MLB '99 FAQ Sony Playstation Version: Final Created: July 7, 2000 Made by: TheGreatOne E-mail: izzleskizzlez@aol.com Last updated: Saturdayy, July 6, 2002 This FAQ is for private and personal use. It was written and owned by me, thegreatone (izzleskizzlez@aol.com). It can only be reproduced electronically, and if placed on a web page or site, may be altered as long as this disclaimer and the copyright notice appear unaltered and in full. This FAQ is not to be used for profitable or promotional purposes, etc. Please do not use this FAQ on your website without asking my permission first. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This Document is copyrighted 2002 Tarrant Carter (TheGreatOne) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This FAQ's latest version can be found only at http://www.gamefaqs.com : GameFAQs http://vgstrategies.about.com http://www.gamesdomain.com http://www.gamingplanet.com http://www.psxextreme.com http://www.faqs.homepage.com http://www.psxcodez.com http://www.neoseeker.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Latest Updates 2. Review 3. Start Menu 4. Game Modes 5. How to Play 6. Secrets and Codes 7. Credits 8. My Other Works ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Latest Updates ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 1.0 (7/7/00), everything is new put in my Review of the game. Version 1.1 (7/8/00), added my other works section. Version 1.2 (7/8/00), fixed the spacing problem. Version 1.3 (7/19/00), started on the secrets section. Version 1.4 (7/21/00), fixed a couple small errors. Version 1.5 (8/6/00), reformatted my FAQ. Version Final(7/6/02), reformatted FAQ, deleted roster and question & answer sections because game is too old, completed FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Review ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is my review for the game. INTRODUCTION MLB '99 came out in. There is no other baseball like it. MLB '99 puts you in control of all aspects of the game. The game offers over 200 new pitching motions and batting stances and with over 300 animations including home plate collisions, barehanded pick ups, jump and twirl throws, over the fence and diving catches. This makes MLB '99 one of the greatest baseball games of all time. MLB '99 is one to two players and requires 1 to 4 blocks on a memory card. GRAPHICS The graphics in MLB '99 are in unbelievable detail. I was surprised about the graphics in this game. They are so detailed. With over 200 new pitching motions and stances animations MLB '99 is right up they're as one of the best-animated baseball games. Graphics Rating: 9 MUSIC/SOUND There isn't much sound in MLB '99 except for the play-by-play announcer Vin Scully. There is the occasional ballpark music witch last for only a few seconds. The only really disappointing part of the game is the music. Music/Sound Rating: 3 GAME PLAY The game play in MLB '99 is unlike that of any other baseball game. With features like Total Control Fielding and Total Control Batting it puts the game in your hands. Total Control Fielding lets you select how you want to field and throw. Total Control Batting allows you to guess pitch type a location for unparallel bat control. MLB '99 features six different game modes. The first being exhibition mode which is your basic average 9 inning game. Season mode allows you to take a team all the way to the World Series. Home Run Derby is a new and improved feature for MLB '99. Select 2 to 10 players to see who can out slug whom. And the newest feature in the game is the spring training mode. You can create a baseball player and take him through spring training to earn ability to make him better. Game Play Rating: 8 *Other Important Factors* REPLAY I like to play MLB '99 however I don't like to play it much. Playing a full 9 inning game over and over gets pretty boring. Replay Value: Low CHALLENGE MLB '99 is pretty hard to play on the veteran and all-star level. The only challenge is winning the World Series (if you don't get bored before getting there). Challenge: Medium FUN FACTOR The game is actually not that fun I find it a little boring. If you like a really like a real long drawn out game that repeats it self than this game is for you. Fun Factor: Low BUY OR RENT MLB '99 really isn't worth buying. Its great to rent (so you only play it a few times and don't get bored). There are newer and much better baseball games out there so go and buy one of them instead of MLB '99. OVERALL Overall MLB '99 has great graphics and really good game play but crappy sound and low replay value. Its a great game don't get me wrong but you will get tired of the game and want to play a different game. The challenge is a nice thing about the game. So if you really like baseball games go ahead and buy it but if you are looking for a fun game don't pick MLB '99. I gave MLB '99 a 7. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Start Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Select Game) Select between Exhibition, Season, Playoffs, Draft, Spring Training, and Homerun Derby. (Rosters) Trade players, create players, sign free agents, view player cards, or reset rosters. (Options) Player 1 Level: Rookie/Veteran/All-Star Player 2 Level: Rookie/Veteran/All-Star Innings: 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 DH: Auto/On/Off Auto Fielding: On/Off Auto Sliding: On/Off Auto Lead Off: On/Off Fielding Aid: On/Off Time of Day: Auto/Day/Night Errors: On/Off Wind: On/Off Radar Gun: On/Off Distance Meter: On/Off Call Text: On/Off Batting View: Low/Low 1/Low 2/Medium/High Fielding View: Low/Medium/High Point of View: Always Batter/Always Pitcher/Alternate Home/Alternate Away Crowd Volume: Move Slider Sound Effects Volume: Move Slider Announcer Volume: Move Slider Music Volume: Move Slider (User Records) Create user records, view stats, or view user vs. user stats. (Memory Card) Save, load, or delete a file. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Game Modes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exhibition) Use exhibition games to compete in a one or two player game. prepare yourself for a lengthy regular season, the intense pressure of competing in the playoffs, or to set up an All-Star game. (Season) Use this option to start a new season or continue a previously saved season. Seasons can only be played by one player. (Playoffs) Go straight to the playoffs and bypass the regular season. Playoffs can only be played by one player. (Draft) Players are drafted at ten pitching positions and fifteen fielding postions. You can manually draft each position or have the computer complete the draft. (Spring Training) Earn a trip to the majors by earning enough ability points for your created player. (Homerun Derby) Homerun Derby is a contest to see witch hitter can out slug the other. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. How to Play ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Control Legend) X: X S: Square T: Triangle O: Circle L1: L1 L2: L2 R1: R1 R2: R2 Select: Select Start: Start L: Left Direction R: Right Direction U: Up Direction D: Down Direction (Batting) Swing: X Hit for Average/Power: S Bunt: O + Direction Pad Move Batter in Box: R2 + Direction Pad Open/Closed Stance: R2 + L1/L2 Pause: Start Total Control Batting: (Veteran and All-Star difficulty) Center Bat Cursor: Select Move Bat Cursor: Direction Pad Guess Pitch Location: L2 + Direction Pad Guess Pitch Type: L2 + Direction Pad *Pitch Type* Correct Guess: Bigger Batting Cursor Incorrect Guess: Smaller Batting Cursor *Pitch Location* Correct Guess: Yellow Lock-On Indicator Appears Incorrect Guess: Smaller Batting Cursor *Pitch Type and Location* Correct Guess: Lock-On Indicator Appears + Extra Power Incorrect Guess: Smallest Batting Cursor (Base Running) Hit & Run/Steal Lead Runner: T Steal Specific Runner: T + Direction Pad Lead Off: L1 Lead Off(Back to Base): R1 Return All Base Runners: O Return Specific Base Runner: X + Direction Pad Advance All Base Runners: S Speed Burst: R1 Stop Runners: R2 Head First Slide: L1 Feet First Slide: L2 (Fielding) Move Fielder: Direction Pad Throw to 2nd/Jump: T Throw to 1st/Speed Burst (without ball): O Throw Home/Dive: X Throw to 3rd/Change Fielder (without ball): S Special Throws and Catches: Press and Hold L2 Throw from Knees: In dive press base button Rob a Home Run: Press T at the wall Throw to cut off man: R1 *Total Control Fielding* Press L2 at an oncoming ball and the fielder will automatically make a special catch and throw to the appropriate base. (Pitching) Select Pitching Type: X,S, or O Adjust Pitch Location: Direction Pad Adjust View: Select Note: Hold the pitch button longer for a faster pitch. *Pick Off* After Selecting a Pitch Type hit the following buttons: Pick Off to First: O Pick Off to Second: T Pick Off to Third: S Adjust Infielders: R1/R2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Secrets and Codes ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Secrets) If you would like cheats for MLB '99 please visit (http://www.cheatcc.com/psx/codes/mlb99.html) (Gameshark Codes) For Gameshark codes for MLB '99 please go to (http://www.cmgsccc.com/psx/mlb99.shtml) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Credits ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Gamefaqs, for hopefully posting my FAQ Me, for typing this FAQ You, for reading my FAQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. My Other Works -----------------------------------------------------------------------To view my other works please go to the link below (http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/5453.html) Faqs: 29(581 kb) Reviews: 3(8 kb) (as of 7/4/02) (Playstation FAQ's) NBA Live '98 MLB '99 WWF Smackdown! 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