MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

**ps2king** · 02-22-2011, 09:46 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Originally posted by sink4ever

Are you stepping (pulling back on r-stick) before swinging (pushing up on r-stick)?

Okay, thanks. I was doing it wrong.

As it stands though. I think pitching is the only analog controls I'll be using. I can't even make contact with analog hitting. As for fielding, it's an error every other throw. I won't give up on the analog concept. But I feel much more comfortable with the face buttons.. Loving every other aspect of the game though.

**DickDalewood** · 02-22-2011, 09:47 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Originally posted by coolio83

seems like a lot of errors in this game

If they are by you, then you aren't aiming your throws properly in the field. All errors are user controlled this year.

**sportdan30** · 02-22-2011, 09:47 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

The demo did nothing to excite me, which is disappointing.

I'll start with the positives:

+ The crowd is a lot more varied
+ The new controls are a nice addition
+ The fields do seem larger
+ There are some cool new animations and cut scenes
+ Player models look better and the graphics are a bit sharper

- The game feels very much like '10 with new controls. Felt very similar and frankly I was rather bored after a couple innings.
- The commentary which at one time was a strength is the number one weakness
- Nothing screams excitement anymore about the game

There's really not a whole lot that jumped out at me. For the last few months, I've been anticipating this game. Right now, I'm strongly
considering renting it through Gamefly and seeing if it catches my long term enjoyment.

**DickDalewood** · 02-22-2011, 09:48 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Damn... years past I couldn't hit to save my life on pro... with analog, on All-Star, I've got 10 hits and 4 runs (2 off homers) through 2 innings! Lol.

I feel like I'm cheating! This is fantastic.

BTW, I still find the commentary enjoyable. Nice and laid back... I know I'm in the minority there.

**vinny_b** · 02-22-2011, 09:52 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Originally posted by DickDalewood

BTW, I still find the commentary enjoyable. Nice and laid back... I know I'm in the minority there.

I like it too. Although, i take it the audio quality is compressed in this demo. Either that, or i need to re-wire my speakers..

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**DickDalewood** · 02-22-2011, 09:53 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

I can finally take walks now too

**pdawg17** · 02-22-2011, 09:53 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Anyone else hear an occasional "squeak" of audio? I don't know how else to describe it...hopefully it is gone on the retail version...

**DavidPrice#14** · 02-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

I hit a homerun with Cody Ross and the fielder tried to rob it.
The ball bounced off his glove and out of the park.
But it didnt count for a homerun and it was an inside the park homerun.
Other then that the games AMAZING!!

**Giants4Natic** · 02-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Originally posted by DickDalewood

Damn... years past I couldn't hit to save my life on pro... with analog, on All-Star, I've got 10 hits and 4 runs (2 off homers) through 2 innings! Lol.

I feel like I'm cheating! This is fantastic.

BTW, I still find the commentary enjoyable. Nice and laid back... I know I'm in the minority there.

Commentary is fantastic 4 years ago

It is the same lines and it needs to be updated.

The game is great but very much like last year except analog and a new voice

Analog is the winner this year

**ps2king** · 02-22-2011, 09:55 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Originally posted by pdawg17

Anyone else hear an occasional "squeak" of audio? I don't know how else to describe it...hopefully it is gone on the retail version...

I'm getting that too. Must be a demo thing. I hope...

**N51_rob** · 02-22-2011, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by theaub

Catcher camera #5 is the ****. I've been waiting for The Show to have something like it forever.

Sweet demo.

Yes. You see the break better, easier to pick up balls in the dirt. I really like it also.

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**cp22** · 02-22-2011, 09:56 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Wondering why this demo starts on All Star difficulty. I always play veteran but thought that maybe with the new controls it would be too easy so the defaulted to all star, I was wrong. I switched to veteran in the 3rd inning.

This game is tough. Pitching is alright, I don't know if it's a huge improvement over last year.

Batting is tough as hell. I managed to get 1 hit in 4 innings. I think its going to take a lot of practice. When there is a ball low and away and I'm swinging the analog stick up, how am I going to get the PCI in the right location?

I like the fielding a lot. Feels very smooth and feels like I'm in control.

The announcing is good but it sounds like Karros is in another room.

Those were quick impressions my views could change a lot with more practice.

**DickDalewood** · 02-22-2011, 09:57 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

I haven't needed it, but is there a power swing option with these analog controls? I'm more curious than anything.

**pdawg17** · 02-22-2011, 09:58 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Originally posted by vinny_b

I like it too. Although, i take it the audio quality is compressed in this demo. Either that, or i need to re-wire my speakers..

_

Originally posted by cp22

Wondering why this demo starts on All Star difficulty. I always play veteran but thought that maybe with the new controls it would be too easy so the defaulted to all star, I was wrong. I switched to veteran in the 3rd inning.

This game is tough. Pitching is alright, I don't know if it's a huge improvement over last year.

Batting is tough as hell. I managed to get 1 hit in 4 innings. I think its going to take a lot of practice. When there is a ball low and away and I'm swinging the analog stick up, how am I going to get the PCI in the right location?

I like the fielding a lot. Feels very smooth and feels like I'm in control.

The announcing is good but it sounds like Karros is in another room.

Those were quick impressions my views could change a lot with more practice.

Funny you mention that...I notice the same thing...compared to the other two guys Karros sounds like he was recorded over speakerphone or something...not good...

**Giants4Natic** · 02-22-2011, 10:00 PM

Re: MLB 11 The Show Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

Originally posted by DickDalewood

I haven't needed it, but is there a power swing option with these analog controls? I'm more curious than anything.

Does not seem like it. Just basic swing

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