11:53 AM - March 5, 2013 by Millennium
Now that the game is released to all, this is the place to post your impressions.
As a reminder, this is not a thread for questions. Please use the MLB 13 The Show Q&A thread for that.
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11:53 AM - March 5, 2013 by MillenniumNow that the game is released to all, this is the place to post your impressions.
As a reminder, this is not a thread for questions. Please use the MLB 13 The Show Q&A thread for that.
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It only nails the bat placement for about 5% of his entire stance. It's not even close. I'd rather have the one from 12, as would everybody else.
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- Classic
- Meter
- Analog
- Pulse
- PS Move
It should be noted that Classic pitching isn't totally out of your control. You control the aim location, as well as the accuracy vs. effort depending on your button press.
The available batting options are:
- Timing (button)
- Analog (right analog)
- Zone (left analog + button)
- Zone plus Analog (dual analog)
- PS Move
The yellow 'zone' you are referring to is called the PCI (plate coverage indicator) and it can be turned on with any batting mechanic. The timing only methods use ratings to place it in the zone.
Also, each batting mechanic has three types of selectable swings - normal, contact and power.
Hope that helps.
-- Sent from the Future...
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# 444
ItAllFades @ 03/11/13 03:54 AM
I wish they didn't remove "High" as a camera angle. That was what I used all the time, and can't seem to get the same angle right on Create mode. But, I guess I'll just have to get used to a new one.
Also, I hit a ball off the top of the wall in Houston, just under the train tracks, which should have been a Home Run...yet, it was ruled a Ground Rule Double for some reason. I watched the replay and it was clearly a shot off the wall out there and over the yellow line.
Also, I hit a ball off the top of the wall in Houston, just under the train tracks, which should have been a Home Run...yet, it was ruled a Ground Rule Double for some reason. I watched the replay and it was clearly a shot off the wall out there and over the yellow line.
online is still a joke. how they still struggle to offer a decent online experience is beyond me.
online play is riddled with constant freezing and pitch stuttering even when both players ping are green.
avoid this game if you are primarily an online player.
online play is riddled with constant freezing and pitch stuttering even when both players ping are green.
avoid this game if you are primarily an online player.
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Rented it over the weekend
Lows
- Commentary seems aged compared to the rest of the game
- Announcers seem to think 100 pitches is a lot for an ace
- Simmed a part of the game and the CPU had pinch hit for my pitcher but didn't warm anyone up for the next inning.
- Players give each other "air" high fives with a foot or more between their hands.
- Annimations sometimes feel like they have glued my fielder to the ground when I'm trying to move to the ball.
- Crowd noise has improved but it's not where it should be. Star players don't get a roar from the crowd when they come up to bat and the crowd doesn't know when something big is happening (Player coming up to bat 1 double away from hitting for the cycle).
Highs
- Pretty much everything else!
- The box score looks like it should after the game. Pitch counts, hits, Hrs look realistic
- Star players play like star players
- Its hard to explain but the hitting just feels right to me
- The crowd noise is improved and the playoff atmosphere has also improved
Highlight of the weekend: down 2-4 playing Nationals vs. Dodgers. Bryce Harper was down to his last strike when he hit a 452 ft HR to tie the game. He seemed to know it was gone the moment he hit it and the face paint made him look like a super hero in the cut scenes.
After spending the weekend with it I've decided I'm buying it on my lunch break.
Lows
- Commentary seems aged compared to the rest of the game
- Announcers seem to think 100 pitches is a lot for an ace
- Simmed a part of the game and the CPU had pinch hit for my pitcher but didn't warm anyone up for the next inning.
- Players give each other "air" high fives with a foot or more between their hands.
- Annimations sometimes feel like they have glued my fielder to the ground when I'm trying to move to the ball.
- Crowd noise has improved but it's not where it should be. Star players don't get a roar from the crowd when they come up to bat and the crowd doesn't know when something big is happening (Player coming up to bat 1 double away from hitting for the cycle).
Highs
- Pretty much everything else!
- The box score looks like it should after the game. Pitch counts, hits, Hrs look realistic
- Star players play like star players
- Its hard to explain but the hitting just feels right to me
- The crowd noise is improved and the playoff atmosphere has also improved
Highlight of the weekend: down 2-4 playing Nationals vs. Dodgers. Bryce Harper was down to his last strike when he hit a 452 ft HR to tie the game. He seemed to know it was gone the moment he hit it and the face paint made him look like a super hero in the cut scenes.
After spending the weekend with it I've decided I'm buying it on my lunch break.
# 448
stealyerface @ 03/11/13 12:05 PM
With the bases loaded and two outs, the Blue Jays decided to walk Salty in the 7th inning, thereby walking in the tying run.
Even though Salty was 2-2 at the time, I still thought it an odd decision.
Ciriaco proceeded to pop up to end the inning, and the Jays then exploded for 5 runs in the top of the 8th... So maybe they did know something...
Still an odd choice.
~syf
Even though Salty was 2-2 at the time, I still thought it an odd decision.
Ciriaco proceeded to pop up to end the inning, and the Jays then exploded for 5 runs in the top of the 8th... So maybe they did know something...
Still an odd choice.
~syf
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No way they should have done that. No way.
M.K.
Knight165
# 450
stealyerface @ 03/11/13 01:06 PM
Yeah, I was shocked.
I saw the catcher stand up and put his arm out, and I just could not figure out what they were thinking.
It is not like Salty is Barry Bonds... especially with how I hit with him.
~syf
I saw the catcher stand up and put his arm out, and I just could not figure out what they were thinking.
It is not like Salty is Barry Bonds... especially with how I hit with him.
~syf
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Glad that someone also believes the pitcher's abilities matter when using the meter and mastering the meter doesn't mean perfect pitches. I've always thought that perfect timing on the meter means the pitcher will throw a particular pitch to the best of his abilities (ratings) for that pitch, and user mistakes in meter timing degrade the ratings for the pitch causing missed spots, wild pitches, etc.
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# 453
Yankees2009Champs @ 03/11/13 02:54 PM
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# 454
tabarnes19_SDS @ 03/11/13 08:56 PM
I wanted to mention something that I think is really great this year about the game. I have always loved the challenge of the Show and hitting and pitching. My 8 year old son never wanted to play the game....I assumed because he wasn't into baseball much.
This year he won't put the game down. He has the Vita playing all the time and wants to play me head to head on the PS3. He actually beat me yesterday with him on rookie and me on HOF.
I asked him why he likes the game this year. His response was "I can hit the ball this year and can hit home runs. The game is so much fun I love it!"
By making the game more accessible and opening the timing window SCEA has made the game more fun for kids and in turn bringing these kids into the baseball world. He wants to watch baseball now
Great decision by SCEA and I'm sure it is going to bring many more customers into the fold...Great work!!
This year he won't put the game down. He has the Vita playing all the time and wants to play me head to head on the PS3. He actually beat me yesterday with him on rookie and me on HOF.
I asked him why he likes the game this year. His response was "I can hit the ball this year and can hit home runs. The game is so much fun I love it!"
By making the game more accessible and opening the timing window SCEA has made the game more fun for kids and in turn bringing these kids into the baseball world. He wants to watch baseball now
Great decision by SCEA and I'm sure it is going to bring many more customers into the fold...Great work!!
# 455
Iscariot666 @ 03/11/13 09:21 PM
Regarding the Weekly Challenge:
I find the scores of other players currently playing to be distracting and not even useful.
The scores are not consistently displayed and are blinking on and off at the most inopportune times.
Please add a setting to disable these useless online players' scores.
I find the scores of other players currently playing to be distracting and not even useful.
The scores are not consistently displayed and are blinking on and off at the most inopportune times.
Please add a setting to disable these useless online players' scores.
I know its a small thing but I hate that the cpu defensive alignment is always the same.
Click in on right stick, survey the field, and its always straight away at the exact same depth, never changes
Click in on right stick, survey the field, and its always straight away at the exact same depth, never changes
# 457
Woodweaver @ 03/11/13 10:29 PM
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Should not be the case. I'll double check tomorrow, but I think you may be letting hyperbole take over here...
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I've played no less than 100 innings and have checked the defense nearly every at bat. They look the same every time.
I would love it if I were wrong!
And, thanks for checking
# 459
Woodweaver @ 03/11/13 10:49 PM
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Middle infielders should be changing depth for DPs, corners guarding against the bunt in certain situations (like no outs, runner on 1B, pitcher up to bat), shifts should be put on when certain batters are at the plate (try Teixeria or Ortiz por ejemplo), etc.
The only thing I would like to see more in this regards is more shifts(regular...not the extreme like Ortiz) for the new push/pull system.
Other than that...yes...I do see bunt defenses.....and DP depth....
I don't recall seeing the guard the lines...but I haven't looked close this year yet.
M.K.
Knight165
Other than that...yes...I do see bunt defenses.....and DP depth....
I don't recall seeing the guard the lines...but I haven't looked close this year yet.
M.K.
Knight165
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