The original was a revelation in many ways, giving legitimate weight to your decisions throughout the game while introducing a fantastic cast of characters and locales. Some technical issues and bland planet exploration dampened the enthusiasm of some, but it still earned nearly universal acclaim from reviewers and gamers alike.
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The run-and-gun title is dripping with self-deprecating humor, nods to classic gaming franchises and a ton of nearly non-stop action, but it’s not without its drawbacks.
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With expectations legendarily low, San Diego finally took the leap and began fielding a team of hungry young players looking to establish themselves at the major league level. The result was a surprisingly competitive and entertaining club that went 39-35 after the All-Star break to improve on its 2008 mark by 12 games. It ultimately ranks as little more than a moral victory considering San Diego finished 20 games out of first place (and 13 games out of third), but it was a step in the right direction.
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Unfortunately, maneuvering your bear around the mazes isn’t responsive enough. The game does not allow diagonal movement, instead limiting you to up/down and left/right which — combined with the slightly unrefined controls — leads to far too many instances of getting caught on a corner. Also adding to the frustration is that the trappers’ attacks never really seem to make contact and instead register as hits before reaching you, which reduces your ability to rely on reflexes for quick escapes.
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Beyond that, the X button causes you to jump, circle puts on hats (which change your character to one of five different classes) and triangle toggles between primary and secondary functions once the character classes have been upgraded. For example, an upgraded warrior can switch between his basic load out (sword and shield) and his advanced version (spear), which is more powerful offensively.
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Fielder was also the only player in the majors to play in (and start) all 162 games. The powerful slugger is a perfect fit for a blue collar city like Milwaukee with the kind of body that makes every recreational league softball star think he can play pro ball. He’s under team control through the 2011 season, and while some experts have championed the idea of dealing Fielder now for a package of prospects, it’s more likely the Brewers will hold on to him through at least the upcoming campaign.
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As noted, however, the fundamentals will take you a long way and can be learned quickly. You move with the left stick (now in a full 360 degrees) and can employ three separate types of passes: short (A), long/cross (B) and through (Y). Moving the right stick also allows you to pass in a specific direction manually rather than to a teammate. Shooting is handled with the X button, which when held down fills up a meter — the fuller it is the harder you shoot, though you sacrifice accuracy. Finding the proper balance between getting enough on the shot to get it past the keeper and not so much that you send it six rows deep ranks as one of the game’s constant challenges.
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