Operation Sports MLB 2K13 Community Impressions Thread

[kamackeris76]

I would LOVE to give you my impressions of this game but 2K Sports will not release this over in the UK.....and with it being region specific i can't buy from the states......

[MAGboyswifT27]

It's better than I thought but I don't think my opinion counts because I've never been into the baseball titles. I know football and basketball better.. This year I wanted to try something new and learn more about baseball in general. I like the posts I've seen and if any of you guys have suggestions for sliders lmk...

[C the Lyte]

Bought 2k11, disappointed by lack of support, and would never touch this series again. Until I got the itch for 13. Wanted an updated baseball game, and glad I got this.

For the casual @ best baseball fan, this game is perfect. I think this game does a lot of things well, a couple great, and a few bad. Good news is there seems to be nothing "broken" about this. Some of the issues seem to be correctable via sliders by some guys on here. And there seem to be occasional glitches. Very occasional though.

Pitcher/batter battles are great, previous pitch graphics are nice. The fielders are not automatic and you will suffer if you field the ball leisurely. I'm sure some of these features may have been in 12, but pitches changing ratings, hot zones becoming predictable, and pitches losing their effect due to repetition is great.

If you're hardcore sim head, this probably isn't for you. If you're like me and haven't played in a couple years, I think you'd really enjoy this title.

[pistolpete]

Quote: Originally Posted by C the Lyte

Pitcher/batter battles are great

I have found pitching on this years version is very good. Even when you get ahead of batters it is very difficult to get them out. You often need to go to your lesser rated pitches just to keep the hitters honest, but the thing is you can't throw them in the zone or else they get rocked, and if you throw them out of the zone the hitters are smart enough to take them.

[RoyalBoyle78]

Quote: Originally Posted by C the Lyte

Bought 2k11, disappointed by lack of support, and would never touch this series again. Until I got the itch for 13. Wanted an updated baseball game, and glad I got this. For the casual @ best baseball fan, this game is perfect. I think this game does a lot of things well, a couple great, and a few bad. Good news is there seems to be nothing "broken" about this. Some of the issues seem to be correctable via sliders by some guys on here. And there seem to be occasional glitches. Very occasional though. Pitcher/batter battles are great, previous pitch graphics are nice. The fielders are not automatic and you will suffer if you field the ball leisurely. I'm sure some of these features may have been in 12, but pitches changing ratings, hot zones becoming predictable, and pitches losing their effect due to repetition is great. If you're hardcore sim head, this probably isn't for you. If you're like me and haven't played in a couple years, I think you'd really enjoy this title.

I own both games, and calling 2k a non sim isn't really fair, has I think there franchise mode is really well, even when coming to player salaries, it get me angry when I look at the other game player salaries, almost all have one year contracts, I'm like WTH...at least 2k does that right

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[tril]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mt Oread

What do you mean by dual stick batting? The LS is still used to influence the the hit. So technically, I still use both sticks when hitting, but I never heard it called that.

good to know. I never knew the offical name of the dual controls, but I read somewhere that they removed it. Glad to know that its still in the game.

[econoodle]

I will chime in here on occasion as I come up with more impressions, but after a solid 5 days of 2K gaming, I have to say i am happy.

I there anything more intense than the batter/pitcher showdown in this game?
I mean seriously.
Nail biting and tense are a few good words to describe it. And thats just in the 3rd inning! Wait to see how you feel with your starter on the hill, who has pitched brilliantly into the 7th, nursing a 2-0 lead all the while mixing up his pitches and keeping hitters guessing, but still coming close to that pitch count, and a tired pen waiting in the wings.

You try hard to focus and make good pitches to get quick outs to get the starter a bit closer to the end so you don't have to go to the relievers.
Nothing worse then KNOWING you just botched a pitch gesture, and if you didn't have to field the ball, you would have shielded your eyes so you don't have to see the ball get smacked into the gap.

When you get a big out in 2k13, you know that must be what it feels like in real life.

Who cares if the graphics aren't photo realistic. When the mechanics of this part of the game are this good, that doesn't matter.


Also, the announcing, which is already award winning, has reached new heights.

Lester walked 3 guys in one inning and had let up two runs. Of course, Phillips mentioned just that, some thing like "Well, lets see, Lester has now given up 3 walks, leading to a couple of runs. He better find the plate or this is going to be a long night".

Another nugget:

At the end of the 3rd, as Lester walked off the mound, Thorne said, "After letting up 2 runs in each of the first two innings, he gets through the 3rd inning with jut 6 pitches. He could sure use more of those".

Fantastic.

More to come...

[tril]

Im seeing some good reviews. I thought this would be the year I finally by one baseball game. But I guess not. I like both titles, and have purchased both since 06.
and IM like others here. 2k's baseball game is fun, it falls short in the graphics department, but none the less I always enjoy it.
Too bad its not on PC this year. so this will be my first 2k baseball purchase on a console since 09. from 09-12 its been PC.

good feedback you all. THANKS