MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

**baseball88** · 02-06-2009, 09:28 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Here are some of my thoughts about the Demo

It would have been nice to see what the day game looks like to play.
The shoes look alot better with the markings on them.
The pitches are faster than last year.

The faces of the players seem to be better than last year, more detailed. When a player takes off their batting helmet, the hair on the player looks alot better.
I wish we could change the starting lineups in the demo, the final build I'm sure will be alot better. The colors for the teams seem to be alot better and darker this year.
The crowd seems to be alot better this year, more involved and they look alot clearer.

The animations for the outfielders seem to be smoother. Baggy uniforms makes it look more authentic. The cameras seem to be closer this year. The hitting seems to be more realistic this year.

**countryboy** · 02-06-2009, 09:28 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Its tough sitting here at work and salivating to play this game. Oh well.

Anywho, in the game I played last night, I roped one down the first base line with Utley that bounced on the chalk and then into the corner, for an easy stand up double and I was thinking about 3, but decided against it.

Not sure why I felt compelled to post that, but I did.

**K_GUN** · 02-06-2009, 09:39 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

my .02$

* rollins hit a 2b into the LF gap....looked/felt so real

* longoria returned the favor with a 2b down the LF line

* lighting...ah lighting.......feel like i got my ole 2k7 lighting system back (and so much more)

* the fans look AMAZING...some in daylight, others in shade...just a seat or 2 away!

* cleaner/more effiecient menu's

**countryboy** · 02-06-2009, 09:40 AM

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I like how Hudler talks about the homeplate umpire and mentions him by name. Nice touch

**UGA14** · 02-06-2009, 09:45 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Just saw the mascot cutscene, pretty cool.

Overall game is pretty fun. I got beat last night on legend 4-1. Struck out a bunch, pretty hard to get hits on that level.

There are no ejections in the demo as I hit like 9 batters in a row.

Lighting is good.

Fans reacting to foul balls, homeruns, good again.

The bell rang when a homerun was hit.

Kind of cool seeing fans wayyy out in CF walking across the walkway, etc.

I've only seen one beach ball.

**green94** · 02-06-2009, 09:47 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Originally posted by countryboy

Its tough sitting here at work and salivating to play this game. Oh well.

Anywho, in the game I played last night, I roped one down the first base line with Utley that bounced on the chalk and then into the corner, for an easy stand up double and I was thinking about 3, but decided against it.

Not sure why I felt compelled to post that, but I did.

Did the chalk kick up and did the line degrade after this happened?

**cheechoo98** · 02-06-2009, 09:49 AM

I am also seeing a slight drop in framerate. I noticed it as soon as I threw the first pitch. I put 08 back in after playing the Demo for a few games, just to check. and 08 the pitch is MUCH, MUCH smoother.

I sense an 'oh-oh' only because if they're not seeing it in the Demo at SCEA, then there's nothing being done to address this 'possible' issue

Please, SCEA, check the pitched ball framerate against 08... If there's a drop, then this could affect the on-line game a bit...

Great game, as always..

**countryboy** · 02-06-2009, 09:52 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Originally posted by green94

Did the chalk kick up and did the line degrade after this happened?

not that I noticed. It hit in the outfield area. It was a line drive that was roped over Pena's head, he leaped but could not snag it and it was curving towards the foul line. It bounced on the foul line before proceeding into the corner.

It was beautiful.

**mrj513** · 02-06-2009, 09:53 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Didn't finish my download until late last night so I didn't get to finish the demo, but I did notice during the game intro once the camera began to show a panaramic view of the outfield section of the stadium, you could see some jaggies along the stadium and outfield wall...I noticed this last year as well though it's not as bad from what I saw on the demo.

Has anyone else noticed this and does anyone know if it has been addressed for the final build.

fyi - I have a 42" 1080P hdtv (played the game in 1080P also)

**SoxFan01605** · 02-06-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by dorismary

I was gonna pm you for your thoughts (where were you ?)
How long did it take you to download ?
Maybe IGN was trying to check on power swing ?
You might also wanna try taking in game pictures that you can use for wallpapers I think theres a thread .
Nice review thanks man !
War and peace quote was meant as a compliment as I type 20 words per minute on a good day lol

-I just got caught in the middle of some in-law drama (we had plans for the weekend and they wanted to visit, at the last second. We said "no" due to the plans and well...I'll just say, thank goodness my wife has the patience

...lol)

-It took about 1 1/2 hours to download...not too bad (though I probably started after the rush (downloaded it in the wee hours).

-IGN...you may be right...doesn't help my opinion on their intelligence...lol...but that would make sense

-I do plan on taking some in-game pictures next week when I get some good time with the game. I hadn't known you could in the demo until I read back a few pages...pretty cool

-Thanks for the compliment. I really don't type too fast...just too much...lol

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**countryboy** · 02-06-2009, 09:54 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

Originally posted by cheechoo98

I am also seeing a slight drop in framerate. I noticed it as soon as I threw the first pitch. I put 08 back in after playing the Demo for a few games, just to check. and 08 the pitch is MUCH, MUCH smoother.

I sense an 'oh-oh' only because if they're not seeing it in the Demo at SCEA, then there's nothing being done to address this 'possible' issue

Please, SCEA, check the pitched ball framerate against 08... If there's a drop, then this could affect the on-line game a bit...

Great game, as always..

In the build that the guys played at community days, there was no framerate issue. So I would say its been checked and fixed.

**e0820** · 02-06-2009, 09:54 AM

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Played the demo, love the graphics and dynamic sun. The lighting just seemed perfect and the fans looked really good. My pitching cursor would jump a little bit - Im gonna say that may be because of the build. Alot of times I would throw a strike but it would turn out to be a ball.

I did notice they mentioned some other pitchers name then the one I was using. I wound up winning 1-0 on a HR. LOVE the Home Run camera! It was enjoyable to watch the ball sailing out into the bleachers! Great demo, cant wait for the Show to start!

**RoyalBoyle78** · 02-06-2009, 09:57 AM

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

I'm finally a bit more settled in my new place, so I hooked everything up yesterday and downloaded the Demo, and all I can say is WOW, just simple amazing, this game has to have the best damn looking graphics in a video game , EVER!!! Yes I said ever, my It looks that much better then last years game by a foot field's length, just amazing, I can;t wait for it to come out. If though itl;s a demo, the gameplay felt stellar, I like the meter pitching, and the meter looks different and small, so It looks like it's going to be more of a changeling when using this year.

I wish is was coming now, but I will have it early, I always do.

SCEA, just from a demo, you guys are just awesome, nice work.

**countryboy** · 02-06-2009, 09:59 AM

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I'm supposed to be entertaining a customer/client today, by taking them out to lunch. I asked my boss if it would be ok if I took them to my house, fire up the grill and talk business over some steaks and the Show.

He said no.

**SoxFan01605** · 02-06-2009, 09:59 AM

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One more thing to add...

I felt that the AI pulled many more balls (All of my HRs allowed were pulled, and they RIPPED several balls down the line) and I noticed a few new batting animations for some fouls, tips, and misses in my game.

It seemed suprisingly polished, considering the build. I can't wait to get my hands on the final

MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

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