Sentiment amongst those who have owned "The other" game in the past

[Levesque7]

I have noticed recently that I am not the only 360 and PS3 owner with the option to purchase either game (and have purchased the other game the last two years) that is considering buying this game instead this year.

After playing the demo, I found myself having a hard time getting through a full game of the other series, against all my better judgment, I kept wanting to play the demo for this game.

The fielding is wonky, the animations are weird, the game overall is not nearly as smooth when is comes to base running, transitions, etc... but it is FUN. In the end that's all I care about.

The other game has been great the last two years, don't get me wrong, but there is just something about it that only owners of it will get when I say it gets kind of dull. I find myself having trouble finishing even 1 game because I just get bored.

I can't quite put my finger on it. So I thought I would ask others that have owned The Show in the past (or those of you who haven't who want to chime in) what the things are about each game, and the differences they have that you enjoy/dislike for each. It will help me decide which to purchase.

My list so far:

MLB 2k10:
+ Pitcher Batter confrontation is the HUGE advantage for this series. After a couple of seasons, I got good at judging balls and strikes on the show, but this game seems to make it a realistic possibility to get walks without havign to glue my eyelids open.

+ I like the talk about the My Player outfield camera.

+ I like the fact that is will not take 2-3 season in the minors to make the MLB in the My Player feature. I realize the way the show does it is realistic to a certain extent, but it took me 2 months to make the majors full time on the show, and I only ever made it to my 7th season, when I was FINALLY able to chose my own team to play for. (I was stuck with the Marlins for 7 seasons because of contract rules and when i demanded a trade they would not trade me) By the time I finally got this option and signed with the Blue Jays, the new games were almost ready to come out.

+ I like the option to see the sim of the parts of the game that MY Player is not involved in. Because hitting a dramatic home run to take the lead in the top of the ninth and then skipping to an end of game screen to find out you lost and not knowing how, is VERY anti-climatic.

+ Call me a geek, but I LOVE the trading cards.

+ MLB Today looks cool.

- Baserunning sucks

- Ball off the bat on a home run sounds like a rocket ship.

- Animations (especially baserunning and fielding) are sub-par.

- Throw speed for outfielders seems too strong.

- Ball seems to "die" when rolling in the grass. Just doesn't feel natural, and you don't really see the ball rolling in the corner very much.

Anyone else have any other to add? I feel so far that the Positives outweigh the negatives. Would like input from others, and maybe would like to know if any other Show owners are considering the switch (or at least buying both).

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Re: Sentiment amongst those who have owned "The other" game in the past

I've never played The Show, but I know it's a great game as it's reputation speaks for itself. I would love to have it but that's not going to happen this year.

So, I know I might not be able to offer much to this thread, but one thing I noticed after watching some videos of both games is that it seems The Show lacks signature styles, while 2K has a plethora of them and does them very well.

If you like that, it might be another thing worth adding to your list.

Good luck in whatever choice you make... and while I'm not putting down 2K10, I know for me personally, I'd stick with the game that has earned my money year after year and has provided me with a good solid baseball game. I would still look at 2K10 and find out what it's about via research and reviews, but in the end I would have to really be convinced to make the switch from something that works.

I hope that makes a little bit of sense...

[randombrother]

Re: Sentiment amongst those who have owned "The other" game in the past

I think I might have an answer why some may feel The Show gets boring. With 2K's game you always have to "work" something from the first inning to the last. You have to execute your pitches instead of just selecting them and letting them rip or just fill a meter. That's keeping you engaged in the game from the first pitch to the last. As well as batting to some degree. So even though it may be the last pitch of the game you can't that pitch off and throw whatever. You have to execute.

[JoeRyan33]

Re: Sentiment amongst those who have owned "The other" game in the past

I think I might have an answer why some may feel The Show gets boring. With 2K's game you always have to "work" something from the first inning to the last. You have to execute your pitches instead of just selecting them and letting them rip or just fill a meter. That's keeping you engaged in the game from the first pitch to the last. As well as batting to some degree. So even though it may be the last pitch of the game you can't that pitch off and throw whatever. You have to execute.

I'm done with the meter. Even if pitching was implemented in the other game something like a shrinking target as in PYS, I'd be happier. At least I'd be looking at the strikezone and not some meter hovering above the action.

2K's system may not be perfect, but it is engaging as you say, and executing the pitch feels like a challenge. I loved it in the demo last year, but it somehow felt botched in retail.

I loved 'Rock and Fire' in EA's NCAA Baseball. Pitching, like hitting, should be tied to the movement of the player's body, incorporate timing and so forth, as you do in real life.

Pitching and fielding feel so stale in the other game. The former for the reasons stated, and the latter because it lacks user control and has always felt completely random. Fielding in 2K's game is more enjoyable, but some things hold it back. Again, the old EA fielding was pretty nice in its day.

[Alai]

Re: Sentiment amongst those who have owned "The other" game in the past

I loved 'Rock and Fire' in EA's NCAA Baseball. Pitching, like hitting, should be tied to the movement of the player's body, incorporate timing and so forth, as you do in real life.

I agree, so much. I loved the EA's NCAA rightstick pitching and also hitting as well. Their mechanics just made sense, you know? Why 2K or other team seem to ignore what was done right is beyond me.

[Jackdog]

Re: Sentiment amongst those who have owned "The other" game in the past

Comparison threads always end badly.