Yes, this is exactly what I want to look at. In most cases, what they say ends up holding true-especially if you decide to throw the same pitch time and time again.
Steve Phillips and John Kruk specifically address pitches, remarking on tendencies and offering their suggestions, which is helpful for newcomers. They reflect on the performances of players and teams from games past and present, and even highlight what they expect to see. The three-man team of Gary Thorne, Steve Phillips, and John Kruk has good chemistry and delivery. Outside of the pitching system, the only other notable part of the game is the commentary. It's nice to be able to do so and rewrite a team's history, but only the most dedicated fans will trek through a season playing a game every day. MLB Today lets you play at the same pace as your favorite team, which hardcore baseball fans may appreciate. Franchise mode fails to stand out over last year, and the same goes with the other included modes. The My Player mode, while serviceable, is littered with the AI issues mentioned earlier. Other oddities include a player standing motionless in the batter's box while the opposing side trots back to their dugout. The most evident occurs between innings: the camera often disappears into the stands and shows the feet of those in attendance. On top of that, there are numerous graphical glitches. While most players batting stances have been replicated well, facial animations are severely lacking causing most to appear as lifeless zombies. There is a clear pause in the animation which can lead to a player reaching a base when they shouldn't have.Īwkward animations are apparent in a number of spots. It's normal for a player who is getting off the ground or running to not have complete composure when throwing a ball, but even when a player is standing, his motions are out of place. Other problems on the field include transitions between catching and throwing, which never feel fluid or natural. On the other hand, you may be kept in too long when everything you throw is resulting in a base hit. Playing as a pitcher, you might unexpectedly be pulled while pitching a shutout after only three innings of work. On top of that, your AI manager makes illogical decisions. You have absolutely no control over the actions of your teammates and are forced to rely on an AI coach. For instance, when balls are constantly heading towards a specific area, players don't move to a better spot in order to prevent the same thing from happening again. Nor do players adapt to events unfolding during the course of a game. When playing the My Player mode, your teammates are regularly out of position, which allows easy single after easy single. On the field, there are numerous issues, especially when the AI is in control. By keeping it varied and paying attention to the pitcher's pitch count, you should be able to shut the door on any late-inning rallies.
This forces you to change how you approach each batter. To prevent the overuse of one particular kind of throw, AI batters will be able to pick up on trends and effectively swing at what they face. These can be very helpful as you progress through a game since knowing the correct pitches to throw will help with winning games.Įvery pitch requires a different motion with the right analog stick. When a new batter is up to the plate, pop-ups inform you of the last pitch thrown to the last batter and, if applicable, to that specific batter. What is new is the addition of a dynamic tendency system which gives constant feedback regarding pitch successes and failures. While the system is easy to grasp, it’s nothing new.
Performing the wrong motion can result in a wild throw or one that goes off your intended mark. The size of the inner circle and the accuracy of the motion determine the success of the pitch. When the inner circle meets with the outer circle, you stop the motion and perform the pitch. Inside, another yellow circle begins to expand. When initiating a throw a white circle appears onscreen. Your success with a pitch is based on both the action performed and the timing. Performing a change-up requires holding the right analog stick up for a moment and then quickly flick down to perform a slider, flick the stick right then follow that up with a downwards semi-circle. Where other games have games have incorporated a three-click system for pitching, 2K Sports uses a pitching system that makes use of the right analog stick. Now Playing: Video Review - Major League Baseball 2K12 By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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