AbstractPull on that batting glove and get ready to lay down the perfect bunt. Join all of the Major League teams and players in this detailed trip around the diamond. Select a team and make your way from opening day to the World Series. More than a dozen players were consulted during the game's construction, resulting in more than 300 motion-captured animations and 250 signature moves. Eight different modes of play are included to ensure high replay value, and Vin Scully is along to do the play-by-play.
ESRB rating
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Suitable for Persons Ages Six and Older |
Full descriptionRealistic baseball simulation is the name of the game in MLB 2002. Choose a team and lead your squad through a grueling, 162-game regular season, into the Playoffs, and straight to the World Series. All of the Major League teams, stadiums, and players are packed in here, with more than 300 motion-capture animations providing for extremely realistic play. They consulted over a dozen popular big leaguers in the construction of the game, yielding more than 250 signature moves and accurate player personalities. Take your pick from eight different styles of play, including Full Season, Playoffs, and a Franchise mode that casts you as the team's GM and lets you control all of the front office maneuvering. Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully provides all of the play-by-play action, and Dave Campbell tags along doing color commentary. From the first pitch to the World Series-saving catch made in deep right field to close out the season, MLB 2002 is a complete baseball package.
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AmazonMLB 2002 features more than 300 major-league motion-captured animations with 250 personalized moves, ranging from Randy Johnson's nasty three-quarter delivery to El Duque's unmistakable leg kick. Players are closely modeled after their real-life counterparts, and games can be played at stadiums across the country, such as the brand-new PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Endorsed this time by MLB all-star and outfielder for the Atlanta Braves Andruw Jones, MLB 2002 complements the usual round of roster and stadium updates with new batting and pitching artificial intelligence models that were designed with the expert help of San Diego Padre stars Tony Gwynn and Trevor Hoffman, respectively. In fact, nearly 20 baseball professionals had a hand in shaping the game, from managers consulting on the strategic AI to Hall of Fame Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully providing the play-by-play.
The game's other features include total-control gameplay, which will show players making diving catches and infielders throwing from their knees; eight game modes, from spring training to Home Run Derby; and authentic MLB trophies awarded to your best players, including the Cy Young Award.
All real MLB teams and players; 300 motion-capture animations; more than 250 signature moves; eight modes; multiplayer action
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