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The game is not meant to be taken seriously. If you get two hits in a row, you are on fire, literally, and all of your stats increase. If you are the pitcher and you strike out three batters, you get on fire and have unlimited turbo (although it is not impossible to hit an on fire pitcher, it is all about timing). You can bean batters, either knocking them down and reducing their stats or infuriating them and having them charge the mound, making them "on fire," and increasing their stats. You can slide cleats first into a base, punch the 1st/2nd/3rd baseman or shortstop & knock the ball out of his hands, punch people to tag them out, etc. This is not meant to be a serious baseball game. It is an arcade game and, as such, is done very well. If you are looking for a serious game, I have heard that MVP Baseball 2004 if great (I have not played it b/c, as I stated before, I am into arcade-style baseball).

The bottom line: If you want a fun game that is not a baseball simulation, pick this one up. It is the type of game that you merely put into the machine and play . . . no instruction really needed. However, if sim baseball games are your thing, then get something else. Overall, I think it is a great, fun game to play, and do not hesitate in recommending MLB Slugfest 20-04 as the next addition to your PS2 collection.

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I-man's Review  Oct 15, 2003
This is the greatest baseball video game EVER!!! The commentary is awesome, the graphics are awesome, EVERYTHING is awesome. I like how simple it is to control your players, I've played other baseball video games and it is difficult to swing the bat! Also, besides being the best baseball video game ever, it just might be the best overall video game ever! This game rocks!

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Great game  Mar 27, 2003
This game is amazing. A baseball videogame that's actually fun to play. The developers have managed to make a baseball videogame exciting, which is quite an achievement.
The gaming and the graphics are really neat, and all the extra mini-games add to the replay value.

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Very fun -- violence is cartoonish...  Jul 29, 2005 By Mrs. Woogie
This was our son's 2nd foray into sports games (had Madden 2003 Football, but never got the hang of the controls, etc.). He has loved it since the 1st play, and Dad (even Mom!) have fun playing. There are a variety of pitches available, as well as hitting and fielding options. Hitting a batter with a pitch causes them to get consumed by fire and run after the pitcher. I believe the violence complaints are unwarranted -- no worse than the kind found in Sly Cooper or Ratchet & Clank, and most of the "fights" are done off-screen, showing reactions from the other players. We allow NO violent games, and I have allowed this one, without reservations.

With its great commentary (funny and sharp), realistic rendering of stadiums and wide variety of options, I'd say it's a great game for the younger or amateur player. Serious baseball players would probably rather have the realism of MVP or the like.

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Its not about franchise its about clearing the bench  Mar 28, 2003 By Peter V Andersson
This is not, I repeat not, supposed to be a sim. If you are looking for an extensive franchise mode, or a indepth manager mode this is not the game for you. BUT it is the only baseball game with a punch button. This is the NFL Blitz of Baseball. It is fun it is fast. it is not meant to be a sim. The graphics are great the play is great. But it is not a sim. Its fun and fast. You know what real baseball isnt.

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