Major League Baseball 2K9 Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[kGinGreen]

Quote: Originally Posted by MastorofPuppetz

never said otherwise, no game is without issues, the problem is many of the complaints are due to lack of understanding about controls, demo issues that will be fixed, there are sliders and 3 higher difficulty settings and zone hitting in retail, etc.. There are some real issues, as there always is (Animations, no DP breakups), there are A LOT, and I mean A LOT, of knee jerk reactions here, a lot of which is unwarranted.

I agree with you. But no sense in beating people over the head with it. I'm really enjoying this game at this point. Who cares what other think man? It's their loss ultimately. As I've learned the controls and gotten used to the flow of the game and the nuances of it, there is no reason for me to believe that this isn't going to be a very good baseball game.

[BadKermit]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

It is at least 2 months old. That is a guarantee based on the way the entire process works. It's still pretty bad to release a demo of this quality but you would have to know their hands were tied. If they don't release a demo, they are hiding something. They do, and it's this bad. It's a lose-lose. Look at the videos Steve posted as that looks much better than the demo we played.

Oh, I totally agree, and I actually don't even think the demo is poor quality. There is a definite difference in, at the very least, collision detection between the demo and the videos Steve has posted. And HE doesn't even have the final code, right?

I'm enjoying the demo. I was just wondering how much time they've probably had to iron out some of the quirky things that people have said they've seen.

[nomarhits400]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

You're absolutely right but no one really knows what happens. Think, 2 years ago, everyone was sold on what Brinkman was bringing to the series and 2k7 was a solid base to work off of. Either way, those that are frustrated have every right to be so. But the team in place is showing they have a decent base to work off of going forward. It's sort of like MVP 2003. It wasn't the best baseball title but the base was there, and the expectations were high. Sure, there's plenty of "stupid" in the demo... but there's plenty to be excited about as well.

Oh, I agree- and I have a PS3- so as you can imagine, I am not going to be conflicted with a purchasing choice this year....But looking at the big picture as a prospective 360 owner, how long do you keep walking behind the kid who is constantly tripping on their own shoelaces. Because as good or bad as everyone here perceives this game to be- it should be much further along by now.

[MastorofPuppetz]

Quote: Originally Posted by nomarhits400

Oh, I agree- and I have a PS3- so as you can imagine, I am not going to be conflicted with a purchasing choice this year....But looking at the big picture as a prospective 360 owner, how long do you keep walking behind the kid who is constantly tripping on their own shoelaces. Because as good or bad as everyone here perceives this game to be- it should be much further along by now.

No one disagress, but Vc this year, you cannot blame them for that, theya re trying to fix in a short time what kush ruined. Cannot really put it on VC, this is year one with someones messed up code.

[baa7]

I thought this was an impressions thread?

[Pared]

I hear ya nomaaaah. It's a shame it took them this long to get the game to VC in the first place. They should have been working on the game for a while now.

That development studio has proven to put out games teeter enough on the brink of realism where the general public enjoys the game.

I haven't enjoyed a MLB game from 2k since ESPN 2k4. And while I can easily see this game won't be perfect, much like MVP 2003... there is an upside there. It has me, as a baseball fan, excited.

EDIT: bah is right in his usual, curt way. Back to the impressions.

[daflyboys]

I don't want to get overelaborate here, but I tried 2 inns. with the demo and after you get past the initial visual novelty it still comes down to gameplay. I didn't find it to be the best in responsiveness. It just felt "clunky" overall. I understand it's a demo, but then again a demo should be put out there to entice a sale, not to hold people over until the product comes out. After all, "demo" is short for demonstration of what the product can do. I'll be saving $60.

[The Living Legend]

Though i love the demo, nothing has wowed me in sports games at all, maybe the graphics on the show but that it the graphics.

It stinks that it takes to long to develop games and also it stinks that VC is finally working on the game cause they have the resources now.

Here is what really worries me is the fact that we are on what year 4 of the 360 and hadnt had a decent baseball game or even football, hockey yes finally. What worries me is that the new systems are coming out soon which means back to square 1 soon that blows. And games havent even used the tru power of the 360 i think the sports gaming is in serious trouble and i wish there was a way to fix it but there is not. The economy, what fans demand vs profit vs politics, it's all relevant since the 360. Shame really.