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7
Good
Baseball Fans, Prepare for Hours of Fun
posted by timissmexy (FREMONT, CA) Mar 12, 2011
Member since Nov 2006
31 out of 33 gamers (94%) found this review helpful
--The Graphics--
The player models are really hit or miss. Guys like Hideki Matsui look insanely accurate, while guys like Chris Carter are ambiguous at best. As for the fields and such, nothing has noticeably changed.
--Franchise Mode/My Player Mode--
The two most heavily played modes! Franchise has really improved a lot over the previous year; the new player-rating system is lovely. It really helps with the draft. The new injury-tracking system works well as well. Right now though, franchise has got some annoying things that need to be changed. If a player ends the season in a rehab stint, they must finish that rehab stint at the start of the next season. You can't just call them up in the offseason. Also, the AI in simming is pretty bad. As the number one power ranked team (96 overall), I ended the season 15 games under .500 without any injuries. Yikes.
My player mode is basically the exact same as it was last year. I haven't experienced anything different enough to mention in 3+ hours of gameplay. Still very fun.
--Gameplay--
Offense: The new "total control" hitting isn't really different than the hitting last year. Bunting is easier; drag bunting actually works now. Contact is still underwhelmed; it's still almost always a better idea to swing power. 8/10
Defense: The new defense system rocks; poor defense becomes a liability in the field. Additionally, the new throwing bar keeps you on top of your game. 9/10
Baserunning: It sucks. You have to switch between every player to make them advance bases; either that, or turn auto-run on, which then takes control of all your players and make you do stupid things. At least stealing bases is easier (and possible) in this years version. 6/10
Pitching: Perfection. I can't remember the last time I thought this much about pitching. 10/10
--Overall--
7.5/10
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8
Very Good
Great but needs work.
posted by No121Else (EL CAJON, CA) Mar 11, 2011
Member since Oct 2010
11 out of 15 gamers (73%) found this review helpful
There are two many new changes/features/things to count if you would like to see them check the 2K Forums here - 2ksports()com/forums/showthread.php?t=280429
So as I said this game has not disappointed, I feel that the most notable changes came in Franchise mode but if you look the best changes came in the form of My Player mode. I have started both and I love them both. I started my franchise team with the San Diego Padres and you instantly are shown tons of new things while at first it can be confusing it really is the best part to this "strategy" of running a club.
- The Fatigue icons show when the player is too tired and by playing him you are going to risk injury.
- The injured icons show when you are either using an Injured Player in your lineup or he is sitting on the bench while you hope its something you don't have to do, sometimes you will have to play a player with a minor injury this will affect him stats wise while putting him out there to increase his injury.
There is also the addition DPRS (Player Ratings) these will start as the players Real World stats and increase or decrease just like in real life based on how you play as them. Its a great addition and adds a new level to the game.
They really took this to the next level of realism and simulation. They captured every stadiums "TV View" so when you are pitching in the stadiums it is based off of what their broadcast looks like, if you do a side by side of Petco Park in Game & Real Life, from the pitching view you will see that it is nearly identical just one more step to immerse you into the game.
I would say this is a rental & keep it for the baseball fan but check my +/-'s below.
+ Great Additions, Strategy Elements & Realism
+ 80% New Motion Captured Moves & Players
+/- Hitting System takes time to get used to.
- Graphics are not showing tons of improvement.
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5
Fair
a step backwards
posted by deadmanmike (GROSVENOR DALE, CT) Mar 9, 2011
Member since Mar 2011
12 out of 24 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
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7
Good
The same old thing but still decent
posted by Majorblues (ARLINGTON, TN) Mar 12, 2011
Member since Jan 2010
3 out of 6 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
If you are not a true baseball lover and fan do not buy this game. It requires patience and skill that a non fan would not have time for. However if you truly love baseball buy the game outright. If you already have last years game and dont care about updated rosters than keep the one you have.
Its Simple:
Real Baseball Fanatic = Buy
Casual Fan = Rent
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9
Excellent
Addicting
posted by sabardruid (COTTONWOOD, CA) Jun 7, 2011
Member since May 2011
1 out of 2 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
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7
Good
I think 2K11 is still pretty good.
posted by Stretch1 (PORTLAND, OR) Mar 15, 2011
Member since Mar 2011
1 out of 2 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
My biggest complaint with the game is the other modes. Franchise is kind of just there and doesn't really cause me to want to put more hours into it then I already have and My Player is boring at best, tedious at it's worst. The Home Run Derby is okay but I thought it's been done better in other games. The online also lagged a little for me too.
But overall it plays a good game of baseball and the core mechanics work well so I think it's worth it in the end. If you have a PS3, I'd say get The Show, but if you have a 360, don't feel like you're getting the short end of the stick because your not.
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10
Perfect
Best Baseball Gameplay Period.....
posted by SuperBRAIN (ISLIP TERRACE, NY) Mar 29, 2011
Member since Feb 2010
3 out of 7 gamers (43%) found this review helpful
MLN 2k11 Has the Better Gameplay (Which is why the Show Just Copied thier Hitting & Pitching Stick this year!!)
Great Game, Way IMproved But still great Pitching & Hitting Mechanics..........
If you want Online & Better Gameplay Then Choose MLB 2k11....
If you want a Pretty Game with Lesser Gameplay then CHoose the Show
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10
Perfect
Great Game
posted by keatbaby (POCATELLO, ID) Mar 10, 2011
Member since Nov 2010
1 out of 8 gamers (12%) found this review helpful
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2
Really Bad
Same game new rosters
posted by mattr25 (PHOENIX, AZ) Mar 11, 2011
Member since Dec 2006
2 out of 17 gamers (12%) found this review helpful
The professional review of the game talks about how the pitching is much improved. They have been using this exact pitching style since the original Xbox and Playstation. For those who don't know the pitching style is pick the pitch then do a little move with the stick. If you do it right you pitch it well, if you screw up, you pitch bad. Has nothing to do with baseball but well pressing down then pushing the stick up is a fastball.
Graphically, it is exactly the same as the last three or four years of baseball games. The ground is green and you can kinda see grass, the players look roughly the same. The jerseys are distinctive only in color.
I mean really, if this was anything but baseball people would be pitching fits because it's the same game as the last one. However since it is baseball it's bought up, and unplayable for anyone that doesn't like baseball or knows baseball better than turning it on, on the TV.
This is not a rentable game, you either already went and bought the game. Now if you did buy this you hae my condolences and perhaps you should lay off the drugs. If you have not bought the game, if you have played a baseball game made in the last few to several years, you know this game. The only reason to play this is for the new rosters, anything else play the last game you bought that says baseball on the title and you have this.
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8
Very Good
so and so
posted by slugerrboy (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) Sep 4, 2012
Member since Sep 2012
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1
Horrible
You've got to be kidding me
posted by jeffeema (ALISO VIEJO, CA) Aug 11, 2012
Member since Aug 2012
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6
Above Average
Lame.
posted by AgentHotDog (SAN ANGELO, TX) Aug 9, 2012
Member since Aug 2012
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9
Excellent
Great Graphics, Great Game, but some Bad Graphics
posted by Mario3a1 (FORT PIERCE, FL) Jun 22, 2012
Member since Jun 2012
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1
Horrible
Very Disappointing
posted by GeorgiaPeach (JEFFERSON, GA) May 5, 2012
Member since May 2012
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1
Horrible
stupid game
posted by ostenhouse (MECHANICSBURG, PA) Apr 21, 2012
Member since Apr 2012
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7
Good
thanks
posted by killadelhia (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Apr 16, 2012
Member since Mar 2012
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2
Really Bad
2K11
posted by dudeman002 (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Mar 22, 2012
Member since Mar 2012
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5
Fair
MLB 2K11
posted by macsmiff (ENDICOTT, NY) Feb 6, 2012
Member since Jun 2006
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10
Perfect
FUN
posted by ataylor1208 (WATERLOO, IA) Feb 3, 2012
Member since Feb 2012
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1
Horrible
Aweful Just Aweful
posted by bbhenley (LAKELAND, FL) Feb 3, 2012
Member since Feb 2012
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4
Weak
MLB 2K11
posted by willisyodaddy (YONKERS, NY) Jan 20, 2012
Member since Jan 2012
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9
Excellent
better than ever
posted by CJMfan1287 (EVANSVILLE, IN) Dec 30, 2011
Member since Sep 2011
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6
Above Average
the worst 2k baseball game in the last 6 years
posted by craigyg (PERRYSBURG, OH) Dec 1, 2011
Member since Feb 2010
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6
Above Average
Meh
posted by XXMaOuXX (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) Oct 21, 2011
Member since Oct 2011
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2
Really Bad
ok
posted by coondog (SAVAGE, MD) Oct 18, 2011
Member since Jun 2010
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