| 90 |
GameShark
ASB shines in every aspect, from its detailed, lifelike graphics to the in-depth stat tracking. All of the character animations are silky smooth.
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| 80 |
GameSpy
If you're a baseball fan, you'll love the attention to detail in this game.
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| 80 |
Hot Games
All Star Baseball 2002 isn't perfect; there could be changes made in the hitting and fielding interfaces, but it is damn near perfect.
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| 78 |
GameZone
The best thing about All-Star Baseball 2002 is definitely the gameplay.
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| 75 |
Nintendojo
What I found disappointing was that the game’s features just don't match the N64 version.
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| 70 |
Operation Sports
Seems rushed and incomplete.
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| 70 |
GamePen
It's those two Saturn World Series Baseball games that All–Star Baseball 2002 is most like. However, it too is missing that special ingredient, and falls on its face more than it succeeds.
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| 68 |
IGN
The game suffers from the same problem that has battled the franchise since its N64 days: it lacks full polish, and because of that one notices some crude AI glitches and animation problems.
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| 67 |
Gamezilla!
Some of the issues with the AI and lack of quality sound definitely hold its potential back.
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| 65 |
GameSpot
[It] features a wealth of gameplay modes and an impressive amount of on-field control. But the game's AI quirks, challenging batting, and camera problems are indicative of a game that has been rushed to market.
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| 63 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly
I love this game’s stinkin’ fast-pitch delivery. Facing a 98 mph heater has never been so intimidating (at least, in a video game). [Feb 2002, p.158]
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| 60 |
Electric Playground
They got it all in there, it's just a little discordant and rough around the edges. And, despite the failings of this game, there is every reason to believe that All-Star Baseball 2003 will be the best console baseball game available next season.
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| 58 |
Game Informer
The AI in this title is some of the worst I’ve ever seen. [Feb 2002, p.87]
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| 56 |
Nintendo Power
ASB 2002’s unpolished fielding makes the game feel like it’s not quite ready for the big leagues. [Jan 2002, p.128]
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| 50 |
All Game Guide
All things considered, however, most should hold out for "All-Star Baseball 2003" and hope the problems are corrected.
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| 45 |
TotalGames.net
Even for a baseball game it's boring.
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| 42 |
Game Revolution
A ho-hum game with some annoying AI and marginal presentation. Despite its plethora of modes, it's simply not very fun.
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