MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[ckarlic]

Quote: Originally Posted by scott4171

I only play 3 innings last night. How many inning's does the demo allow? The CPU hit a homer off of me and the view went behind the batter and didn't follow the ball. Is this the standard view when homers are hit? Do I have to turn off HR celebrations to view the ball leaving the yard? Also whats the the option swing influance on or off? It says when on use the right analog stick to influence balls up, down and bunts when swiinging. How the hell do I hit the X button and use the right analog to swing at the same time impossible. Do they have this backwards? Shouldn't it be use the left analog to influance balls when you swing?

The behind the batter animation is not the standard view for HRs. Ive hit a couple and, yeah some of the animations were the same as last year, but they vary. Also, Ive hit HR's that werent no doubters and they didnt cut to the HR animations. No doubters have different animations.

As for Swing Influence, you push the right stick before the pitcher throws his pitch in the direction you want the ball to go. Say you are a lefty and you want to pull the ball between second and first to move the runner from 2nd to third base. Before the pitcher delivers the pitch, you push the right stick to the right. If you have a dual shock controller, the controller should vibrate. A thing to remember here is that even though you push the stick to the right, it doesnt garauntee that the ball will go there. Timing and where the pitch is thrown also factor in.

I find the swing influence useful in situations just mentioned and when I have a runner on thrid with less than 2 out and want to drive him in. I would push up to try to influence a fly ball.

Hope that all makes sense.

[dorismary]

[quote=SoxFan01605;2039157056]-

-It took about 1 1/2 hours to download...not too bad (though I probably started after the rush (downloaded it in the wee hours).

took me 8 1/2 lol , next time Ill use the tips some gave as its happens on old or new demos .
This game will be sweet !

[riDIRKulous41]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tatz666

press the PS button and from the XMB, scroll left to the photos section and you should see an option there to save screenshot

damn, wish i would have known that last night. Crawford made a great diving catch that was unbelievable....thanks for the help

[silver540i]

Quote: Originally Posted by SoxFan01605

I agree completely. I just mentioned it (which CB responded to) because the AI hit quite a few opposite field hits in 08 out of the box...more than what the "real life" ratio would be. It jumped out to me that they were ripping balls down the line (and over the wall...lol) in the game I played. It was a noticeably more dangerous AI opponent...and one that seemed to pull the ball more. I don't know of that carries over to the other levels though.

By the way SoxFan01605, I enjoyed your impressions. A bit of humor. Well written.

I got cocky and tried to blast a fastball past Kazmir....and.....he pulled it right down the line, super high flyball...gone just over the fence. How embarassing.

[Peter_OS]

I'm loving the demo!!

The lighthing and shadows in the game add so much to the game and atmosphere. I cannot stress how much it adds to the realism of the game. I love the Pitcher camera. Looks like a TV broadcast!

The replays are awesome as well!

SCEA and team you have outdone yourselfs one more time! Thank you for making a great game, listening to your fans, and putting this time and effort into the game and the series. It shows. I'm a fan for life now.

Thanks again!

[scott4171]

Quote: Originally Posted by ckarlic

The behind the batter animation is not the standard view for HRs. Ive hit a couple and, yeah some of the animations were the same as last year, but they vary. Also, Ive hit HR's that werent no doubters and they didnt cut to the HR animations. No doubters have different animations. As for Swing Influence, you push the right stick before the pitcher throws his pitch in the direction you want the ball to go. Say you are a lefty and you want to pull the ball between second and first to move the runner from 2nd to third base. Before the pitcher delivers the pitch, you push the right stick to the right. If you have a dual shock controller, the controller should vibrate. A thing to remember here is that even though you push the stick to the right, it doesnt garauntee that the ball will go there. Timing and where the pitch is thrown also factor in. I find the swing influence useful in situations just mentioned and when I have a runner on thrid with less than 2 out and want to drive him in. I would push up to try to influence a fly ball. Hope that all makes sense.

Yeah thanks for the explaination...Great game so far

[mrj513]

Did anyone notice any jaggies along the outfield wall and stadium?

I noticed this last year as well.

Does playing the game in 720p vs 1080p effect this?

[fishepa]

I played one game this morning before heading to work and I do see a slight framerate drop when the ball goes to the plate. It's very subtle but it's like the ball is not moving "smooth" to the plate, it looks jumpy. Not sure if I'm explaining it properly, but I definitely see it. I'm playing on 720p. Everything else runs great though.