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

[countryboy]

Defense is so gosh darn rewarding this year...I am loving it!

That is all.

[steelerfan]

Quote: Originally Posted by LastActionHero

Yeah I believe they introduced 1-1 always counts for pitchers this year.

Quote: Originally Posted by p00p1

No, it has always been 1-1 in clear bunting situations with pitchers.

Quote: Originally Posted by jr86

Not true. The 1-1 count for pitchers was introduced last year but was random in Mlb 14.

So it was new in either 14, 15 or 16. [emoji38]

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by steelerfan

So it was new in either 14, 15 or 16. [emoji38]

New in '15. I seemed to be the only person on the other side of the fence that was against the randomness in that situation when I was like, "I want to bunt, damn it." Apparently, everybody else was in their defense on saying, "It's realism, bro." I dunno, it has been addressed in some way though. Now we're playing slow-pitch softball rules haha.

[Aensland]

I originally didn't see what the big fuss over the frame rate was until recently starting up MLB 2015 to play again. Though far from perfect, there's noticeably less frame rate drops in 2015.

Also, even though ballparks and environments for the most part are improved, I have to agree the player models have taken a step back. The player skin tones are so far off on some, it's become quite distracting for me. If this can be fixed via patch, please do so, SCEA.

There's also far too many "great" plays in the game. It wouldn't surprise me if this is something MLB would want, but it steps away from realism IMO. Not every slow roller to third ends up being a barehanded, 100% accurate rocket throw to first base highlight. Not every close double play chances are turned. But in this game, especially on default slider settings, it's close to automatic.

IMO a new game engine is way overdue, but I'm not counting on it as long as they keep pumping out PS3 versions along with PS4.

[WhiteBunny]

Quote: Originally Posted by Aensland

Also, even though ballparks and environments for the most part are improved, I have to agree the player models have taken a step back. The player skin tones are so far off on some, it's become quite distracting for me. If this can be fixed via patch, please do so, SCEA.

Probably, it's PBR. They pushed it way too hard in the game.

Quote: Originally Posted by Aensland

There's also far too many "great" plays in the game. It wouldn't surprise me if this is something MLB would want, but it steps away from realism IMO. Not every slow roller to third ends up being a barehanded, 100% accurate rocket throw to first base highlight. Not every close double play chances are turned. But in this game, especially on default slider settings, it's close to automatic.

Yep, I really hope SCEA take a step back on this. Too many great catches, dive, uber throws ( it's far too easy to throw a bomb from OF to the catcher ) and so on.

[LastActionHero]

Man I almost made a diving catch in the outfield yesterday...only it bounced of the outfielders arm [emoji20]

I haven't made a succesfull (outfield) dive since MLB 12 or something. The CPU flies around like it's nothing, I wish they could make it a little bit easier. Maybe show a marker on the place where you should trigger the dive when the situation is there sort of like when trying to rob a homerun. All optional ofcourse.

[countryboy]

I absolutely love pitching this year. I have gotten so many swings and misses this year. The ability to set up hitters this year is far better than it has been in year's past.

LOVE IT!

[bronxbombers21325]

Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteBunny

Probably, it's PBR. They pushed it way too hard in the game. Yep, I really hope SCEA take a step back on this. Too many great catches, dive, uber throws ( it's far too easy to throw a bomb from OF to the catcher ) and so on.

One thing to add to this. I'm seeing far too many long, jaw dropping homeruns as well. It takes away from the excitement when both teams hit 2 or 3 415-440 foot homeruns per game. It's more rare to see a wall scraper than a moon shot.