The Bigs 2
Bigs 2, The is a Wii sports game released in 2009 developed by CAPCOM CO., LTD.. It centers on competitive sport or physical training, sport controls, and shifts between attack and defense, with controls, information, and pacing arranged around Wii Remote pointing and motion input, the Nunchuk, and Classic or GameCube controllers where supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.6 / 10
About this game
Bigs 2, The is a Wii sports game centered on competitive sport or physical training, sport controls, and shifts between attack and defense. Matches, challenges, and tournament goals give sessions clear boundaries, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make its immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Players, venues, motion recognition, and score feedback establish the match atmosphere, while standard-definition output, motion feedback, and interface scale at television distance need to preserve control readability. The genre-specific limitation is that opponent ai, control precision, motion recognition, and period-specific rosters can affect consistency. Platform conditions also include the Sensor Bar, remote batteries, motion calibration, peripheral requirements, storage limits, and retired online services affect present-day use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features from other editions.
Collected in series
The BIGS gives Major League Baseball an arcade twist, with towering hits, acrobatic catches and bursts of extra power. Batting, pitching and fielding become opportunities for spectacular plays, with timing and power-up decisions shaping the action.
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AI review
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Wii motion batting shines despite rough presentation.
The Wii edition of The BIGS 2 earns its own case through motion batting, not through visual parity with PS3 or Xbox 360. A Wii-specific review describes smooth controls and notes that batting no longer requires the Nunchuk: a Wii Remote alone is enough. The sequel also includes Become a Legend and Home Run Pinball, filling notable gaps in the first Wii game. The price is visible. Player models and ballparks look rough even against other Wii software, and some of the extra minigames become repetitive. Pinball lighting offers an occasional bright spot, but it cannot lift the overall finish to the standard of stronger hardware. This remains enjoyable for casual players who value the physical swing above pristine graphics or simulation detail.
Strengths
- Remote-only motion batting and added modes distinguish this version.
Weaknesses
- Rough Wii visuals and repetitive bonus games reduce polish.
Who it is for: Wii owners who value physical batting over graphical detail.
Play notes: No Nunchuk is required for batting; do not expect MotionPlus precision.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Legend and Pinball broaden Wii play. | Reviewed | 6.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Motion batting gives arcade play tactile appeal. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Rough players and parks weaken spectacle. | Reviewed | 4.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Remote-only batting makes the Wii edition easier to handle. | Reviewed | 7.1 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- CAPCOM
- Publisher
- 2K Sports
- Release date
- 2009
- Platforms
- Wii
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Sports · Primary genre
- Tags
- Pick-up and PlayPlayer versus PlayerSports-based Play3D GraphicsMain Story Under 10 HoursLow Entry BarrierSolo-friendlyReplayableFast-pacedShort Sessions
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- PlayStation 2Worldwide2009
- Xbox 360Worldwide2009
- WiiWorldwide2009
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2009
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