Re: ***Official Bugs/Glitches Thread***
Yeah, people do jump down your throat around here for saying negative things about this game.
I completely appreciate the effort that the SCEA guys put in, not only to make the game, but to spend time on the boards interacting with the people who play the game. They obviously put in countless hours of work to create such a gorgeous game that on the field is peerless in the history of baseball gaming, and perhaps sports gaming in general.
All that to say, the sheer number of things that they missed is a bit staggering when you consider all they've accomplished. Perhaps we're all a bit spoiled and perhaps we have expectations that are more than just slightly lofty. But that doesn't excuse much of what's wrong with this game on a system as powerful as the PS3.
For instance, I have a hard time believing that Sony had QA people tell them that the roster management screens were easy to use and felt better than last year's. There's just no way they honestly sat there and said to themselves, "yeah, I love not being able to see clearly who is and isn't on the 40-man roster and you guys are right, swapping players on one screen and one list is great".
Hidden stances and pitching deliveries? From what I understand they specifically told people on this board that they were taking care of that. Even to the most ardent supporters around here, having the developers tell you something and then not follow through has to be annoying.
Player progression, does it even work?
Coaches, do they really have an impact on the game?
The draft and draft picks, did you actually read the rules on that?
Retiring stars in their prime. WTF?
There are more examples (if you can believe that), but I think the point is clear. I do love this game, it's a blast to play, but unless the majority of the issues can be fixed with a patch or two, ultimately the overall experience of The Show 09 will be a disappointing one for me.
Yeah, people do jump down your throat around here for saying negative things about this game.
I completely appreciate the effort that the SCEA guys put in, not only to make the game, but to spend time on the boards interacting with the people who play the game. They obviously put in countless hours of work to create such a gorgeous game that on the field is peerless in the history of baseball gaming, and perhaps sports gaming in general.
All that to say, the sheer number of things that they missed is a bit staggering when you consider all they've accomplished. Perhaps we're all a bit spoiled and perhaps we have expectations that are more than just slightly lofty. But that doesn't excuse much of what's wrong with this game on a system as powerful as the PS3.
For instance, I have a hard time believing that Sony had QA people tell them that the roster management screens were easy to use and felt better than last year's. There's just no way they honestly sat there and said to themselves, "yeah, I love not being able to see clearly who is and isn't on the 40-man roster and you guys are right, swapping players on one screen and one list is great".
Hidden stances and pitching deliveries? From what I understand they specifically told people on this board that they were taking care of that. Even to the most ardent supporters around here, having the developers tell you something and then not follow through has to be annoying.
Player progression, does it even work?
Coaches, do they really have an impact on the game?
The draft and draft picks, did you actually read the rules on that?
Retiring stars in their prime. WTF?
There are more examples (if you can believe that), but I think the point is clear. I do love this game, it's a blast to play, but unless the majority of the issues can be fixed with a patch or two, ultimately the overall experience of The Show 09 will be a disappointing one for me.
Comment