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

[notasenator]

So I really like this demo, but I just ran into a bug.

Bottom of the third, runner on second, down by one, I drove one deep into the gap. While I was happy because the runner on second would score to tie it up, the ball apparently got stuck at the bottom of the wall and the center fielder repeated the "picking up the ball" animation over and over again while the batter ran the bases and eventually scored, winning the game for me.

The other three games have been smooth and fun. This is such an important step up from 2k8.

[Lepermessiah]

Did someone say they only get ground balls when using the left stick? I get ground balls all the time even not using the left stick????

[Tatz666]

now im a guy who has both a 360 and a ps3 and i prefer to play the show....and im not a guy who feels the need to compare the two games, i just play the one i like. but above all of this, i am a baseball fan, so i downloaded the 2k9 demo before and played a quick game......i must say that my initial impression is good. even though its a very small sample to judge, it seems like an accurate representation of baseball. i like the presentation and the overall atmosphere. could be a game that grows on you the more you play it.....guess only time will tell.

its a good time to be a baseball fan

[riDIRKulous41]

First inning of the game runners on 1st and 3rd for Philly with 1 out and Ibanez does a freakin' suicide squeeze...WTF

[jeffy777]

Quote: Originally Posted by riDIRKulous41

First inning of the game runners on 1st and 2nd for Philly with 1 out and Ibanez does a freakin' suicide squeeze...WTF

It's not a suicide squeeze unless the runner is on 3rd.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squeeze_play_(baseball)

[riDIRKulous41]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffy777

It's not a suicide squeeze unless the runner is on 3rd..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squeeze_play_(baseball)

My bad i meant first and 3rd with one out and Ibanez whiffed the bunt attempt but thanks for the wiki reference

[BrownsFan72]

Well im a huge Show guy and its the only reason I own a PS3 but I have to say i enjoyed the demo and looks to be a solid game. Companign it to The Show is difficult since this game has been a piece of trash the last couple years. The game looks pretty good we will see.

[watts2you]

I'm a big fan of the 2k Sports Baseball seris but last year forced me to buy The Show as well. I have 5 possitives and 5 neggetives for my first impressionsof the the demo:
Possitives:
1) LOVE the commentary
2) Animations are smooth (smooth enough)
3) New polished throwing meter is a must
4) Gameplay is solid but a little clunky in the outfield
5) Pitching is MUCH improved and more friendly
Neggetives:
1) Player models look a little skinny (downgrade in graphics)
2) Still some awkward moments when opposing team singles and my cut-off man hold the ball in a "ready to fire" possition.
3) Fielding view when ball is in play is too far.
4) Action view when a runner steals is too far.
5) Miss the Cut Scenes.....I miss those close ups when you could see the texture on players faces. 07 and 08 has way better graphics.

All the neggetives I can definatley live with. Overall it's going to be a good game and I'm enjoying the demo and can't wait to pick up my copy!