Major League Baseball 2K8 360 Impressions

[LiLjaco1]

can u just post some quick impressions..hows are the bat sounds? and the most obvious question does it play a good game of baseball? thanx!

[therizing02]

Quote: Originally Posted by kiz5

I have it now. Total control throwing is going to take a while to get used to I think. Pitching, I'm getting rocked -- with Halladay. For whatever reason with fielding, the players feel too small for the field, but it's not a bad thing with how it is. I haven't played 2K7 in months, so it could just be myself being used to other games. Still going through my first game though.

Maybe try a different camera angle to see if that helps the look of the players.

Any stuttering?

[ChicagoChris]

Can we leave the questions about eye black, socks, and facial hair out of this conversation? Love to hear about game play, atmosphere, and game play!

[lived]

The following comes from a guy who has confirmed he has it on the gamespot forums

"The Resolution isn't as high as it was last year
atleast when it comes to the grass textures,

the new controls are totally different, I 've already given up 2 long balls against
the Yanks pitching with Burnett on the ALL STAR difficulty, but the homers were caused
by my early inability to adapt to the new pitching controls."

[Motown]

Hmm, looks as if Canada gotta jump start w/ 2K this year.

[kiz5]

- XBox 360
- Frame rates seem to be around 25 fps a lot of the time, I'm going to try playing down at 720p
- Still stutters on the intros to the stadiums
- Batting intros are great -- saw an option for customization of them!
- Something that I don't remember from 2K7, is signals are given from the catcher (ie. 1 - fastball, etc.)
- Shirts can be unbuttoned, rather than always 'picture perfect'
- Players throw the ball around after the play, like real life (Around The Horn -- has an option to be turned off)
- Random camera flashes in the stands can be annoying!
- Moving left, then right while fielding can sometimes give Madden-like movements, where physics doesn't look to be a part of how they move
- Fielding ratings actually matter this year!
- Pitching is hard, even on default settings. You mess up, and say good bye. I'm sure sliders will help out, as will experience with the pitching ways.
- Stances seem fine. Those that I know, seemed right. I'm sure people will still have some issues with some, and will have them adjusted accordingly.
- Graphics seem similar to last year. Nothing that has really had me say 'wow' yet.
- Stadium sounds seem good enough, even though they'll be repetitive within a month.
- Skydome looks exactly the same as last year as far as I can tell.

I've still only played a bit of this game so far, but I'll answer anything and everything that I can.

[Mr.Wednesday]

Quote: Originally Posted by kiz5

I have it now. Total control throwing is going to take a while to get used to I think. Pitching, I'm getting rocked -- with Halladay. For whatever reason with fielding, the players feel too small for the field, but it's not a bad thing with how it is. I haven't played 2K7 in months, so it could just be myself being used to other games. Still going through my first game though.

Interesting, keep them coming.

Kiz, you are the man of the hour. The spotlight is on you.

Edit: this thread is going to help me make it through class.

[lived]

Aaron Hill's rating??