GameSpy writes: "Whatever your opinion of MLB 2K9 or MLB 09: The Show, you probably realize they're not exactly games you throw in to liven up a party. That is, unless your party consists of two or fewer people or you have extremely patient friends. And it's for this same reason that most people don't have the patience to watch every single pitch of a baseball game. For baseball fans whose idea of "fun" slants more toward sprinting than running a marathon, The Bigs 2 brings fast-paced action and plenty of mini-games to the diamond. The combination may be enough to keep your party rolling between Rock Band 2 sets without totally bastardizing America's pastime."
Spiffy:
+Refreshingly quick pace
+Full-season mode added
+Flashy visuals
+New and improved mini-games
Iffy:
-Tough to advance more than one base on non-homers
-Those who love statistics and franchise mode detail may be left wanting
A fan of The Bigs 2, Flynn from Leviathyn.com talks about how much he'd love to see the return of an arcade-style sports game in The Bigs 3.
Justin Lacey offers up some historical video game examples of how to improve the sport of baseball.
The only worthwhile addition to the game is "Become a Legend" where you take a slugger from obscurity to the Hall of Fame. This is great for a while, but after the 26th time your potential home run is caught by yet another 30ft diving catch you'll be left in controller-throwing frustration. It's then you realise The Bigs 2 is excellent against mates or for a blast online, but its arcade style means it's not best suited to longer game modes.
