MLB 09 The Show Demo Available, Post Impressions Here

[CS10029]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

They didn't move the outfielders in a few steps this year, but the ball just moves faster so you can get it over the outfielder's head.

Cha-Ching.

[Jamal G.]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

I just took Cole Hamels deep with Evan Longoria on an 0-1 heater on Legend difficulty. I am down 2-1 in the top of the second (an error on Navarro and a RBI 2B by Raul Ibanez attributed to the two Philly runs).

[benjambb]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

Cha-Ching.

my ps3 locked up when i got done with the game

there was no way to leave the end of the game screen so i pressed the Playstation button in the middle of controller to quit game and then blackscreen

had to hard power off my ps3 with button on backside of console

but after that my game is back on and im starting 2nd game

other than that this game is AMAZING after 1 game

[bcruise]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

Hey guys -

What are the options in the demo? Difficulty levels, sliders, etc?

[SageInfinite]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

Best graphics ever in a console sports game.

[Jgainsey]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

How is hitting compared to '08? Is it closer to a zone system or is it basically the same timing system from last year where you don't really have to move the left stick.

[Artman22]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

What's with the bad framerate during pitching and batting?

[dmbfan1970]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

First Game Impression:

All-Star/Meter Pitching/No Strikezone

I beat the Rays 6-1. Hamels 4 innings, 5 K's, and only 1 hit given up to Navarro on a hanger curve.

Man, I dunno what to think right now. Don't get me wrong. Game looks beautiful. BUT, if the game is this easy then its gonna take some sliders for me to keep playing as I'll get bored. I had 7 hits and 6 runs and I crushed a curveball twice. Once for a Howard homer then came back with a double off the wall by Utley. Utley crashed into the wall going for it and that was a great sight to behold tho.

I was able to go from an 0-2 count to getting walked. I walked a total of 2 times. Great to see that you can walk in this game with working the count.

I am definitely gonna play legend mode the next time I play (won't be until tomorrow tho as I work nights).

Hope legend isn't too hard otherwise I'm going to have to find a slider adjustment between the two modes. Actually tho, if Legend is as hard as the people say it is then that will be the mode for me. I really am not bragging. I'm too old for that crap. I guess this is why I enjoy playing in a good league ONLINE because a computer AI is just not smart enough when it comes to pitching to me.

As for visuals.. Everything is gorgeous. I don't care about player models not being exactly right tho. Everything is fluid too. And playing defense is a treat for once. Really nice work here. Hard to describe but it just FEELS right.

Jim was right about recognizing pitches and speeds better this year. Unfortunately I think that made it easier for me in this first game I played. This is the first game I played too so... but someone here said Kazmir was tuff to hit and I had no problems whatsoever. Didn't have problems with check swing either. Seemed the same to me but this is an earlier build then the guys at the community event played.

Can't wait to try Legend mode.

Off to work
(but i will be reading and responding on iphone regularly)

[skeem]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

What's with the bad framerate during pitching and batting?

I noticed that too! Hopefully its the result of it just being an earlier build

[Knight165]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

I noticed that too! Hopefully its the result of it just being an earlier build

Don't worry...at all.
There is no framerate problem.

M.K.
Knight165

[Super Glock]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

What's with the bad framerate during pitching and batting?

wow, I hope you are just joking.

[jim416]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR TO THE BUILD WE PLAYED IN SAN DIEGO.

[Woodweaver]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

First Game Impression:

All-Star/Meter Pitching/No Strikezone

I beat the Rays 6-1. Hamels 4 innings, 5 K's, and only 1 hit given up to Navarro on a hanger curve.

Man, I dunno what to think right now. Don't get me wrong. Game looks beautiful. BUT, if the game is this easy then its gonna take some sliders for me to keep playing as I'll get bored. I had 7 hits and 6 runs and I crushed a curveball twice. Once for a Howard homer then came back with a double off the wall by Utley. Utley crashed into the wall going for it and that was a great sight to behold tho.

I was able to go from an 0-2 count to getting walked. I walked a total of 2 times. Great to see that you can walk in this game with working the count.

I am definitely gonna play legend mode the next time I play (won't be until tomorrow tho as I work nights).

Hope legend isn't too hard otherwise I'm going to have to find a slider adjustment between the two modes. Actually tho, if Legend is as hard as the people say it is then that will be the mode for me. I really am not bragging. I'm too old for that crap. I guess this is why I enjoy playing in a good league ONLINE because a computer AI is just not smart enough when it comes to pitching to me.

As for visuals.. Everything is gorgeous. I don't care about player models not being exactly right tho. Everything is fluid too. And playing defense is a treat for once. Really nice work here. Hard to describe but it just FEELS right.

Jim was right about recognizing pitches and speeds better this year. Unfortunately I think that made it easier for me in this first game I played. This is the first game I played too so... but someone here said Kazmir was tuff to hit and I had no problems whatsoever. Didn't have problems with check swing either. Seemed the same to me but this is an earlier build then the guys at the community event played.

Can't wait to try Legend mode.

Off to work
(but i will be reading and responding on iphone regularly)

If All-Star is too easy and you're worried that Legend may be too hard, why not try Hall Of Fame?

[~Guru~]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

First Game Impression:

All-Star/Meter Pitching/No Strikezone

I beat the Rays 6-1. Hamels 4 innings, 5 K's, and only 1 hit given up to Navarro on a hanger curve.

Man, I dunno what to think right now. Don't get me wrong. Game looks beautiful. BUT, if the game is this easy then its gonna take some sliders for me to keep playing as I'll get bored. I had 7 hits and 6 runs and I crushed a curveball twice. Once for a Howard homer then came back with a double off the wall by Utley. Utley crashed into the wall going for it and that was a great sight to behold tho.

I was able to go from an 0-2 count to getting walked. I walked a total of 2 times. Great to see that you can walk in this game with working the count.

I am definitely gonna play legend mode the next time I play (won't be until tomorrow tho as I work nights).

Hope legend isn't too hard otherwise I'm going to have to find a slider adjustment between the two modes. Actually tho, if Legend is as hard as the people say it is then that will be the mode for me. I really am not bragging. I'm too old for that crap. I guess this is why I enjoy playing in a good league ONLINE because a computer AI is just not smart enough when it comes to pitching to me.

As for visuals.. Everything is gorgeous. I don't care about player models not being exactly right tho. Everything is fluid too. And playing defense is a treat for once. Really nice work here. Hard to describe but it just FEELS right.

Jim was right about recognizing pitches and speeds better this year. Unfortunately I think that made it easier for me in this first game I played. This is the first game I played too so... but someone here said Kazmir was tuff to hit and I had no problems whatsoever. Didn't have problems with check swing either. Seemed the same to me but this is an earlier build then the guys at the community event played.

Can't wait to try Legend mode.

Off to work
(but i will be reading and responding on iphone regularly)

all star? that level is for rookies

you still have hall of fame and then legend....man up and move to hall of fame at least

[skeem]

Re: MLB 09 The Show Demo Up - Impressions

wow, I hope you are just joking.

He's not joking. It's not really bad but it is noticeable.