MLB The Show 16 Impressions Thread (Impressions Only)

[merchant1874]

Game "feels" great so far.

The graphics have definitely improved, PBR making a huge difference. The game hasn't looked better.

Love the fish eye camera, gives a real depth to the stadiums.

Anti Aliasing and Anisotropic Filtering still not great but that's more of a hardware limitation I feel.

Cant wait to get stuck in later

[PsychoBulk]

Bit of info - Patch 1.01 now live, weighing in at 1.5 gig.

Just downloading that, will play for the first time shortly.

[rodperezto]

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I could post some impressions, as well. Let me know and I'll edit this post with the little I've seen so far.

[PsychoBulk]

Early impressions from a half hour play around on lunch...

Started an exhibition game, D'Backs @ Mets in April sunshine.

The game "popped" out straight away as a sizeable graphical upgrade from '15. Is it up there with the best graphical games on PS4? No, not yet, but it's getting closer year by year (as they said it would) and isn't far away now, but dont let this sway you, its one gorgeous game this year.

First noticeable improvement was the ball on bat sounds, much improved, have a much more TV broadcast like sound to them whilst still remaining real, very nice.

A lovely moment that happened, we finished the top of the 2nd, a cut scene showing real life people entering Citi Field from the outside rolls while Matt says "and we see people still filing into the ballpark today", it then cuts back to inside the park and game continues, VERY well done, lovely touch.

The broadcast presentations are also much improved, lots of lovely new cuts, zooms and fades (hybrid is on by default, remember to change your options first to see all these things), all in all much more of a live TV feel than ever before.

Game wise, DeGrom got rocked for two bombs in the first so im not sure how realistic it is (i kid ), my fault for leaving gas down the middle.

Oh yes, the new Fisheye default batting cam is GORGEOUS, its not that different that it takes a lot of getting used to either, it really opens up the field of view and lets you see more of these beautiful ballparks whilst still making it easy enough for me to read balls and strikes etc.

More to come soon as i play this evening, for now back to work

Mods, maybe a pics/vids thread for requests?

[NAFBUC]

Quote: Originally Posted by PsychoBulk

Early impressions from a half hour play around on lunch... Started an exhibition game, D'Backs @ Mets in April sunshine. The game "popped" out straight away as a sizeable graphical upgrade from '15. Is it up there with the best graphical games on PS4? No, not yet, but it's getting closer year by year (as they said it would) and isn't far away now, but dont let this sway you, its one gorgeous game this year. First noticeable improvement was the ball on bat sounds, much improved, have a much more TV broadcast like sound to them whilst still remaining real, very nice. A lovely moment that happened, we finished the top of the 2nd, a cut scene showing real life people entering Citi Field from the outside rolls while Matt says "and we see people still filing into the ballpark today", it then cuts back to inside the park and game continues, VERY well done, lovely touch. The broadcast presentations are also much improved, lots of lovely new cuts, zooms and fades (hybrid is on by default, remember to change your options first to see all these things), all in all much more of a live TV feel than ever before. Game wise, DeGrom got rocked for two bombs in the first so im not sure how realistic it is (i kid ), my fault for leaving gas down the middle. Oh yes, the new Fisheye default batting cam is GORGEOUS, its not that different that it takes a lot of getting used to either, it really opens up the field of view and lets you see more of these beautiful ballparks whilst still making it easy enough for me to read balls and strikes etc. More to come soon as i play this evening, for now back to work Mods, maybe a pics/vids thread for requests?

well said PsychoBulk .....also you can enjoy all the player (who is batting) unis, shoes, cleats etc.

[CujoMatty]

Here we go

[CujoMatty]

First game thoughts.
Game is gorgeous. No more graphics downgrade after you pick a pitch.
Stride is back super excited.

The ball after the pitcher releases it looks huge to me. Kinda like a softball. Looks weird but minor complaint.

Will post more later
Edit.... weird big ball is only when I'm hitting(I hit from behind pitcher view) so must be tied to hitting difficulty

[NAFBUC]

Quote: Originally Posted by CujoMatty

First game thoughts. Game is gorgeous. No more graphics downgrade after you pick a pitch. Stride is back super excited. The ball after the pitcher releases it looks huge to me. Kinda like a softball. Looks weird but minor complaint. Will post more later Edit.... weird big ball is only when I'm hitting(I hit from behind pitcher view) so must be tied to hitting difficulty

try a different camera angle and let us know what u think \

thanks CujoMatty