An in-depth comparison of The Show and Pro Yakyuu Spirits (for anyone who cares)

[Pielet]

Quote: Originally Posted by liftheavy

Generated pitch counts are starting an at bat with like 2 balls and 1 strike rather than 0 balls 0 strikes...

No. The game is quick enough with starting with a 0/0 count. 20-25min to play a 9 inning game. Manager Mode allows you to play a game watching one pitch at bat as well.

[liftheavy]

Ty...cant decide to get 12 or stick with 11...how long did it take you to get the game? I have been reading the impressions over on the translation site...i loved 11...the gameplay is so far ahead of all the other games its crazy...if only more people gave it a chance. I may have to order it then take the wrath of the wife when she sees a $100 purchase! I am getting my mlb fix with 2k as the show is a good game but puts me too sleep far to many times...thanks for the replys

[Pielet]

Quote: Originally Posted by liftheavy

Ty...cant decide to get 12 or stick with 11...how long did it take you to get the game? I have been reading the impressions over on the translation site...i loved 11...the gameplay is so far ahead of all the other games its crazy...if only more people gave it a chance. I may have to order it then take the wrath of the wife when she sees a $100 purchase! I am getting my mlb fix with 2k as the show is a good game but puts me too sleep far to many times...thanks for the replys

I preordered in February. It shipped on Friday and arrived today with the 2 day FedEx option.

Get the wrath of your wife. They'll complain about something or another.

[tvman]

Quote: Originally Posted by liftheavy

Ty...cant decide to get 12 or stick with 11...how long did it take you to get the game? I have been reading the impressions over on the translation site...i loved 11...the gameplay is so far ahead of all the other games its crazy...if only more people gave it a chance. I may have to order it then take the wrath of the wife when she sees a $100 purchase! I am getting my mlb fix with 2k as the show is a good game but puts me too sleep far to many times...thanks for the replys

I posted this in the 2012 thread maybe you missed it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Baseball...item1c25450c32

[Lap_Down]

Yah, sorry… didn’t know where else to post this since PYS4 is so old now. But I was at my local import Japanese store and saw the PS3 version of PYS4 in their tiny used game section for just $5. I have always been curious about PYS and this was the first time I've actually seen a PYS game for the PS3 in person so even though it was super old… I had to try it out. LOL.

I had been playing MLB 10, 11, 12, 13 (MLB ’98 is still my fav console baseball game of all-time), so I have pretty much gotten used to the MLB formula. Right off the bat though I noticed how tight the PYS4 gameplay was… everything just felt snappier (if that is even a word, lol) and more responsive… especially the batting.

When I play MLB I always use default pitching though, so the pulse pitching in PSY was fun… but also very stressful… I usually end up giving up 10 runs when I’m pitching with the 2nd, 3rd & 4th pitchers in the rotation. LOL.

Batting was also different from MLB… especially since I only use Pure Analog now since MLB11. But the batting in PYS is really exceptional… the way the ball comes blasting in the zone and the way it reacts off the bat… even the sound of the ball coming off of the bat just sounds more exciting to me. LOL.

Lastly graphics… yah… can’t compare 2007 PYS graphics with MLB13. LOL. But I love the unique baseball atmosphere… but then I’m kinda a Japanophile anyway… used to love anime and J-dramas and am still pretty much fascinated by anything Japanese. Plus, some of my fav animes are Cross Game & Major and one of my fav J-dramas is H2: Kimi no Itahibi… so I already did love how distinctly different the Japanese baseball ambience is compared to the US.

Anyway… I’m gonna play a season of PYS4 just to get the hang of things and then probably eventually upgrade to PYS ’11 later since that one seems the best bargain right now. I don’t follow Japanese Baseball so updated rosters or ballparks or teams doesn’t really mean as much to me as it should.

It is gonna be real hard for me to go back to MLB now I think though.

[Manny_Shevitz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lap_Down

Yah, sorry… didn’t know where else to post this since PYS4 is so old now. But I was at my local import Japanese store and saw the PS3 version of PYS4 in their tiny used game section for just $5. I have always been curious about PYS and this was the first time I've actually seen a PYS game for the PS3 in person so even though it was super old… I had to try it out. LOL. I had been playing MLB 10, 11, 12, 13 (MLB ’98 is still my fav console baseball game of all-time), so I have pretty much gotten used to the MLB formula. Right off the bat though I noticed how tight the PYS4 gameplay was… everything just felt snappier (if that is even a word, lol) and more responsive… especially the batting. When I play MLB I always use default pitching though, so the pulse pitching in PSY was fun… but also very stressful… I usually end up giving up 10 runs when I’m pitching with the 2nd, 3rd & 4th pitchers in the rotation. LOL. Batting was also different from MLB… especially since I only use Pure Analog now since MLB11. But the batting in PYS is really exceptional… the way the ball comes blasting in the zone and the way it reacts off the bat… even the sound of the ball coming off of the bat just sounds more exciting to me. LOL. Lastly graphics… yah… can’t compare 2007 PYS graphics with MLB13. LOL. But I love the unique baseball atmosphere… but then I’m kinda a Japanophile anyway… used to love anime and J-dramas and am still pretty much fascinated by anything Japanese. Plus, some of my fav animes are Cross Game & Major and one of my fav J-dramas is H2: Kimi no Itahibi… so I already did love how distinctly different the Japanese baseball ambience is compared to the US. Anyway… I’m gonna play a season of PYS4 just to get the hang of things and then probably eventually upgrade to PYS ’11 later since that one seems the best bargain right now. I don’t follow Japanese Baseball so updated rosters or ballparks or teams doesn’t really mean as much to me as it should. It is gonna be real hard for me to go back to MLB now I think though.

Wow! I had completely forgotten that I created this thread. Can't believe almost two years has passed since then.

Anyway, I'm always happy to see new players discovering this game. I never played PYS 4, my introduction to the series was the 2010 version, so I can't really comment on the differences between PYS 4 and PYS 2011. But I do know that 2011 had some pretty significant graphical upgrades from 2010. Still not quite at the level of The Show, but the animations in PYS are where the games graphics really outshine The Show, in my opinion. Overall, 2011 was a pretty solid entry in the series, though not as polished as 2013, which is arguably the best PYS of this console generation. I know 2013 is still going for around $70 - $80, so if you're looking for a bargain, 2011 is your best bet, especially if you're planning to upgrade to a PS4 within the next year.

[saintjimbo1885]

Welcome to the world of PYS, you are going to have lots of fun!!


I would agree with Manny, if you can afford it, I would urge you to bypass PYS 2011 and go straight to the latest version PYS 2013.


This is the best version of the game and the new pitching mechanics make the game a lot more interesting, especially when you bring in those relievers in tight spots!!

[KBLover]

Regarding that bit about a .200 hitter maybe hitting .350 - just how likely is that?

I mean, it could happen in real baseball as well, it would just be very unlikely/difficult to sustain.

I don't care if he wouldn't bat "exactly" .200 - he wouldn't likely in real life or even in The Show, but would it be exceptionally difficult to pull off a .350 average?

Also, about the "sacrificing some degree of statistical reality" or something of that effect - would difficulty levels change that? I'm messing around with them in Powerful Pro Yakyuu (picked it up based on the thread here ) because it felt a little "Baseball Stars-ish" in that it's crazy fun, but the games were like 12-8 or something. Now, they are more like 5-4, or sometimes less (lost one recently 3-1 in the 9th...damn closer!) which is cool.

Assuming Powerful Pro is similar under the hood to PYS, I really like the system. I'm all for the physics-focus. After all, a .200 hitter is like that because of physics and his own (lack of) ability.

And yeah, defense...whew - learned fast to bring in the defense in a close game and/or keep defense at 2B/SS/CF.

Anyway, I'm looking at picking up the "big brother" of Powerful Pro Yakyuu and was curious to what some folks thought since it seems everyone in the thread has way more experience with Konami's brand of baseball.


(Edit: 1-star thread? LOL, no way this is a "terrible" thread)