MLB 2K11 Demo Impressions Roundtable

[Cryolemon]

Quote: Originally Posted by DontHateOnNumber2

Wouldn't Rule 5, waivers, etc. be more suited for Front Office Manager though?

Yeah, but that doesn't mean it should be in 2k11 too.

[tinpanalley]

So funny... I've always considered 2K Baseball to be WAY more sim in their options and overall reflection of the game than The Show and across the board I find them to be more accurate than anyone else, even than EA Sports. Fun games, but if there was ever a bastion of arcadey game play... "it's in the game". The only reason 2K's failed in the past to me is due to glaring gameplay issues and mechanics. But as a side by side comparison of the experience of watching real baseball on television, 2K always comes out on top. To ME. Not as a fact, as an opinion. It's not just about looking pretty, it's about playing a good game. I think there's also a little placebo/peer pressure on this The Show supremacy thing. There are a LOT of graphical issues with The Show that people don't mention because they're considered to be the kings of console baseball. Look how long it took people to go, "ok, fine, I admit, Madden does suck a bit". I predict that if 2K11 comes out swinging (sorry, couldn't resist), you'll see a larger percentage of people this year seeing them as at least equal if not giving the edge more to 2K this year. You already see it in the reviews, people talking about why The Show didn't do anything new.

Anyway. One man's opinion. To me Hardball 4 on the PC is still king.

[jeffy777]

Good read guys, but I also have to disagree with Chris's comments about this being a game for casual fans. Yes, the graphics certainly are not as realistic as The Show, but beyond that I just don't see what would make this game more for casual gamers. Dont forget that the default demo difficulty is pretty low (there is way to put it on Hard if your on a 360 though.....and it makes a HUGE difference). The game is definitely going to be more challenging this year than previous years with the addition of variable strike zones, decreased pitching accuracy, more demanding fielding, etc. And the fact that we will actually have to worry about defensive substitutions in late innings is certainly not something the casual fan would be interested in. Then there's the beefed up injury system with reoccurring and nagging injuries.....Dynamic Player Ratings......I could go on......but my point is that I think this game will cater to both hardcore and casual fans, depending on the difficulty settings.

For me personally, I know I'm not a casual fan (I've been playing baseball games since the 80's) and I forsee myself really getting a lot out of this game.

[acarrero]

The Show was a great game...in 2006, it's the same game since, until they decided to copy 2K this year with analog controls. Bottom line is The Show sort of admitted 2K was ahead of them when it comes to gameplay.

[vln13]

I'm with Chris all the way - I'm a Show guy who preordered both games because I am intrigued with the dynamic rosters and presentational elements. 2k11 is a very fun, more casual style game. It has a more easy, pick up and play style, and the controls make it a lot of fun. I have no problem with this, even if my passion is devoted to the more time-consuming, deep, true to life baseball of Sony's game.

[ericdrum]

I fear the day when we only have one choice.

[bigfnjoe96]

Thanks for the info fellas.. Looks like the positives out weight the negatives. Which is a good thing IMO.

[smearz]

Quote: Originally Posted by acarrero

The Show was a great game...in 2006, it's the same game since, until they decided to copy 2K this year with analog controls. Bottom line is The Show sort of admitted 2K was ahead of them when it comes to gameplay.

Yeah, you're not biased, are you? That is the most ridiculous comment I've seen here.

[tinpanalley]

Quote: Originally Posted by smearz

Yeah, you're not biased, are you? That is the most ridiculous comment I've seen here.

It's his opinion. It's supposed to be biased. By definition, in fact.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Regarding the AI walking human batters, in last year's game, when I got walked, I could just tell that it was going to be an at-bat where I'd get walked. Every time, the AI pitcher would throw 3 balls, then 1 strike, and then a ball on the last pitch. Is this the way it is in 2k11 or do you feel like you can swing at a ball every once in awhile and still eventually get walked in that at bat?