MLB 2K12 Reviewer Impressions

[Skyboxer]

Re: MLB 2K12 Reviewer Impressions

Sorry, but publishing a review a week after the game comes out and not mentioning that the issues discussed in the review were actually fixed Day 1, is unfair and misleading, period.

Go back and try reading what I wrote again.....

Where did I say they could not mention a patch?
I said the REVIEW must be based on release state of the game. I also said another review could be given and should be given after patch.

It's not misleading to tell a consumer how the game plays as it was released.

[Yeats]

Re: MLB 2K12 Reviewer Impressions

It's not misleading to tell a consumer how the game plays as it was released.

It is misleading when the writer fails to also mention that his main gripe with the game was completely fixed days ago, hours after the game was released in fact, and is no longer even an issue. If the intention of writing the article is to fully inform consumers regarding the game, then the individual failed in that task. Pretty simple. Maybe "misleading" is the wrong word, and "important info completely missing" is a more correct analysis.

[Skyboxer]

Re: MLB 2K12 Reviewer Impressions

Again who said they couldnt mention the patch???
Mention it all they want but the REVIEW should be strictly on how it was released.
And once again I'll say a review could then be done later once patch is done. Then any issues the patches cause, if any, can be mentioned also.

Lastly how many times was a reviewer blasted for not mentioning a glitch that was later noticed after review? Then this issue was fixed in a patch later. Wonder how many of those "your review sucked" posters went back and appoligized to reviewer because the issue was fixed. I never seen anyone tell a reviewer its ok to not mention an issue because a patch will fix it.
Bottom line is every game is going to get a patch to fix issues but how the games was shipped is just as equally important to report as is what any subsequent patches fix.

[PVarck31]

Re: MLB 2K12 Reviewer Impressions

I will make mention of the 360 patch, and the upcoming PS3 patch.

[22cowboys22]

i dont think mlb2k12 is as bad as these reviewers are making it out to be.yes mlb the show is better and i know that but just about everyone thats reviewing the show says a lot of the game is like last yrs effort so to me that means it sucks cause for what ever reason im bored with the show by the 20th game.the commentary is very dry and the stat overlay graphics and stats for that matter have a boring presentation to them and their not as robust as mlb2k12 is and mlb2k12's commentary is a joy to listen to and keeps your interest in the game and at least this yr the game is playable from start to finish no stupid bugs to interfere with gameplay as far as i know.

[BustinLoose]

Why can't 2K make MLB2K12 more like NBA2K12? NBA2K12 is the benchmark for all sports games, including Madden. You would think it shouldn't be that hard since they're both made by the same company.

[IceCool183]

2ks baseball game is alright, the my player mode is ok, but the player faces u have to choose from are scary lol, it just kills me they bread and butter the nba 2k seris and i know its great but come on 2k put a lil more effort into ur other sports games..

[Bobolini]

So this review is on a PS3 and the frame rate issue may not exist on the 360? Anybody buying the PC one?

[econoodle]

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2ks baseball game is alright, the my player mode is ok, but the player faces u have to choose from are scary lol, it just kills me they bread and butter the nba 2k seris and i know its great but come on 2k put a lil more effort into ur other sports games..

scary is being kind.

[thevaliantx]

I wasnt real impressed with the demo of mlb2k12. But I dropped in to a best buy, and saw they had the full game to demo at the store. I played as the angels against the marlins at the new marlins stadium. And I really enjoyed it. It was fun to play, and I shopped around and found a guy selling a used copy of mlb2k12. I got it to the house and am really happy with it. I am eager to see the new rookies like the cuban cespedes, and yu darvish when they get added to the rosters in mlb. Apparently new players must be approved by mlb and be active in real season games before they can be added. But in any case the game is fun. I have never played the show, but since I have a 360 I dont have the option, and I am not gonna buy a ps3 just for one game. I am looking forward to next season to see what happens when more developers allowed to make mlb games. I hope the nfl and ncaa opens up their licensing as well.

Are you suggesting that the demo available off the PS3 Store is not representative of the retail release? Sorry, I don't buy it. I just played the demo last night, half and inning is ALL I NEEDED to see that very little was changed to the game. I've been playing baseball games for many, many years and so I don't need to spend a lot of time with a product to pick up its flaws (of which there are obviously many in MLB 2K12). My wife says that I'm too analytical and detail oriented, but hey ... it helps when it comes to determining which games are stinkers, and which ones aren't.

[Money99]

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Are you suggesting that the demo available off the PS3 Store is not representative of the retail release? Sorry, I don't buy it. I just played the demo last night, half and inning is ALL I NEEDED to see that very little was changed to the game. I've been playing baseball games for many, many years and so I don't need to spend a lot of time with a product to pick up its flaws (of which there are obviously many in MLB 2K12). My wife says that I'm too analytical and detail oriented, but hey ... it helps when it comes to determining which games are stinkers, and which ones aren't.

To each their own.
I didn't care for the Batman Arkham Asylum demo but after a friend lent me the full game, I couldn't get enough.
Same with the 2K12 demo. I thought it was 'meh' but then I got the full game and I fell in love.
I was inches from buying a new PS3 for the other game. I'm so glad my brother lent me his PS3 with his copy of the other game. I also rented 2K12 at the same time.
After an hour with each, I unhooked the PS3. I'm really enjoying 2K12.
That's not to say the other game is bad by anymeans. When I had a PS2 and briefly a PS3, I owned the other game with both consoles.
Maybe I needed a change? All I know is I'm having a lot more fun with 2K12 than with the other choice.

[econoodle]

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To each their own.
I didn't care for the Batman Arkham Asylum demo but after a friend lent me the full game, I couldn't get enough.
Same with the 2K12 demo. I thought it was 'meh' but then I got the full game and I fell in love.
I was inches from buying a new PS3 for the other game. I'm so glad my brother lent me his PS3 with his copy of the other game. I also rented 2K12 at the same time.
After an hour with each, I unhooked the PS3. I'm really enjoying 2K12.
That's not to say the other game is bad by anymeans. When I had a PS2 and briefly a PS3, I owned the other game with both consoles.
Maybe I needed a change? All I know is I'm having a lot more fun with 2K12 than with the other choice.

I agree on the bolded
I played a game and a half and there is improvement off the demo.
To me anyways.

[Eddie1967]

For anyone who thought that 2K's lack of screenshots and gameplay video was just because they don't know how to market or are unaware of the importance of marketing your game, don't kid yourselves. This coming from someone who LOVES the 'fun' factor that has been in 2K baseball games.

What does this comment mean?

[Eddie1967]

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I am reviewing the PS3 version. I can only report on what I see.

Maybe I missed it but did you mention that you were reviewing this for the PS3 anywhere in your review? If not, then that would go a long way to stop people from being confused when they don't see the same issues.

[Tyrant8RDFL]

Re: MLB 2K12 Reviewer Impressions

I will like to state that 2k12 is a solid title. Yes we know about the hiccups with animation and frame rate, but outside of those technical issues the game is very enjoyable.

I have the slider set where I love them and the game is solid. This is the first year where I did not purchase the show, and went with 2k.

The show is solid , but I felt having the show 11 with a roster update is all I needed to keep playing the show.

With 2k12 I saw allot of new things I like, and the game is different.

A patch for the technical issues and this game is even better, but I personally don't care if they ever patch it for the technical issues. It doesn't effect my results.