MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[wsu_gb23]

Does the fielder throwing meter actually do anything? It seems like it doesn't matter how long I hold it or not, the throws are always the same...

[wsu_gb23]

exactly how old is the demo anyway?

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by wsu_gb23

Does the fielder throwing meter actually do anything? It seems like it doesn't matter how long I hold it or not, the throws are always the same...

yes.

I was thinking that baserunners were too fast getting down the line to first, only to realize that I was tapping the throw button. After I started holding it down longer, the plays aren't close at first anymore on routine groundballs.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by wsu_gb23

exactly how old is the demo anyway?

probably in the 3-4 weeks area.

[brrmikey]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

yes. I was thinking that baserunners were too fast getting down the line to first, only to realize that I was tapping the throw button. After I started holding it down longer, the plays aren't close at first anymore on routine groundballs.

interesting. i'm always in a constant struggle with myself trying to minimize clutter (eg. all fielding aids off, guess pitch off) vs keeping things on screen (eg. meter pitching) if it means more realistic gameplay. wow, if the throwing meter works this way, it would be hard to keep this off. i wish there was a way to have everything work as if it was on screen, but have it invisible..if that makes sense.

[wsu_gb23]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

yes. I was thinking that baserunners were too fast getting down the line to first, only to realize that I was tapping the throw button. After I started holding it down longer, the plays aren't close at first anymore on routine groundballs.

I actally have been having the opposite problem. The runners are sometimes not even in the picture when the ball is at the first-baseman. Guess I will have to try the tap throw..

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

probably in the 3-4 weeks area.

I think a little older than that actually....5-6.(doesn't sound like much...but when you see how much they did in one day!....you better understand just how much that is!)

M.K.
Knight165

[green94]

Alright, finally got to play the demo...

+ Lighting is awesome. I love facing Hamels in the top of the 1st and having the sun bounce off of the brick in back, makes it tough to pick up the pitches he throws. This is going to add a ton of immersion to this game, a TON.

+ Hit variety seems a lot better, my only gripe to this point would be no broadcast cam, only because it looks so damn good on replays

My only questions:

Has the ball shadow skipping frames been fixed this year? I know it only happened in certain ballparks, but it was annoying.

I noticed a cut scene at the end of my second game with the demo, where the Phils had a walk off hit, and the cut scene showed the players going nuts, but the crowd was just sitting there, seemed weird ( and I think this was in the game last year).

Last question - I noticed after sliding in to home the dirt cover the chalk lines (which is awesome by the way), but I also noticed that if I replayed the same play over and over the chalk lines would disappear and reappear. HAHA. I know it is HUGE nitpick, but it just seemed a little strange.

Anyways, I'm not surprised. This game is still the best sports game ever.