MLB 14 The Show Review (PS3)

[THESHAMISASHAME]

Other than online this game is a 10 !!! and so many different ways to play and SCEA did alot of work under the hood and to name a few , AI Logic , Dynamic views , player motion , ball physics , graphics , sound , player lock , new menus , weather options and the greatest implement ever Quick Counts mode .

game only no online this game is a 11 out of 10 !

[THESHAMISASHAME]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpectralThundr

They are very capable of adding in situational commentary to overall improve the GM experience. Other sports titles do this. I love The Show, it, and NHL for me are the two best sports games out there hands down. However, that doesn't mean they should get a pass by having the same exact commentary they've had for the past 3 or 4 years. No excuse for that. Presentation needs some love and attention at this point because as much as the game play is amazing, the presentation is flat out stale, much like NHL is in the same boat.

See I dont know what people want as theres only so much you can do like MLB 2k did with real time stuff , I mean the show still has more dialog than any two sports games combined and tons more sititutional this year .

Now my only issue with the audio was the announcers didnt sound like they were at the game but just like they improved stadium sound effects and music this year you can actually make the announcers sound like there at the game too by adjusting your tv sound options and tweaking the levels in game to make it sound incredibly realistic if you take the time .

Oh and IMO sound wise the EA NHL series has the best sounding team like their at the Arena and Clement and Thorne sound great together like a old NHL on ESPN feel and Doc would be annoying as heck after a few games .

[RaychelSnr]

Quote: Originally Posted by SVCbearcat10

It's funny to see that this game is getting almost the exact same scores as Madden, but they couldn't be two different experiences. If you put them side by side, you'd have a tough time saying Madden does a better at simulating football than the Show does baseball. However, review scores lead you to believe they are about an equal experience.

We could score games based upon just how realistic they are, but then you'd have a whole new scoring system and a completely flawed end result when huge portions of games (like online) don't work properly.

[dutch4404]

Careful with all the commentary bashing. They could just take it out and leave you with nothing *cough* 2013 rtts *cough*

[Battman]

Quote: Originally Posted by dutch4404

Careful with all the commentary bashing. They could just take it out and leave you with nothing *cough* 2013 rtts *cough*

I still do not believe that RTTS non-commentary in 2013 was intentional. If so, it was avers poor decision. The atmosphere was horrible.

[Daruff79]

Coming from years of MLB2k I have no complaints and can't wait to get my hands on this game

[Armor and Sword]

I am going to revise my score…….yes I am.

I feel it needs to be pointed out about a few of design decisions that IMO were awful…..just really awful.

14 is no doubt the very best game in the series and a truly incredible game. I am loving it big time. However a few of the design decisions after playing a ton of games have me really irked…..I am getting over it….in fact I am over it…but again mind boggling to me these choices were made.


1. The option to turn off the HR Cam - The majestic pull back camera of 13 on a no doubter was one of he greatest views I have ever seen in a baseball video game. Pure drama and excitement every time I hit one on 13 that was a no doubter. It is no more during real time play of The Show 14 because we can't turn off the HR cam this year. I am baffled, really baffled by tho design decision. An option taken away? Not like these guys. I have a very bad feeling it can't be patched back in….maybe I am wrong. So hopefully it's back for 15.

2. The blue circle under the fielder with auto fielding and manual throwing. A Developer commented on it and he was voted down on keeping that (blue circle under the fielder) out so I appreciated the candid response. I just don't get how it was voted in when it is pretty clear as day who has the ball when you have auto fielding on. And if a player is that unskilled and is canceling throws because of their supposed confusion…..please don't dumb down this beloved simulation for us who have been playing this game for years upon years….and if the blue circle is so needed for some…..give us a toggle to shut it off. I really feel like those of us who play with a clean screen got screwed with that big time. It really takes away from the slogan "So real it's unreal" with that huge……HUGE mistake in design. Please give us back the clean screen this year…..if not please notate this flaw for 15.

3. When you press select to see hot zones, spray charts for hitters etc…….current stats are gone. Why? Why? I don't understand that decision as well. It was always nice to see a players current in game and season stats in that menu. Another baffling design decision.

I don't play online. So no deductions from me there.

- .75 points

9/10

[canadian merlin]

I wasted $60.00 on this game...in my humble opinion. To me the game play (PS3) isn't that different from the '13 version and some of the aspects of the game, such as the ability to argue calls, are not in the game. I bought '14 but enjoy playing '13 alot more. I'll save my money next year.