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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2K10 XBOX 360 REVIEW |
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2K Sports
continues to improve their baseball franchise
for the Xbox 360. Those improvements are
prominent in MLB 2K10, with its realistic
broadcasting. What has changed in this edition
is the gameplay mechanics that have had mixed
reviews. 2K Sports has finally listened to
players’ complaints about the imbalance in
fielding system. Many of the cheap errors and
artificial glitches associated with fielding
have been toned down. For instance, it used to
be that the ball would just go flying right over
our player without catching it – now that’s no
longer the case. There are still a few technical
hiccups such as fielders having exceptionally
strong arms but these issues can be easily over
looked. Needless to say, the biggest
improvements of the game lie in base-running.
Last year, it was nearly impossible to steal
bases, but thanks to a more balanced AI, gamers
are now treated to spectacular plays as they
make their way home.
Graphically, MLB 2K10 features some of the best
sports visuals on the Xbox 360. The stadiums
look mighty impressive, starting from the active
scoreboards to the perfectly trimmed grass turf.
The little subtleties such as crowd going crazy
for foul balls and homers add a nice touch to
the broadcast. We like how the game starts at
dusk then eventually turns into a night game as
the innings go on. However, the crowd needs a
little more excitement when reacting to home
runs, and it could use better remodeling as it
is a bit blocky. In the animation department,
everything works smoothly together. 2K Sports
has shown their determination to go out of their
way to please baseball fans. Their amazing
effort is seen throughout each match,
particularly the batter/pitcher duel, which are
much intense thanks to the newly HUD design. |
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PRODUCT
OVERALL RATING: 8.0 OUT OF 10 |
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The biggest
addition to MLB 2K10 is “My Player” mode, which
adds another level of baseball authenticity.
It’s an absolute blast to work your way through
the minor league as well as achieve goals to
become an MLB player. This is the kind of unique
content a baseball game needs to provide lasting
appeal for America’s pastime. The one aspect
that is going to get fans really hooked is the
revamped action on the field. As you will see,
the sequences that take between athletes are
up-close and personal. For example, when you are
about to touch the first base after a hit, the
screen slows down, giving you an angle of
suspense on whether you are going to be safe or
not. Base stealing has also received visual
upgrades, where the camera will focus on your
running as you attempt to score closer to home.
To sum up our review, MLB 2K10 is a fun and
intellectually pleasing baseball game. It might
not be a perfect baseball simulation but it is
solid nonetheless. Though the game reigns
supreme in presentation, the amazing commentary
is worth mentioning. It analyzes down to the
wire (and even addresses a player’s last year’s
stats), very much like actual games. What’s more
is that several of the bad mechanics - such as
clipping issues, easy homeruns, poor collision
system - have been corrected. With all the
praises, there is still room for improvements.
Adjusting player’s attributes like pitching
“composure” or batting influence seem to have
little effect on the playing field. But what’s
really frustrating us is the lack of cooperative
play, which should already come standard for any
sports titles. Needless to say, MLB 2K10 works
as advertised and will give fans a closer
baseball experience than ever before. |
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