PYS 2011 v PYS 2010

[aftershock1914]

I didn't see any forums on here about 2010 but what exactly is the difference between the 2010 and 2011 version?

[Super Glock]

Quote: Originally Posted by aftershock1914

I didn't see any forums on here about 2010 but what exactly is the difference between the 2010 and 2011 version?

I have both and the graphics are better for 2011 but I might actually think the overall game play might be better for 2010 but I have not totally decided yet. Keep in mind I have only owned both for about 2 weeks so I am going off a short sample. Also I believe you can play a lot more seasons on 2011 but I don't care about that since I only play one season at a time anyways and then change up my teams.

I have noticed a lot more homeruns on 2011 which I don't like. 2010 has an awesome option in my opinion where you can use a "heavy ball" which makes it harder to hit homeruns. I really love that option but some probably don't care. I will be curious what some of the PYS veterans on this site have to say about 2011 vs 2010. I am definitely not a vet, just started playing the series lately.

[MukaMuka]

Agreed, Super Gloak.

PYS 2011 has way better graphics, TV style presentation, and better modes, but in my opinion 2010 has slightly better gameplay balance.

Because the heavy ball is gone, if you are good at hitting, and you try to play 2011 with the same options you used in the previous years, you will see way too many homeruns. There are solutions though (since there are still a lot of difficulties, pitch speed, and batting cursor options). There are also a bunch of minor annoyances that will bother long-time PYS veterans. It just seems not as polished as Konami baseball games are supposed to be.

Honestly though, I am in love with 2011 as much if not more than 2010. I will try to make a post on all the changes I can remember gameplay wise 2010 VS 2011 in the next few days.

[Super Glock]

I just played 2010 and then popped in 2011 and wow the graphics are a lot better.

[Cyphre]

Quote: Originally Posted by MukaMuka

Agreed, Super Gloak. PYS 2011 has way better graphics, TV style presentation, and better modes, but in my opinion 2010 has slightly better gameplay balance. Because the heavy ball is gone, if you are good at hitting, and you try to play 2011 with the same options you used in the previous years, you will see way too many homeruns. There are solutions though (since there are still a lot of difficulties, pitch speed, and batting cursor options). There are also a bunch of minor annoyances that will bother long-time PYS veterans. It just seems not as polished as Konami baseball games are supposed to be. Honestly though, I am in love with 2011 as much if not more than 2010. I will try to make a post on all the changes I can remember gameplay wise 2010 VS 2011 in the next few days.

Aren't alot of those options and more (allegedly) going to be purchase items on the network market? (what network....right?) LMAO

[sgt pepper]

"Heavy Ball" is not an option for download / purchase @ this time. There's really no way of knowing wether or not it will be in the future either. I honestly have no idea why they got rid of it. Come on Konami! Although I finally did hit a double off of the centerfield wall earlier today with Brett Harper no less, he's usually a sure fire homerun when he makes good contact with the power swing.

[swaldo]

If you dont know anything about the JPN players there is a disconnect in 2010 because of the lack of TV presentation & graphics. You can play one game in 2011 and feel like you know the teams pretty well. Also, the player progression is more simplified & improved IMO while defense is more unpredictable in 2011.

But yea 2011 needs to tone down the long ball, if they patch that I think the choice will be clear. However, if you just want to pick-up & play an exhibition game occassionally I'd say 2010 would be a good choice.

[aftershock1914]

Thanks everyone. I'll probably stick with the 2010 version then. Unless I hear feedback on patches improving the amount of HRs or other gameplay issues you all mentioned.