Last year's biggest problems--the graphics and glitches--still plague this year's installment, which is a letdown for a series that seemed to be on the cusp of becoming something more than just an alternative to MLB: The Show
Major League Baseball 2K11
Visual Concepts · Mar 8, 2011
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Swing for the fences with the 2011/2012 edition of 2K Sports' acclaimed baseball franchise. This year's edition offers improvements in the fielding system to ensure better control of the ball against the advancing runners. Each player has been re-created in the game down to the last detail, with performance stats based on live data to match the realistic looks. And with My Player Mode, gamers can look beyond the league and their team to focus on just one player that they guide through a Minor League career all the way through the ranks to step out on the field as a big league star.
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- There are still a few hiccups with AI, glitches in gameplay and presentation, and repetitive commentary that need to be checked off on the “To Do” list for next year. Overall, it’s a solid, occasionally masterful, occasionally frustrating sim of the national pastime
- 7.5All of the many subtle improvements make for a more authentic experience on the diamond, but this is more of a roster patch with some nifty gameplay tweaks than a full-blown sequel. After the great leap forward in last year's game, mostly treading water this time around comes as a bit of a disappointment.
- Last year’s game showed promise and a commitment to getting this series back on track. This year’s installment is a disaster. There’s a decent game of baseball to be played here, but you are more likely to pitch a complete game than play through nine innings without a bug or glitch.
- 7.0While we’re having some fun with MLB 2K11, we can envision a scenario where the “new baseball game” sheen wears off and we lose steam quickly. It takes a special game to keep our interest over the long haul, and 2K11 may not have enough to grip us tightly and never let go
- 7.0The glitches are fewer, but still noticeable, and the game does make some graphical improvements, though the game engine is looking tired. As cliché and tired as it sounds, I look forward to seeing what 2K sports brings next year
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