MLB 11: The Show
MLB 11: The Show
Développé par SCE San Diego Studio et édité par Sony Computer Entertainment, MLB 11: The Show est sorti le 8 mars 2011 sur PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable et PlayStation Vita. Ce titre de simulation sportive s'inscrit dans la lignée de la franchise de baseball la plus vendue et la mieux notée, proposant notamment de nouveaux contrôles « Pure Analog », un mode coopératif inédit, des améliorations apportées au mode « Road to the Show » ainsi que l'introduction du « Challenge of the Week » permettant de concourir pour des prix réels.
La presse spécialisée a globalement salué la qualité de la simulation, lui attribuant une note agrégée de 86,33. GamePro a notamment souligné que l'opus regorgeait « du cœur et de l'âme du baseball », au point que même les joueurs blasés devaient reconnaître sa proximité avec la réalité. Playstation: The Official Magazine a pour sa part accueilli la sortie sobrement par un « Play ball » dans son numéro d'avril 2011.
Du côté des joueurs, l'accueil sur Metacritic reflète des avis contrastés. Si certains considèrent cet épisode comme « le meilleur MLB jamais joué », estimant même que des versions ultérieures comme MLB 13 ne l'égalent pas, d'autres expriment une forte déception malgré l'appréciation des graphismes, jugeant l'expérience de jeu globalement insatisfaisante.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« MLB 11: The Show is so full of the heart and soul of baseball that even jaded baseball video gamers have to admit how close it is to the real thing. »
« The new version of MLB: The Show is available. Play ball. [April 2011, p.86] »
« Lord knows how long the San Diego boys can continue trumping themselves year after year, but for now their golden touch shows no sign of fading. [June 2011, p.106] »
« MLB 11 The Show is an upgrade from last year's game, and that's saying a helluva lot considering how good last year was for a majority of baseball fans. With added/improved modes, gorgeous graphics and better controls you will get the best baseball experience from Sony's baseball franchise. »
« MLB 11 The Show remains the best baseball game on the market and is a worthy upgrade for any baseball fan. »
« I can't imagine any fan of our national pastime that wouldn't love MLB 11. »
« MLB 11: The Show doesn't change a ton of content from last year, but that's not a bad thing. It makes enough small improvements to the visuals, animations, and gameplay mechanics to keep the experience fresh while advancing the series. It is by far the best baseball game ever made, without a doubt. If you're a baseball fan, sports fan, or even if you simply own a PS3, this game is a must-have. »
« The new analog pitching is the most polished and challenging gameplay mechanic a baseball game has ever offered. [Apr 2011, p.90] »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« the best mlb ever i have played mlb 13 and still isnt better than 2011 version its the best »
« I have always been a big baseball fan and love the graphics of this game but this game really ****. No matter what you do to try and win the game or how many different ways you try to win, the computer always seems to find away around it. There is no reason to play any game if you have no chance of winning the thing. I hate this game with a passion, because of that. I have no use for this game. The only thing this game does for me is frustrates me to the point where if the creator of the game was in front of me, that I would punish them for making a game that cheats to no end. »
« let's get real,honest for a change.This is the definite baseball title this year but I see a pattern,a mountain will you.Sony hit the high mark with last game's title and quite honestly it was the best baseball game ever made and probably will never be matched.This game has it all like last year but if you really go into it and put over 100+ hours like I did,you don't see the genious like last years **** 10 the show should of held back like most titles do but they went ahead and threw the perfect package.There is always spit shine like what they tried to do here but it doesn't match the mind blowing quality that last year brought **** die hard fans,this is a necessary buy for rosters sake, but for everyone else hold back,ESPECIALLY on there new title mlb 12 the show cause like I said,"down the mountain they roll!" »
« This is the best sports game ever made up to this point. It has amazing graphics and gameplay. I played over 150 hours on just the franchise. »
« Being a huge baseball fan and gamer, it's never been too difficult to find an MLB game that has the authenticity and stays true to the game, at least not in the last few years with MLB The Show around. No game has me as hooked as this game does. Everything is pretty much how baseball is. All the players are there, and if they're not, then you can do a roster update as it becomes available and you're set. Season and Franchise are both just as addicting as ever with small updates. Road to the Show is just as real and a great mode as the others. I can't say enough about this game, it's a must have for all baseball fans. »
« Best MLB game out there, but there is still more to improve, so I'm giving it a 9. The things I'd like to see are loose uniforms that blow in the wind, live weather via satellite or something, different swing types and personalities for different players... »
« The best sport series is back. The analog controls for batting, pitching, and fielding just add to the depth of the game. The only thing somewhat wrong with the game is the commentary. »
« I hate baseball. Cant stand watching it. That said this game is incredible. 10 out of 10. Best sports game on the PS3. Best baseball game ever made. The graphics are amazing. All the stadiums are so detailed. Even the minor league fields are accurate. The physics in this is are top notch too. I love playing the home run derby at heigh elevation maps. It actually takes into account the thinner air and that makes it so much easier to drop bombs. »
