The Bigs for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

I am the type of gamer that at least gives a game a chance before I ding it. I've read reviews that compare this to Slugfest. I've read some here that glorify it, and some that do not. I lean into the latter category. I never liked Slugfest, something about the game being juiced just rubs me the wrong way.

The Bigs is an arcade style game. I get it, I do. Yet even Arcade style games have some form of season mode. In this era of sport games, Season & Franchise modes are the norm. Not "should be"...they ARE...PERIOD! Eliminating them, as The Bigs has, automatically takes a hit. I understand there is a difference in Arcade vs Sim games. At least new era Sim games allow you to create an arcade feel with adjustable AI, while still holding close to what Sim means. This game is strictly an Arcade game...period. If that is your cup of tea, who am I to say your wrong. Your the one that has to make the decision, I am merely giving my opinion. The ONLY redeeming part of this game is the Rookie Challenge. There are other modes such as HR Derby and some silly little mini pinball game, you heard me...pinball. It is so insignificant in the game, it's not even worth mentioning here. Once you finish, there is no fan-fare, no high score to beat...nothing. It just shows your score, and just ends.

As for the Rookie Mode, for the first time it truly takes into account and uses the "Create-A-Player" mode in a creative way. Hopefully this can be built upon further and expanded upon in more games. Esentially you create a rookie, place him on a team, go through a season (including Spring Training), and build up your stats through actual play (rather than creating a maxed out player from the get-go). The only draw back is that you cannot create a pitcher. Default games are only 5 innings (but can be changed).

This is as close to a Sim game as it gets. As I said, I just do not like Arcade style games, but some of you out there do...just know before you rent.