MLB The Show 16 Has Officially Arrived, Post Your Impressions Here

[KBLover]

Finally got a franchise game in.

I saw the jaggies people talk about, but wasn't bad. Seems worst on shadows (the scene where my guys were coming out of the dugout after the game was over was the most glaring with the cap shadow over face).

Frame rate - seemed like last year to me. If it's lower, it didn't hinder my ability to play.

The new morale system is going to take getting used to. For example, how do I make a player a "star"? Best I can get is "everyday". Why does every reliever expect to be closer and pretty much every SP expects to be Ace?

The contract interest system looks intriguing, though.

Gameplay - pitch speeds seem slowed down and timing window reminds me too much of MLB13 - pretty much the only timing window and pitch speed combo I hated. Fortunately, pitch speed sliders (both) to max and I was back closer to what I was used to.

Maybe it was just this one game but the game seems more pitcher-friendly (would make sense given recent play in MLB), and that's fine with me because I was getting issues of high scoring too much in MLB15 in played games.

CPU also seems better at hitting without being perfect on All-Star. CPU hitters squared up pitches but sometimes were badly fooled.

Love love love the feedback on swings returning and the addition of batted ball velocity is sweet. Seems better than just the generic "Solid" "Normal" etc labels. Silly little thing but HR distances coming back is nice too.

I loved how my first game played - won 3-2 and had to get out of jam in the 7th to keep it tied.

And were those foul balls I saw showing up again?

So far, glad I took the plunge.

[KBLover]

Quote: Originally Posted by decga

SDS probably want to look at scrapping this features, because veteran player's like myself who enjoys the game & its editing feature.

Ugh I hope they don't drop carry-over saves. I'm loving the fact I can bring in my 7 years of franchise instead of just throwing it away.

[KBLover]

Quote: Originally Posted by wizfan2

Haven't got much time with it yet, but as anybody lined into a double play or doubled up the cpu?

Only on a hit-and-run, which is me getting doubled off because the CPU seems relatively shy about going for a hit-and-run.

Even the liner to 1B holding a runner somehow didn't result in a 3-unassisted DP. Still trying to figure out how that happened.

[munky1307]

I admittedly only played one game but it felt really smooth and I agree with others that the ball really pops off the bat this year. Feels quality and I like the fisheye camera. Not a huge fan of the circular ratings and attributes but not a huge deal. Overall very good so far.

Does the new fielding throwing meter have to be timed now? I know with last years it was red/yellow/green. I only see blue on the new one. Just not quite sure how it works. Seems like even if I hold it down until the guy throws it on all star it's a prefect throw.

[Quentin32]

Next year I might pass. Improvements are so minimal for the last 3 games

[dalger21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Quentin32

Next year I might pass. Improvements are so minimal for the last 3 games

Are you sure you're playing MLB The Show because '16 is vastly different than '13 and '14. Night and Day.

[Papito208]

A lot of time it feels like MLB: Every outfielder is the flash and always under my ball in DD no matter how late/early/on time my contact is.

[Flaxseed Oil]

I have played 14 games in Franchise mode. I am 7-7 with the Yankees. I'd say it's pretty realistic.

One thing of note, the scoreboard at Yankee stadium seems to be reacting poorly to PBR. It looks all pixilated. Anyone else seeing that?