Feedback and Suggestions for Future Improvements
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Dear Sony San Diego Team,
I want to start by expressing my sincere gratitude for the joy your games have brought me and my family over the years. Your game accounts for about 70% of my gaming time, and thanks to your work, I’ve been able to bond with my father through countless nights of battling both others and ourselves.
The purpose of this message is to share some thoughts on areas where I believe the game could be improved in the future.
First, I’d like to talk about graphics. I’m not a graphics designer or programmer, but I know there are more advanced engines available. Currently, player models look as if they’re made of clay, uniforms appear sculpted, and the movement of cloth and textures doesn’t feel natural. The minor league stadiums in career mode are great, but the surroundings look unrealistic. For example, in the recent showcase for High School Days, the mountains in the background looked like something out of Avatar. It’s difficult to understand how the visuals have remained largely unchanged over the past 6–8 years, especially when compared to other sports games like FC 25 and NBA 2K.
Next, I’d like to discuss online gaming, particularly when playing with friends. There’s currently no way to use real MLB teams outside of exhibition matches—we should have the option to play any type of matchup, from spring training to Opening Day or even a World Series game. Franchise mode and March to October also lack multiplayer functionality, preventing me from playing with my dad. Additionally, we still can’t play with minor league teams, which would be a welcome alternative to Diamond Dynasty.
In Road to the Show, one thing that breaks immersion is that our player looks the same age throughout their entire career. With the addition of high school and college experiences, it would make sense for character aging to be reflected more accurately. Another immersion issue is that neither players nor coaches have voice acting, making conversations feel empty and disconnected.
Lastly, I want to address inclusion and diversity. I love that the game has incorporated the Negro Leagues and women in baseball, but I’ve noticed a lack of Spanish-language commentary and menu options. Considering that Hispanic and Latino players make up more than 30% of the major leagues—and that many fans, including my father, primarily speak Spanish—it would be incredible to see better representation in this area.
In conclusion, I love your studio and everything you do for the sport. These suggestions come from a place of passion and loyalty, and I truly believe they would enhance the experience for many players. I hope someone from the team reads this and takes these ideas into consideration.
Sincerely,
A Huge Fan. -
This game sucks so much bugs half my games don’t count. I just won 2 games for them to say the games don’t count and it doesn’t even show them in my records.
