2000 · Baseball · Simulation

Triple Play 2001

The highly popular baseball series TRIPLE PLAY makes its appearance on the Game Boy Color with TRIPLE PLAY 2001. You can play with or against any of the 30 Major League teams with complete rosters based on the 1999 season. You can also play in all of the Major League ballparks. Once you have chosen your team, try to hit as many homers as possible in the Home Run Derby.

Released: 14 March 2000
Platforms: Game Boy Color PlayStation Windows
Genres: Baseball Simulation Sports
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Country: United States
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Triple Play 2001 is a 2000 baseball sports game released for the PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, and Game Boy Color.

Due to complaints about chopping frame rate issues from previous games, EA Sports was able to make the previous Triple Play game at a full 30 FPS but this game fell short and received heavy criticism for taking a step back. They also introduced classic players that player could control in the game. Players can play a single player game, a full season, playoffs, or the Home Run Derby. Team selection and transfers come under player control.

Keywords

baseball
bird
instant replay
box art - real photos
year in the title
san diego padres
new york yankees
baltimore orioles
commentary

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Reception

The PlayStation version received favorable reviews, while the PC and Game Boy Color versions received mixed reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Air Hendrix of GamePro said of the PlayStation version, "With MLB 2001 still in spring training at press time, the jury is still out on PlayStation baseball this season. But if you're looking for fun, fast baseball and [you] aren't obsessed with realism, Triple drills another one over the fence." Peter Olafson called the PC version "a solid contender.

Take the extraneous stuff out, build up a few features and you could have a classic. As it is, you have a memorable experience, with a sleek interface, fun extras, and impressive attention to miscellaneous detail. A little more work, and Triple Play 2001 could have scored the pennant."