Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[MizzouRah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Hockey has always looked the worst. I know they are wearing padding and stuff, but the players just look too big.

Are you serious? I think NHL 08 is the best looking game to grace a console.

[Artman22]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Are you serious? I think NHL 08 is the best looking game to grace a console.

Co-sign

[Village Idiot]

I actually think the player models in NHL 08 are too small.

[Pared]

Quote: Originally Posted by Art1bk

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Co-co-sign.

[123456dan]

Just pitched an amazing game with Cole Hamels.

9.0 IP
4 Hits
0 R
0 ER
12 K's

It previous high was 7 K's. Unfortunately, I am pissed off because since my VIP was not loaded, I didn't get his 8 strikeout card.

[Bat]

Quote: Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Are you serious? I think NHL 08 is the best looking game to grace a console.

I hate to bring up The Show in a 2k8 thread but The Show 08 I would consider the best looking sports game.

[JoeDog10]

I must say that the more I play this game, the more I am enjoying it!

My roommate has a PS3 upstairs on our loft, and I have a 360 downstairs. He bought The Show which is obviously a great game, and originally I bought 2K8 just so I would have a baseball game to play if someone was on the PS3. But I must say that even though I absolutely love The Show, I find myself hooked on 2K8. I just keep going back to it.

First off, the game is not without flaws. The framerate doesn't really bother me (after signing out of my VIP and using the aerial cam), but it sounds like the patch will take care of that issue anyway. But, it is a bit noticeable. The graphics aren't great, and the presentation and atmosphere leave a lot to be desired. The animations don't always feel very polished, which can give the game an "arcadey" feel at times. I don't think it plays arcadey, but it can feel that way. I also think that it's not a very good 2-player game. The Show is the way to go when playing a buddy, at least if both of you are sim-heads.

That being said, I'm still enjoying this game immensely. As most of you have already stated, the new pitching interface is fantastic! After about 5 games I am finally starting to "get it", but you still have to be completely focused every time you throw a pitch. I love the fact that you can't place every pitch exactly where you want it. Not only do you have to call a good game (or let your catcher do so), but you actually have to EXECUTE!

I'm also loving that the R analog is used to throw, as opposed to the traditional button that corresponds to the base you want to throw it to. The throwing meter reminds me of MVP, and again, I'm loving it! If you want to really let one loose, it's going to be at the expense of your accuracy. And if you're a little off on the analog, the ball will follow accordingly. Fielding is no longer mindless! I gunned a guy out at home with Ichiro, and it just felt so rewarding.

I used classic hitting (just pressing the button) in 2K7, but the Swing Stick 2.0 gives you much more control over your bat in 2K8. I think that's one of the main reasons why there is such a nice hit variety. Even though it's a timing based system, hitting is not easy.

I haven't gotten too deep into franchise yet, but I like what I've seen so far. The fact that they have the A, AA, and AAA teams is sweet. Also, most of the minor leaguers are in the game, just with different names (first and last initials are the same, though). The fact that there are even franchise sliders to cater player progression to your liking is awesome too.

I am going to dive even more into this game over the weekend, but don't believe all of the negativity in this impressions thread! Though it's not a perfect game, it still plays a solid game of baseball that is very enjoyable. It will be even better once slider sets start coming out.

[BadKermit]

Quote: Originally Posted by JoeDog10

I'm also loving that the R analog is used to throw, as opposed to the traditional button that corresponds to the base you want to throw it to. The throwing meter reminds me of MVP, and again, I'm loving it! If you want to really let one loose, it's going to be at the expense of your accuracy. And if you're a little off on the analog, the ball will follow accordingly. Fielding is no longer mindless! I gunned a guy out at home with Ichiro, and it just felt so rewarding.

I just wanted to comment on this. I still haven't gunned anyone down, but I have never played a baseball game which makes relay throws from the outfield so exciting. I'm practically rising out of my seat to watch the relay throws. I can imagine when I finally nail someone that it's going to be VERY rewarding.