Major League Baseball 2K12
Product Details
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B00647630Y
- Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3 ounces
- Media: Video Game
- Release Date: March 6, 2012
By : 2K Games
List Price :
Price : $59.96
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Product Description
Platform: Xbox 360
Be Perfect: The longest running Major League Baseball franchise returns to the virtual diamond with MLB 2K12 from 2K Sports. Featuring advanced pitching and hitting controls, detailed player tendencies and scouting reports, and immersive game modes for any level of fan, MLB 2K12 is the only game you'll need this season. Available March 6, 2012 on all major gaming consoles. MLB Today Season Mode - For the first time ever, play along with the real-life MLB season AS IT UNFOLDS. Take charge of your favorite team and see how you stack up against the rest of the league over the course of a six month-long season. Dynamic Tendency System - Just as in real-life, opposing pitchers and hitters will learn your ten-dencies from one at-bat to the next, challenging you to mix up your approach on both sides of the plate as each game unfolds. New Throw Meter - A revamped throwing system presents a classic risk vs. reward situation every time you make a play. Will you queue up throws before fielding the ball to save time, or take a moment to set your feet for better accuracy. Improved My Player Mode - Want to be the next All-Star slugger or ace starter? All-new player types let you decide your path to the Majors. Goals, expectations, ratings and progression are all customized by position and player type. Soundtrack - Tracks handpicked by SPIN magazine, featuring Cool Kids, Skrillex, The Joy Formidable, Group love, My Morning Jacket and more.
Product Features
- For the first time ever, play along with the real-life MLB season as it unfolds over a six month-long period
- Just as in real-life, opposing pitchers and hitters will learn your tendencies from one at-bat to the next, challenging you to mix up your approach on both sides of the plate as each game unfolds
- A revamped throwing system presents a classic risk vs. reward situation, as you choose to queue up throws before fielding the ball to save time, or take a moment to set your feet for better accuracy
- All-new player types let you decide your path to the Majors, as goals, expectations, ratings and progression are all customized by position and player type
- Tracks handpicked by SPIN magazine, featuring Cool Kids, Skrillex, The Joy Formidable, Grouplove, My Morning Jacket and more
Customer Reviews
It's an upgrade for 2k11. That much is certain. One complaint is that the graphics aren't up to par with the games rival MLB The show. I did enjoy the new menus in comparison to 2k11's, which I thought were a tad bit confusing to navigate at first. The new batting style is favorable.
Perhaps my biggest peeve about this game is the face that My Player mode wasn't modified enough. It feels the exact same as last year, with a few graphical changes. Sure you can now define your player to fit your favorite role (Strikeout pitcher, ground ball pitcher, etc...), but it just isn't enough. Realistically created players would be submitted minor league offers from random teams and be able to choose the highest paying contract. I haven't gotten much past the first game in my player mode, so I will update when I have finished a season.
Dynasty mode is an exact replica as last season, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I like that you get to start out in Spring Training, so you can get practice and a feel for the new controls before the games start counting.
All in all, so far, this game isn't anything that stand above the rest. It is exactly what you would expect from a 2k Baseball game. Needless to say, I am definitely hoping for an EA Sports title next year.
Edit 3/9/2012
Just a small update. I am thoroughly enjoying franchise mode, just pitched a shut out with Josh Beckett in fact. My game has frozen twice when loading the last 2 games I've played, so that is a bit of a downfall. I've also noticed that at times the commentary is wrong. For example, one of the commentators said the Red Sox one the World series in 2008 when in fact they won in 2007.
Its bit of a dissappointment as an overall game. Most of the stuff is the same with very few changes. I dont know if its just me but seems like the graphics took a step back. Players running to a base after hit look like they are dying and struggling to get to their base with their head leaning back. Real players look somewhat the same but overall the graphics are not their strongest suit. Im a big My Player person this is probably the only reason I get this game but dissappointment in that category same as 2k11 only change is "roles" which are ok I guess but it doesnt make you feel like it was $60 dollars worth also theres not enough customization options just like 2k11 the weigh option might as well not be there because depending on what type of body you chose itll give you a default weight. I would of also liked if they would of put your contract worth, it just says signed to a 4 years but how much do I make who knows. Those are just a few things I found dissappointing on this mode overall I do like the game because of the roster updates stadiums and such but its def not worth 60 dollars an "expansion" worht 20 dollars would of suffice IMO. Im going to be fair and rate it only on what I specifically play and to me thats a 3 stars on My Player mode.
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