Pros: Errors, Injuries are handled *MUCH* more realistically this time around Batting, Pitching and Fielding controls feel familiar and lend themselves to fluid play. In all, I actually feel like I'm taking part in a baseball game in 2K11, whereas 2K10 felt very "gamey." There are still some bugs, and I haven't tried My Player mode, but from a first playthrough of about 8 hours, I'd say the issues this year are far less heinous when compared to the great game 2K put out.
I turned down the frequency though, because it's almost ridiculous how often they happen now. They also seem to have overhauled the injury system, so that they are more common now, and more varied in severity. The nice thing is that you can actually nail an opposing runner, which never happened last year. Base stealing seems to be about the same as last year, but with a higher success rate. As it has been pointed out by others, the unique batter routines at the plate are well-done, and there seem to be many more unique stances and routines (no Joey Votto, though, which is weird but not a big deal to me). There seem to be a ton more animations in the fielding department, and it makes the game feel much more like "real" baseball. There are also balls thrown in the dirt to first base, which is a great touch, and the double play turns seem more fluid. Lower-rated fielders will bobble the ball or boot it away. There are definitely throwing errors if you're not careful with the throwing meter.
Fielding is a HUGE improvement over last year. They prospects seem more age-appropriate now. There also don't seem to be as many "minor league lifers" in your farm system. I like that the generic player faces are MUCH more varied this time around, and there aren't as many odd-sounding first name, surname combinations. Graphically, on the PC at least, the game is a giant leap from last year's installment. The presentation has gotten a moderate overhaul for the better. The announcers are the same, but they were a highlight anyway. All of the controls are the same, so if you've played 2K10, you can pick this one right up and go. I guess I can *kind of* see where people are getting the "it's the same game as last year" thing, but that comment isn't exactly right. I guess I can *kind of* see where people are getting the "it's the same Played both 2K9 and 2K10 and this is a huge improvement over both. Played both 2K9 and 2K10 and this is a huge improvement over both. Agree that playing on keyboard must be a nightmare but if you don't have a usb controller and like playing pc sports games you're an idiot.
Despite these issues i find the game fun and it's nice that you can get through a game in 5-10 minutes. It's also stupid that if you want to be traded you just get teleported to that team no mention of if anyone is interested or a player going the other way. Finding it tough to hit home runs and it sucks when your opponents get hits and sac flies to bring home runners in scoring position anytime they have them there with 0 or 1 outs whereas you left stranded by useless teammates. 250 and changed to all star level in season 2. I started with 2 hits in first 40 at bats but ended seson over. People have complained about it being too difficult batting but if you stick with it it gets easier. Just finished season 4 of My player mode and enjoy that you move up from AA to AAA to the majors but can also be demoted for doing badly.
Just finished season 4 of My player mode Don't if anhone is looking at this seen as it's now cheap on steam but I think it's a real bargain. Don't if anhone is looking at this seen as it's now cheap on steam but I think it's a real bargain.