MLB Power Pros 2008
GameZone's Review
7.0
GZ Rating
| Gameplay | 8 |
| Graphics | 8 |
| Sound | 5 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Concept | 6 |
| Multiplayer | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Reviewer: Greg Nicksarlian
Review Date: 09/16/2008
The handheld version of Power Pros is a fun, but shallow, version of the old ball game
Full MLB Power Pros 2008 Review
7.0
Interviews
Running the bases with MLB Power Pros 2008 Producer Rob
Nelson
“The game is a really nice blend of a sim baseball game that any hardcore baseball fan will appreciate. But it also has a look and design that’s very accessible to new players, is very easy to pick up and play, and we really want to hit both spectrums.”
News
2K Sports and Konami Swing into Action with MLB Power Pros 2008
Critically acclaimed baseball franchise gets ready for another season of great family fun
Description
As the highest-rated and top-selling baseball title in Japan, MLB Power Pros was available in North America for the first time last year. Its comedic visual appeal of miniature Major League Baseball player models has attracted a dedicated following through its easy-to-use controls and addictively fun gameplay experience.
With over ten different exciting game modes including the traditional Practice, Exhibition, League and Home Run Challenge modes, MLB Power Pros 2008 will bring fans closer to the action than ever before. Gamers also get the opportunity to act as general manager and control the destiny of their own franchise in Season mode, or engage in entertaining role-playing story modes such as Success and MLB® Life modes. As general manager, gamers can trade, sign free agents, coordinate practice schedules, purchase new equipment, call up and send down players from the Minor Leagues™, along with other management options to bring in fans, win playoff games and eventually, earn the title of World Series™ champion.
With easy, pick-up-and-play hitting and pitching controls, along with intuitive Wii functionality, other new features in MLB Power Pros 2008 include support of 40-man rosters, change of ball speed, adjustment of defensive shifts, along with a real-time bullpen check functionality for substituting pitchers. MLB Power Pros 2008 will also support the option for players to import their Wii-based characters, Miis™, from their Wii or Wii Remote™ (up to 10 Miis) to become part of the exciting action!
Features
- Matchup Mode - Play a one-off match against the CPU or another player.
- Playoffs Mode - Re-create the MLB playoffs with this tournament mode.
- Home Run Challenge - Hit as many home runs as you can in the span of 10 pitches.
- Practice Mode - Learn the basics.
- Wireless Play - Compete against another player using DS Wireless.
- Download Play - Compete against another player using only one Game Card!
