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

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by bronxbombers21325

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.

I can agree with this, definitely seeing more No doubt homeruns and more 400+ feet homeruns than I have ever seen before.

[WhiteBunny]

Quote: Originally Posted by bronxbombers21325

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.

Well, i suppose it's a design choice. SCEA probably want a more spectacular and fast paced game to grab more players. A game more Diamond Dinasty oriented, just like Fifa or other sport series. As a general rule, if you reward players with more hits, more HRs, more bombs from OF, more strikeouts, they'll be happy. While i don't like it, it makes perfect sense to me. Since the introduction of Ultimate Team, Fifa turns into a tragedy. It's all attack with little to no defense, tricks everywhere and bombs from the midfield. And there isn't a single set of sliders that works properly. So as a sim fan, i'm a little worried about The Show cause this year i can see clearly a path.

[Armor and Sword]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

I can agree with this, definitely seeing more No doubt homeruns and more 400+ feet homeruns than I have ever seen before.

And I am seeing this in MLB IRL more than ever before as well.

It's pretty evident the long ball is dominating our game today.

[Herschie]

I almost like 15 better. At least 15 sure looks better with sharper graphics and more realistic lighting. 16 is more convenient to play, but the jury is still out on which one is better overall. I do absolutely love Sounds of the Show and how I can make my games sound just like a Fox broadcast (Maybe I'll change it up to WGN or Comcast Sportsnet at some point), and RTTS has been vastly improved. But there were a lot of things that I felt were a huge letdown, and it has me questioning if I was right to fork over sixty bucks for this game.

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor and Sword

And I am seeing this in MLB IRL more than ever before as well. It's pretty evident the long ball is dominating our game today.

Very true, Jake Arrieta hit a monster homerun Sunday over 440 I believe I am sure I have never seen a pitcher hit something like that in this game.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by bronxbombers21325

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.

I've seen a few wall scrapers and ones that landed in the first few rows, but the majority of homeruns that I've seen are of the no doubt about it variety.

[Herschie]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

Very true, Jake Arrieta hit a monster homerun Sunday over 440 I believe I am sure I have never seen a pitcher hit something like that in this game.

Rick Sutcliffe, game 1, 1984 NLCS. And I do love the longer home runs you see. Not to mention that it enables you to look for Easter eggs upon replay. They have the fire station on Waveland Avenue.

[Aensland]

Quote: Originally Posted by bronxbombers21325

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.

Agreed. At first, I was quite excited to see a 450ft bomb since they were far too rare in 2015. I even stated earlier that I has happy seeing that, but hoping it wasn't too frequent. Unfortunately, no doubters seem to happen over half the time. IMO that kills the suspense if done too frequently.

Quote: Originally Posted by Armor and Sword

And I am seeing this in MLB IRL more than ever before as well. It's pretty evident the long ball is dominating our game today.

I've noticed that as well. Yesterday, I was having a conversation with my dad about the early offensive explosion and higher scoring. It's still way early, but it appears the hitters have the upper hand. I wouldn't put it on the steroid era level yet, but it's definitely a faster start than previous years.

Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteBunny

Well, i suppose it's a design choice. SCEA probably want a more spectacular and fast paced game to grab more players. A game more Diamond Dinasty oriented, just like Fifa or other sport series. As a general rule, if you reward players with more hits, more HRs, more bombs from OF, more strikeouts, they'll be happy. While i don't like it, it makes perfect sense to me. Since the introduction of Ultimate Team, Fifa turns into a tragedy. It's all attack with little to no defense, tricks everywhere and bombs from the midfield. And there isn't a single set of sliders that works properly. So as a sim fan, i'm a little worried about The Show cause this year i can see clearly a path.

Agreed. I loved playing High Heat Baseball because at its time, was perhaps the most realistic baseball game, even though the graphics were nowhere close to being the best among its competitors. These day, it feels as if flash and faster paced arcade style takes higher priority. I suppose that's what the majority want and I'm aware most of us here in OS are in the minority.