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

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA

It's a demo from a build of the game in December what are you expecting. A demo is meant to be a slice of the the pie, in this case to let you demo the new analog controls not much else. The ticker is a franchise mode only feature, I'm not even sure if show track was in the game at the time we made the demo.

i was expecting to see some of those elements. lol how do i know what build it was from?
I only know I downloaded a demo.
but in any event, thanks for the clarification.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by N51_rob

Seriously. Its a demo and you have zero management control. So if you go 21 innings and are controlling one of the teams you won't be able to use your bullpen, pinch hit or anything. Its not a big deal its just the demo. Not the retail. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

this isnt the retail version?
oh snap, thanks bro.


i know theres no management but does that mean the guys don't fatigue?
if the demo is set for guys not to fatigue, its hard to get a read on how something like fatigue works in the game.
back to impressions.

[Swarley13]

Well I thought it was pretty crazy that I went 12 innings till I saw the guy who went 21 lol. Pretty awesome though, CJ Wilson ended up getting the game winning RBI for me. Loving the new controls though. Hitting is interesting to get the timing down right. I like how there's different load ups for players and not just a single generic one for everybody. Pretty fun, can't wait for release.

[PVarck31]

Quote: Originally Posted by econoodle

this isnt the retail version? oh snap, thanks bro. i know theres no management but does that mean the guys don't fatigue? if the demo is set for guys not to fatigue, its hard to get a read on how something like fatigue works in the game. back to impressions.

They will fatigue in the retail version. Trust me.

[ImBaconBeckham]

I really like how Sony San Diego went back and re-did the load animations for almost every hitter. The Hamilton stance and load is so realistic and life-like.

Pitching is a lot more challenging. One thing I disliked about 2K's pitching was that it was far too easy. After you get used to it, you can throw shutouts every other game.

The location based pitching meter is a lot more challenging, you actually have to push the stick to the spot or else your pitch will miss - there's very little margin for error. For the first time in a baseball game, I had nearly 40% of my pitches go as balls - that's pretty realistic.

Overall, I liked the demo. It'll take getting used to (especially fielding), but the stick controls are pretty solid.

[jvalverde88]

I actually enjoy the commentating in the game, Eric Karros is such a upgrade over Rex Hudler but unfortunately sometimes I heard Karros saying some of Hudler's lines. I do not want to be reminded of Hudler.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by 31

They will fatigue in the retail version. Trust me.

thanks 31.

more stuff:

i think i just threw up in my sock.
Derosa hit a grand slam off me on a certified meatball using analog pitching....
and it felt AWESOME
i botched the pitch and swallowed my tongue as i let it go.
i've thrown meaties in 10 plenty, trust me.
but this felt like i earned it llolol
friggin Derosa lol i love it

[jvalverde88]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImBaconBeckham

I really like how Sony San Diego went back and re-did the load animations for almost every hitter. The Hamilton stance and load is so realistic and life-like.

I really love the fact that he has his little kick every time he swings.