Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[Heelfan71]

Quote: Originally Posted by FootballForever

I understand what you talking about, I just don't get, then fielding still feels herky jerky to me, Also I played a day at shea and the game just looked so dark, I didn't understand it.

all the games look dark, even the day games. Looks like they are playing in the shade.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by FootballForever

I understand what you talking about, I just don't get, then fielding still feels herky jerky to me, Also I played a day at shea and the game just looked so dark, I didn't understand it.

Did it look worse than last year?

[merff11]

Some real quick things for me that I saw:

Frame rate issue - same as it was in 2k7 (at least for me- not present in any other part of the game, other than long throws.)

Realistic fouls - battling the pitcher this year pretty cool

My brain is still trying to think how to throw in the field, which is cool. Just a matter of time before it is second nature but I like it.

Pitching is awesome! Didn't read the tutorial too much, but from what I saw, the meatball, not an issue. If the cpu recognizes the gesture, it will not be meatball, if you are horribly off on timing bad location is your punishment, but no meatball. Mess the gesture up with perfect timing, meatball.

Walked a cpu player completely by accident because i didn't get the timing of both rings and minor gesture problems. Was nice to just be off that at bat.

Played vs another human on all-star, and I have to admit-homerun fiesta! Left and right the ball couldn't get out fast enough. Of course the other player wasn't making very good pitches or trying to get me out per say, just testing the power level.

Flip side, played cpu on all star level, lowered batter power by about 7 clicks and I didn't get a hit of Beckett for the first 4 innings. Don't know how to explain that other than Beckett wanted me out, my buddy didn't.

Overall I am enjoying the game. Haven't paid much attention to the broadcasters, just used to drowning them out. Picking up pitches seems to be a touch easier. Low curves still tough for me to lay off.

Signature moves are sick! I love em. reactions on pop outs, movement after fouling a pitch off, all cool.

I am going to try and start a franchise tomorrow. Practice tonight a bit more and jump right in.

[dreh man]

I'm horribly disappointed in this game. I picked it up this morning and have tried for hours to enjoy it, but I can't. Animations are very rigid and not fluid at all. The player models look worse than last year and I can't get into the new pitching.

This should have been a rental.

[MNOFSTEEL34]

just got the game...will try it out as soon as i found out who won the primary in ohio....

[ehh]

Quote: Originally Posted by FootballForever

I understand what you talking about, I just don't get, then fielding still feels herky jerky to me

Prolly because your used to the "manual" fielding in The Show. I don't think the fielding is jerky at all anymore. Again, if you don't think it's improved - put 2K7 back in and play a game. The difference is quite large, IMO.

[jim416]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigfnjoe96

WOW, did I just shelled by the Tigers.. I'm really gonna have to get use to this NEW Total Control ANALOG Stuff. I can't pitch, I sux in the outfield & the funny part about it is I FREAKING LUV-IT....

You should play for the Marlins then.

[ehh]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fatalah

Batting is just plain unfair--is it possible to hit a ground ball or to pull or push a ball without aiming?

I'm seeing very good hit variety, it feels almost as good as 2K3. I think I aimed once and I got a great variety.