Improved player models and textures made them more life-like than ever. Artist Song Other games Steppenwolf Magic Carpet Ride (Philip Steir Mix) Dance Dance Revolution Universe; original in NASCAR Thunder 2003 If you want to challenge a friend there are plenty of multiplayer options available and all seem to work. They can also be used in something called the Season Store, where you can purchase such things as new stadiums, old time players to add to your lineup, or increases in your team's physical attributes. Triple Play 2001 isn't about baseball. EA has always made great sports games. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Okay, people should be upset that some systems have difficulty with some of the stadiums in the game and their frame rate will dip down. The strikethrough price is the List Price. However, while these features imbue the game with a decent level of respect, it's the addition of cheat code and enhancement rewards that's going to have Triple Play fans up in arms. It looks as if the Madden 2000 running graphics were used as the model for how baseball players run, because they appear like lumbering football players chasing fly balls. Not only are there too many errors, but there are phantom errors like the one that the right fielder received. Batting visuals are the best in the business. I would advise that you do this, because like Microsoft Baseball 2001, Triple Play 2001 has way too many errors in the game. Umpires make realistic gestures and occasionally a player and the umpire will argue over calls, particularly at first base. Get ready to take on the greatest baseball heroes of all time in Triple Play 2001 from EA Sports. Another home run derby called Home Run Legends lets you watch or participate in a home run contest with the Baseball Hall of Fame's members of the 500 home run club. Th homerun derby where you get to break stuff and hit targets for points just never gets old. Triple Play 2001 is a baseball game that gives you the option of playing a single game, season, or the playoffs. As a general evolution with post 2000 sports game, Triple Play 2001 has its simulation aspects dumbed down to make the experience more palatable for casual fans. Once in a while, base-running commands aren't accepted as fast as one would like, but such occurrences are uncommon. For those familiar with American television, Triple Play 2001 is a Baywatch whereas High Heat Baseball 2001 is a 60 Minutes. Triple Play 2001 is a baseball game that gives you the option of playing a single game, season, or the playoffs. Hit the ball with any power and another explosion will be heard. One fan captured the essence of Triple Play 2001 when he wrote that this game should be called MLB Jam. Basic baseball statistics are kept during the season and I didn't notice any results from games that were too out of the ordinary. The crowd is always annoying, they jeer even whether you're 20 points ahead or behind. Swing for the fences at the Big League Challenge! first! Pay attention to your stamina meter though, or you'll end up throwing potatoes by the fourth inning. You have the choice of four stock pitches, usually a curve ball, fastball, slider, or change-up. Occasionally you'll have to throw balls (who knows where) over the plate when you pitch, but then its back to pounding that "A" button. FAQ He understands that being concerned about your pitchers getting tired too quickly just isn't part of the Triple Play 2001 experience. After you have completed a whole season, playoffs, and win the World Series you will play six extra teams (in order): World All-Stars, Puerto Rican All-Stars, Dominican Republic All-Stars, U.S.A. All-Stars, Legendary All-Stars, and the Triple Play 2001 Dream Team (who have big bats and hit homeruns 95% of the time). No real baseball fan could last more than twenty minutes with Triple Play 2001 before hurling their CD frisbee-style out of an open window. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited. -- GameSpot Review. The primary concern isn't baseball accuracy. Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2011. Outfielders chasing down a ball do not look very much like players I've seen do this in real life. Also there is a lot of saving going on here. And I mean a lot. Various files to help you run Triple Play 2001, apply patches, fixes, maps or miscellaneous utilities.