| Developer | 989 Sports |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Series | MLB |
| Platforms | PlayStation, PlayStation 2 |
| Released | PlayStation 2NA: March 16, 2004[1]; JP: May 27, 2004 PlayStationNA: March 16, 2004 |
| Genre | Sports (baseball) |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
MLB 2005 is a 2004 baseball video game developed by 989 Sports and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2. Eric Chavez of the Oakland Athletics was featured on the cover. The latter console version was released in Japan as MLB 2004 on May 27, 2004.[2][3]
The game was preceded by MLB 2004 and succeeded by MLB 2006.
Reception
The PlayStation 2 version received "generally favorable reviews", while the PlayStation version received "mixed" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4][5] GamePro said of the PlayStation 2 version, "MVP Baseball 2004 remains the top overall pick this season, but MLB 2005 is an excellent alternative that will have strong appeal to diehard baseball fans. And it's great to see 989 Sports getting back in the game."[6][a]
Notes
- ^ GamePro gave the PlayStation 2 version two 4/5 scores for graphics and sound, and two 4.5/5 scores for control and fun factor.
References
- ^ "MLB 2005 REPORTS FOR SPRING TRAINING ON PLAYSTATION AND PLAYSTATION 2". PlayStation.com. Sony Computer Entertainment America. March 16, 2004. Archived from the original on August 5, 2004. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ IGN staff (April 8, 2004). "Gaming Life in Japan". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived July 28, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "MLB 2004 (PS2)" (in Japanese). Famitsu. Kadokawa Game Linkage. Archived February 23, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "MLB 2005 critic reviews (PS)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived July 7, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ "MLB 2005 critic reviews (PS2)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived July 29, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
- ^ Air Hendrix (May 2004). "MLB 2005 (PS2)". GamePro. No. 188. IDG. p. 88. Archived February 7, 2005 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.