Still Addicted After a full YEAR!
by KitWan7 Apr 18, 2009, 1:48 PM PDT
Obviously, it's the game that only 2K wouldn't like, as it's taking their customers (and money).
Writing on April 18, 2009, I want 09 so badly. I need that game because:
1) $60.00 is overpriced for 2K's piece of crap.
2)This game is the best sports game out there, even better than the college football games from EA.
The ability to make your own player and use him in a career is nifty, especially since the Create-a-Player is so deep. You could make someone as recognizable as Vlad, if your willing to try and do better than the developers did.
Franchise is the most addictive. Stadium maintenance, TV Contracts, Promos, lineups... the choice (as always) is even more yours. Small issues include:
1)No saving in offseason.
2)EXTREMELY frequent injuries during simulation.
3)Unrealistic stats, such as Alex Gordon hitting .320 and in the All-Star Game, or an ace like Cole Hamels on the trading block and having an ERA as low as .240 while on it.
4)TV Contracts are unrealistically simple. EX: The Twins getting their starting contract offer small-time, and not even across the state border.
The basic gameplay is great, and can even be frustrating if you're having a bad game JUST because you chose to pitch that high-and-inside 2-Seamer. However, that's something that makes it so fun.
4 stars, but had potential for 4.5
