MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

**ManiacMatt1782** · 04-01-2014, 01:41 PM

Any Vita players here? Any major improvements to the Vita version this year?

**dalger21** · 04-01-2014, 01:54 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

Originally posted by ManiacMatt1782

Any Vita players here? Any major improvements to the Vita version this year?

MLB '14 PS Vita Impressions

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**hahjrb** · 04-01-2014, 02:35 PM

Have to wait for PS4 version to hit. Gonna be a long month.

**jeffy777** · 04-01-2014, 02:58 PM

Not sure if there's enough to warrant a purchase for me. Quick counts don't interest me because working the count is something I really enjoy and it's a big part of the game. Other than that, it doesn't sound much different than last year's game, but a lot of things that are "just as good as ever" or "what you would expect", so I'll just stick to 13 since I'm on a tight budget.

**bluengold34_OS** · 04-01-2014, 03:02 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

Originally posted by jeffy777

Not sure if there's enough to warrant a purchase for me. Quick counts don't interest me because working the count is something I really enjoy and it's a big part of the game. Other than that, it doesn't sound much different than last year's game, but a lot of things that are "just as good as year's past" or "what you would expect", so I'll just stick to that since I'm on a tight budget.

You know Jeff - I felt the exact same way. QC's always seemed cheesy to me, but for some reason I really enjoy it in the Show this year.

**BrianU** · 04-01-2014, 03:10 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

Originally posted by jeffy777

Not sure if there's enough to warrant a purchase for me. Quick counts don't interest me because working the count is something I really enjoy and it's a big part of the game. Other than that, it doesn't sound much different than last year's game, but a lot of things that are "just as good as ever" or "what you would expect", so I'll just stick to 13 since I'm on a tight budget.

What is your favorite mode? You can't have drastic changes every year but the game is improved in subtle ways in every area. It is so much more refined I could not imagine play 13 again. All the little improvements don't seem like much alone but together they add up. Hell even the menu alone is a huge upgrade. Franchise mode has working budgets, improved sim stats, things that aren't mentioned but enhance the game. I haven't looked at player progressioin/regression but I assume that is improved as well. Yearly save transfers is huge.

I am an offline franchise guy but with Quick Counts being playable in all the online modes I have more incentive to play those and this year I will. It makes online a lot more tolerable and cuts out the BS and time wasting. Quick Counts feels like it was made for online play it works great!

**jrjolley** · 04-01-2014, 03:23 PM

I wanted to comment on the presentation, specifically the commentary. I feel that it has improved substantially. There is a lot of situational dialogue and discussion between the 3 man team. This does add quite a bit to the experience, though I do realise that the PS4 version will be something else.

The Vita version also has much improved crowd ambience if you go for that sort of thing.

**woz411** · 04-01-2014, 03:30 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

When should we expect metacritic (and sits lke gamespot/IGN etc) to post their reviews?

So far I am loving this game

**sandmac** · 04-01-2014, 04:32 PM

So it's not just a new coat of paint, but yet most of your observations are things are "as good as ever". Was it supposed to be WORSE?!

**bluengold34_OS** · 04-01-2014, 05:30 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

Originally posted by sandmac

So it's not just a new coat of paint, but yet most of your observations are things are "as good as ever". Was it supposed to be WORSE?!

It means that while there are a couple of significant improvements, they didn't try to reinvent the wheel. They took almost everything and tweaked it for the positive. Add all that together, and it's a very nice package that SCEA has delivered.

**jeffy777** · 04-01-2014, 06:14 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

Originally posted by bluengold34_OS

You know Jeff - I felt the exact same way. QC's always seemed cheesy to me, but for some reason I really enjoy it in the Show this year.

That's good to hear. It's just too big of a piece of the game for me though, especially for RTTS.

Originally posted by BrianU

What is your favorite mode? You can't have drastic changes every year but the game is improved in subtle ways in every area. It is so much more refined I could not imagine play 13 again. All the little improvements don't seem like much alone but together they add up. Hell even the menu alone is a huge upgrade. Franchise mode has working budgets, improved sim stats, things that aren't mentioned but enhance the game. I haven't looked at player progressioin/regression but I assume that is improved as well. Yearly save transfers is huge.

I am an offline franchise guy but with Quick Counts being playable in all the online modes I have more incentive to play those and this year I will. It makes online a lot more tolerable and cuts out the BS and time wasting. Quick Counts feels like it was made for online play it works great!

RTTS. I guess I was hoping for a bigger makeover in that department this year. They removed the goals (which I actually liked), added the Showcase game (I'm kinda meh on that), made it so you can emulate the career of a current star (which doesn't interest me either)...just doesnt seem like enough to get me to shell out the cash, especially since I wouldn't use Quick Counts. I'm perfectly happy sticking with 13.

**miknhoj1983** · 04-01-2014, 06:20 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

Any stances get changed in the vita version? Not new stances but old ones that were redone?

As a Mets fan would like to know if they fixed the horrible David Wright and Ike Davis stances.

**TGov** · 04-01-2014, 06:23 PM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

Ive only played a round of batting practice, a homerun derby(offline) and an exhibition game with quick counts and my very first impression is...

My timing is Horrible! lol...

Quick Counts is awesome but you have to pay attention...

And the New Dynamic Field camera is AWESOME, it just takes a little getting use to...

Ive only touched the surface like I said but this is a great sign of things to come, literally... (Including RTTS, Franchises, Community Challenge and possibly Online Franchise, Im not much for online play...)

**chandlerdavis1807** · 04-01-2014, 11:17 PM

Is it just me or does rtts seem a lot easier then last. I have played 2.5 hours and already in AAA.

**chaz526** · 04-02-2014, 08:28 AM

Re: MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

I'm not sure if I'm alone here - but MLB 13 had some framerate issues for me last year. After starting my first game in MLB 14, I immediately noticed a framerate difference. It feels much smoother and more responsive.

I also really enjoy Quick Counts. I have played 2 games with them on and while the change in time isn't significant, it's definitely noticeable. Basically it comes down to having a good pitchers on the mound. That way, there are more 2-strike counts and thus the hitters have to be less patient, thus speeding up the game. I had some 3-pitch innings and I had some 20+ pitch innings. Still a lot of fun though!

The dynamic cameras are excellent. Not much else I can say about them other than that I really enjoy them.

MLB 14 The Show: Initial Impressions

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