MLB 11 finally moves the series forward with enough meaningful change to make the game feel like a fresh start. The analog control system brings a welcome degree of finesse to the action, and the road to the show mode is the most addictive it's ever been. If you plan on playing primarily online, you may want to wait and see how the lag issues are addressed in future updates. Otherwise, feel free to jump right in--MLB 11 is easily the best game yet in the series.
MLB 11: The Show
SCE San Diego Studio · Mar 8, 2011
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MLB 11 The Show is set again to provide fans with an unparalleled baseball experience with even more features and modes destined to quicken the heart, raise the stakes, and hurl you further into the true MLB baseball experience. Leading off on the new features set for PS3 is the addition of the Pure Analog Control System, which includes analog controls for hitting, pitching, and throwing, adding more precision and accuracy to all three disciplines.
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- MLB 11: The Show has plenty of room for improvement, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for an annual franchise. Many of the season modes are overdue for some innovation, new announcers are needed stat, and online stability is questionable, but the core gameplay is just too good to overlook.
- 8.5Once again, Sony San Diego has delivered the best baseball game on the market. The new analog controls are largely an improvement over the button controls of yore, and Road to the Show has never been better. It’s somewhat disappointing that certain drawbacks persist, but at its best, MLB 11 provides a beautiful, unparalleled simulation of America’s pastime.
- 9.0MLB 11: The Show does an admirable job at upgrading the leading baseball simulator. The new analog control scheme feels natural for hitting, pitching and fielding, while the announcers have a more lifelike flow to their conversations. It seems that only some stiff Road To The Show fielding as well as unreliable online are the only blemishes on an otherwise faultless package. Analog control really is reason enough to upgrade from any previous version of the game, and really the rest of the improvements are just icing on the cake. MLB 11: The Show is the king of the diamond.
- MLB 11: The Show is yet another homerun. It’s not quite a grand slam, but more of the same with a little extra sugar is plenty to bring fans of the series back for another inning. While it doesn’t have much to offer non-baseball fans (and really, why should it?), there is fun to be had playing with your buddies in online and offline co-op. Pick your position, and hit the field to play.
- 8.0Following in the footsteps of a predecessor so good that you have a tough time meeting expectations isn't a bad problem to have. Still, even though MLB 11: The Show is an undeniably great baseball game, it is stuck in a bit of a rut with just subtle refinements setting it apart from its predecessor. The one real quality addition is the new analog pitching interface, which is so stellar that it is hard to go back to the old pitching controls.
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