MLB 08: The Show

This Is A Fun Game, I Like All The Features. The Career Mode Is Great And The Season Mode Is Great Also.MLB 08: The Show

The game itself is great. I just have one small problem that creates a big problem during the gameplay. When you perform a double switch it freezes the game. Now, let me go into farther depth on that. It will not freeze when you pinch hit for the pitcher and then bring in another pitcher for that pitchers spot. It will however freeze when you pinch hit for the pitcher and then leave the pinch hitter in the game at a different position and sub a new pitcher in for the spot the pich hitter was taking (hope this doesn't confuse anybody). That has happened to me twice in the late innings, The first time was fine, but I was hoping that the next time I did it that it was a one time thing, but it wan not. I make sure that I dont leave the pich hitter in anymore. Overall though, it is a really good game.

don't get me wrong, the game is dam good, I would'nt think this good on your hand held psp, the game designers came threw in the clutch.. the gameplay is smooth there are tons of options to adjust the gameplay to customize things to fit your likings... I had to change the pitching mode to classic, because it is so darn hard to line up the marker with the pitch meter..
here is why I didn't give it the full five stars; the guys are a bit disconfigured... they are huge, like Mark McGwire used to be which is unrealistic, the bats are huge and the hitting isn't that smooth either...

but that is all I have to complain about, not really complaining just giving my justification why I wouldnt consider it a full out great game... but like I said the game is awesome, and gamers will get hours of enjoyment playing it, I know I am.

I have played the series since 2006, and it seems that every one improves greatly. For example, this game has in depth pitch analysis, and instead of just hurling any pitch to the batter, you have to pick a pitch, then locate it, but it's not always a automatic strike. Also, There is this fun option in Season mode where you can ignore the budgets and restraints on teams, and just get a all star team for fun, That's what I have done, and it is sure fun to steal from the other teams. It's fun for a while, but eventually it gets boring having the all star team. Also, finally accurate positions for the players. The 2006 had everything old, and it was a decent game, but it sucked. Also, the cover star Ryan Howard is one of the most perfect ball players, and is hard as hell to strike out. But, some of the players abilities are exaggerated, for instance, Virgilio Ordenez isn't that good as the game makes him out to be. Plus, The other options are lacking. Overall, it is a fun game that I will keep buying every time there is a new version out.

This is my first baseball game I purchased since MVP Baseball 2004 for my GameCube four long years ago. I'm glad I bought this one. The graphics for the game are well done. And while it's clear the engine does need to be upgraded graphichally I can still compare the player potraits to the 3D models.

The batting and pitching remind very much of MVP. While it does take a few games to adjust to the batting controls, you can get plenty of hits and drive in quite few runs once you get the timing down correctly.

The mode selection is deep and varied. The announcers are very good. But the soundtrack is definitely the weakest part of the game. Thankfully you an import your own songs to the in-game playlist, though you won't hear them during the games.

Excellent baseball game overall. Highly Recommended.