I run a standard league MLB league, and the ability to edit my depth charts, players, and roles in how the players participate is worthy of a game all by itself. For me, the ability to sit for hours and page through the near-limitless amount of information and create my baseball universe the way I see fit has always been a time-stealer, in the best of ways. The gameplay has been refined to help maximize the authenticity and reduce some of the oddities from the past. The updated catcher-framing model and improved scouting mechanism are all part of the minutia that makes the off-the-field running of a franchise equally exciting as what takes place on the field.
The ability to shop player(s) for a prospects package is an excellent addition. While touched on a bit above, the gameplay found in Out of the Park Baseball 23 is as good as ever, and the improvements in the visual aspect and some “quality of life” improvements are also found in the simulation aspect of the game.
OOTP BASEBALL SERIES
These improvements to the camera views, player models, and greater detailed venue surroundings elevate the already addictive quality of the series to a new level. Now add some refined players models with more detail and depth to them, and things start to feel a bit more authentic on all levels. On top of the improvements listed above, the new camera angle(s) also includes a smattering of “broadcast” views that show the action unfold in ways never before seen in the OOTP series. They had me watching the game play out in greater detail and added an element of captivation. These graphical upgrades in the stadium and the new camera angle helped create an experience that was simply truer to life.
OOTP BASEBALL UPGRADE
In OOTP 23, the stadiums have been given a nice upgrade and a camera angle that feels more like you are sitting in the press box. For those unaware, in previous versions, the game played out in a three-quarter sort of camera with official stadiums that were somewhat basic looking in stadium architecture and venue surroundings. When I first read that improvements had been made to the 3-D view found inside the OOTP series, I quickly perked up with excitement.Īlthough pleased with the initial release and the improvements found in the last version of OOTP, I kept hope that with each new release we would see visual upgrades in how the game played out in the 3-D view, and here we are. The question is, and always will be with this approach, is there enough to draw veterans of the series back, and is it accessible enough for newcomers to feel comfortable and enjoy all the series has to offer? What I Like New Graphical EnhancementsĪs a massive fan of this series, I will continue to hope for and champion any additions that bring the visual representation of the sport closer to the real deal. It seems that the focus for OOTP 23 was to take what is there and add more depth or refine it, and I love that approach. Of course, this leads me to my Out of the Park Baseball 23 review. Yet, every year (review or not), I find myself amazed at just how profound an experience it is, and an experience that continues to grow and evolve with each new iteration. OOTP has set the bar for sports simulation titles right alongside Football Manager for years on end. This is both a testament and curse, and it’s where Out of the Park Baseball probably exists at this point for some folks. When playing a sports title that is so refined in what it offers, it can sometimes be easy to become complacent when looking at it year after year, which can then on some level lead to not respecting what is being offered.
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