Major League Baseball 2K9

 Xbox 360
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 10 out of 26
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  1. JR
    Mar 4, 2009
    5
    This game is a step back on many levels. 1) I feel the baserunning, pitching and fielding controls from last years game were far more intuitive. Is there any way they could be added back as an additional option via a patch? 2) Pickoffs are ridiculously easy. I picked off 5 guys in one game last night. 4 of them from second base. It just seems that the tag animation is way too fast. 3) This game is a step back on many levels. 1) I feel the baserunning, pitching and fielding controls from last years game were far more intuitive. Is there any way they could be added back as an additional option via a patch? 2) Pickoffs are ridiculously easy. I picked off 5 guys in one game last night. 4 of them from second base. It just seems that the tag animation is way too fast. 3) Collision detection is non-existent 4) Outfielders are extremely sluggish when trying to come in on balls. And the exaggerated slow down when you get close to a fly ball seem unnecessary. Just let me control him 100%. If I over-run a ball, that's my fault. 5) AI batters seem to hit every single pitch that is in the strike zone. (Pro difficulty) 6) The Menu system is horrible. Completely counter-intuitive… Expand
  2. BuckmanB
    Mar 27, 2009
    5
    Graphics are mediocore, which is surprising for a 2K game. There also lots of gliches. These are the 3 most common: 1. Sometimes on a ground ball, the short stop will throw to first base and for some reason the 1st baseman lifts his foot off the bag before he catches the ball, allowing the runner to be safe at 1st. This happens at least once a game. 2. On a flyball, the outfielder Graphics are mediocore, which is surprising for a 2K game. There also lots of gliches. These are the 3 most common: 1. Sometimes on a ground ball, the short stop will throw to first base and for some reason the 1st baseman lifts his foot off the bag before he catches the ball, allowing the runner to be safe at 1st. This happens at least once a game. 2. On a flyball, the outfielder sometimes stands directly underneath the ball and looks like he is about to catch it when he watches it fall and hit the ground right next time him. Happens usually 1-2 times a game. 3. Pitchers get hurt pitching... I'm not sure how this happens but it happens every 6 or 7 games. Also if you dive for a ball, the outfielder usually gets injured 25% of the time. Even though these gliches happen often, it is still a fun game to play and if all you have a 360, this is the only baseball game out there so I would say it is worth getting.… Expand
  3. PatrickKy
    Mar 3, 2009
    7
    No excuses. 2K does need to get with the program. Glitches and bugs are unacceptable...and the features pale in comparison to MLB: The Show. That being said...I can't give this game below a 7 out of 10 because, at its core,this is a solid baseball game. Pitching and hitting are very satisfying, and fielding and base running are much improved.Hopefully, 2K will build off of the solid No excuses. 2K does need to get with the program. Glitches and bugs are unacceptable...and the features pale in comparison to MLB: The Show. That being said...I can't give this game below a 7 out of 10 because, at its core,this is a solid baseball game. Pitching and hitting are very satisfying, and fielding and base running are much improved.Hopefully, 2K will build off of the solid fundamentals they've laid in this game and FINALLY put out an all around solid product.… Expand

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#78 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. Game Informer
    73
    I was hoping that 2K would build on last year’s foundation. Instead, the foundation has been altered to be more appealing to the masses. That’s difficult logic to argue with, but 2K’s approach is way off the mark.
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  2. IGN
    68
    MLB 2K9 is an enjoyable game for a casual fan, but those who are really dedicated to baseball are certain to find the bad AI annoying.
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  3. TeamXbox
    71
    Want a better baseball video game experience? Unfortunately it’s on the PS3 with MLB The Show. Xbox 360 gamers are stuck with this rough-hewn and frustrating game that could have otherwise been a gem. Instead, that no-hitter in the bottom of the ninth got broken up by a grand slam.
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