MLB The Show 24 Impressions Thread

[DJ]

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I was able to get in 5 games this weekend and I'm having an absolute blast with this game.

Hit variety is really good. Defensive play is really good - especially when you go Auto fielding and Auto throwing the animations open up and you really see more of a sense of urgency from defenders to make a play on the baseball.

CPU isn't home run or bust in terms of offense, and the same is also holding true for me; scored 8 runs in one game without hitting a HR.

I'm liking the presentation - not sure if the Regional broadcasts are the same or similar to 23, but I really like the ones I've seen so far - Baltimore's was really a standout.

Still debating on what team to use for franchise. I've come away impressed with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh after using both teams. Blue Jays, Orioles, Mets and Dbacks are also in the mix.

There is some slight stuttering in replays and pre-pitch, but nothing that has impacted gameplay.

[roadman]

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I was able to get in 5 games this weekend and I'm having an absolute blast with this game.

Hit variety is really good. Defensive play is really good - especially when you go Auto fielding and Auto throwing the animations open up and you really see more of a sense of urgency from defenders to make a play on the baseball.

CPU isn't home run or bust in terms of offense, and the same is also holding true for me; scored 8 runs in one game without hitting a HR.

I'm liking the presentation - not sure if the Regional broadcasts are the same or similar to 23, but I really like the ones I've seen so far - Baltimore's was really a standout.

Still debating on what team to use for franchise. I've come away impressed with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh after using both teams. Blue Jays, Orioles, Mets and Dbacks are also in the mix.

There is some slight stuttering in replays and pre-pitch, but nothing that has impacted gameplay.

Agree with all of this.

I was able to play 4 exhibition games in the past week.

The colors pop better than last year and it's a cleaning look than last year.

The game has all kinds of hit varieties and the fielding looks good too.

I know others have said Franchise is light again, so, I always in favor of more options

for other areas of the game that are lacking.

Between the foul lines, though, this is a great game, in my opinion.

[wizfan2]

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Impressed so far, colors pop (MLB 23 was kinda dull) really loving the subtle gameplay changes. The break on curve balls, the new fielding animations and improved balance when it comes to base stealing has really helped resolve the fdoible play issues that made MLB 23 just not as much fun to play. There have been some instances in gameplay when you notice the differences when things that you get used to happening in a particular sports game don't happen just bring a smile to your face, ex. ball rolls away from a catcher on a swipe tag, kinda sat up like whoa nice!! Again really impressed so outside of the AWFUL UI epecially the font used in the MLB THE SHOW broadcast for franchise.

[bkrich83]

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The custom game entry conditions you can set for simming franchise games is a game changer for me. Usually games I don't play, I would Quick Manage. This feature allows me to hop in to games when it counts, feel like I've made an impact on the outcome and still get through games fairly quickly.

[KnightTemplar]

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Impressed so far, colors pop (MLB 23 was kinda dull) really loving the subtle gameplay changes. The break on curve balls.

Man, this is so noticeable. It actual lets you distinguish and read the pitches better when you’re batting.

I have moved up to LEGEND pitching and loving the challenge.

LEGEND hitting? Gotta give it a little more time. Scored 6 runs the first try then 0 the second.

[bkrich83]

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I've been having a great time with this years version. Hit variety and the smoothness of play is the best it's ever been imo.

The Bullpen AI stuff is still whacky. I won't go in to it, it's been dicussed ad nauseum and I just sort of live with it.

Here are my two biggest pet peeves outside of the CPU Bullpen AI, and bear in mind they are both minor issues but they bug me for real.

1. Why can't we disable the home run cam? We've been asking for this for years. I get you've got all the cool bat flips and swag, but make those part of the replay package in game. I also know people like the home run cam, so you don't need to kill it, just make it so it's an option we can disable.

2. I love the Dynamic camera when I'm in the field. I'm not a huge fan of the dynamic camera when I'm hitting and the ball is in play. Why can't we also add the Dynamic Fielding camera as an option for when we're on offense?

[baseballguy99]

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I've been having a great time with this years version. Hit variety and the smoothness of play is the best it's ever been imo.

The Bullpen AI stuff is still whacky. I won't go in to it, it's been dicussed ad nauseum and I just sort of live with it.

Here are my two biggest pet peeves outside of the CPU Bullpen AI, and bear in mind they are both minor issues but they bug me for real.

1. Why can't we disable the home run cam? We've been asking for this for years. I get you've got all the cool bat flips and swag, but make those part of the replay package in game. I also know people like the home run cam, so you don't need to kill it, just make it so it's an option we can disable.

2. I love the Dynamic camera when I'm in the field. I'm not a huge fan of the dynamic camera when I'm hitting and the ball is in play. Why can't we also add the Dynamic Fielding camera as an option for when we're on offense?

Agree with the two pet peeves, both options are very much needed

[metovics8]

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I've been having a great time with this years version. Hit variety and the smoothness of play is the best it's ever been imo.

The Bullpen AI stuff is still whacky. I won't go in to it, it's been dicussed ad nauseum and I just sort of live with it.

Here are my two biggest pet peeves outside of the CPU Bullpen AI, and bear in mind they are both minor issues but they bug me for real.

1. Why can't we disable the home run cam? We've been asking for this for years. I get you've got all the cool bat flips and swag, but make those part of the replay package in game. I also know people like the home run cam, so you don't need to kill it, just make it so it's an option we can disable.

2. I love the Dynamic camera when I'm in the field. I'm not a huge fan of the dynamic camera when I'm hitting and the ball is in play. Why can't we also add the Dynamic Fielding camera as an option for when we're on offense?

100% agree with everything here, feeling the same way about this year's game

Would just add that they need to bold the text on the UI

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[Quentin32]

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This game man

Just finished my first franchise game
Came back down 1 in the top of the 9th inning with a 2 run shot. Evan Phillips closed it out. I couldn’t wait to hear the radio about my first dub. There is no radio smh

Man this game. Why?!?!?

[Ghost Of The Year]

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This game man

Just finished my first franchise game
Came back down 1 in the top of the 9th inning with a 2 run shot. Evan Phillips closed it out. I couldn’t wait to hear the radio about my first dub. There is no radio smh

Man this game. Why?!?!?

You talking about Justin Allegri? Apparently they replaced him, using Ben Gellman to do minor league commentary. I always liked the idea of the radio show after games were over, but the music that opened his show was so annoying it outweighed the benefit of listening to it. So I started cutting it off immediately years ago. Ben Gellman isn't an upgrade over Allegri at this time. He has to put in a ton more work to flesh it out. And the Show sound editor has to get it to stop soundinh like like Gellman has a personality disorder and has conversations with himself as two different people.

[nemss316]

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Played around 12 games so far. I have my hitting at All-Star, pitching on Legend and feel like its the perfect sweet spot. Playing a franchise with the Cards, Matz struggled with a lot of hits, but managed to keep the damage low. Meanwhile, I'm facing Ohtani pitching and manage to get his pitch count up high. Ended up getting a bases loaded triple down the line, right under Freeman's glove after a 10 pitch at bat with Edman.

Crazy true to life feel on the sim side of things.

[Baseball Purist]

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This game man

Just finished my first franchise game
Came back down 1 in the top of the 9th inning with a 2 run shot. Evan Phillips closed it out. I couldn’t wait to hear the radio about my first dub. There is no radio smh

Man this game. Why?!?!?

I don’t understand removing this feature at all. It’s one of the few things that add immersion to franchise. 20 years ago we had full blown recap shows in sports games. I can’t believe 20 years later that feature isn’t in any modern day sports game to my knowledge.

[kaptainkarl76]

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The crowd noise still needs work! Usually the crowd is pumped up at the time of first pitch and will loudly applaud the first strike. Not so much in The Show.

Played against the Mariners last night at Safeco and was blanked. Starter went 8.2 innings and allowed only 3 hits. Crowd was silent as he walked off the mound, I felt bad for him actually. Even his animation had him looking around wondering where the support was. Otherwise, I am liking the improved crowd noise.

[bronxbombers21325]

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I've been having a great time with this years version. Hit variety and the smoothness of play is the best it's ever been imo.

The Bullpen AI stuff is still whacky. I won't go in to it, it's been dicussed ad nauseum and I just sort of live with it.

Here are my two biggest pet peeves outside of the CPU Bullpen AI, and bear in mind they are both minor issues but they bug me for real.

1. Why can't we disable the home run cam? We've been asking for this for years. I get you've got all the cool bat flips and swag, but make those part of the replay package in game. I also know people like the home run cam, so you don't need to kill it, just make it so it's an option we can disable.

2. I love the Dynamic camera when I'm in the field. I'm not a huge fan of the dynamic camera when I'm hitting and the ball is in play. Why can't we also add the Dynamic Fielding camera as an option for when we're on offense?

I've just accepted the HR camera. As much as I don't like it.

[DFS_loser]

Re: MLB The Show 24 Impressions Thread

I've been having a great time with this years version. Hit variety and the smoothness of play is the best it's ever been imo.

The Bullpen AI stuff is still whacky. I won't go in to it, it's been dicussed ad nauseum and I just sort of live with it.

Here are my two biggest pet peeves outside of the CPU Bullpen AI, and bear in mind they are both minor issues but they bug me for real.

1. Why can't we disable the home run cam? We've been asking for this for years. I get you've got all the cool bat flips and swag, but make those part of the replay package in game. I also know people like the home run cam, so you don't need to kill it, just make it so it's an option we can disable.

2. I love the Dynamic camera when I'm in the field. I'm not a huge fan of the dynamic camera when I'm hitting and the ball is in play. Why can't we also add the Dynamic Fielding camera as an option for when we're on offense?

Yes and Yes! 100%
I HATE dynamic camera when hitting....HATE it! I almost missed out on the beauty of that camera not realizing it would change when I was on defense.