MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

[toine2983]

I got a couple of games in with the demo. and I'm really enjoying the analog pitching. The controls are very responsive I feel more in control of my pitches.

Analog hitting is another story, I couldn't get timing down resulting in me getting a bunch of groundouts and popups.

Analog fielding feels weird to me as well. I've gotten so use to pressing buttons to throw to different bases that analog fielding doesn't feel intuitive to me.

Overall I'm enjoying the demo. When I get the retail version of the game I think I'm going to go with analog pitching and classic batting and fielding.

[MukaMuka]

With all the complaints about the commentary, can you guys at Sony try to get Kruk and Kuip to do commentary for next year's game?

[UndeniableSkillz9]

Hey how in the hell do you pitch on this damn demo.

[econoodle]

more stuff:

+ I had 4 walks with Timmy in 5 IP with the analog controls.

God help the people who use Oliver Perez.

- whats with the beep sound in the demo?

- After another game i have come to the not so shocking conclusion that the announcing in this game needs a killshot.

SCEA usually doesn't rock a new feature till its ready to go. They muffed this punt my friend. Also I am noticing some serious sound issues with the crew. Compression. bit rate, who knows.

+ Pitching with analog brings you into the pitchers cleats.
Example, I love pitchnig from the stretch as u get the truncated meter.
Also, in 10 when u pitch via Meter, you hit your spots on the meter then basically watch the pitch come in, in 11, you are more immersed all the way thru.
U pull back he winds up and as u bring it forward, hes right there with you.
Pitch complete.

[ALBERTPULHOZ]

Quote: Originally Posted by pdawg17

Have you played a 3d game on PS3 before? In order for 3d to work games have to lower the resolution...so no 3d game on PS3 or Xbox for that matter will look as good resolution-wise...

Yes i have and trust me 360>ps3 by far !

[WhiteM5]

Just finished up about 4 hours of playing. Played with Giants for a few hours, then switched to Rangers.

First impressions are obviously all about the analog. The pitching is fun. I actually walked a few guys and I feel like its a step forward.

Analog hitting: As many have said...wow, it's tough. I know its two pitchers with great fastballs, but there is very little time to judge pitch type, location, or anything. Most of my strikeouts were just rushed swings. I had a couple of home runs and some doubles though. I felt like I was handling the off speed pitches but fastballs were eating me up all day. Its a challenge, and that is what it should be. For people who don't like it or can't hit, they can go back to the old ways. No harm done. I'll probably stick it out for a while to see if I can't improve.

Analog fielding. It's alright. Not bad, not earth shattering. I enjoy hitting, so the fielding stuff is a low priority for me.

Presentation...its a demo. Hard to say. I noticed a few things, but not much different.

Commentary is fine. It's background noise for the most part, but I'm sure it's better with different teams and not the same demo audio for 4 hours I just played.

Overall: It's another evolutionary step. I'll enjoy playing franchise and RTTS as usual with only my fielding camera and presentation complaints/gripes. Should be a fun year.

[Stormyhog]

For me I probably will use analog pitching but for hitting and fielding I will stick with original controls. I prefer using the left stick to aim when I swing as it makes me feel more connected to the bat and has a better feeling when going low, high, outside & inside on a pitch. Also when using analog batting I am never able to check swing it's either swing or don't. Overall I am pleased with the demo and just glad to get a chance to try out the analog controls even if I don't use them all.

[Cabke]

Quote: Originally Posted by UndeniableSkillz9

are you allowed to switch teams in the demo and difficulty.

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