Now, I know what you're thinking, "Oh great, another annoyed gamer who isn't getting his way." Well, you're right, but is there really anything wrong with that? I totally respect the human element being given the utmost respect in this game, but is there anything wrong with wanting a hilariously ridiculous season on the mound in a baseball video game?
I want that 32-0, 350 K, 0.00 ERA season. I want every call at the plate to be perfect. I want 27 K's in a game. Why? Because it's a video game! Just for one season! I want the CPU batter to not be able to get one hit on me. As a matter of fact, I don't want to give up a hit all season! Become a Hall of Famer in one season! I respect baseball as much as the next guy, and maybe even more than him. However, I have a sense of humor, as do all of you. Wouldn't you all want just one ridiculously unrealistic season in this game?
In Road to the Show, I really tried to accomplish this, but I have to compliment SCEA for the job they did on this game. Every difficulty is reasonably difficult. I play on rookie with the CPU batting sliders at 0. I still had a ridiculous rookie season charting over 300 K's, 20+ wins, and a Sub 1 ERA in AAA/MLB combined...but just one complete game. I couldn't even get a shut out with everything at 0! For example: I had a no hitter go into the 8th inning against the Yankees. I thought, "Well, I'd understand not getting a no hitter since they're so rare, but I should at least get a shut out." After I did give up that inevitable first base hit...I was pulled from the game after the bases being loaded when in my mind, I struck out the side because pitch track called almost every strike in the zone a ball that wasn't in the middle. I gave up two walks (both I guess were 4 balls, 7 strike counts) and a grand slam to eventually lose the game 4-3...on rookie...sliders at 0...giving up only two hits including the grand slam.
After this, my controller didn't work for a while because of how hard I slammed it against the floor, but it has had a successful 2 week recovery and works like new. Now, don't look at this as just another post by a pissed off gamer, but look at it as a tongue in cheek plea for The Show to stop being amazingly realistic for at least one season! This is far and beyond the best baseball game I've ever played, but also the most frustrating.
Happy Baseball season and I hope you enjoyed the read!
I want that 32-0, 350 K, 0.00 ERA season. I want every call at the plate to be perfect. I want 27 K's in a game. Why? Because it's a video game! Just for one season! I want the CPU batter to not be able to get one hit on me. As a matter of fact, I don't want to give up a hit all season! Become a Hall of Famer in one season! I respect baseball as much as the next guy, and maybe even more than him. However, I have a sense of humor, as do all of you. Wouldn't you all want just one ridiculously unrealistic season in this game?
In Road to the Show, I really tried to accomplish this, but I have to compliment SCEA for the job they did on this game. Every difficulty is reasonably difficult. I play on rookie with the CPU batting sliders at 0. I still had a ridiculous rookie season charting over 300 K's, 20+ wins, and a Sub 1 ERA in AAA/MLB combined...but just one complete game. I couldn't even get a shut out with everything at 0! For example: I had a no hitter go into the 8th inning against the Yankees. I thought, "Well, I'd understand not getting a no hitter since they're so rare, but I should at least get a shut out." After I did give up that inevitable first base hit...I was pulled from the game after the bases being loaded when in my mind, I struck out the side because pitch track called almost every strike in the zone a ball that wasn't in the middle. I gave up two walks (both I guess were 4 balls, 7 strike counts) and a grand slam to eventually lose the game 4-3...on rookie...sliders at 0...giving up only two hits including the grand slam.
After this, my controller didn't work for a while because of how hard I slammed it against the floor, but it has had a successful 2 week recovery and works like new. Now, don't look at this as just another post by a pissed off gamer, but look at it as a tongue in cheek plea for The Show to stop being amazingly realistic for at least one season! This is far and beyond the best baseball game I've ever played, but also the most frustrating.
Happy Baseball season and I hope you enjoyed the read!
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