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StormJH1 · 11-25-2008, 02:39 PM

I owned 2k7, but thought that it was basically unplayable. The only reason I kept it were the stunning visuals. Yet, when you have to essentially cue the batter to swing BEFORE the pitch leaves the pitcher's hand, it becomes pretty obvious that you're not going to be able to differentiate between balls and strikes.

I played the 2k8 demo and knew right away that I wouldn't be buying this game. Not only was the new pitching mechanic clunky and unforgiving, but the framerate drops were HORRIBLE, the game had actually regressed visually, and batting and fielding still weren't any fun.

I'm sick of getting my hopes up for a 2k baseball game only to find out that nothing has changed. 2k is to baseball gaming what EA has become to basketball gaming. 360 users are simply stuck without any better option. I'd rather play last-gen MLB Power Pros or PS2's MLB The Show '08 than 2k8.

11-25-2008, 02:39 PM	#42
StormJH1 MVP OVR: 13 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Twin Cities, MN	I owned 2k7, but thought that it was basically unplayable. The only reason I kept it were the stunning visuals. Yet, when you have to essentially cue the batter to swing BEFORE the pitch leaves the pitcher's hand, it becomes pretty obvious that you're not going to be able to differentiate between balls and strikes. I played the 2k8 demo and knew right away that I wouldn't be buying this game. Not only was the new pitching mechanic clunky and unforgiving, but the framerate drops were HORRIBLE, the game had actually regressed visually, and batting and fielding still weren't any fun. I'm sick of getting my hopes up for a 2k baseball game only to find out that nothing has changed. 2k is to baseball gaming what EA has become to basketball gaming. 360 users are simply stuck without any better option. I'd rather play last-gen MLB Power Pros or PS2's MLB The Show '08 than 2k8.