Baseball season is upon us, and the games are here. Sony’s foray into the sport was widely accepted in 2007 as the best of the genre. In 2008, they’ve improved further on the graphics and gameplay to truly immerse you in the game. Here is a breakdown of some of the facets of MLB 08 The Show for the PS3:
Presentation and Graphics: MLB 08 The Show is beautiful. From the players to the stadiums to the fans, everything is meticulously detailed. Almost every player in the game looks stunningly like it’s real life counterpart. With over three hundred swing types, you’ll be sure to see your favorite player’s batting stance, practice swings, and follow through all look as it should. Each player now also throws the ball more like they would in real life, especially with pitching. Hand motions for eighteen pitch types are in the game, so you’ll see arm motions more realistic than ever before. Animations look very fluid, especially transitioning from one animation to another. With stadiums, the development team researched intricacies such as where “K” signs are placed for strikeouts and mimicked that in the game. It’s these little details that immerse you in the real baseball experience. 9 of 10
