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Old 03-15-2012, 05:43 PM   #1
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The best sports games, at least on the simulation side of things, are those that best reproduce the sport they represent. We can hopefully project that one day a perfect sports game will be produced; one that completely mirrors its real-life counterpart in every way.

Here’s the problem: because the game it so closely imitates doesn’t change from year to year, this perfect reproduction -- the same down to the smallest detail -- doesn’t change either. And because we expect big innovations in our virtual sports, but not the real ones, it’s called “stale,” “repetitive,” and “boring” by both users and critics.

To be clear, MLB 12: The Show is not that perfect game, and has a long way to go until it is. However, I believe MLB 12: The Show to be the closest and truest representation of a sport on consoles today. You, like me, may find parts to be lacking, and I think that “stale” does accurately describe certain aspects of the game. But taken for what it is -- another step in the quest for the “perfect game” -- MLB 12: The Show is one of the best.

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Old 03-15-2012, 05:47 PM   #2
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I agree with the majority of this article, except I would dock the game on online just a bit more. Online is simply unplayable, and since one of the biggest new modes (Diamond Dynasty) is dependent on it, it really hurts the game. Otherwise, solid score.
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Old 03-15-2012, 05:52 PM   #3
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Singles off the wall and kick saves by pitchers are realistic?
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Old 03-15-2012, 05:55 PM   #4
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Singles off the wall and kick saves by pitchers are realistic?
Heh, yeah, the pitchers make ridiculous "saves" this year. Last year a hit up the middle was a base hit almost all the time, this year it seems like half of them just bounce off the pitcher and go to another fielder who can throw you out easily from there. I don't believe I've seen that yet in the MLB.
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Old 03-15-2012, 06:04 PM   #5
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Heh, yeah, the pitchers make ridiculous "saves" this year. Last year a hit up the middle was a base hit almost all the time, this year it seems like half of them just bounce off the pitcher and go to another fielder who can throw you out easily from there. I don't believe I've seen that yet in the MLB.
Generally when a ball hits a pitcher it's worldwide panic.
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Good, balanced review.
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Great review. Definitely agree with most everything here. I don't play online so I don't know about that component.
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Old 03-15-2012, 06:34 PM   #8
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The online modes and mini games are very glitchy right now. I think it's too early to review them.
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