Major League Baseball 2K10 Demo Available, Post Impressions Here (360)

[DaveDQ]

The animations are smoother but sometimes they aren't appropriate to the situation. For instance, on a grounder to second, the second baseman does a 360 spin and winds up to throw to short, but he's about 5 feet away from 2nd. It doesn't always happen, but when it does, it looks odd, especially with the ball coming out so slowly when the thrower looks like he's about to hum it.

I do like the new stealing animations, with the slow motion feel. Does anyone know if the CPU is throwing for you? I had a guy steal on me but It didn't feel like I arranged the throw.

After 3 games, I'd definitely say this is 2K's best baseball offering yet. Lots of nice things happening in the gameplay, especially with hitting and pitching.

[nemesis04]

How does the new the defensive swing feel? Does it make sense when you are approaching certain counts?

[dubuque]

kind of reminds me of high heat but needs inprovements, announcers, anamated crowd other then that its good

[WTF]

Downloading... Can't wait. Sounding good.

[eko718]

The game feels good so far. Physics are much improved in terms of the trajectory of the ball off the bat. Defensive swings are a nice addition; There's a much better sense of control at the plate and mound. Homeruns seem realistic and contextual unlike last years game. Graphics to me are underwhelming, especially in comparison to 'The Show's' stellar graphics. Statistics are robust and more importantly useful. Graphics are dramatically improved from 2K9 but that's not saying much at all. If 'The Show' had 2K's control scheme as an option it would be the perfect game to me. Batting stances look great... much improved and quite accurate.

[SeerMagicX]

PROS:
Pitching is great
I for one love the defensive swing. I managed to get CC to throw 26 pitches without getting a run.
Fielding is much improved

CONS:
Still a homerun fest. I've hit atleast 3 in every demo
Outfielders play way to deep, get to the lines way to fast... so much for doubles.
CPU still hacks at everything.

Much improved, and still a mess.

[nadasfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by nemesis04

How does the new the defensive swing feel? Does it make sense when you are approaching certain counts?

I thought it worked pretty well in 2 strike counts. I used it a bit. Fouled the majority of pitches off while using this but also a couple of ground outs to the third baseman. Using this lead to some pretty long at batswhere i was able to work the pitch count.

[nemesis04]

Quote: Originally Posted by nadasfan

I though it worked pretty well in 2 strike counts. I used it a bit. Fouled the majority of pitches off while using this but also a couple of ground outs to the third baseman.

Cool thanks. I would assume from time to time you can still mange a base hit with the defensive swing.