Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

[Pared]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

It's funny how so many are quick to claim that the press is "harsher" on ASB when it comes to flaws than it is with MVP. Let's break down what we've seen/heard:

Let's keep this civil fellas!

What exactly are MVP's flaws as of right now?

Here's what I gather from what I've read (here, and in previews):

-Poor collision detection
-Less accurate batting stances compared to ASB
-No player fatigue over course of a season
-Franchise mode is not as "in-depth" compared to others
-Over the top HR celebrations (Fireworks)

Now, for ASB:

-SOME quirks with Fielder cam (although many like it!)
-Still slow reaction times by fielders ("crouch" seems still there, although to less of an extent)
-Crowds still aren't as reactive as we want
-Hit Variety isn't as much as in MVP

Now, let's post some things that are unique and done well in each franchise:

MVP
-Throwing meters
-Pitching interface is very interactive
-Individual follow throughs on swings
-Player animations - best we've seen (although MLB might have something to say about that!)
-PIP Baserunning with controlled slides
-Runners hit with the ball in fair territory are declared out(!)
-Playable Minors w/ Licensing

ASB
-Most in depth Franchise includes Rule 5 and Arb.
-Slide step while pitching (LOVE that one)
-First to include "Future Throw"
-TWIB Scenarios similar to NCAA Football
-Best sig. batting and pitching stances.
-BTP/Broadcast cam is AMAZING
-Best HR collision detection


I'm sure there are others, but that's a quick list. You can see that MVP just has so many great factors that are in direct relation to GAMEPLAY (what we're always touting here at OS) that it's no wonder WHY MVP is getting the press it is. That doesn't knock ASB... it just seems like EA is offering more. ASB looks like the more realistic representation of baseball... it has things that when you WATCH IT, look like it's closer than MVP is.... but (and I'm just guessing here...) MVP is more fun to play.

Fun AND realism... isn't that all it comes down to? I'm sure there are many more having fun with MVP than ASB... without sacrificing realism. Sure, there's fireworks and all this other stuff... but from Steve's Impressions... realism isn't being sacrificed.

Ugh... while it sounds like I'm "pimping" MVP... I'm not. Just trying to give a little breakdown as to why things are being pushed the way they are.

[Ed_Farias]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

Fun to play to one person is not the same to another . I found High Heat 2000-2003 fun to play, did a majority of the gaming world find it fun? Probably not.

I won't beat the poor dead horse anymore. ASB is just fun to me, because it looks and feels authentic. However, I agree that most of the game reviewers and magazines will think MVP is fun to play, and it probably is for them.

So all and all, I am tired of compairing MVP to ASB . Let's compair ASB to MLB and MVP to ESPN. Looks like right now I might be picking up MLB as well. You can really tell the two dev teams that love the game of baseball, it really shows in their attention to detail in the games.

The latest game informer has the Executive Producer of ESPN list his top five games of all time. All are RPGs, hmmm . Now that probably means nothing, but makes me think. I will bet that ASB_Man has a baseball game in his top 5 (Ok, maybe not. Maybe only I have 4 baseball games in my top 5 games of all time LOL).

[Ed_Farias]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

Fun to play to one person is not the same to another . I found High Heat 2000-2003 fun to play, did a majority of the gaming world find it fun? Probably not.

I won't beat the poor dead horse anymore. ASB is just fun to me, because it looks and feels authentic. However, I agree that most of the game reviewers and magazines will think MVP is fun to play, and it probably is for them.

So all and all, I am tired of compairing MVP to ASB . Let's compair ASB to MLB and MVP to ESPN. Looks like right now I might be picking up MLB as well. You can really tell the two dev teams that love the game of baseball, it really shows in their attention to detail in the games.

The latest game informer has the Executive Producer of ESPN list his top five games of all time. All are RPGs, hmmm . Now that probably means nothing, but makes me think. I will bet that ASB_Man has a baseball game in his top 5 (Ok, maybe not. Maybe only I have 4 baseball games in my top 5 games of all time LOL).

[Ed_Farias]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

Fun to play to one person is not the same to another . I found High Heat 2000-2003 fun to play, did a majority of the gaming world find it fun? Probably not.

I won't beat the poor dead horse anymore. ASB is just fun to me, because it looks and feels authentic. However, I agree that most of the game reviewers and magazines will think MVP is fun to play, and it probably is for them.

So all and all, I am tired of compairing MVP to ASB . Let's compair ASB to MLB and MVP to ESPN. Looks like right now I might be picking up MLB as well. You can really tell the two dev teams that love the game of baseball, it really shows in their attention to detail in the games.

The latest game informer has the Executive Producer of ESPN list his top five games of all time. All are RPGs, hmmm . Now that probably means nothing, but makes me think. I will bet that ASB_Man has a baseball game in his top 5 (Ok, maybe not. Maybe only I have 4 baseball games in my top 5 games of all time LOL).

[Pared]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

I'm not trying to define ANYONE'S "fun."

I'm simply giving a breakdown of what everyone is commenting about most ofteb when the two titles are being compared as often as they are.

If they are bringing up these often, it obviously has an effect on their "fun."

[Pared]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

I'm not trying to define ANYONE'S "fun."

I'm simply giving a breakdown of what everyone is commenting about most ofteb when the two titles are being compared as often as they are.

If they are bringing up these often, it obviously has an effect on their "fun."

[Pared]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

I'm not trying to define ANYONE'S "fun."

I'm simply giving a breakdown of what everyone is commenting about most ofteb when the two titles are being compared as often as they are.

If they are bringing up these often, it obviously has an effect on their "fun."

[Riotboy]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

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Pared said:
I'm not trying to define ANYONE'S "fun."

I'm simply giving a breakdown of what everyone is commenting about most ofteb when the two titles are being compared as often as they are.

If they are bringing up these often, it obviously has an effect on their "fun."

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I liked your breakdown. Plus, when everyone get their hands on their ASB/MVP copies that's when the real fireworks are gonna start. Can't wait. BTW, happy fat Tuesday everyone.

[Riotboy]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

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Pared said:
I'm not trying to define ANYONE'S "fun."

I'm simply giving a breakdown of what everyone is commenting about most ofteb when the two titles are being compared as often as they are.

If they are bringing up these often, it obviously has an effect on their "fun."

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I liked your breakdown. Plus, when everyone get their hands on their ASB/MVP copies that's when the real fireworks are gonna start. Can't wait. BTW, happy fat Tuesday everyone.

[Riotboy]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

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Pared said:
I'm not trying to define ANYONE'S "fun."

I'm simply giving a breakdown of what everyone is commenting about most ofteb when the two titles are being compared as often as they are.

If they are bringing up these often, it obviously has an effect on their "fun."

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I liked your breakdown. Plus, when everyone get their hands on their ASB/MVP copies that's when the real fireworks are gonna start. Can't wait. BTW, happy fat Tuesday everyone.

[Ed_Farias]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

LOL, yeah should be exciting. Hopefully I will be having too much fun with ASB to care. Of course, I have 8 hours at work where I can't play the game .

[Ed_Farias]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

LOL, yeah should be exciting. Hopefully I will be having too much fun with ASB to care. Of course, I have 8 hours at work where I can't play the game .

[Ed_Farias]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

LOL, yeah should be exciting. Hopefully I will be having too much fun with ASB to care. Of course, I have 8 hours at work where I can't play the game .

[Pared]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

Oh, one thing I forgot to mention was MVP has sliders while ASB does not. Being able to tailor a game to an individual's liking through sliders is now a big deal to some people.

I feel if ASB included sliders, many of the gripes people have (including mine) would be lessened.

[Pared]

Re: Still dunno why MVP is getting all the press.

Oh, one thing I forgot to mention was MVP has sliders while ASB does not. Being able to tailor a game to an individual's liking through sliders is now a big deal to some people.

I feel if ASB included sliders, many of the gripes people have (including mine) would be lessened.