MLB The Show 17

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
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  1. DarkStation
    May 9, 2017
    70
    MLB The Show 17 is still a great game of baseball but one that with each season seems less and less impressive compared to other sports games available. With a lack of competition, it's hard to not recommend. But with each year I'm still wanting to see the team at Sony San Diego push the envelope even if there isn't any competition to force their hand.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 31, 2017
    70
    The next step in the MLB The show evolution brings in dozens of new features and a lot of customization possibilities. The big structure though is not balanced by a still-old graphics and animations, but it’s enough to make it the best Baseball simulation around.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 27, 2017
    60
    The Show 17 is fundamentally sound, but doesn’t move the sports genre forward. It will appease longtime fans that flock to it year after year, but until the series does something remarkably different, it’ll fall short of being able to stand out of the pack. This year’s version of The Show does a lackluster job of making it seem like anything more than a yearly roster update built upon the same foundation of last year’s game and that is by far the heaviest critique that can be handed down to any yearly sports title.

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#25 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#85 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#63 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 158 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 158
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 158
  3. Negative: 39 out of 158
  1. ps4lover
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    this game is amazing ever i playing.. gameplay is great, graphic is best lookking ever i seen. Franchise Mode is nearly same from last year :this game is amazing ever i playing.. gameplay is great, graphic is best lookking ever i seen. Franchise Mode is nearly same from last year : MLB 16. ball physic is realistic.… Full Review »
  2. MyStupidName22
    Mar 28, 2017
    2
    I have to give this a three for some awful planning. Every year it's the same, tons of issues. There are some pretty horrendous bugs as wellI have to give this a three for some awful planning. Every year it's the same, tons of issues. There are some pretty horrendous bugs as well such as fielders not moving when balls are hit over their heads. Many of the same issues as last year that they always promise they will fix but never do. Beautiful graphics this year. Finally a step up which is long over due. Ball physics are nice. Not able to access anything online. And seven hours with it a response or comment from then is telling. They have some of the worst customer service in the gaming business.… Full Review »
  3. nickriles
    Jul 25, 2017
    1
    While it was promising as an engine, the game has had an incredible amount of server issues since launch back in March, and has been plaguedWhile it was promising as an engine, the game has had an incredible amount of server issues since launch back in March, and has been plagued with terrible patches every two weeks. Zone hitting, which is for experienced players, has been nerfed to the point where it no longer is a usable option for hitting. It seems like the San Diego Studios is more concerned with selling copies to the inexperienced player using an easier setting, rather than taking the advice of its seasoned players. This game is the only reason I own a PS4, in which I will be selling next week on eBay because this game has become a waste of time and money. Don't buy for 59.99. Wait until it goes on sale every year halfway through. Definitely NOT worth retail price.… Full Review »
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