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MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

07:03 PM - February 22, 2011 by Pared

The MLB 11 The Show demo is available now. It weighs in at roughly 3 GB and features the Texas Rangers vs. the San Francisco Giants, in a 4 inning World Series rematch.

Please post your impressions here.

DO NOT post that you are downloading the demo, what % the download is at, the fact that you are starting to install it, etc.

IMPRESSIONS ONLY please.

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# 201 WhiteM5 @ 02/23/11 03:09 AM

Just finished up about 4 hours of playing. Played with Giants for a few hours, then switched to Rangers.

First impressions are obviously all about the analog. The pitching is fun. I actually walked a few guys and I feel like its a step forward.

Analog hitting: As many have said...wow, it's tough. I know its two pitchers with great fastballs, but there is very little time to judge pitch type, location, or anything. Most of my strikeouts were just rushed swings. I had a couple of home runs and some doubles though. I felt like I was handling the off speed pitches but fastballs were eating me up all day. Its a challenge, and that is what it should be. For people who don't like it or can't hit, they can go back to the old ways. No harm done. I'll probably stick it out for a while to see if I can't improve.

Analog fielding. It's alright. Not bad, not earth shattering. I enjoy hitting, so the fielding stuff is a low priority for me.

Presentation...its a demo. Hard to say. I noticed a few things, but not much different.

Commentary is fine. It's background noise for the most part, but I'm sure it's better with different teams and not the same demo audio for 4 hours I just played.

Overall: It's another evolutionary step. I'll enjoy playing franchise and RTTS as usual with only my fielding camera and presentation complaints/gripes. Should be a fun year.

# 202 Stormyhog @ 02/23/11 03:10 AM

For me I probably will use analog pitching but for hitting and fielding I will stick with original controls. I prefer using the left stick to aim when I swing as it makes me feel more connected to the bat and has a better feeling when going low, high, outside & inside on a pitch. Also when using analog batting I am never able to check swing it's either swing or don't. Overall I am pleased with the demo and just glad to get a chance to try out the analog controls even if I don't use them all.

# 203 Cabke @ 02/23/11 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by UndeniableSkillz9


	are you allowed to switch teams in the demo and difficulty.

MLB 11 The Show Demo Q&A, discussion thread

Also, the search feature is your friend.

# 204 Sportsforever @ 02/23/11 03:19 AM

Had Ian Kinsler throw the ball away on a ground ball that ended up in the seats...the umpire called it out of play and awarded the runner 2nd base. Haven't seen that since MVP 2005.

I like the balks too...I had 3 with Timmy because I kept forgetting to pause long enough in the set position.

# 205 jvalverde88 @ 02/23/11 03:21 AM

So Far I'm loving the demo. I love the analog controls even still can't hit worth a lick, as for pitching it took me at least two games to get the hang of it. The graphics have been vastly improved, while I was playing the lighting was actually hurting my eyes but thats a good thing.

I'm loving the player models, The Panda is finally the panda. One thing I noticed is that they really improved throwing, you can actually tell the difference in throwing when using Hamilton compared to Borbon, the ball moves much faster compared to throwing with Borbon. Also I don't remember this being a option in previous games but blown calls at bases is a option this year.

To those who feel MLB 11 is the same as MLB 10 you have to remember most of the improvements that have been done to the game have been under the hood improvements. I see where some of guys are coming from but I wouldn't be too underwhelmed about this years version because I believe the under the hood improvements makes this game a first day buy for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by econoddle


	God help the people who use Oliver Perez.

I do not recall that name.

# 206 jvalverde88 @ 02/23/11 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UndeniableSkillz9


	are you allowed to switch teams in the demo and difficulty.

Yes but you have to do it in-game. Pause it and go to team select.

# 207 rynecandy @ 02/23/11 03:29 AM

Read the 1st two pages and didn't see what I'm about to say mentioned:

Love the game but two errors were easy to spot. The 1st was the commentary....one of my guys batting was 0-1 and the commentary stated how he was 0-2. Another is throughout the game (3-4x a game), I would hear a click/beep/chirp noise and I have no idea why it's coming on.

edit: I'm aware it's a demo...just wondering if it's something I should expect to happen frequently in retail version.

# 208 VanCitySportsGuy @ 02/23/11 03:29 AM

Looks like I'm about to break a yearly tradition and pass on The Show this season.

The Show is a victim of its own success. Once the game reaches a certain point, it's hard to continue to make big improvements years after year.

I played the demo (don't like the new controls) and it feels and looks like almost the same game I bought last year. I'm not a hardcore gamer so I don't check every preview/interview but I took a look at the fact sheet, and I have no interest in the majority of the new features.

# 209 econoodle @ 02/23/11 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by doughron


	Well I just finished my 3rd game which I guess could also be considered my 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th game because it went 21 innings! I lost 2-1 because of throwing errors in the 21st. I was the Giants and Lincecum's final line was: 21 IP, 13 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, and 23 K's!! Oh yeah and he only had to throw 282 pitches....lol I love the analog pitching but so far I'm not overly thrilled with either the analog hitting or fielding but I'm gonna keep working on it. I only managed 11 hits with 1 double and 1 home run so I suck pretty bad at it right now but it does feel rewarding when you do get a hit, especially a home run.

wait/
21 IP
23 k's
1 ER

280 Pitches thrown?

REALLY?

he didnt show fatigue or lose any velocity and kept dealing for 21 innings?!
SCEA, come on man, really??

Did this game go arcade? llol

Reading this just p***ed me off.

EDIT: wait, did u turn pitcher stamina all the way up?

# 210 econoodle @ 02/23/11 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pdawg17


	I can see why some companies/game franchises aren't thrilled about putting out demos...I agree with a lot of the points econoodle made but without input from you (like quoted above) a demo can give people a bad impression depending on what each person is looking for... As you have stated though, if this demo is intended to mainly give us a taste of the analog controls then it sure seems like a success to me!

I think they should try what EA does with the madden demo.
they put little pop ups explaining what will be in the main game and if something isnt there, they say dont worry its in the full game lol

also, thanks RR for the clarification.

# 211 N51_rob @ 02/23/11 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by econoodle


	wait/ 21 IP 23 k's 1 ER 280 Pitches thrown? REALLY? he didnt show fatigue or lose any velocity and kept dealing for 21 innings?! SCEA, come on man, really?? Did this game go arcade? llol Reading this just p***ed me off. EDIT: wait, did u turn pitcher stamina all the way up?

Seriously. Its a demo and you have zero management control. So if you go 21 innings and are controlling one of the teams you won't be able to use your bullpen, pinch hit or anything. Its not a big deal its just the demo. Not the retail.

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

# 212 econoodle @ 02/23/11 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell_SCEA


	It's a demo from a build of the game in December what are you expecting. A demo is meant to be a slice of the the pie, in this case to let you demo the new analog controls not much else. The ticker is a franchise mode only feature, I'm not even sure if show track was in the game at the time we made the demo.

i was expecting to see some of those elements. lol how do i know what build it was from?
I only know I downloaded a demo.
but in any event, thanks for the clarification.

# 213 econoodle @ 02/23/11 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N51_rob


	Seriously. Its a demo and you have zero management control. So if you go 21 innings and are controlling one of the teams you won't be able to use your bullpen, pinch hit or anything. Its not a big deal its just the demo. Not the retail. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

this isnt the retail version?
oh snap, thanks bro.

i know theres no management but does that mean the guys don't fatigue?
if the demo is set for guys not to fatigue, its hard to get a read on how something like fatigue works in the game.
back to impressions.

# 214 Swarley13 @ 02/23/11 04:03 AM

Well I thought it was pretty crazy that I went 12 innings till I saw the guy who went 21 lol. Pretty awesome though, CJ Wilson ended up getting the game winning RBI for me. Loving the new controls though. Hitting is interesting to get the timing down right. I like how there's different load ups for players and not just a single generic one for everybody. Pretty fun, can't wait for release.

# 215 PVarck31 @ 02/23/11 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by econoodle


	this isnt the retail version? oh snap, thanks bro. i know theres no management but does that mean the guys don't fatigue? if the demo is set for guys not to fatigue, its hard to get a read on how something like fatigue works in the game. back to impressions.

They will fatigue in the retail version. Trust me.

# 216 ImBaconBeckham @ 02/23/11 04:05 AM

I really like how Sony San Diego went back and re-did the load animations for almost every hitter. The Hamilton stance and load is so realistic and life-like.

Pitching is a lot more challenging. One thing I disliked about 2K's pitching was that it was far too easy. After you get used to it, you can throw shutouts every other game.

The location based pitching meter is a lot more challenging, you actually have to push the stick to the spot or else your pitch will miss - there's very little margin for error. For the first time in a baseball game, I had nearly 40% of my pitches go as balls - that's pretty realistic.

Overall, I liked the demo. It'll take getting used to (especially fielding), but the stick controls are pretty solid.

# 217 jvalverde88 @ 02/23/11 04:06 AM

I actually enjoy the commentating in the game, Eric Karros is such a upgrade over Rex Hudler but unfortunately sometimes I heard Karros saying some of Hudler's lines. I do not want to be reminded of Hudler.

# 218 econoodle @ 02/23/11 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31


	They will fatigue in the retail version. Trust me.

thanks 31.

more stuff:

i think i just threw up in my sock.
Derosa hit a grand slam off me on a certified meatball using analog pitching....
and it felt AWESOME
i botched the pitch and swallowed my tongue as i let it go.
i've thrown meaties in 10 plenty, trust me.
but this felt like i earned it llolol
friggin Derosa lol i love it

# 219 jvalverde88 @ 02/23/11 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImBaconBeckham


	I really like how Sony San Diego went back and re-did the load animations for almost every hitter. The Hamilton stance and load is so realistic and life-like.

I really love the fact that he has his little kick every time he swings.

# 220 econoodle @ 02/23/11 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvalverde88


	I actually enjoy the commentating in the game, Eric Karros is such a upgrade over Rex Hudler but unfortunately sometimes I heard Karros saying some of Hudler's lines. I do not want to be reminded of Hudler.

they brought him on board for the all star game. he announces it alone. j/k

+ after another demo run, Its offical. he IS better than rex. i was getting worried.

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