MLB The Show 17

 PlayStation 4
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
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  1. homer4president
    May 16, 2017
    7
    The show is becoming too much like Madden... The same game every year with updated rosters. I read some reviews that the graphics look better. But they don't. They're the same. I'm fact the hair and beards look worse than ever. The ball parks and crowds do look better though. It's a good game. Just not great. And it is very much the same as recent the show games.

    Also I am noticing WAY    The show is becoming too much like Madden... The same game every year with updated rosters. I read some reviews that the graphics look better. But they don't. They're the same. I'm fact the hair and beards look worse than ever. The ball parks and crowds do look better though. It's a good game. Just not great. And it is very much the same as recent the show games.

    Also I am noticing WAY too many BS plays. Multiple CPU batters crushing base hits on sinkers under the strike zone. And then I ground out on a chest high strike with great timing. Happens way too often, way more than past years. Maybe they will patch it.

    Also, I am very disappointed to say that The Show is taking a page from 2K. The upgrade points in RTTS are down a LOT from years past. Meaning that The Show is trying to make you spend real $ to buy upgrade points.    … Expand
  2. MaxPayneIsGod
    Apr 3, 2018
    5
    Unfun. Time Consuming and One Hell of A Learning Curve.
    MLB The Show 17 is a pretty looking game lost in a myriad of glitches, grinding and repetitive disappointment.
    Pitching is too easy, batting is too hard. Batting in this game takes so much enjoyment out of this game I just can't justify putting any more time into it. I experienced a number of unacceptable glitches whilst playing,    Unfun. Time Consuming and One Hell of A Learning Curve.
    MLB The Show 17 is a pretty looking game lost in a myriad of glitches, grinding and repetitive disappointment.
    Pitching is too easy, batting is too hard. Batting in this game takes so much enjoyment out of this game I just can't justify putting any more time into it.
    I experienced a number of unacceptable glitches whilst playing, actually grinding in RTTS.
    In the developers defense, they supported the game well after release but it was still a very unpleasant experience.
    The Show 17 isn't a bad game, it just isn't very good and it would take a die-hard baseball fan to put the time and dedication into it to get past the 100s of issues that impact the fun you could be having playing something else.
    I've reinstalled it a year later and my opinion hasn't changed.
    Overall pretty disappointing, can't even trade it because I got it from PSN. 5/10    … Expand
  3. fish613
    Mar 29, 2017
    7
    For those who have played The Show before: It's a good game. You're not missing much new stuff with MLB 17 The Show though. It's pretty much the same (as with all the other years). Of course every year you have reviews that say 'this years Show is the best in the series' (im paraphrasing of course). New ball physics make for a slightly different look and feel when playing. But then again,For those who have played The Show before: It's a good game. You're not missing much new stuff with MLB 17 The Show though. It's pretty much the same (as with all the other years). Of course every year you have reviews that say 'this years Show is the best in the series' (im paraphrasing of course). New ball physics make for a slightly different look and feel when playing. But then again, every year always feel slightly different anyway.

    For those who have not played The Show before; This is definitely a good place to start. No last gen version, so you're getting a 100% current gen game. Several different game modes to hold your attention and hopefully give you at least one game mode you really love playing.

    I don't really shouldn't have to go into much detail with a review.......it's a sports game. Looking up about 10min of gameplay and then 5min of what the game modes are, will tell you pretty much everything you need to know.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. GameCritics
    Jul 6, 2017
    90
    While it’s still got room to grow, what’s here is great for fans of baseball. MLB The Show 17 is a clear step up from 2016 in gameplay, presentation, and overall experience. Some control and commentary quibbles remain, but not enough to detract from what is the best in the series to date, and one of the best baseball games today. As a PS4 exclusive, Xbox players should be envious.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    May 15, 2017
    85
    Changes in physics and AI make the game more realistic and enjoyable, but there are still some issues with AI player decision making that can detract from the final product. Road to the Show mode is still fun with a new documentary twist, but it's ultimately the same mode as last year. The Show 17 is a good title for baseball fans new and old, but don't expect anything mind blowing this time around.
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  3. 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.
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