MLB 14 The Show Review (PS3)

[Battman]

Careful with all the commentary bashing. They could just take it out and leave you with nothing *cough* 2013 rtts *cough*

I still do not believe that RTTS non-commentary in 2013 was intentional. If so, it was avers poor decision. The atmosphere was horrible.

[Daruff79]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Review (PS3)

Coming from years of MLB2k I have no complaints and can't wait to get my hands on this game

[Armor and Sword]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Review (PS3)

I am going to revise my score…….yes I am.

I feel it needs to be pointed out about a few of design decisions that IMO were awful…..just really awful.

14 is no doubt the very best game in the series and a truly incredible game. I am loving it big time. However a few of the design decisions after playing a ton of games have me really irked…..I am getting over it….in fact I am over it…but again mind boggling to me these choices were made.


1. The option to turn off the HR Cam - The majestic pull back camera of 13 on a no doubter was one of he greatest views I have ever seen in a baseball video game. Pure drama and excitement every time I hit one on 13 that was a no doubter. It is no more during real time play of The Show 14 because we can't turn off the HR cam this year. I am baffled, really baffled by tho design decision. An option taken away? Not like these guys. I have a very bad feeling it can't be patched back in….maybe I am wrong. So hopefully it's back for 15.

2. The blue circle under the fielder with auto fielding and manual throwing. A Developer commented on it and he was voted down on keeping that (blue circle under the fielder) out so I appreciated the candid response. I just don't get how it was voted in when it is pretty clear as day who has the ball when you have auto fielding on. And if a player is that unskilled and is canceling throws because of their supposed confusion…..please don't dumb down this beloved simulation for us who have been playing this game for years upon years….and if the blue circle is so needed for some…..give us a toggle to shut it off. I really feel like those of us who play with a clean screen got screwed with that big time. It really takes away from the slogan "So real it's unreal" with that huge……HUGE mistake in design. Please give us back the clean screen this year…..if not please notate this flaw for 15.

3. When you press select to see hot zones, spray charts for hitters etc…….current stats are gone. Why? Why? I don't understand that decision as well. It was always nice to see a players current in game and season stats in that menu. Another baffling design decision.

I don't play online. So no deductions from me there.

- .75 points

9/10

[canadian merlin]

I wasted $60.00 on this game...in my humble opinion. To me the game play (PS3) isn't that different from the '13 version and some of the aspects of the game, such as the ability to argue calls, are not in the game. I bought '14 but enjoy playing '13 alot more. I'll save my money next year.

[Sco291]

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Basically comparing to OOTP. Since playing that and FM over the past 4 years or so, sports console gaming just hasn't cut it much for me.

I need immersion, weekly shows, highlight cut-out to other games, running storylines, etc... I shouldn't have to go searching through multiple screens to make up my own storylines.

This. and more of this.

Honestly....I think getting rid of the newspaper article was a big mistake as it took franchise imagination immersion out of the game completely. I actually looked forward to reading it after every game whether it was from my game or another fro around the league.

But like ty5oke said, I think Franchise down the road desperately needs some kind of news wire or something. With the incredibly immense power of the PS4, I'd like to see some highlight cut-outs to other games while playing a game in my franchise. I think a cut scene to showing Matt, Steve, and Eric in the booth side by side is important. This is what I believe he means by dynamic. I want to be INVOLVED in my franchise and see things like this and I believe the game desperately needs ideas like this for future The Show games on next gen.

I don't mean to get off topic, MLB 14 on PS3 is hands down THEE best sports game I've played ever.

[Armor and Sword]

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Totally agree about stepping up the immersion an presentation off the field.

I have a good feeling for the PS4 we will see some cool things in the future.

[GreenGlen]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Review (PS3)

I don't think that it's too early to call for a retrospective review of the scoring given to MLB 14 The Show (PS3). Especially if this version receives no more title updates.

OS Overall Rating (8)

From Rating Explained:
8.0 - 8.5 (Great) -- These games are really quite good. There are a few notable flaws with the game holding it back from being a classic, but these games are worth the money, and for even casual fans of the sport they are definite purchases

[CaseIH]

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When the game 1st came out I was amazed that it looked even better and gameplay wise it was the best to date. Then found out that franchise mode is broken with the budget issue with team signing top prospects for 5 and 6 yr deal for around 1 mil per yr and after the 1st season there is no more small market teams. Teams dont subbed out position players during spring training games so your everday players play every inning in spring games. There are also some freezing issues, but nothing that dont unlock itself within about 30 seconds, still shouldnt happen.

Graphics rating - 10, dont know how it could look any better on a old system than it does, its amazing

Gameplay- 9.7, freezes drop it from a 10, but all around game play is the best to date and I love QC's

Replay value - 0 Unless franchise issues get fixed the game is broken an useless if your a franchise mode offline gamer. No logical work around either, so unless patched the game has absolutely 0 replay value for offline franchise mode gamers, which I am, and I know the majority of MLBTS gamers are offline franchise mode players.

Over the years SCEA has built up a lot of respect from me as well as I think all most everyone who has bought the game, but this year with a unplayable franchise mode they have been extremely quiet, which is causing my self as well as probably a lot of others to lose respect for them. They have said nothing about these issues for the PS3, but yet fixed the PS4 version, which in my eyes and probably others makes them look as shady as the other 2 popular sports gaming companies that make basketball and football.

[mlustpdx]

I was kinda dissapointed with mlb 14 the show with the Mariners incorrect coaching staff. Lloyd McClendon was not the manager of the team and was some made up manager, all the other teams seemed to be correct.

Also the commentary seems like a broken record. Same comments over and over again.

But other than that, i think it was a great game overall.