Lacks the sophistication of OOTP, but a good game

Pros: This is a nuts and bolts simulation with some nice features. You can do all the player swapping, lineup changes, rotation changes, etc.

I also like the speed with which you can play one season or multiple seasons.

It also has some pretty in-depth monetary options. I love the trade screen/trading block options. It allows you to try and get maximum value for the trades. It's a solid virtual GM game.

Cons: It lacks the graphic sophistication of Out of the Park; it's really simple interface with a few graphics splashed in. I'm a huge fan of OOTP up to OOTP6, so everything gets compared to that series.

I wish there was a better handling of minor league systems. It can be difficult to sort through your players to remember who is a real prospect and who isn't. I don't like having to go through all the player cards to do that each season. I'd like to see some way to, at a glance, see where each minor leaguer stands (rating system).

There is also an issue with guys being Overall 100. I had a player once with 212 RBI and 90+ HR. A little askew, but we won a lot :-) I've had a couple of guys put Bonds' career to shame and throw out some huge numbers.

Posted: 05-Jan-2008 07:56:53 AM