Earl Weaver Baseball 2
One of the strongest parts of the game is its configurability. One can create the perfect player who always delivers or a stadium of unbelievable proportions. League and non-league play are also possible. Seasons can be of any length, although gamers looking for automatic playoff modes will be disappointed. Players from different eras can compete on the same field, helping inveterate baseball fans argue about who was the best center fielder of all time, etc. Fields from different eras are also available and factor in such variables as wind and astroturf. Helpful advice from the great manager Earl Weaver is easily accessible.
With spot-on gameplay, solid controls, and virtually unlimited replayability, EWB2 is a game that deserves to stay on every baseball fan's hard drive. Although the graphics are a little dated, the gameplay and the stat engine are outstanding. Maybe some of the game companies can learn from the older games. Many games nowadays can't even come close to touching the EWB series. The creativity and intuitive design made the game infinitely enjoyable. No matter how many times you play, there's always something more to do. A true classic, without a doubt. Three thumbs up!
Note: In a wonderful break from the usual lack of support for discontinued products, Eddie Dombrower, the designer and copyright holder of EWB games, maintains a wonderful EWB Support Page on the Web that contains many stats and utilities. Best of all, he is hard at work on I Got It Baseball, an unofficial EWB sequel that is based extensively on the same engine. Check out the related links below!
Average Rating: | 9.27 [58 votes] |
Genre: | Sport |
Designer: | Eddie Dombrower |
Developer: | Mirage Graphics |
Publisher: | Electronic Arts |
Year: | 1991 |
Software Copyright: | Eddie Dombrower |
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Related Links: | EWB Support Page , I Got It Baseball (unofficial EWB sequel) , Earl Weaver Baseball League |
More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Tony La Russa Baseball II, Micro League Baseball 4, Pete Rose Pennant Fever |
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