MLB '08: The Show Review

[NEWYORICAN]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxChamp

Agreed. And all I was saying is...I have to have the immersion of the graphics too, so I really dislike when people snap back at someone who thinks The Show is a good simulation by suggesting they go play OOTP. That's ridiculous! They are two completely different types of games, and OOTP is not going to appeal to very many people , in my opinion. I know there are people that enjoy OOTP, and that's fine. To each his own. Personally, I think it's about as exciting as watching grass grow. Even as a Manage Only guy, I have to feel like I'm on the field or in the dugout watching the game and/or calling the shots. To me, OOTP is the equivalent of sitting at home, sipping coffee and reading box scores. Just not my thing. OOTP needs to team up with a game like The Show to help produce a title that would be absolutely legendary.

I agree with you 100%. Two different games. I'm with you, I need some action, sounds..something!!, baseball is all about sounds of the game. OOTP like you said, is more of a stats generation/replaying historical sittuations etc...

If they combind the two!!, wow!!, that would be baseball heaven!!

peace
Ernesto

[CubsNBroncos]

I know it's been said time and time again, but this game is absolutely AMAZING. Never before have I enjoyed any sports game this much, nor did I ever imagine that a baseball game could suck you in the way this one does. I actually pumped my fist as Kerry Wood struck out the last batter in a 1-0 Cubs/Mets nail biter. SCEA did a tremendous job with The Show 08, and I absolutely cannot wait to see what they do with 09. Game of the Year.

[Hammerhunker]

Quote: Originally Posted by CubsNBroncos

I absolutely cannot wait to see what they do with 09. Game of the Year.

Don't rush it man, let's savor this one. I feel you. The way this game captures the true essense of Major League Baseball is surreal. I now think of this game more than I do sex.

[BIG CAROLINA]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hammerhunker

Don't rush it man, let's savor this one. I feel you. The way this game captures the true essense of Major League Baseball is surreal. I now think of this game more than I do sex.

I feel bad for you, this game is good but not that good.

[Hammerhunker]

Quote: Originally Posted by BIG CAROLINA

I feel bad for you, this game is good but not that good.

Well, married as long as I have been, The Show is always there for me, I don't have to beg for it, or promise to do the laundry first, and it lasts longer than 48 seconds.

[voltron2010]

did you guys see the ESPN review of MLB 08 and 2k8? I posted in a different thread but probably should've put it here so here it is.

ESPN - Game Up - Tale of the Tape: MLB 08 The Show vs. MLB 2K8