Better than 2K6, A good thing though?
posted by BruinsFan (BEVERLY, MA) Mar 2, 2007
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Im a huge critic of MLB2K6. The game was flawed from front to back. Loads of freezing problems, Tons of AI issues and more glitches than Japan reports at a Dice-K press conference.
Thankfully a lot of the issues that plagued last years game have been ironed out. the core game play has changed very little. The fielding has been fined tuned, though I did experience some glitches here and there, nothing major.
The great pitching/batting interface is unchanged from last year, thats a good thing. 2K nailed this feature last year so Im glad its been unchanged.
Most of the upgrade are in the graphics department, which in my opinion are phenomenal. The signature styles of many of MLB greatest are nailed to a tee this year. From Nomar and his gloves to Dontrelle Willis and his kick, they are all here.
The cut scenes are great, although there are some slowdown and exaggerated blur effects. Example, they will show the batter, who is standing next to the catcher who is completely blurred out. Its a little thing, but annoying to the eyes.
Thats the theme this year. There arent alot of major issues this time around. However there are more than a few little annoying features that I hope will get some patch work in coming weeks.
The game modes are relatively unchanged and online leagues are back as well, the very definition of replay value.
One thing I do love that they changed is the franchise menus. They are fantastic looking and simple to navigate.
Though the game is mildly hampered by minor glitches and hiccups, its still the only thing going on the 360. For that it looses a point with me. If your the only game in town you better nail it, 2K didn't, but its still worthy of a purchase.
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