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**N51_rob** · 03-24-2015, 07:17 PM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

DO NOT ASK QUESTIONS IN THIS THREAD.

Any post that isn't an impression from an approved poster will be deleted. Repeated posts will result in further discipline.

**countryboy** · 03-24-2015, 07:34 PM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Diving into Spring Training. Love the new interface for Franchise. So much more user friendly. Getting to see information without jumping into menu after menu. One annoyance is that even though I turned off GM Contracts, it still displays on main page and is accessible. Not a big deal, but I was expecting it to be grayed out.

Still no way that I can find to view the managerial staff of other teams. Bummer

It also appears that in simulated games the cpu is not subbing out positional players. They change pitchers but not positional players. Haven't played a ST game to check in game, but this is a bit of a shocker.

**Russell_SCEA** · 03-24-2015, 07:58 PM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Originally posted by countryboy

Diving into Spring Training. Love the new interface for Franchise. So much more user friendly. Getting to see information without jumping into menu after menu. One annoyance is that even though I turned off GM Contracts, it still displays on main page and is accessible. Not a big deal, but I was expecting it to be grayed out.

Still no way that I can find to view the managerial staff of other teams. Bummer

It also appears that in simulated games the cpu is not subbing out positional players. They change pitchers but not positional players. Haven't played a ST game to check in game, but this is a bit of a shocker.

You don't have the day one patch. The subbing issue is fixed in the patch.

**countryboy** · 03-24-2015, 08:03 PM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Originally posted by Russell_SCEA

You don't have the day one patch. The subbing issue is fixed in the patch.

Thanks Russell!

I wasn't even thinking about the idea that I don't have the day one patch.

Appreciate you clearing up any confusion that I may have caused.

**NAFBUC** · 03-25-2015, 07:36 AM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Just came home from spring training and only played a short time.

Quick thoughts

Game is very tight and clean look.
No problem bringing over franchise from 14.(excellent job by SCEA)
I missed the first fly ball - that suction from last yr is gone.
Faces and uniforms look great!
Commentary improved - very fluid with more of Matt and less of sidekicks.
Sliders and settings came over from 14. I played with the pitch speed and
it seems to have a increased range on both ends. (will test more)

I wrote down twice in my notes - tight gameplay and clean look and feel.

I am going to take a nap - then will add to my initial thoughts.

**ckarlic** · 03-25-2015, 07:52 AM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Only had a chance to play 1 game last night. Yankees vs Red Sox at Yankee Stadium at 4pm (June) and the game looked fantastic. The daylight transitions from 4pm to 7pm were amazing. The shadows moved across the field throughout each inning. Very nice looking.

Here is a screenshot showing some shadows:

I play on All Start Default for hitting and pitching and the game felt great to me. I did notice that my timing was a little off in terms of hitting. I tended to be ahead of a lot of pitches. I think with time, ill get used to the timing.

I use the pitching meter and notice that there is a noticeable movement to your pitches (ie. 2 seam fastballs, sliders, cutters have some good late movements) Also, even if you hit your spot with the pitching meter, there is some variations to where your pitch will go. It won't always go exactly where you put the ball marker (hope that makes sense). I also walked 3 batters as well which seemed rare last year for me with meter pitching.

I will try to get some more time in with the game tonight hopefully and will try to stream as well.

So far, really liking the improvements made to the game.

One more screenshot:

**kha0s_813** · 03-25-2015, 09:47 AM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

I have only played a handful of games and will post a more indepth impression later, but one thing I have noticed is speed ratings are waaaaay off. Kevin Kiermaier is not slower than David DeJesus or anyone else on the Rays current roster. I know this can be fixed but I found that to be a bit of a suprise. Anyhow I will update this when my daughter goes home.

**Russell_SCEA** · 03-25-2015, 11:28 AM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

For the people with the game I would turn check swing appeals off until you get the patch on launch day.

**Flightwhite24** · 03-25-2015, 05:26 PM

MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Just fired up a game my Dodgers vs Red Sox at Fenway Park. Simply amazing!!!

Fellas check out some of the pics I threw up in the Photo thread

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**NAFBUC** · 03-25-2015, 05:52 PM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Originally posted by CAMPBLACKMAMBA24

Just fired up a game my Dodgers vs Red Sox at Fenway Park. Simply amazing!!!

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I just simmed 2 seasons with the Dodgers. Both yrs Dodgers and their AA
Drillers team won the divisions.

Cardinals WS champs 2016
Nationals 2015
AL won both allstar games

**NAFBUC** · 03-25-2015, 07:32 PM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Additional slap hits

Crowd - every year just gets better- #1 vs all sport games
Load times - should not be any complaints this year
MLB14 season files transfer without a hitch (really impressed 1st yr feature)
New cutscene camera angles (button smashers will never see)
Stadiums and background have a 3D look with the higher resolution. (fantastic)
Batting stances/Pitcher windups really look great.

League updates on the main menu go a little to fast. One stat screen had the league leaders over the last 10 games. The screen changed so fast to another update, did not have the time to digest info.

Just my opinion, but I feel the base running as for as steals is off. Same as last year. I have not tried to adjust the BR sliders yet.

With a brief time playing The Show.....I am in the field of dreams!

**countryboy** · 03-25-2015, 09:43 PM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Played the first Spring Training game and all I can say is WOW! The gameplay is simply, simply amazing. I cannot get over the crowd reaching and actually catching homeruns and foul balls. Even the rollers near the stands are getting scooped up!

I beat the Marlins 2-1 on default Hall of Fame. The game is superb. I honestly don't know what else to say. The game feels a lot like '14 but at the same time feels 1000 times better. Graphics better, animations better, and the feel of the game feels better. I honestly don't think people will appreciate the difference and the improvements until they get the game in hand.

**NAFBUC** · 03-26-2015, 05:55 AM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

Equipment accessories

Wow ...... major upgrade. I have to work today and would post details but Really so much to go into. Some of the info you can find in the roster forum.

**countryboy** · 03-26-2015, 08:47 AM

Re: MLB 15: The Show Impressions Thread (Impressions Only!)

The new minor league stadiums are gorgeous!! Played at Bayfront last night against the Marlins and had swings and misses because I was watching the roller coaster lol

I hope They continue to add minor league parts year after year!