is one of the best sports games that i have ever played and i am literally addicted to it.
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Summary: I may change this once I actually start playing...
Review: This game looks very sharp. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to play it yet because this game only supports FIVE controllers. Yes, that's right, 5. If you don't have one of the 5, you'll have to drop a few extra bones and pick one up if you plan on playing a live game. I myself don't have a problem with buying one, but I can imagine kids who want to play this that don't have a lot of money, they will be at a disadvantage. Hopefully this review will change.
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