Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Average baseball simulation takes a step back in controls.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
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Major League Baseball 2K12
What's It About?
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2K12 is a simulation of professional baseball. Players can choose one of the league's teams and guide them to a championship as a virtual owner, manager, and athlete. They can also create their own budding star and lead them through the minor leagues en route to a pro career. The fielding mechanics have been tweaked to allow players to queue up throws, and a Tendencies system where computer-controlled opponents can pick up a player's habits when they pitch or bat to gain an extra advantage.
Is It Any Good?
Major League Baseball 2K12 hasn't really changed much from last year, which is good and bad. The hitting and fielding are solid, but the pitching can get too complicated with the various gestures required to perform certain throws. The game also struggles to properly represent ball movement, most notably speed and velocity. At times, it feels as if the ball floats out there a bit too long. Also, players remain stiff, with awkward transitions between movements. It's a decent option for diehard baseball fans. However, if you're a casual fan, this game can stay on the bench.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how this game compares to real-world baseball. How well does the game represent the sport?
Do you like playing sports games alone or with others? Why?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo DS , Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 2 , PlayStation 3 , Windows , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : 2K Sports
- Release date : March 6, 2012
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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