Stickball might just seem like a haphazard version of baseball, but as MLB Stickball demonstrates, the differences really set the games apart. Bases are granted automatically (based on where the ball is hit, or alternatively, what you hit with the ball), teams consist of just four players (all of whom pitch), and you can even hit bounced balls. Suburban cul-de-sacs and city streets provide distinct settings for the officially licensed superstars (120 in total), although the large-headed players here are more creepy than charming. Traditional baseball-sim junkies will recoil at the ease and simplicity, but kids and casual fans might enjoy stepping up to this plate.
Pros:
+ Fun twist on generic baseball.
+ Easy for anyone to pick up and play...
Cons:
- ...which may make the more hardcore baseball fans squirm.
Questionable:
? Why is it so hard to hit a bouncing pitch?
Examiner.com
"Gamers who are into sports games will need to check out the Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week this week to get their sports fix. Microsoft is offering discounts to four Xbox LIVE Arcade games, two game add-ons, and one avatar item."
While stickball is undoubtedly a sport with videogame potential, you're better of heading outdoors than playing on your Xbox 360 on this occasion. With just two single-player game modes and bare-bones multiplayer options, the 800 Microsoft points price tag is criminal.
One of the few sports games available on XBLA, it has at least as much replay value as some similarly priced games. Operation Sports can see 2K releasing this game on disc for the Wii and charging twice as much. Collecting players and a variety of fields adds replayability.
