As a PC gamer, I don’t have many options to play MLB games. And as a result, I’m “stuck” with playing baseball games on my iPhone. The RBI series available on the iPhone is absolute garbage, and many other MLB-licenses games on the IOS were mediocre at best. Until landed on this beauty.
Have to say, this is probably the closest I’ll get to playing games similar to MLB the Show on the PlayStation, or the now defunct MLB2K series. The gameplay in 9 Innings is smooth, and there is enough content here to keep me busy. The games are engaging and the rewards are fair. But what I love about this game is the fact that it has MLB and the MLBPA’s backing, which allows the use of real players and stats.
But like all games, there are a few issues with 9 Innings. First, as a Tribe fan, I have to bring up the glaring fact that Francisco Lindor’s batting stance in the game is WAY OFF. That’s not his batting stance. Com2uS, please, I beg you, fix this. We’re talking about easily one of the best players in the game, and you guys have butchered his batting stance. And speaking of best players in the game, what is up with Trout’s face? He looks constipated. Every time Trout comes up to bat, he looks like he needs to run to the restroom. And the body? He looks overweight. Trout is the face of the game - please redo his skin.