The Show 11, once again proves why it's the best baseball game on the market.
Good: The presentations are amazing, as players and stadiums come to life with fans cheering or jeering teams. Different styles of batting and pitching uniquely set players apart. Certain camera angles, take you into a more detailed look of certain plays that were made. All of these aspects come together smoothly, and it really seems like it's a real broadcast, especially with different headlines such as weather, attendance and other info that's shown during the game.
Neutral: I think the total analog control is the only aspect that could be considered neutral. I personally didn't like the analog control and I didn't want to take the time to learn. Thankfully, you're given the option to choose analog or zone controls. But, I've read that a lot of people do like the analog batting and pitching. It just might take some time to get used to.
Bad: You'd think with how good the presentation is, the chemistry between the commentators would be good too, but that isn't the case. Matt Vasgersian does a good play by play, but often times Dave Campbell and Eric Karros comments seem random, so it really throws things off. Also the hitting seems to be a bit harder this year as well. One thing I really hated was the fact that you couldn't continue your Road to the Show career from a previous Show. I don't know if '10 allowed you to do so because I didn't purchase it, but I was so disappointed when I couldn't continue my franchise or RTTS from the '09 game.
Closing: All in all, the show is a great baseball game to own for any fan. GameSpot gave it an 8.0, but I'd have to disagree and say it's on par with 2009's 9.0 score. I enjoy this one more because of roster changes occurring, of course because of real life. Franchise mode is addicting, if taking over a team is your forte, and RTTS has made it a bit easier to build up your player. As a fan, there's no better feeling than watching highlights of a victory achieved. The Show may become a victim of its success, but if it isn't broken, don't fix it.