MLB 2K7 still the best in the series

[Lisa_Bonami]

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Im really enjoying 2K8, Its amazing that this game can stand the test of time. The one thing that still impresses me about this developer team (Blue Castle?) is how close they were to Baseball nirvana. The gameplay engine they designed has incredibly dynamic hit variety and ball trajectories. The variety in which balls can be hit to fielders, or just squeak by an infielders glove is as authentic as any game out now and better than what I am seeing in 2K9, 10 and 11.

The ball physics had a realistic sensation of slice, and spin on it as well as a feeling of lift as it traveled thru the air into the outfield. The players all have a natural range of motions in the field and even realistically bobble and boot balls. Fielding looks authentic and not overdone to the point of the crazy acrobatic contortions I am seeing in the 2K11 demo. Players will position themselves, catch, plant their feet then pump and throw all naturally in an appropriate timing.

As I said earlier, the one major standout that ruined this game, even moreso than the lack of steals from the AI or other quirks is the chunky, eye distracting overall framerate that seems to be running at maybe even 15-20fps at times. It just totally derails any sense of fluidity that a video game should have.

But this game's foundation is a wonderful base which 2K should have allowed them to build upon and tweak. I could only imagine how superior it could have been if used all the way up to version 2K11.

Im actually enjoying the dynamics of this game as much my copy of The Show 10.

[Riotboy]

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I still can't believe 2K11 doesn't have wind/rain!!! Seriously is it that hard to put into a baseball game? Pathetic.

/that's not WINNING!

[sheredia]

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I posted this in another topic:

I concur. After rushing out to buy MLB 2K8 thinking they improved on 2K7 I didn't mind the lack of info due to fact that 2K7 looked and played so good. Man was I let down and disappointed by 2K8, so I vowed never to buy another MLB 2K game until I heard positive feedback and played a decent demo without thinking oh they might patch this or that. After 2K7 this company is really shady with baseball period, at least on older consoles they made good variety baseball games and you had a choice now there's only two and the one for Xbox 360 cares about money not quality, that's a shame. 2K8, 2K9, 2K10, and I'm positive 2K11 all FAILURES. Yes, I still play 2K7 and love it, wind blowing jerseys and accurate sun positions in the morning, afternoon, and evening times is still a masterpiece.

i agree as well....2k7 had the best gameplay....still does. the controls are well done and the screen isn't cluttered with overlays and such. it didn't try to do too much. the graphics are really good too. lighting was great with rain included. i tried 2k9 and wasn't all that impressed and returned it. i'll stick with 2k7. i was able to find updated rosters for 2k8, 2k9 and last year. i'm hoping someone does them for this year.

[DirtyJerz32]

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2k11 is now the best in the series IMO.

[areobee401]

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2k7 gave me so of the best online baseball i've ever played. With that said 2k8 and 2k10 are both equal in the off line department.

[Lisa_Bonami]

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Thats an intersting take on the games. My assesment of 2k8 being the best all around in the series is based on just single player Franchise mode.

However, I can see where people would enjoy the multiplayer/online experience of 2K7 more because of its fluidity and a slightly more arcade like experience


In regards to 2K11 now being the best of the series, I'll have to really see it to believe it because based on what I saw in the 2K11 demo, I would say no.

Unless of course they tweaked the following for the final version:

-wiffle ball bat feel to swinging
-simplified ball physics that look like marbles being hit on the ground
-odd bat sounds that lack realism
-infielders that scoop and throw all in one fast motion, no sense of planting and shifting weight
-all around fielders lack a sense of weight and feel very airy
-player movements still have that fast stiff robo movement to certain animations
-CPU RF will constantly throw to first in an attempt to throw out the batter on singles to RF. This indicates a fielding dimension imbalance. This should almost never happen
-Other collision detection glitches where players pass thru solid objects like the outfield walls


If these are addressed in final version (or after a patch?), then I would think there is hope

[kg54mvp1]

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So did 2k8 on the ps3 get a patch to fix the framerate?

[kmash2000]

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Does anyone know of a MLB 2K game for the 360 that has classic teams where you can actually edit the classic player's names? I had MLB 2K5 for XBox, and I was able to fully edit all of the unlockable classic teams. It was nice to edit the 89 A's, 86 Met's, etc. However, I recently bought MLB 2K7, unlocked the classic teams, but was unable to actually edit the players names. I could edit current players, but not classic team rosters. I was curious if MLB 2k11 had this option (or even if the series still had classic teams)...And if 2k11 does have classic teams, who are they...I know that 2k5 and 2K7 had the same 10 teams to unlock...Thanks for your help...

[bulls23]

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Sorry no classic teams since 2K9 when VC took over. No baseball card earning either which I miss.

[dsk]

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Odd question.. can this game still be played online? (2k7/ 360)

[Wavebird99]

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2k7 was great.

2k10 was pretty good.

2k11 would be good if it wasnt filled with glitches.

[Ollienyy]

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2k7 was great.

2k10 was pretty good.

2k11 would be good if it wasnt filled with glitches.

It's 'filled' with glitches? Not really seeing the 'filled' part. Yes it has it's glitches like many sports games of the current generation but I wouldn't call it a 'glitch fest' or anything like that.

[jeffy777]

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2K7 was great.....for it's time. But going back and playing it now isn't that great. I'd much rather play 2K11.

[SoxFan01605]

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2k7 was great.

2k10 was pretty good.

2k11 would be good if it wasnt filled with glitches.

Interesting that you mention glitches for 2K11, when all the 2K games have, unfortunately, had a fair share of them.

I think a lot of the rose-colored nostalgia about 2K7 comes from the fact that it looked so damn good. It's graphics still hold up today, but as far as game play is concerned, it's definitely showing it's age...especially when compared to 2K11.

Despite the glitches, 2K11 plays a MUCH more solid game of baseball than any other 2K baseball game on this current generation of consoles.

[Wavebird99]

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Eh.. Idk. 2k11 has more glitches in it than 2k10 imo, which is annoying.

The framerate issues are also extremely annoying to see.

I also dont like how swing happy the AI is in 2k11. Seems like I only give up hits if its the first or 2nd pitch of an at bat. Kind of unrealistic to see.