MLB The Show 17 Twitch Stream - Gameplay, Animations & Retro-Mode Deep Dive

[redsfan4life]

Ball physics look really good. However, if I'm being honest I am very unimpressed with these 'new' throwing animations. Bunts were still wildly successful yet again. Saw some good, some bad things.

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by volsfan39

I'm sure I'll get slammed for being negative but I think I got more out of the video vlog than this stream. It's kind of like these guys are just goofing around instead of detailing anything. What I did get out of it is that the retro mode got boring very quickly. I played all the 8 bit games years ago and although I did enjoy them at the time that time has long passed. The new spin on the ball coming off the bat is fantastic and the new animations look really good also. I think they probably wish they hadn't shown the bunting as it still has issues. I won't comment on the graphics until I see more..

You raise some very valid points, but I also want to point out that there is a primacy bias in play here. You watched the vlog before the twitch stream, and nothing is ever as exciting or influential the second time around.

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomba

graphically looks the same as MLB 15 I see ZERO difference. The difference should be breathtaking I dont know why ppl swallow this game and stand for it it doesnt improve graphically graphically its hit a wall.

Because we are ok with the graphics.

Graphics only carry a game so far for me. Gameplay and franchise mode are what I'm most interested in. And every year the Show improves, imo, in those two areas.




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[Lovesports]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBleedingRed21

You ever think they aren't putting it on full display until the presentation stream? Why would they do it last and have it out on display on the very first stream?

Yea I don't agree here either. The biggest issue honestly has been the player models and uniforms looking boxy. I know everyone cares about different aspects but for me graphics/player models have been disgraceful. Madden and NBA2K have wayyy better player models

[tnixen]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sayheykid01

IMO, he does have a point. The game rarely looks drastically different than the streams when it comes out. I remember one year they "cracked the lighting code" right before the game went gold, and it still didn't necessarily blow people away. I'm a gameplay guy, and I've been buying the show every year for the past decade, but it does bother me when people jump on anyone critiquing the graphics of the game (not just singling you out btw). As far as gameplay goes, love the new spin on the ball..and some of those throwing animations looked fluid. Balls down the line are still a problem, most balls hit right down the line in real life are easily a stand up double. Looks like they're still a bang bang play this year. More hit variety is always a good thing, but I actually do agree with the people harping on little graphical improvement. It's not the first year on PS4 anymore, I think they have a valid point. Here's to hoping the new grass tech looks great.

Yep I noticed that as well in the stream very disappointing to still not see that issue fixed

I wonder if it's something they can work on before the game goes gold?

[ninertravel]

everyone notice that 'quick manage' menu?

[Lovesports]

Quote: Originally Posted by countryboy

Because we are ok with the graphics. Graphics only carry a game so far for me. Gameplay and franchise mode are what I'm most interested in. And every year the Show improves, imo, in those two areas. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

No. YOU are ok with graphics. A lot of people have been complaining for quite some time about graphics

[MichaelAngeloTMNT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomba

graphically looks the same as MLB 15 I see ZERO difference. The difference should be breathtaking I dont know why ppl swallow this game and stand for it it doesnt improve graphically graphically its hit a wall.

Cool story, stick with MLB 15.