Comments on: MLB 2K7 Thoughts http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/2007/02/26/mlb-2k7-thoughts/ Two guys who love Sports Gaming on their PCs and consoles rant and rave about various stuff. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:32:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Joe http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/2007/02/26/mlb-2k7-thoughts/#comment-4521 Joe Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:08:00 +0000 http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/2007/02/26/mlb-2k7-thoughts/#comment-4521 The 3/4 view fielding is probably what is going to kill the game for me. The pitching interface is fine, but I've never been a fan of hitting with the swing stick. I switched it to "classic" mode, but it is still difficult to judge where the ball is going. It is also difficult to tell where the ball is immediately after someone makes contact. Also, there are some weird physics going on in the outfield when the ball hits the gap-almost like a golfball on concrete or something.<br/><br/>The whole pay for a "scouting report" thing kills me too. I know they are trying to add some kind of incentive for people, but you're trying to tell me that Major League Teams don't have immediate access to where to pitch regular major league hitters?<br/><br/>That said, it is a nice looking game-didn't Brinkman say this is only "year one" of the three year plan? Guess they have those pesky gameplay issues to work out later next year.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Unfortunately, according to some on Operation Sports who got the game today, "The Show" is plagued with some sort of slowdown issue when trying to field the ball. Not sure why they messed with a great thing there. The 3/4 view fielding is probably what is going to kill the game for me. The pitching interface is fine, but I’ve never been a fan of hitting with the swing stick. I switched it to “classic” mode, but it is still difficult to judge where the ball is going. It is also difficult to tell where the ball is immediately after someone makes contact. Also, there are some weird physics going on in the outfield when the ball hits the gap-almost like a golfball on concrete or something.

The whole pay for a “scouting report” thing kills me too. I know they are trying to add some kind of incentive for people, but you’re trying to tell me that Major League Teams don’t have immediate access to where to pitch regular major league hitters?

That said, it is a nice looking game-didn’t Brinkman say this is only “year one” of the three year plan? Guess they have those pesky gameplay issues to work out later next year.

Unfortunately, according to some on Operation Sports who got the game today, “The Show” is plagued with some sort of slowdown issue when trying to field the ball. Not sure why they messed with a great thing there.

]]> By: Glen http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/2007/02/26/mlb-2k7-thoughts/#comment-4520 Glen Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:42:00 +0000 http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/2007/02/26/mlb-2k7-thoughts/#comment-4520 I didn't get a chance to play 2K6 last year, so I'm coming into this game fresh, but I was pretty impressed with my time in the demo.<br/><br/>I found fielding to be very difficult as well and couldn't even get close to making a play in the OF, but I thought I might be able to in time. <br/><br/>I really enjoy the pitching interface. Once I got the hang of it, I was painting the black of the plate. Also, I made a few mistakes and ended up sending a couple pitches past the catcher and plunked a few hitters when I was tired. <br/><br/>Batting seemed pretty challenging, but I managed a few hits in the 3 inning outing and figured that with some time I'd get the hang of it. <br/><br/>I'll be renting this one for sure. I enjoyed the demo enough to be certain of that. I didn’t get a chance to play 2K6 last year, so I’m coming into this game fresh, but I was pretty impressed with my time in the demo.

I found fielding to be very difficult as well and couldn’t even get close to making a play in the OF, but I thought I might be able to in time.

I really enjoy the pitching interface. Once I got the hang of it, I was painting the black of the plate. Also, I made a few mistakes and ended up sending a couple pitches past the catcher and plunked a few hitters when I was tired.

Batting seemed pretty challenging, but I managed a few hits in the 3 inning outing and figured that with some time I’d get the hang of it.

I’ll be renting this one for sure. I enjoyed the demo enough to be certain of that.

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