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Major League Baseball 2K11 Review (360)

05:11 PM - March 15, 2011 by RaychelSnr

For the past couple years I have been rooting for the MLB 2K series. At one point on the last-gen consoles, it was a masterful series. But when MLB 2K6 came out on the current-gen consoles, the franchise unfortunately spiraled out of control. That downward spiral culminated in MLB 2K9, one of the more disappointing games in recent memory. However, I thoroughly enjoyed MLB 2K10 despite its flaws, and I had very high hopes for MLB 2K11.

So did MLB 2K11 find its source of power this time around, or did it just find another way to swing and miss?

Game: Major League Baseball 2K11Reader Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
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# 1 spit_bubble @ 03/15/11 05:36 PM

I'm starting to notice the AI's questionable handling of pitchers...

It's going to take a heck of a patch to save this game.

# 2 roadman @ 03/15/11 05:38 PM

Pretty much spot on review, I only disagree with the graphics and the overall score.

To each their own in the graphics area as was mentioned in the article.

# 3 econoodle @ 03/15/11 05:43 PM

Christian as always I love your reviews.
This one is no different.

7.0 is exactly where I would put it, which is a resounding success, seeing as where we were with 2k just 2 years ago.

# 4 PVarck31 @ 03/15/11 06:13 PM

This is spot on imo. Great job Christian.

# 5 NC State-31 UNC-27 @ 03/15/11 06:23 PM

Five whole sentences about gameplay - by far the most important aspect of a sports video game, right?

# 6 GlennN @ 03/15/11 06:37 PM

So, for those of us on the fence, would folks recommend buying 2k11 if we already have 2k10? Is there enough improvement to justify the cost?

# 7 swaldo @ 03/15/11 07:01 PM

Nice review, it is a good game so I'd say the score is right. The devs should read this blog post by Bill Abner regarding franchise. Just give us something simple that works...

http://nohighscores.com/node/201

# 8 rudyjuly2 @ 03/15/11 07:29 PM

Good review although I don't think the graphics are that bad. There is a great fun factor to this game and I think the overall score is too low myself but everyone's opinion is different.

# 9 ChaseB @ 03/15/11 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NC State-31 UNC-27


	Five whole sentences about gameplay - by far the most important aspect of a sports video game, right?

Well, there are three other articles attached above just dripping with gameplay impressions, so it's more like just capsulizing previous thoughts for the sake of brevity.

# 10 jeffy777 @ 03/15/11 07:55 PM

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	and there have been multiple instances where a CPU base runner was clearly safe on a steal attempt yet the umpire called him out.

That's actually quite realistic

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Good review. Personally, I would rate it a bit higher, but we all have our own opinions.

# 11 queensbomber @ 03/15/11 09:10 PM

Will there be a PS3 review or is this it?
Currently playing the show but would like to try out 2K as well, is it worth it?

# 12 roadman @ 03/15/11 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	Good review although I don't think the graphics are that bad. There is a great fun factor to this game and I think the overall score is too low myself but everyone's opinion is different.

This is exactly the way I feel.

# 13 stlstudios189 @ 03/15/11 10:42 PM

Fair review and I like the new format.

# 14 rudyjuly2 @ 03/15/11 11:29 PM

I think the new format would be better if it was just two parts - Early Impressions and a Final Review. I'm not sure if we need the other stuff as it just gets rehashed in the final review.

On a side note, started a Tigers franchise tonight and Zumaya got hurt and is out 4-6 months lol.

# 15 spit_bubble @ 03/15/11 11:39 PM

RE: Review format...

Maybe include a post patch update as well?

Often times a game will change somewhat dramatically after a patch has been implemented, for better or worse. I assume we'll be getting another patch for this game, and if so it might just be worth noting.

# 16 ChaseB @ 03/16/11 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rudyjuly2


	I think the new format would be better if it was just two parts - Early Impressions and a Final Review. I'm not sure if we need the other stuff as it just gets rehashed in the final review. On a side note, started a Tigers franchise tonight and Zumaya got hurt and is out 4-6 months lol.

Only a couple reviews have this super-extended format, otherwise many other games fall into something you are talking about. That being said, the idea is sort of to be repetitive. You change your thoughts if needed, but otherwise it just ends up sort of wrapping up and summarizing by the final review with this style.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spit_bubble


	RE: Review format... Maybe include a post patch update as well? Often times a game will change somewhat dramatically after a patch has been implemented, for better or worse. I assume we'll be getting another patch for this game, and if so it might just be worth noting.

Yeah, that's the plan for sure. It obviously won't change the review score or anything, but will be worth a new article.

# 17 bkrich83 @ 03/16/11 01:19 AM

This is about how I would score the game. I'd put it in the 7 range myself. Good game, but not a great game. Questionable AI, graphical issues and some awkward animations take away from the game.

MLB Today, and the Presentation are huge pluses for the game for me.

Probably going to do what I did last year. Play the Show for RTTS and franchise play, and play this game for MLB Today as a fun change of pace.

It's great to have two fun, quality baseball titles available.

# 18 sirwoodz @ 03/16/11 01:20 AM

wait a minute...hold up..****nning **THROUGH** the walls to catch **HOMERUNS!?**

that's a game-KILLER. that's not even something I saw or even heard of in 16, 32, or 64 bit baseball games, and you guys know it. being too nice here fellas.

# 19 dodgerblue @ 03/16/11 01:28 AM

I agree with your score. Unfortunately the game isn't that big of an improvement over 2k10 which was a 7 imo also. Polish is exactly how I would describe what the game is lacking.

# 20 roadman @ 03/16/11 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sirwoodz


	wait a minute...hold up..**nning THROUGH the walls to catch HOMERUNS!?** that's a game-KILLER. that's not even something I saw or even heard of in 16, 32, or 64 bit baseball games, and you guys know it. being too nice here fellas.

I haven't seen this killer, yet, playing several games with the demo and retail version. Should this happen? No.

I'm sure it will be patched, day 1 patch killed one of the running up the wall bugs.

And anyone who says 2k11 isn't much better than 2k10, didn't play 2k10 much at all. No injuries and no errors in 2k10 killed the game for me.

Now those were game-killers.

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