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  • Tomba
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    • Sep 2006
    • 8908

    #181
    Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

    Three things about the game that are bad and they are basically limiting

    1)no ability to bring over player caps so that we can easily do classic rosters
    2)no ability to search created stadiums
    3) no dome features inside stadium creator
    I would of wanted a dime instead of ufos and dinos
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    • slthree
      MVP
      • Sep 2003
      • 2529

      #182
      Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

      I have both next gen consoles so I could have gotten the game for free on Xbox series X but I chose to get a deluxe edition because I will always support SDS. They have MORE than earned my money.

      PS5 Version is simply stunning. I know some expected more but next gen consoles usually don't completely shine until the next year, after devs have had lots of time to really take advantage.

      Presentation is unimpeachable!

      Question: Is there any way to see the AI batters "vision" rating easily?

      The last couple years it was a one touch button right from the mound. Now, I have to pause the game to get in to the menu with attributes. It takes away from the immersion for me.

      EDIT: Although my eyes are one year older, i seem to pick up the pitches better and haven't tinkered with views yet. I'm using default still. I believe it's Fisheye
      Last edited by slthree; 04-16-2021, 11:17 PM.

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      • KnightTemplar
        MVP
        • Feb 2017
        • 3282

        #183
        Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

        Lovin’ the game.

        The stadium creator is great. I just followed the prompts on the bottom of the screen. Took that stadium with all the mountains of snow and turned into a nice downtown stadium. Easy.

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        • Gagnon39
          Windy City Sports Fan
          • Mar 2003
          • 8544

          #184
          Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

          I feel like the timing window for hitting is WAY smaller, maybe it’s just that I’m rusty, but dang I can’t put the bat on the ball.


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          • Willis135
            Pro
            • Jan 2010
            • 601

            #185
            Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

            Originally posted by Gagnon39
            I feel like the timing window for hitting is WAY smaller, maybe it’s just that I’m rusty, but dang I can’t put the bat on the ball.


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            Same for me, im struggling but I'm ok with that.

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            • Jeffrey Smith
              MVP
              • Apr 2014
              • 1925

              #186
              Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

              Originally posted by Gagnon39
              I feel like the timing window for hitting is WAY smaller, maybe it’s just that I’m rusty, but dang I can’t put the bat on the ball.


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              I thought I was the only one.


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              • Gagnon39
                Windy City Sports Fan
                • Mar 2003
                • 8544

                #187
                Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                I should mention that I always play as the Cubs, and in order to keep the game as realistic as possible, I’ll be using power swing with every batter, every time, on every pitch....


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                • countryboy
                  Growing pains
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 52817

                  #188
                  Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                  Pet peeve is back for 2nd straight year

                  No team records displayed when viewing TODAYS GAMES in franchise mode.




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                  • buggs1a3775
                    Rookie
                    • Jun 2020
                    • 23

                    #189
                    Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                    I’m so disappointed that the ball off bat sound changed. It’s so bad. 20 was great.

                    Babe Ruth can not be used in the home run derby. He’s not even listed a month the legends. Like he don’t exist.

                    I have the PS5 digital. I bought the PS5 JR $85 edition to play early. Looks the same as 20 on my PS5.

                    I like the new UI colors and stuff. Much nicer to me then the white from 20.

                    People said Watney lines are identical to last year.

                    People say Babe Ruth still is a pitcher. Ugh!!! So lame.

                    Commentary the same. Sheesh. People say.

                    I love how the game plays the intro video once the first time you load. After that it just goes to the press any button screen. Much better. But should skip that too and just load the game.

                    Need to keep at it though and give more time.

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                    • Kenzojoe
                      Rookie
                      • Sep 2011
                      • 264

                      #190
                      Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                      Please tell me I'm not the only one who saw the birds in the outfield in Oakland on the PS5? haha

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                      • PVarck31
                        Moderator
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 16869

                        #191
                        Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                        I mean, when it comes down to on-field gameplay it's the best baseball game ever.

                        For all it's shortcomings, it plays such a great game of baseball. Patience is a virtue. Graphics and updates to stadium creator will get better. Along with franchise.

                        They will be patching the game all year so we should see things keep improving.

                        Pinpoint pitching is a bit hard to get, I need to practice more, but I can see how it could be very good once you master it.

                        I do notice graphical improvements. Most are subtle. I played 20 on the PS5 and the improvements are noticeable if you look at both. The colors are more accurate, the contrast is much better, and the equipment is sharper. Grass and dirt also look better to me.

                        I'm seeing a lot of new animations too. I'm still in awe how they are able to get so many pitching and stance animations perfect.

                        For example, Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale both have short arm deliveries and they nailed them both. They got Triston McKenzie's body type and pitching animations perfectly.

                        Well those are some of my positive impression.

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                        • Gort82
                          Rookie
                          • Apr 2021
                          • 17

                          #192
                          Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                          I play purely offline franchise mode. I have played the game pretty much every year since mlb the show 11. I picked up a ps5 at launch, so this was my first chance to experience the show @ 60 FPS. I have to say, 60 FPS is an absolute game-changer! Besides the much improved frame rate, there isn’t that much new that I am seeing. Anyone who plays this game longer than a week will notice the commentators repeat themselves, which is fine. The thing I’m noticing right away after playing my first 3 game series ( I play all 9 innings and don’t sim anything) is that the commentary borrows HEAVILY from the show 20. There is some new commentary, but one of the new lines I have heard 4 times already in 3 games. Besides the commentary being very stale, there are a LOT of re-used graphics from last year (and possibly years past). Included in this is the ever annoying bat flip when a batter fouls a pitch off. They also still have the “flailing” animation when you throw one way inside and the batter is fooled.

                          If you have never played the show before (or at least not in the last few years) you will be THRILLED. There is no doubt in my mind this is the best baseball game ever made, but I just am not seeing a crazy next gen jump. Here are some things I notice that are much improved:


                          60 FPS is so smooth, that it helps you to really track the pitches and work walks. I am getting 3-4 walks per game, when I would struggle to get 1 or 2 last year. You can identify the pitch being a ball way sooner, and it’s much soother all around.

                          Graphics are very good, but the jump from last year isn’t as drastic as I expected.

                          So far, it’s not a home run derby yet. I played on default hall of fame last year, but I’m getting very realistic results on all star right now. Good to see that the game won’t be too easy, as some sports games struggle to find a balance between too easy or too hard with no in between.

                          Sounds from the crowd seem better, but I’m still hearing the same old replies from the crowd.

                          Ps5 controller is sublime

                          Variety of hits is incredible so far. Way more foul ball animations from what I have seen

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                          • Gort82
                            Rookie
                            • Apr 2021
                            • 17

                            #193
                            Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                            I’m getting the same results on all star as I got last year on hall of fame. I may bump it up later, but I’m happy right now with close games

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                            • rdbc1983
                              Rookie
                              • Apr 2014
                              • 40

                              #194
                              Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                              I've played a little bit and I must say, pinpoint pitching is sooo good!
                              Everything looks excellent on PS5, so much smoother.

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                              • Yankeefan1991
                                Rookie
                                • May 2017
                                • 83

                                #195
                                Re: MLB the Show 21 Impressions Thread

                                So After a few games...

                                Its the best out of the box gameplay ever... you really have nearly a perfect sim gameplay without touching any sliders.

                                And yes finally framerate issues are gone (but this should be fixed years ago)

                                Everything Else is a big disappointment. Espacially when ypu see what 2k improved graphics on nba on ps5. Also line up logics and everything Else in franchise is just polished with New menues.

                                Stadium creator... hmm looks really ugly and ist more a Sandbox thing.

                                And the Biggest Lack. Sound of the show is gone on ps5... so is Atmosphere ...

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