MLB '09: The Show Review

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokez4DAyz

telling us "it plays like baseball" is not a reason to get a high marks...

So its not a good thing when a sports video game does a tremendous job of simulating its sport?

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokez4DAyz

I give credit to game designers who don't sit around just updating the rosters and the stadiums...

yes, because we all know this is exactly what the devs did this year. I can't believe I never noticed the new legend difficulty mode, the new hitting mechanic, the new progressive lighting, or the new robust franchise mode in '08 last year. Oh... had I only paid more attention to the game I was playing last year, maybe I wouldn't have wasted my money on this game that is nothing more than updated rosters and prettier stadiums.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokez4DAyz

Not a must get, if you're not a baseball fan.

This comment takes the cake.

No sports game is a must get, if you are not a fan of the sport.

Wow!

Though I know plenty who get this and are not fans, and love it. Because IT IS DONE RIGHT!

*looks and sees he has no PS3*

[sooner111]

Am wondering if there is going to be a patch for the Texas Rangers helmet? They decided to scrap the ugly 2 tone blue/red helmet for the basic blue helmet and solid red helmet (when they wear the red alternate uni's.). The 2 tone sure is ugly!!!

[7stringking]

A 9.5 with serious online lag issues seems kinda high...But I am still thinking of getting a PS3 to play this....I like the batting in MLB2k9 better than last yera's Show, but I know this game is more SIM for Baseball junkies..Plus I am into 'Be a Pro' modes, so RTTS seems great

[7stringking]

Quote: Originally Posted by EnigmaNemesis

This comment takes the cake. No sports game is a must get, if you are not a fan of the sport. Wow! Though I know plenty who get this and are not fans, and love it. Because IT IS DONE RIGHT! *looks and sees he has no PS3*

I bought FIFA09 because it is great...And I have never been able to force myself to watch one full soccer game

[SDwinder]

Quote: Originally Posted by Smokez4DAyz

i don't mind your excitement for the game, nor do I doubt, its worth a high score, but 9.5, with annoying bugs? And constant low scoring games, and poor online connection, and its still a 9.5? I remember when game reviews had real weight, and not just a comparison to the competition's game. Furthermore, telling us "it plays like baseball" is not a reason to get a high marks...Maybe if one of these years MLB tries some new things, we can get a real critique, but this is the same game engine for 4 years now. I give credit to game designers who don't sit around just updating the rosters and the stadiums...Not a must get, if you're not a baseball fan.

You know there is always "weinie" level if you want to see slugfests!

[SDwinder]

One of the things I havent heard much about that really is a nice addition to 09 this year is the new scoreboards with the abundunt real time info and very hi def looking and readable. Also, the other stat scoreboards around the stadium like pitcher numbers, etc. This was something I always wanted and now we have it and it looks very clean and just adds to the gameplay experience!

[ajb1980]

Hi guys, can someone please tell me how to substitute my pitcher? I am not very familiar with baseball and it keeps saying something about a Bull Pen? help me please.