Major League Baseball 2K9 Review

[RaychelSnr]

LOL yeah I'm starting to understand that, but what I mean is how do you think the player proportions are in this game, separating the rest of the visuals?

I mean I know you didn't write this, though you may have the same opinion.

I basically just played MLB 2K9 to get some perspective on other offerings out there for my review of The Show. So, like I said I only played two games so I'm definitely not the best person to ask about this for sure. I'd say they seem ok, as in they definitely weren't noticeably messed up. I definitely didn't get enough time to really look into it though!

[buzzguy]

Seems like a fair review.
I can't help but think many of the games problems would have been fixed if 2K actually had competition on the 360.

[porkchop]

Thanks for your honest review. I also feel that they made some steps back with gameplay. I hope that VC gets the title back to the former glory of the series, but in all honesty I'm starting to become more and more pessimistic that will happen.

[starship]

Nice review, fair and well-stated.

My only disagreement is in the statement that all outfielders have about the same speed. I sugest that the reviewer try to play with the Pirates with Eric Hinske in LF. The guy has all the speed and grace of a disabled 3-toed sloth; he's wayyyyy slower than my other outfielders. I haven't played with Manny, so he may be right about him.

[dapoktan]

so can I do a fantasy franchise with one friend online?? I dont understand that part..

I know in mlb the show u need minimum 6 players.. i only have one friend..

[therockstar2005]

Good review. I don't agree with some of the points, but that's fine. Again, my perspective comes having not played any new baseball game since MVP 05, so if, like you started with, you're expecting the culmination of a three year project, I can see the disappointment. I'm still excited for the game and will still enjoy it. Hopefully this will be an actual foundation for years to come.

[TacoKid]

The Show on PSP, here I come......

[BlyGilmore]

so can I do a fantasy franchise with one friend online?? I dont understand that part..

I know in mlb the show u need minimum 6 players.. i only have one friend..

pretty sure the minimum for an online league is four people.

[BlyGilmore]

Seems like a fair review.
I can't help but think many of the games problems would have been fixed if 2K actually had competition on the 360.

you also have to wonder if they would have messed around with "three year project" stuff if they weren't guaranteed a certain amount of sales just by being the only baseball game on the two best selling next-gen consoles.

[JBH3]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Review

Thanks Z.

Can anyone confirm whether or not you can hire/fire coaches?...Either at all or mid-season.

[rudyjuly2]

I'll be interested in seeing how much people like this game over time and with slider adjustments. The presentation and commentary is top notch (at least in the demo).

[JSK]

Maybe it's time to start a letter writing campaign to MLB to rescind the exclusivity rights from 2K sports...

I was going to wait on the reviews before I made a decision to buy this. And, it looks like I won't be buying this anytime soon. I'll just hold on to 2K8 and save some money.

I'm also in agreement with others that the game should feel pretty darned close to realistic out of the box and it shouldn't be expected that slider tuning be required to address so many of the issues here.

At least, if I do get this game, I know that I can come here for that type of advice. I wonder if the majority of those who buy this game even know about this or just think, "This game sucks," and return it or sell it?

[StormJH1]

The 2k series was routinely scoring in the 7's by most reputable sites/magazines, and I think the majority of the community agreed on that. This year, the game has fallen to 6's, and the reasons are not graphics, lack of features, or even poor framerate. The primary reason is the horrendous number of GLITCHES that invade the gameplaying experience. I may end up trying this game out anyway, but only because I'm am among the hardest of hardcore baseball admirers (and I know what I'm getting into).

Sliders cannot fix glitches. You may be able to trick them into happening less often, but the fact that AI components of the game don't do things on their own that have been routinely done in baseball games for 20 years is a major cause for concern.

[baa7]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Review

I'll be interested in seeing how much people like this game over time and with slider adjustments. The presentation and commentary is top notch (at least in the demo).

I was initially impressed when I fired the game up and started out in batting practice. I could see the improvements in hit variety. Then I played a game... There is nothing that can save this game as far as the on-field stuff goes. It's a mess. I can't see how anybody who has issues with any of that could soften their position after a while. Because sliders cannot fix the Ritalin-needy CPU hitting or the absolutely atrocious fielding.

[PVarck31]

Re: Major League Baseball 2K9 Review

I agree that you can't base a review on possible slider tweaks. However, I think there should be an updated review maybe a couple months after release which takes slider tweaks and patches into account.