MLB The Show '22 Impressions (PS4)

[countryboy]

I got the game today so I thought I would open the impressions thread. If proof needed mods just let me know.

Please note that these early impressions are from the PS4 version playing on the PS5 because you cannot download the PS5 version with the code in the MVP edition at this time.

[countryboy]

re: MLB The Show '22 Impressions (PS4)

countryboy! tomba here
compared to last years game what feels like step forward and what feels like a step back?

Presentation is a lot better in '22.

Gameplay wise, I haven't played enough to answer this quite yet.

[Scott]

re: MLB The Show '22 Impressions (PS4)

Impressions only. No Questions.

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show '22 Impressions (PS4)

A few quick things:

* The commentary is exceptional. I know its new so it will feel "fresher" but the way it works and flows is a thing of beauty.

* The MEDIUM ball in play camera seems to be different this year. Seems lower...going to take some getting used to (thats what Spring Training is for)

* The animations are nice and fluid

* Crowd seems to be more involved/vocal to the play on the field.

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show '22 Impressions (PS4)

The presentation and commentary is SO DAMN GOOD!

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show '22 Impressions (PS4)

On default legend the game is harder


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[countryboy]

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I know I mentioned it but the presentation is so good this year.

Also, don't miss with pitchers (Legend default) as I've been knocked around by the CPU.

[countryboy]

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I've seen the knockdown animation at 3rd base a few times now and its so fluid looking. Really a great addition as too many times players would "olay" balls.

[countryboy]

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Hit my first homerun with Paul DeJong off of Justin Verlander in Spring Training.

I'm averaging like 13 strikeouts a game...

It'll get better....I hope

[countryboy]

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I was mentioning this in another thread.

The commentary is really well done. It has a "radio broadcast" feel to it as the announcers aren't consistently talking throughout the at-bat. You can hear the ambience of the crowd/stadium more often and more clearly.

Its nothing for Boog to say "ball low, and its 1-0" and then not talk again, nor Singleton, until the next pitch is thrown. They don't do it all the time as they get into discussions, but its not constant allowing a great mixture of broadcast feel and feeling as though you're at the park.

Really really well done.

[countryboy]

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Boog Sciambi's excitement when calling the game/action in big plays is such a refreshing thing. He's got me hootin and hollerin when something big happens because of his reaction.

The game is so smooth to play (PS4 version on PS5) and not a bad looking game. If you've been disappointed with graphics the past year or two, I don't foresee that opinion changing this year, but for me it looks good.

I think the best thing gameplay wise is the subtle changes to hitting, pitching, and fielding. Nothing stands out as the big thing, but each subtle change has made the gameplay even better than '21. And the new fielding animations, 1st base catch animations, really bring a fresh feel to the game.

The more I use it, the more I really like the PCI anchor. Its helps me keep my eyes in a certain location of the zone and has made me a better hitter. And I don't mean that to say that I'm crushing the ball, but I'm having better at-bats and not swinging at crap as often.

If you liked '21 I think you'll appreciate '22 quite a bit. It may take a few games to find that appreciation but I think it will eventually be there.

[countryboy]

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The biggest issue I'm having thus far is adjusting to the new MEDIUM camera angle. I swear its been lowered a bit and its taking time for me to adjust to finding the ball/marker on the field when playing defense. Hasn't cause chaos, but its an adjustment.

One thing I noticed also was in my last game I hit a homerun to tie the game in the Top of the 9th and Boog got excited saying "this game is tied!!" and then the commentary stitched to a line where he updates the score, inning and such while runner rounding bases and his excitement level is gone.

Not sure if a/the day one patch will address this or not, or if they can down the line, but its something that caught my attention.

[countryboy]

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I may go back to universal DH...Patrick Corbin just doubled off the wall against me...LOL

[countryboy]

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The more I play the more....it's going to be a good summer.

[countryboy]

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Playing my first game with the regional broadcast theme and....

IT'S ****ING FANTASTIC!!!! WOW!!!!

Coupled with SotS (Bally sports theme) and its a thing of beauty.