Operation Sports MLB 2K13 Community Impressions Thread

[babythug23]

Got to rent this today. I played 2 games and had a blast. One thing I like that I didn't like with the other game. Is power hitters feel like power hitters. Love the pitching but I suck at it. The game is just fun makes u want to play it. The other game wasn't for me I was forcing my self to finish 9 innings. Wish the game look better its no on par with other games at all. But I care more bout having fun when it comes to games. I rented it for 360 is the game worse looking on ps3?

[Mt Oread]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

Really? That is pretty cool. Don't think I've ever seen that before in a baseball game.

I had an intentional walk after one pitch the other night, too. I think they did do some AI work. I think a lot of this stuff was there in 2K12, but it was not activating. They had claimed to have done AI work, but we didn't see it.

I will say that despite drastically better use of the bullpen and PH's, I still needed to go in and switch sides in a game today when SF was down 2-1 in the 8th, and their pitcher was leading off. Then I proceeded to walk Torres, and he stole 2b on me. But I got out of the inning.

But other than that failure to PH, my late innings match-ups have been fantastic. The CPU is even doing a better job of matching left/righty this year.

[econoodle]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

Really? That is pretty cool. Don't think I've ever seen that before in a baseball game.

Yea, I was pissed when it looked like they would pitch to him.
I mean its not like you HAVE to walk him there, but it was the Dbacks at Yankee Stadium, and you figure they'd do whatever they can to stay in it and win it.

What happened after that?
Tex popped out.

[pitchleague]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mt Oread

I had an intentional walk after one pitch the other night, too. I think they did do some AI work. I think a lot of this stuff was there in 2K12, but it was not activating. They had claimed to have done AI work, but we didn't see it. I will say that despite drastically better use of the bullpen and PH's, I still needed to go in and switch sides in a game today when SF was down 2-1 in the 8th, and their pitcher was leading off. Then I proceeded to walk Torres, and he stole 2b on me. But I got out of the inning. But other than that failure to PH, my late innings match-ups have been fantastic. The CPU is even doing a better job of matching left/righty this year.

Granted, I am still playing 2k12 and playing on PC, but I've had plenty of times when the AI chooses to go to the intentional walk mid-at-bat. Usually after I work a 2-0 count or so, but I've seen it in other counts as well.

Slightly off-topic, does anybody know how to do the intentional walk when you're pitching? Short of just throwing four pitches outside the "manual" way, that is? I use PC and the Logitech Rumblepad 2. I've googled it but come up empty.

[tvman]

Quote: Originally Posted by pitchleague

Granted, I am still playing 2k12 and playing on PC, but I've had plenty of times when the AI chooses to go to the intentional walk mid-at-bat. Usually after I work a 2-0 count or so, but I've seen it in other counts as well. Slightly off-topic, does anybody know how to do the intentional walk when you're pitching? Short of just throwing four pitches outside the "manual" way, that is? I use PC and the Logitech Rumblepad 2. I've googled it but come up empty.

I "think" you click down on the L stick.

[dodgerblue]

Rented the game through redbox and agree with many of the impressions on here. Fun game, but I'm going to wait for the price drop because I own 2k11 for the pc and 2k12 already and it's not that big of an upgrade.

In fact, there is one area I wish they would fix or someone would come up with a workaround. Why is it that the defense plays in on the corners when there isn't a legitimate bunt single type hitter up? It drives me crazy! Just look at the gameplay video of the Dodgers - A's somewhere above in the forums and the corner infielders are in for Mark Ellis leading off the game!

How are you guys dealing with this? Two controllers?

[RoyalBoyle78]

So after a week with the game, still loving the heck out if it..just fun guys

sent from Droid DNA

[tril]

Quote: Originally Posted by ADG24

What's up everybody? First of all, I must give you guys some background on my baseball gaming experience in the past. I have owned both a PS3 and a XBOX 360 since the systems first came out and since day one I have been a devoted MLB The Show consumer. I believe I bought MLB 2K7 to play with my older brother who came to visit from the Dominican Republic and since I had two controllers for that system and the game was cheap I decided to give it a try. Since then I have not owned a MLB 2K series game, even though I do download the demo every year just to see what 2K has to offer. Approximately 6 months ago my PS3 died on me and I have refused to pay to get it fixed especially with the PS4 just around the corner. Coming into this baseball season I knew that I was going to rely on MLB 2K13 in order to get some baseball action. I have been reading reviews left and right and man for a second I could not believe that the game could be this bad. I went to RedBox and rented the game for a couple of days and I liked what I saw, so against all of those people writting bad reviews I chose to pick up the game. I picked up the game on Saturday and I have been playing non-stop ever since. I have started a couple of franchises (fantasy and real teams) and so far I am enjoying the game even more than I have enjoyed the Show before. I do not know how to explain it, but the game is simply fun to play. I know that many people are saying this is the exact same game as MLB 2K12 was, but for someone like me who did not play the MLB 2K series in the past, this game is great! I have downloaded the most up to date rosters I was able to find and as I previously stated I am loving this game. Now, let's get one thing clear; you cannot compare the graphics to MLB The Show. The Show is a BEAUTIFUL game and that is one thing that I miss, but once you get past that, there is not much else to miss. I honestly feel the gameplay offered by MLB 2K13 is more fun to that of the Show, but I cannot figure out yet what it is that makes it more fun. Not even when MLB The Show firt came out was I able to play three or four games back to back, I simply got tired / bored and I ended up calling it a day with it. With MLB 2K13 I have been playing all weekend and I cannot wait to go home today after work and play some more. Anyone else in here who has not played the MLB 2K series in recent years and is enjoying this game?

I believe its a few things that make this game fun.

1. presentation. it's top notch, commentary, layouts etc.
2. the pace of the games are faster than THE OTHER GAME
3. the ease and simplicity of franchise mode. this is a plus and a negative. If you are truly a die hard fan then this may be a big disappointment. BUt if you are looking for a franchise mode with a less cumbersome feel than THE OTHER GAME, it winds up being perfect.
4. pitching and hitting.
5. the sim and arcade-y feel seems to be perfectly balanced.

if 2k had done a better job with the graphics then the game would have fared better against THE OTHER GAME.

Don't get me wrong, THE OTHER GAME still reigns supreme, but 2k has always been solid enough.