MLB 2K9 Post-Patch Impressions (360 & PS3 merged)

[TheTruth]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

Cpu batting aggressiveness is definitely toned down on my end. Threw many strikes with no swings from the computer.

Still way too many strikes thrown by the cpu. And most are right there on the edge of the zone.

Outfielder slowdown is still in...didn't notice anything different in this area. Not sure if this was on the patch list though.

[Checmate101]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I've noticed..the AI take more pitches when my reliever is in there...It could just be me, I only played 1 game, actually I'm still in that game. I'll play a couple more before I judge

[Richzilla]

The patch helped big time.

I've played 3 games this am and it's much much better.

Not perfect but much better.

I struck 2 guys out looking this am. Never had that happen before.

The 1st base thing seems to be fixed

I only picked off 1 runner after multiple tries.......He had a huge lead and I nailed the throw to 1st base.

It's the best baseball game on the 360

[bulls23]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

Things I noticed in 5 inning exhibition game STL (me) at MIL

1. CPU aggressiveness fix is seen best on Legend. When I dropped it down to All-Star, they would swing more. Walked a couple of hitters without trying. Had 80 user pitch count in the 5th inning.

2. CPU had two homeruns barely clear the wall, one curving into the right field corner. Did not see a HR hit in that location in about 100 games before the patch.

3. Outfield animation does not slow down when going for the catch...much better!

4. NO MORE batter snap into stance..YES

[Checmate101]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

The Strikezone is terrible on this game

[Dealin Rams]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

The Strikezone is terrible on this game

What does this even mean? I'm pretty sure the game has a variable umpire feature, meaning the strike zone is different from game to game, reflecting the fact that in real life different umpires will call a different strike zone from game to game.

I guess if you are constantly throwing balls in the dirt and getting called strikes then you can complain, but if the strike zone isn't an exact box that is called consistently every game, then hey, that's called baseball.

[Njock08]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I have played 3 games with the patch this morning and I am SO happy!!!

I am also ecstatic that I waited for the patch and did not buy a PS3 just for one game! (and I was tempted BELIEVE ME!)

I don't know about the people complaining here post patch, but I can tell you this about me.
I am a mature, sim guy that demands realism. I don't give a flying fig about editing stances as long as stats and batter-pitcher interface are realistic. (the editing is a DISTANT SECOND to me)
With a tweak of the sliders from Joe or Guru this game is going to be.....dare I say it?.........Great!

[nico117]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

new patch, same piss poor result! Thanks 2k!

P.S
I still cant believe they removed being able to edit stances! lol
UNBELIEVABLE

[~Guru~]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

new patch, same piss poor result! Thanks 2k!

P.S
I still cant believe they removed being able to edit stances! lol
UNBELIEVABLE

thanx for those deep impressions....

[marino13]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

WOW. I really love how the bashers have to always throw the show in to their post.

After the patch, I am definitely noticing a major improvement. I have seen that ai take three called strikes in a row, the aggressiveness is fixed. Perfect, no, but very playable for me.

For the people still complaining, if they really have the game, then try messing with sliders.

I am playing a game now, Yanks vs Balt. and in three innings i haVE been walked three times already, and I have walked one.

Just not buying it, when people are saying the cpu is throwing too many strikes. The sliders do work and help with the problem.

For the first time on my 360 I have a baseball game that I can enjoy besides the BIGS.

[JBH3]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

Some people are just never happy, no matter what.

Will be playing some once the little guy goes down for a nap. Will post impressions then.

[Smitty730]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I've noticed the general gameplay appears a lot smoother, especially the flyball issues we all had.

AI is still swinging a lot for me, too. However, I am confident that some basic slider tweaking will fix the issue. It's nowhere near as bad pre-patch, but the Nationals are still hacking a Cole Hamels four-seam fastball on 0-0 counts.

I'm happy to see the inclusion of new signature styles. Carlos Pena and Jayson Werth have updated batting stances, if you haven't noticed.

All in all, I am really enjoying the game...

Then again, I'm not a whiny little girl like some of the people on this forum

[arod]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

I still have not purchased the game. I would like to know how the online gamplay is now. Is it still a homerun fest?

[notasenator]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

Man, I had cranked my sliders to make it really difficult, to try to tame the hits and home runs on both side.

But I'll tell you, post patch my settings are brutal. I hit three guys in a six run inning against me and had one hit through 6 when I decided to edit my sliders and try again.

Batter aggressiveness seems better, yeah, the still swing all the time when the ball is over the heart of the plate, but they are taking more pitches on the corners, waiting for their pitch a little more.

Maybe it's just how poorly I'm doing as a pitcher, but the strike zone does feel smaller.

All in all, so far it seems like an improvement.

[leafsman]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Official Patch 2 Available, Impressions Here (360 Only)

sounds promising, havent purchased it yet was waiting for the patch. Would you recommend the game post patch or still to early to tell?