MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[nemesis04]

Guru,

I see you deleted your post about a concern with the outfielders reaction time. I know when we played in SD, I kept on replaying player routes and jumps and It was nothing that would raise a red flag where it looked like it was intentionally done. If you are finding it a major concern in the demo, try adjusting reaction time, not speed.

[NAFBUC]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Ok, if there is one thing that I think may need to be tweaked is the base runner speed. Am I the only one that feels like the runners get down the first base line too quickly, maybe a step or two too fast? I was playing the Phils and Victorino hits a solid shot to Longoria who grabs it, throws and still only gets Victorino by a step or two? Anyone else feel the same and community guys, do you notice this in the demo or did you notice it in the later build you played? Maybe its just me..

I like the bang bang plays at first. Much better this year.

[Corona-Wolf]

very impressed with the graphics of the game this year. So sharp it is the best I have ever seen for a baseball game. Good to get back to another version of the show.

[countryboy]

Nem would you say that the OF's reaction time and depth is different in the demo vs the build you played? In my opinion, the demo is an improvement in this area over last year, but seeing your post above, just led me to the question.

[JT30]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

BTW, I LOVE the hitting this year. I struck out with Bartlett because the pitch was up in the zone and I only pressed X, swung right underneath it. My timing was perfect(according to swing analysis) but missed the ball. Also, am I the only one that feels as though moving the L stick controls the batters hands? For instance, take Longoria. I had a pitch on the inner part of the plate and I moved the L stick in quite a way(left) and hit the ball off the end of the bat and it spun awkwardly down the first base line and rolled foul. Next time I got a pitch in the area, I pressed the L stick towards the right a bit and I roped a screamer down the left field line that one hopped the wall. The hitting is absolutely beautiful this year.

Wasnt this in 08 too?

[Knight165]

Up 4-2 on Legend...me playing as the Rays.
I got the bottom of the Philly order up and I'm thinking that I got this "game"(shortened as it may be).
Feliz singles.
I quickly get Ruiz and Hamels...
2 outs and up steps Rollins.
I'm being careful and he strokes a single to RF....Feliz goes for third and I ALMOST threw there...but I decide to play it safe and not let Rollins get to 2nd, right?
1st and third....Rollins is going to go...I keep throwing over there. Nada...can't get him....so I decide to be cute and snap throw to 1st(he's dancin' off every pitch!)........AND.......I FRIGGIN' THROW THE BALL INTO RF!!!!!! ...
Not only does Feliz trot home...but the ball gets into the corner and I misplay it...ROLLINS SCORES FROM 1ST!
I might need a new monitor.
Does anyone know where I can repair this?..
..

Oh yeah...I eventually lost in 6

M.K.
Knight165

[NAFBUC]

Quote: Originally Posted by avrbas

The window for check swings seems to be narrowed down also. I like this years batting, forces me to be patient and actually read pitches instead of swinging all over the place. Finally got a homerun, bottom 4th with Jimmy Rollins leading off on a fastball that caught too much of the plate.

I agree arvbas........checkswing is much better this year.

[Earl1963]

Another older guy here, my user name should give you a clue of my age. I have the Show 08 and think its the best looking and playing game in my collection. The Show 09 went a step further with details. This game looks and plays simply amazing. I lot of work and pride went into it that's for sure. Great job!