Major League Baseball 2K12

Major League Baseball 2K12 Review

MLB 2K12 represents a year in baseball that's about minor polish rather than major innovation. Certain elements of the evolving formula from 2K10 and 2K11 find great success this year, but overall 2012 marks a standard year for a good game of baseball. The framework first built by 2K10 remains under the hood of 2K12, though the new title does make progress. Graphically, the MLB 2K12 experience utilizes higher contrasts, making sunny days brighter and really showcasing the grizzle of your favorite unshaven athlete. The graphical changes don't reflect an overhaul, but rather a journey towards creating the best representation of America's pastime. The animations are lifelike, and despite a few camera quirks, the overall stadium experience is a good one. There's still some pixilation on smaller details, but the grass, bases, and teams stand strong. While the gameplay engine looks better, the interface throughout the menus feels exactly like last year's outing. The My Player skill sheets (and creation tools), franchise mode layout, and general lead-in to every game makes one ask, "did I buy last year's game by mistake?"