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March 2011
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The editors liked
New analog controls add a new level of gameplay
Deep character customization
PlayStation Move and 3D compatible
Captures the baseball experience in all it's glory
Captures not only the core mechanics of baseball
But also the little details in the crowd and player animations that make the game so unique
One of the best applications of analog controls in a sports game ever
More modes than you can shake a fungo at
Road to the Show treats your athlete like a character in an RPG.
New analog pitching interface is both realistic and challenging
Tweaks to Road to the Show add some realism to player progression
Boasts a number of small
Subtle improvements that make the game more lifelike
Beautiful
Almost photorealistic visuals.
New analog control scheme allows for precision hitting
Pitching and fielding
Amount of detail on individual players is stunning. AI is as smart in the front office as it is on the field.
The editors didn't like
Waiting time between gameplay is too long
Analog controls could be too difficult for first time players
UI and menu are difficult to navigate
Captures the baseball experience in all it's sluggishness
Baserunning and analog throwing controls do still need a little work
The beach balls bouncing around the crowd may be realistic
But they still annoy me in real life
The announcer AI is wellprogrammed
But because I'm a Giants fan I could do without Dodger color man Eric Karros in the booth. Give me Kruk and Kuip!
Few significant changes from last year
Steep learning curve for analog hitting and throwing.
Long load times
Repetitive commentary. Much touted PlayStation Move capability is limited to a single mode.
Abstract: Does MLB 11: The Show knock the ball out of the park, or does it leave players crying foul? Find out in this video game review.Major League Baseball is just getting into swing, and that means that baseball fans can simulate their favorite teams and pla...
New analog controls add a new level of gameplay, Deep character customization, PlayStation Move and 3D compatible, Captures the baseball experience in all it's glory
Waiting time between gameplay is too long, Analog controls could be too difficult for first time players, UI and menu are difficult to navigate, Captures the baseball experience in all it's sluggishness
Abstract: Opening day is here and along with it comes the smell of fresh cut grass, sunflower seeds and hot dogs which have been cooking since last baseball season... same ole same ole... well, this season we have progressed from just having a steroid scandal to...
Abstract: A little bit more than a month ago, we had the opportunity to check out MLB 11: The Show at a demo day. We stood there with our Move controller and after a couple of minutes became truly adept at bashing the ball out of the park in the home run derby ...
Abstract: When a sports game becomes so good, you know that one day the inevitable peak will be reached and the developers will need to reinvent the wheel...so to speak. This unfortunate circumstance is true for Sony's MLB: The Show franchise, as their baseball ...
New analog control scheme allows for precision hitting, pitching and fielding, amount of detail on individual players is stunning. AI is as smart in the front office as it is on the field.
Long load times, repetitive commentary. Much touted PlayStation Move capability is limited to a single mode.
Abstract: The usual round of modes are included in this year’s version of The Show. If you want to jump into a quick game, you can do that through Exhibition mode. If you feel like creating your own future all-star and climbing the ranks, Road to the Show has g...
Abstract: Outside the incremental sequel stuff you're already expecting, there's a lot to love in MLB 11: The Show. New analog inputs add power and precision to the controls. Veteran series announcers deliver TV-quality commentary performances complemented by gr...
New analog pitching interface is both realistic and challenging, Tweaks to Road to the Show add some realism to player progression, Boasts a number of small, subtle improvements that make the game more lifelike, Beautiful, almost photorealistic visuals.
Few significant changes from last year, Steep learning curve for analog hitting and throwing.
MLB 11: The Show is another great baseball game, but it doesn't add a lot to last year's feature list....
Abstract: Unlike football, baseball is one sport where game developers have remained competitive. Though the 2K MLB series has always done a great job with realism, The Show once again proves that it has the upper hand. Though the newest entry doesn't exactly re...