MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3)

[jeffy777]

Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3)

Good review. This is the best offline sports game I've ever played. Smooth out the online play and it would be perfect. But the gameplay itself is amazing.

[Tomba]

Great great review. I agree that this is the best MLB The Show game and possibly the best baseball game ever made

[DaReapa]

"...I believe MLB 12: The Show to be the closest and truest representation of a sport on consoles today."
I concur to the fullest.

[SDwinder]

Letter perfect review! There does seem to be more batted balls bouncing off the pitcher and/or fielded, than in previous versions. But, nothing too unusual.

The balls off the outfield walls are not as easy of Doubles as they should be. Slower runners sometimes get thrown out. Makes the game a little more jnteresting though. Hehe

[LastActionHero]

I've heard the lack of replays in some other posts as well but they start later this year. In previous installments they would kick in immediately but now you first see the camera focus on the pitcher or batter and then cut to the replay. Just like they do in a real broadcast because they quickly have to wind back and cut the replay to show it properly.

Overall there are less replays but thats a good thing in my opinion because there were way to many last year. But I think lots of people don't see them because they press the button before the replay kicks in.

[Yankees_CT]

Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3)

I've heard the lack of replays in some other posts as well but they start later this year. In previous installments they would kick in immediately but now you first see the camera focus on the pitcher or batter and then cut to the replay. Just like they do in a real broadcast because they quickly have to wind back and cut the replay to show it properly.

Overall there are less replays but thats a good thing in my opinion because there were way to many last year. But I think lots of people don't see them because they press the button before the replay kicks in.

I was going to comment on this as well. They seemed to have delayed the replays in certain circumstances this year which I agree is more realistic. On strikeouts it takes a few seconds of seeing the pitcher walk back to the mound before the replay kicks in. I noticed that if your patient and wait for it you will get a great amount of replays but if you only wait a couple of seconds after a play and hit the button it by passes the sequence altogether. I agree with the above and think that may be the problem that people are having with replays.

By the way - LOVE this year’s version. For me, since 08, The Show has been the best baseball and sports game period. This year just solidifies that.

Edit: Great review Caley. Fair and balanced like a Fox

[buckeyedawgtribe]

I wish I had to the option to have this game. It seems like this game just gets better every year by building on its foundation. Unlike Madden which seems to adopt the this is new but we are taking this away approach..I will probably switch over to the PS4 as long as it comes out around the same time as xbox's next system as long as the online will still continue to be free that is..

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3)

A fair and balanced review.

For Baseball junkies MLB 12 is the best console baseball game ever made. The ball physics are groundbreaking. The sound effects off the bat and into the glove are just amazing. This year hitting feels so much more "real" than ever before. Also the new collsion detection was a huge addition. It is something that has been asked for for years. And it makes a huge difference especially on your 6-4-3 and 5-4-3 DP's. I am now able to break them up sometimes and it looks.....AWESOME.

Out of the box the game plays great. But veterans of the series have a way they want games to unfold over 162 games. The slider adjustments are slight....but if a player takes some time they can get this game to play pretty much a perfect game of baseball IMO. Every year we get the obligitory "I can't hit" thread. And every year it is the same solution. Be honest with yourself and hit at your skill level and use the interface that suits you the best. The Show gives all the options needed to have a great playing experience. So what if you hit on rookie or veteran. Adjust the sliders to compensate for the cpu pitcher throwing too many strikes to get your walks up and dial down your human sliders to get a more realisitc hit/power number total.

The beauty of the show is a casual player can enjoy this game and hardcore stat junkie can too.

MLB The 2012 is the best sports game I have ever played. And I said the same thing about 2011.

9.5/10

I don't play online hence the .50 point higher review.

Perfect. No. No game will ever be perfect. Humans make the games. We are not perfect.

[Knight165]

Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3)

I fair and balanced review.

For Baseball junkies MLB 12 is the best console baseball game ever made. The ball physics are groundbreaking. The sound effects off the bat and into the glove are just amazing. This year hitting feels so much more "real" than ever before. Also the new collsion detection was a huge addition. It is something that has been asked for for years. And it makes a huge difference especially on your 6-4-3 and 5-4-3 DP's. I am now able to break them up sometimes and it looks.....AWESOME.

Out of the box the game plays great. But veterans of the series have a way they want games to unfold over 162 games. The slider adjustments are slight....but if a player take some time they can get this game to play pretty much a perfect game of baseball IMO. Every year we get the obligitory "I can't hit" thread. And every year it is the same solution. Be honest with yourself and hit at your skill level and use the interface that suits you the best. The Show gives all the options needed to have a great playing experience. So what if you hit on rookie or veteran. Adjust the sliders to compensate for the cpu pitcher throwing too many strikes to get your walks up and dial down your human sliders to get a more realisitc hit/power number total.

The beauty of the show is a casual player can enjoy this game and harcore stat junkie can too.

MLB The 2012 is the best sports game I have ever played. And I said the same thing about 2011.

9.5/10

I don't play online hence the .50 point higher review.

Perfect. No. No game will ever be perfect. Humans make the games. We are not perfect.

Yep.
To make the perfect game...
You need the perfect human.
Not happening.
This game is light years ahead of any other baseball game though...IMO.

M.K.
Knight165

[CPRoark]

I wish I had to the option to have this game. It seems like this game just gets better every year by building on its foundation. Unlike Madden which seems to adopt the this is new but we are taking this away approach..I will probably switch over to the PS4 as long as it comes out around the same time as xbox's next system as long as the online will still continue to be free that is..

This is the one game, that for me, was a literal system seller. About 4 years ago, I found a great deal on a PS3 and bought it solely to play The Show and Blu Rays. If you can find a good price, and you are a baseball junkie, it's totally worth it.

Regarding the replays, I think most of you are rich that they are delayed. But there was the occasional play I expected a replay for, and it didn't happen, regardless of wait time. Really, though that is a small issue for me, though I thought it worth mentioning.

[Pared]

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This really is a great review Caley.

I feel like it is a review from a baseball fan and gamer, not someone who plays video games and was stuck with a new baseball game.

It makes all the difference.

[CPRoark]

This really is a great review Caley.

I feel like it is a review from a baseball fan and gamer, not someone who plays video games and was stuck with a new baseball game.

It makes all the difference.

Thanks Pared.

I think the same sentiment can be applied to The Show; it's made by baseball fans who happen to be developers. There seems to be a genuine love for the sports; the opening video was great!

[PAPERNUT]

Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3)

Great review for a great game.

[Bobhead]

Re: MLB '12: The Show Review (PS3)

Don't know if I agree with all the specifics (I've played NBA 2k12, it doesn't have commentary, it has "Random Story Time Featuring NBA Dudes"), but I agree with the main point of your review: The Show 12 is hands down the best baseball video game ever made.

[mpt54]

Awesome review