Comments on: MLB 2K10

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:09:44 +0000

Review by Steve for MLB 2K10 Rating: If you are into the mode of creating your own player and moving him up to the minors, stop now and go buy MLB the Show. This game tries to copy that, but is kinda buggy and not a whole lot of fun. However, if you're looking for a change, and want to play your favorite team during the upcoming season, this is a fun game. The pitching interface is awesome. Rather than 'click-click-click' you actually have to move the joysticks to complete a pitch. Batting is decent. Fielding is kinda buggy. Basestealing is horrible. The announcers are alright, but very repetitive. Overall, a decent game that could be made better.

By: B. Lockett

B. Lockett — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:07:03 +0000

Review by B. Lockett for MLB 2K10 Rating: This game is perfect. I bought the PS3 in order to play this game. I am not at all disappointed in this purchase. I would have to say that I am sort of an addict. I must play at least one game a day and when I lose I want to play it again. This game is designed better than any other baseball game that I have ever played and I have been a loyal baseball gamer since the NES of the 80's. I suggest that you only play this on the hard level as the lower two levels are way too easy and make the game boring. It is a tuff challenge but if you pitch the way a real pro would pitch, the hitters in this game will react and hit the way a professional ball player will. Many great downloads that are shared amongst all of us and also downloadable past all star players.

By: P. Branch

P. Branch — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:08:41 +0000

Review by P. Branch for MLB 2K10 Rating: Graphics are really nice & pitching is easily controlled. Hitting & stealing bases on the other hand are dang near impossible, having to use the analog for power swings is very frustrating as I struck out alot B4 finaly getting it halfway down. Also i dunno about anyone else, but my game freezes alot as well. Oh yeah, the soundtrack kinda sucks too, they oughta do like Xbox & let U load ur own music...

By: Paul J. Meier

Paul J. Meier — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:10:16 +0000

Review by Paul J. Meier for MLB 2K10 Rating: In general, I would say this game is fun. The graphics are good and I like the announcers they have for this game.

One thing that I do not like about this game is that is freezes a lot. I have tried to contact 2K Sports about this problem, but I have not really gotten any resolutions.

Another thing I really don't like about this game is that is can be difficult to see a base. In order to steal a base, the L1 or L2 button has to be held down depending if the user wants one player to steal a base or if the user wants multiple players to steal a base. The problem I have with this is that, if the user holds the button down before the pitcher throws the ball to home plate, the base runner usually gets picked off. If the user holds down the button after the pitcher throws the ball towards home plate, the player gets to the next base way to late. Also, there have been times where I have held down the L1 or L2 button and the runner did not even attempt to steal. I wish there would have been a simpler way to steal a base.

By: Rainman208

Rainman208 — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:18:35 +0000

Review by Rainman208 for MLB 2K10 Rating: Now this is more like it. MLB 2k10 is what I've been waiting for from 2k Sports. I know most PS3 owners prefer MLB The Show but I've always preferred the 2k series. I thought 2k9 was OK. I didn't think it was as bad as so many people claimed. Now I'm a casual sports gamer. This means I don't care about franchise modes, manager modes or creating a rookie player and working my way to the big leagues. I just like to pick teams and play.

Lets start with the improvements. The graphics are very nice, much better than 2k9. Stadiums and crowds look great. The biggest improvement I notice is the frame rate. Gameplay is finally smooth and very fluid. Commentary is fine. The controls are tight and responsive. I use the classic pitching controls and total control batting so I can't comment on the ease or lack thereof of the total control pitching.

My only disappointment so far is the sound effects. Gamespots review states that audio has been improved but to me it's taken a step back. The crack of the bats, pop of the mits, and impacts off turf and other surfaces has been replaced by simple plinks, plunks and blips (one of the things I didn't like about The Show series). The crowd doesn't seem to taunt you as much as previous entries which is something I rather enjoy. Maybe in more rivalry based match ups the crowd kicks it up a notch.

I am VERY VERY happy so far about this year's 2K entry. I definitely recommend it.