MLB 14 The Show Review (PS4)

[AntiBandwagoner]

I love this game. It is the first time I have owned a The Show game, and I am awful at the game (Lost 0-15 today in my Cubs 'chise) but nonetheless it is everything I was expecting.

[ggsimmonds]

"There are additional animations as well, but I’ve had a hard time pinpointing exactly what’s new. While at Sony HQ, I was shown a “slap hit” animation, which looked good, so I know that they are there..."

What? How did this slip past the editor?

I will tell you what is new -- crowd animations. Outside of the slap swing I do not think there are any new gameplay related animations.

[Steven78]

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Which is a shame because I thought the fact sheet touted hundreds of new animations.

[Steven78]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Review (PS4)

Here it is:

• Completely re-done catcher animations suite (over 150 all-new catcher animations)
• More than 90 new batting stances
• More than 160 batting stance re-captures for players who changed their stances
• More than 50 new fielding animations
• More than 30 new pitching motions
• 20 new signature HR swings
• Over 350 new fielding and batting animations (PS4 Only)
• Team specific, player specific, team generic crowd signs (PS4 Only)

[Seyheykid23]

I think it's time the devs of this series get some bad press for their online issues and now loading times on a Next Gen console that supposedly was going to make loading times a thing of the past. Even with all that, I cannot disagree with the review as the gameplay is the best recreation of any sport in a game currently by far. The sheer amount of options they give for control and tweaking of the game to suit any player level is needed in all sports games IMO. Graphics at times are lifelike. Audio when using headphones or a 7.1 system is very good compared to other sports games even with the loss of Sounds of The Show. People should give Sony a tweet or two on that as well.

Bottom line, this game deserves praise for it gameplay and offline play. It also deserves major criticism for its online play.

Could not agree more

[Russell_SCEA]

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Which is a shame because I thought the fact sheet touted hundreds of new animations.

Those 300 plus animations that are specific to the PS4 are all there.

[Steven78]

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Ok thanks Russell.

[THESHAMISASHAME]

I havent seen many new Catcher animations either but I still see alot of the jumping out of the box down the line ones in super speed and yes player models , Catcher gear and the overdone scribbled on beards all need to be redone and SCEA keep the overlays and screens new every year as its like a fresh coat of paint and different from last years game .

But quick counts is just amazing so I hope SCEA doesnt tweak it into a version of the regular full count game as some suggest as it does whats its supposed while still staying ultra realistic and statistically accurate , just a incredible addition !

[MLB14]

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I would think it's obvious that the developers were overworked this year with the PS4 release. The PS3 version was released a month later than usual. I don't blame them at all.

The work that goes into developing a game like this can't be put into words. Things will be done to correct something, which changes something else, then that needs to be adjusted. It goes on and on and on.

To sum up my point: Anyone who expected to be blown away by the PS4 version wasn't being realistic. I bet MLB 15 for the PS4 will amaze you though.

[Nwo4Life75]

I just have just three words for the ps4 version of this game visuals,presentation,graphics what ever you wanna call it,more polished ps3 version! I want the option next year of the retractable roof stadiums to be able to have them closed or open,I want the umpires to wear jackets and sport coat for the home plate umpire when it's cold,I want the American league and national league all stars for each player to wear his team uniform in the all-star game just like in real life! It would be awesome to get the weather channel to do the weather ,like real time weather,in each city,like they had for years in ncaa football,I want them to bring back the old franchise mode we're you control ticket prices ,merchandise,promotions etc,i would like them to add Nike shoes into it! They already have the Nike undershirt,for the life of me I don't understand how they can have the Nike undershirt ,but still have generic shoes. MLB 14 is still a awesome game and I love it,but they do need to step it up now! The new console cycle/era has begun! No more excuses! If the ps4 is so powerful,let's start seeing it! That goes for all next gen sports games! EA are you hearing me lol.

[buggs1a]

I disagree with a lot in this review. Seems like he's paid to talk it up. I doubt he is it just reads that way. Graphics are far from incredible and framerate sucks sometimes.

[bfindeisen]

I disagree with a lot in this review. Seems like he's paid to talk it up. I doubt he is it just reads that way. Graphics are far from incredible and framerate sucks sometimes.

You've come to wrong place if you're looking for a balanced review of this game. Not saying the game is bad, but besides glossing over some of the more major issues, the negatives with this game (some of which have been present for 4-5 generations) are never even mentioned in the reviews.

[Skyboxer]

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Good review. Game is great.
Online needs some love but overall I'm very happy with the game and it's been fun every time I fire it up.
Can't wait to see the what the future holds for the PS4 version.

[rman]

With 1/3 of the game broken, I don't agree with this review let alone the very generous score. This series has been tanking in sales the last few years and this year looks to be the worst so far out of the gate. I'll continue to vote with my wallet.

[Sportselite]

MLB The Show is the greatest reason why I'm going to buy a PS4. EA Sports should bring back MVP Baseball, though.