Major League Baseball 2K12

Critic reviews

• Destructoid

  Ian Bonds · Mar 29, 2012

  5.0

  When it comes down to it, MLB 2K12 isn't a terrible game. But if you've played it before...well, you've played it before. If you haven't played it before, it's not a very good jumping-on point due to little to no in-game tutorials, and the animations won't win any new fans either. For baseball to be the "national sport," it takes a nation to love said sport. I just can't see how they can love what MLB 2K12 delivers.

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• Game Informer

  Andrew Reiner · Mar 15, 2012

  6.8

  Visual Concepts has fixed most of the problems that made last year’s game such a horrendous experience, and appears to be in a good position for next season (if 2K signs another contract with Major League Baseball). The game is still rough around the edges and can be infuriating at times, but it is a passable baseball experience for 360 players that need their fix. PlayStation 3 owners should stick with The Show.
• Game Trailers

  Game Trailers · Mar 14, 2012

  6.7

  Major League Baseball 2K12 could desperately use a new engine and some more polish to smooth out the rough edges, as the batter-pitcher interface, commentary, and MLB Today mode are all solid. There are simply not enough changes or fixes to make it worth paying full price this year, though. It seems that each time this series appears to be heading towards home, it trips on third base and stumbles to the ground.
• Inside Gaming

  Matt Myer · Mar 14, 2012

  6.5

  MLB 2K12 is a fun video game representation of baseball, but it just doesn’t always feel like a solid baseball game. Too many quirks and glitches still exist in the gameplay for me to fully immerse myself into the sport. 2K12 makes pitching more challenging and stands out as the most polished aspect of the gameplay. Very little has been added in the way of game modes this season, but the standards still play true to form.
• PS Lifestyle

  Paulmichael Contreras · Mar 14, 2012

  7.0

  Fielding is frustrating, and even more so when you take the game online. Audio work is incredible, but not reactive enough nor as customizable as in The Show. If this is your only option for virtual baseball this season for whatever reason, it will suffice. But with the stellar MLB ’12: The Show offering an obviously superior overall experience, it is hard to recommend this to fans of baseball simulators when it fails to deliver a more satisfying experience than its main competitor.

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• Cheatcc

  Josh Engen · Mar 13, 2012

  7.6

  All in all, Major League Baseball 2K12 is a solid title that will give baseball lovers a respectable alternative to Sony's MLB 12: The Show. However, considering how little 2K Sports has changed the title from last year's edition, you'll probably get more bang for your buck if you just check out the bargain bin at your local retailer for a copy of MLB 2K11.

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