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Summary: New Fav Game
Review: Recently I've been looking for a baseball game for my PC. I stumbled upon this game at a local store for 6.99. I decided to give it a try after reading the other reviews. After installing this game I instantly became hooked. The home-run derby is entertaining, I have Bonds winning nearly every derby. The gameplay is wonderful, the controls aren't complicated. The graphics are pretty good, they look like some of the "older" game consoles, maybe the playstation? I would recommend getting this game.
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Summary: The Best Baseball Game, With Major Bugs
Review: Right off the...um...bat, any fan of 3D0's High Heat series of baseball games (simulations?) will tell you that the gameplay is what separates this franchise from the rest of the PC clowns. The pitcher-batter interface is truly a masterpiece, and the entire rundown in season play is marvelous, from inning-ending double-plays to painting the corner with Clemens. And that's all good, believe me. But with each new hardball season comes a new High Heat game, and unfortunately, this year's version is only slightly different than last year's game. But again, that's good, since HH 2002 was an awesome representation of America's Pastime.In this year's version, the graphics have received an overhaul, albeit a minor one. You'll see third-base coaches performing signals to the batters, some new sliding and catching animations, updated stadiums, more realistic player models, and other eye-candy that works just fine. And believe me when I tell you that that's really it. HH 2003 plays exactly the same as last year's version, although with a new color commentator. Because I gave HH 2002 a good review, I must do the same with 2003. However, I can't give it more than 4 stars simply based on the fact that, like 2002, the game is buggy. I have a powerful system (Athlon 1.2GHz, 256MB, GeForce 3, Soundblaster Audigy Gamer), and for whatever reason, the sound is horrible in the game. Not just some of the sound -- ALL of the sound. From the opening credits music to the play-by-play commentary, sound effects and voices are choppy and unbearable to listen to. I'm figuring it has something to do with my Audigy card, but I still can't believe 3D0 ships the game with such a basic bug like this. A patch will hopefully resolve the issue, but who knows? So, if you're like me and like the updated rosters, graphical tweaks, and the excitement that starts every MLB season, pick up High Heat 2003. For [item price], you won't find a better baseball title out there. ADDED: Well, after playing this for awhile, I'm a little disappointed by 3DO's effort this time around. Basically, until a patch is released (unlikely), I cannot recommend this game simply because of the sound and some of the graphics. You're better off sticking with last year's version, which is the same game. 3 Stars, 2 with the bugs.
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Summary: 4
Review: The game dosent even work and i surpass all of the requriements
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Summary: *THE BEST BASEBALL GAME EVER*
Review: The High Heat series is always impressive and the 2003 version looks like a winner. Hands down the best & most realistic baseball game on the market today. Does any one know if the 2003 version will support Windows XP? I haven't heard anything on it yet!?
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Summary: nailed going to third...
Review: The high heat series still remains the best action duel between pitcher and batter; I have not seen a better portrayed game (excepting the pure stats sims) representing walks, strikeouts and put outs. The reason I gave this three stars is, while it's mostly stable on my system (running XP Pro on 1.6 ghz, 312 meg, 32m TNT2, SB live) there some notable problems. The primary 'problem' is really to do with the fact that this game is only a marginal improvement over HH 2002 (more like HH 2002 v2 and yes, the mount visit works) with graphics that are just slightly better than the uninspired graphics in HH 2002 - given the low price for this game, it makes you wonder. The sound glitches still occur (sputtering announcing, music is completely offkey, etc) and the game fps gets so choppy beyond an 800x600 resolution that they shouldn't even give options to run it up to 1280x1024. There are really odd looking models being used... there are three complexions for the players, light, medium and dark but the head/face color seems independent. For example, Roger Cedano when he turns in as he avoids a ball has a face this very light while Alomar's arms are very dark but his head is medium (alright, I'm playing the Mets, so what). I know this sounds minor but it looks horrible. The stadium and the ads/billboards still look like they are in very lo-res. As for the game play, itself... it's fine so i wasn't expecting major changes (and there were none), it's one of things keeping this series alive. Personally, I would prefer that HH builds in a player salary function - even though there isn't a cap, I think it's something that should be a consideration in trading. Also, I think the minor leaguers' stats need work... I'm routinely able to bring in AAA players that will start dominating right away. I would like to add that there are several exceptional HH communities that provides updated rosters (including all minor leagues), updated/corrected stats, pictures, numerous types of play tuning files, corrected stadiums and ads, uniforms and sounds (the game's only been out for a week and there are updated rosters and tune files already for HH2003). These people are simply amazing and perhaps without them, this game may be rated a star lower.
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Summary: franchise fanatic
Review: There's only one word you can describe hh03 is FRANCHISE. The whole game is emphasized on franchise where you draft rookies control a minor leauge system trade for the next young superstar and have players improve through the years. You can LITERALY go through 60,000 YEARS. This game is only for that computer freak that likes solid franchise games because if you want this game just to play games and hit homers your making a bad choice.
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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS GAME
Review: This game is horrific. It simply does not work out of the box. First of all, it does not recognize the game pad buttons if you have a USB hook up. Secondly, the Home Run Derby mode crashes in the middle of playing and sends you back to your desktop. Finally, the game itself plays terribly. Of course, I could not use all the buttons but this was a waste of money. I am extremely disappointed. I finally upgraded to a computer that could play this and now I am stuck playing my old Triple PLay 99, which by the way, is also 99 times better!! I wish I could get my money back. Under no circumstances should you buy this game.
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Summary: Pretty Good Game
Review: This game is pretty good. For me, the olny reason why the game is buggy is because my computer is going throuh some kind of virus I think. It really deserves a 4 and a half, but you can't get a 4 and a half. What Kept this game from getting a 5 is the instuction manual is a little hard to understand at first, but once you get used to it, it's a great game. Note: THE SOUND AND COMMENTATING ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!
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Summary: The bad, the bad, and the ugly
Review: This game is terrible. I am not complaining about gameplay-it is terrible because I can NOT play it. First, the game does not recognize the keys of a USB gamepad. The pitching and hitting keys that work are different than showed in the documentation. Even when I figured out they keys, you are limited to simply throwing one pitch and swinging away. I can not believe 3DO could release a game and not test it with a USB port!! This makes the game unplayable. Second, Home Run Derby crashes in the middle and brings you back to your desktop. I could sit and list the problems I had once I FINALLY got a game going but I can summarize by saying-this is the worst game ever put out for the pc. This is not just a bad game, it is an unplayable bad game and my money has been wasted. I am so dissappointed because I finally upgraded my hardware enough to play the game people have raved about and it turns out to be junk.
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Summary: The best sports simulation out there.
Review: This game is the most accurate simulation of a major sport that has ever been produced. Anyone who has played High Heat 2001 or 2002 can tell you that you won't find a better game anywhere. Control every aspect of the league, even the minor league clubs that feed into the official Major League Baseball teams. You can even use a tune file included with the game to make it play the way you want it to. There's a lot of bang for the buck here. Do yourself a favor and get this or the Playstation 2 version now!
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