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RaychelSnr · 07-09-2009, 06:28 PM

While most people have never heard of it, there is an actual sport called chess boxing. In it, athletes alternate between pummeling their opponent in the ring and outwitting them on the chess board. To win, one must possess both quick reflexes and a strong strategic mind.

While having nothing to do with chess boxing, The Bigs 2 requires the same skills. It demands continuous thought and lightening-quick reflexes, the first a rarity among arcade sports games.

And from first pitch to last out, this game is one of the most fun baseball games I’ve played in a long while. Unfortunately, some aspects are a bit flawed, which detracts from an otherwise stellar title.

Read More - The BIGS 2 Review

jusmegamer · 07-09-2009, 10:45 PM

If I were into arcade like video games I would probably still be touting NBA Live but I'm not. It really doesn't make sense to me how the graphics are so much better on this than MLB 2K9, I think it would be a good start to steal some things from The Bigs for MLB 2K10. Like the graphics, maybe even the actual size of the guys.

SwinginAs12 · 07-09-2009, 10:49 PM

yeah seriously. they have a game that theve been making for 5 or so years and then their experimental or even a secondary 2k title turns out to be that much better than 2k9, its almost like two different 2k's. I just dont understand how 2k9 is so bad when they can do things like the bigs 2.

kcxiv · 07-10-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SwinginAs12


	yeah seriously. they have a game that theve been making for 5 or so years and then their experimental or even a secondary 2k title turns out to be that much better than 2k9, its almost like two different 2k's. I just dont understand how 2k9 is so bad when they can do things like the bigs 2.

Its because its 3 different 2K's (developers. Kush, VC and Blue Castle).

funky_chicken · 07-10-2009, 01:46 AM

Very good review. Reading this and the impressions thread has me strongly considering pickin this title up. I am not even a big fan or arcade sports games but this one does have me intrigued.

dave374 · 07-10-2009, 01:56 AM

Playing a game for three days doesn't equal a real review. If I want a three-day review, I'll check out IGN.

CPRoark · 07-10-2009, 02:44 AM

Dave, I've had this game since last Thursday, if that makes any difference to you.

goh · 07-10-2009, 03:42 AM

I like the big slam. It keeps things on edge without having to be cheap about it like some games. Not even a 5 run lead is safe! Save your turbo/big heat and it's really on then.

07-09-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	The BIGS 2 Review While most people have never heard of it, there is an actual sport called chess boxing. In it, athletes alternate between pummeling their opponent in the ring and outwitting them on the chess board. To win, one must possess both quick reflexes and a strong strategic mind. While having nothing to do with chess boxing, The Bigs 2 requires the same skills. It demands continuous thought and lightening-quick reflexes, the first a rarity among arcade sports games. And from first pitch to last out, this game is one of the most fun baseball games I’ve played in a long while. Unfortunately, some aspects are a bit flawed, which detracts from an otherwise stellar title. Read More - The BIGS 2 Review Platform: Xbox 360 / PS2 / PS3 / Wii / PSP

07-10-2009, 03:42 AM	#8
goh Banned OVR: 37 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Re: The BIGS 2 Review I like the big slam. It keeps things on edge without having to be cheap about it like some games. Not even a 5 run lead is safe! Save your turbo/big heat and it's really on then.

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07-09-2009, 10:45 PM	#2
jusmegamer Banned OVR: 19 Join Date: May 2009 Blog Entries: 12	If I were into arcade like video games I would probably still be touting NBA Live but I'm not. It really doesn't make sense to me how the graphics are so much better on this than MLB 2K9, I think it would be a good start to steal some things from The Bigs for MLB 2K10. Like the graphics, maybe even the actual size of the guys.

07-09-2009, 10:49 PM	#3
SwinginAs12 Rookie OVR: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009	yeah seriously. they have a game that theve been making for 5 or so years and then their experimental or even a secondary 2k title turns out to be that much better than 2k9, its almost like two different 2k's. I just dont understand how 2k9 is so bad when they can do things like the bigs 2.

07-10-2009, 01:46 AM	#5
funky_chicken MVP OVR: 37 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merrillville, IN Posts: 3,283	Very good review. Reading this and the impressions thread has me strongly considering pickin this title up. I am not even a big fan or arcade sports games but this one does have me intrigued.

07-10-2009, 01:56 AM	#6
dave374 Banned OVR: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003	Playing a game for three days doesn't equal a real review. If I want a three-day review, I'll check out IGN.

07-10-2009, 02:44 AM	#7
CPRoark Staff Writer OVR: 12 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 116 Blog Entries: 19	Dave, I've had this game since last Thursday, if that makes any difference to you.