All-Star Baseball 2005 ROM Description
In 2004, Acclaim Entertainment released All-Star Baseball 2005, the eighth and final entry in its long-running baseball series. Exclusive to North America, this PlayStation 2 and Xbox game let players experience the sights and sounds of the national pastime.
The robust roster contained all 30 MLB teams and their authentic stadiums at the time, alongside legends like Babe Ruth and over 80 classic ballparks. Modes included exhibition games, full seasons, fantasy drafts, and playoffs. For extra fun, bonus modes offered trivia, home run derbies, and pickup games with randomized MLB stars at four locations like a sandlot.
Creating custom players was encouraged, with appearances and skills adjustable across five tiers from rookie to hall-of-famer. Fielding could be handled manually, automatically, or in assisted mode for a blend of control. Matching pitch selections raised hitting odds while mistakes penalized contact, adding strategy. Easy timing-based batting ensured beginners could get hits.
With Derek Jeter as the cover star, All-Star Baseball 2005 enhanced features like franchise management where armchair GMs could scout, draft, and cultivate talent over decades. The complex player development system rewarded accomplishments with attribute increases. Graphics showed accurate stadium details down to fan signs.
But it was the online multiplayer that saw the biggest leap over previous entries. Exhibition games and leaderboards extended longevity so players could test skills head-to-head pre-YouTube era. For baseball junkies, revisiting this ambitious simulation with a buddy via ROMsdl.NET can rekindle nostalgia for the PS2’s sports scene.
While not a giant evolutionary step past 2004, refinements across the board improved an already solid experience. All-Star Baseball 2005 capped Acclaim’s series on a high note just before the studio closed. It remains a reminder of baseball gaming in the 2000s.
| Filename | Size | Type |
|---|---|---|
| All-Star Baseball 2005 featuring Derek Jeter (USA) | 2.06 G | Redump - 7z |
| All-Star Baseball 2005 featuring Derek Jeter (USA) | 2.23 G | CHD Format |
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