MLB '09: The Show Review

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamin23

Can you honestly say the show commentary is better?

Absolutely. And I've already said why, same as the others.

[Jamin23]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Absolutely. And I've already said why, same as the others.

OK and as I said I respect that and I'm not going to make you change your mind

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamin23

OK and as I said I respect that and I'm not going to make you change your mind

My argument isn't which is better, as it's a subjective thing. My argument was it's impossible to say either with any certainty if you haven't played the games.

[jim416]

Quote: Originally Posted by MMChrisS

But I mean, just earlier today I saw that the guys in the bullpen disappeared for an inning but you could still see the ball floating out there like a ghost was throwing in the bullpen.

That was in 08. I brought this up to them at the event as I noticed it in some bullpens. Just goes to show you there are somethings you see that you've never noticed before.

Great review. In between the lines this game is just awesome, bumps, warts and all outside the lines.

[Jamin23]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

My argument isn't which is better, as it's a subjective thing. My argument was it's impossible to say either with any certainty if you haven't played the games.

I actually have played the game 2006 on ps2 and 08 on psp. I just haven't played on ps3 but the commentary isn't much different but with added lines. 2k8 the commentary was terrible but they really stepped it up this year.

[Rebel10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamin23

the commentary is not better than mlb 2k9 I'm not trying to start a war. I haven't played either game but from watching the videos of both games I think 2k9 has the better commentary, but the commentary is still great in this game from what I have heard and from playing 08 on psp

Jamin is right. The Show's commentary is good, but MLB 2K9's is better from what I've seen so far. I've only played MLB 2K9's demo, though, but even the Demo commentary seems more fluid with more comments than MLB 09s, which still sounds like a videogame. MLB 2K9's, so far, is the best commentary I've heard in any sports game... who knows, it could get redundant quickly, and I'll never know because I'll never play more than just a few games of MLB 2K9... but still, from the limited sample, it's better.

[Uncle Stumpy]

Hey quick question. I love road to the show, but have never gotten into franchise because of the amount of time required. What do most people play? 9 innings with not many pitches? Just curious. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

[sgthalka]

Thorough review. Online is always going to be a little subjective, depending on your connection speed and your opponent's connection speed. It's the internet. This stuff is variable. Would it help if SCEA provided a ping when you're searching for games? Sure. Everyone's firsthand experience will be different, but it's hard for me to swallow all the online complaints when 9 of 10 games I play online are fine.