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RaychelSnr · 03-15-2012, 04:43 PM

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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Perfect Zero · 03-15-2012, 04:47 PM

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.

pistolpete · 03-15-2012, 04:52 PM

Singles off the wall and kick saves by pitchers are realistic?

DeathJohnson · 03-15-2012, 04:55 PM

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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.

pistolpete · 03-15-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathJohnson


	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.

DJ · 03-15-2012, 05:15 PM

Good, balanced review.

jkra0512 · 03-15-2012, 05:24 PM

Great review. Definitely agree with most everything here. I don't play online so I don't know about that component.

bukktown · 03-15-2012, 05:34 PM

The online modes and mini games are very glitchy right now. I think it's too early to review them.

03-15-2012, 04:43 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3) 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. Read More - MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3) Platform: PS3 / PS Vita

03-15-2012, 04:47 PM	#2
Perfect Zero 1B, OF OVR: 29 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lindberg, TX Posts: 4,019 Blog Entries: 17	Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3) 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. __________________ Rangers - Cowboys - Aggies - Stars - Mavericks

03-15-2012, 04:52 PM	#3
pistolpete MVP OVR: 4 Join Date: Jun 2004	Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3) Singles off the wall and kick saves by pitchers are realistic?

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03-15-2012, 05:15 PM	#6
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 17,770 Blog Entries: 101	Good, balanced review.

03-15-2012, 05:24 PM	#7
jkra0512 MVP OVR: 31 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,272 Blog Entries: 28	Great review. Definitely agree with most everything here. I don't play online so I don't know about that component.

03-15-2012, 05:34 PM	#8
bukktown MVP OVR: 19 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN	The online modes and mini games are very glitchy right now. I think it's too early to review them.