Alright, folks, let’s dive into my little adventure with MLB The Show 23 and its difficulty settings. I’m no pro gamer, mind you, but I do love a good baseball sim. So, I picked up the game, fired it up, and… got completely overwhelmed by all the options.
First thing I did was jump into a quick game, just to get a feel for things. I think it defaulted to “Dynamic” difficulty, which, in theory, adjusts to your skill level. Sounds great, right? Well, I started out okay, hitting a few singles, striking out a batter or two. But then, suddenly, I couldn’t hit water if I fell out of a boat, and the AI was cranking out home runs like they were going out of style.
My Experiment with Different Settings
That’s when I decided I needed to take control. I paused the game, went into the settings, and started exploring. Here’s what I messed around with:
- Beginner: This was… well, it was boring. I was hitting home runs almost every at-bat. Good for a laugh, but not much of a challenge.
- Rookie: Still pretty easy, but at least the AI put up a little bit of a fight. Good for getting the hang of the controls, I guess.
- Veteran: Okay, now we’re talking. This felt like a decent balance. I was winning some, losing some, and the games felt competitive.
- All-Star: Oof. This is where things started to get tough. I could still win, but I had to really concentrate. Every pitch felt important.
- Hall of Fame: Nope. Just nope. I got crushed. I think I managed to score one run in three games.
- Legend: I’m not sure you understand. This level made the game feel evil.
After a few hours of tinkering, I realized a few things. First, “Dynamic” difficulty is a fickle beast. It can be great, but it can also be incredibly frustrating. It is great when you start, but frustrating if you do not understand the other settings.
I settled on “Veteran” for most of my games. It felt like the sweet spot for me – challenging, but not impossible. I still occasionally bump it up to “All-Star” when I’m feeling confident, or down to “Rookie” if I just want to relax and mash some dingers.
So, that’s my story with MLB The Show 23’s difficulty levels. It’s all about finding what works for you. Don’t be afraid to experiment and adjust until you find that perfect balance of challenge and fun. And if you’re consistently getting destroyed, don’t be ashamed to drop it down a notch – we’re all here to have a good time, right?
