Major League Baseball 2k6

The game does have interesting gameplay, though. The Swing Stick is fairly intuitive once you know what you're doing (I didn't read the instructions at first and was winging it... wrong thing to do). You get a feel for actually having to time your step with the pitcher's delivery, and since each pitcher's delivery is different, you need to adjust like you would in real life. The pitches don't exactly move realistically - they have fairly exaggerated movement - but they do serve their purpose. You can also easily adjust the experience to your skill level.

The Inside Edge feature does have an impact on play. If you have the scouting report on a hitter, when he comes up to the plate your catcher will call which pitch is best and where. If you have a report on a pitcher, you'll see what pitches he's most likely to throw in your particular situation and again, where. It all helps you think like a real player without hours and hours devoted to learning the game's tendencies.

All in all, where it matters - gameplay - MLB 2k6 holds it's own. I just wish the graphics and presentation were better. The Skybox option, studying your VIP profile to identify your weaknesses so you can fix them (or to exploit your friend's), all add up to an interesting experience. The package comes together ok, but - and perhaps I should have mentioned this earlier - the game really doesn't break away from last year's edition. A few new features and new controls are nice but kind of make it seem like 2k Sports is resting on it's laurels. Still, if you like baseball, you'll enjoy the new gameplay, despite it's flaws.

Powered by Bravenet.com