MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[Garrett67]

My first time pitching, I gave up a HR to the first batter LOL


I like that the ball looks like a ball now and not a white dot while pitching.

I also like that the pitcher actually catches the ball on the return from the catcher (as opposed to just disappearing in the glove).

[idesign2]

Didn't notice any framerate issues, but I play at 720p. Game looks absolutely amazing, almost like watching a real game. Can really tell the developers put a lot of time and effort into this. Makes me sick to think what I had to put up with last year with 2K8.

The first game I played Kazmir didn't allow any hits. The announcers acknowledged it was a nohitter, but there weren't any special animations or cut scenes. No biggie, but it would be cool to see this played up more.

Was the controller movements part of last year's game? Pulling up on the controller to jump, and moving the controller to the side to dive? I didn't get a chance to see try this out.

Is it possible to save replays from the demo? I tried but didn't see anything.

Was hoping to see the TV broadcast view during HR replays, but I haven't seen it yet.

Looking forward to playing more!

[Woodweaver]

Quote: Originally Posted by Art1bk

No buddy i'm playing the game at 720p and theres framerate problems while batting and pitching. I even called 2 of my boys and asked them and they said the same thing. I just hope it's demo problem only.

Cue, Jim.

[~Guru~]

Quote: Originally Posted by Art1bk

No buddy i'm playing the game at 720p and theres framerate problems while batting and pitching. I even called 2 of my boys and asked them and they said the same thing. I just hope it's demo problem only.

i dont see it on 720p

to each his own......

[~Guru~]

Quote: Originally Posted by beau21

Question: Once the demo is complete where do you go? I just played through a game and the final menu gives you the Pitcher/Batter Analysis and Player of the Game options but you can't exit or restart or anything. Am I missing something or do you have to hit the PS button, Quit, then restart the demo each time?

yea must restart

[slickkill77]

Its difficult to see the ball in the daylight when batting

[Bronk_Bonin]

All I can say is WOW. Seriously, WOW!!!!

I'm a signature style guy and I will say I'm highly impressed. Rollins, Werth, Utley, Longoria, Crawford, Pena, Navarro, Victorino all look stunning. Kazmir and Hamels look spot on as well. The graphics are unbelieveably stunning. The players look life like. The realism is top notch. Thank you SCEA.

I didn't see any framerate issue when I played.

Check swings were no problem for me. I had 5-6 check swings during my game. Utley chewing gum while batting. Players adjusting their fingers on the bat while up at the plate.

Fielding seems more user friendly. Huge plus.

Breaking balls and change ups react realisticly. The movement on Kazmir's change had me looking silly. I took a huge hack with Howard and pulled the ball much too early and he fell to one knee.

More to come. Onto game #2.

[skeem]

Just played a few innings on 720p. Framerate drop is still there, it happens once you choose your pitch and framerate is smooth once the catcher catches the ball. Not good.