MLB The Show 20

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 157 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 92 out of 157
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 157
  3. Negative: 42 out of 157

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  1. SantiPar
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    The subversion of the male gaze in MLB THE SHOW 20 contains and then breaches the containment of visual pleasure.
  2. hcliffed
    Mar 20, 2020
    7
    Good, but not great! It seems like they ham-fisted a couple new modes in, but failed to address many of the issues and missing Legends from MLB 18, only added a few this year, and they don't look very good, i.e. John Smoltz. Use the Vault for better versions.
  3. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    5
    Só joguei essa porcaria, porque deram de graça na Playstation Plus, eu particularmente odeio esse esporte, talvez seja por isso que odiei o jogo, mas pelo menos agora sei que nunca mais irei jogar outro, nem se for 100 de nota pelos críticos.
  4. AWKWARDGOAT
    Sep 19, 2020
    5
    Great simulator of baseball, but its been the exact same game for the last 5 years. Since The Show 16, exact same graphics, animations, and commentary. Same exact scripted and lifeless RTTS with just a little bit more gear to wear. Just like Madden in that 99% of their focus is put towards the virtual card collecting mode and selling stubs
  5. JumperZ
    Jun 23, 2021
    6
    The game is almost perfect, but baserunning is extremely broken. Hit and runs are broken, stolen bases are sometimes broken, etc. Some other issues: the AI on easier difficulties is extremely good at hitting fastballs right on the lower corner for home runs, and the AI seems to know what you are going to do (they almost always slidestep when I steal).

Awards & Rankings

20
#20 Best PS4 Game of 2020
59
#59 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 17, 2020
    90
    MLB The Show 20 presents itself as a great package, improving on most of its gameplay mechanics, including batting and fielding experience. With plenty of game modes, great Diamond Dynasty and online experience, and plenty of new animations it is a significant upgrade of the last year’s The Show 19, and proving itself worthy of purchase, by avoiding to follow the example of copycat sports franchises like FIFA and NBA 2K.
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  2. Gameplanet
    Apr 15, 2020
    80
    MLB The Show 20 marks another solid entry for the series. New additions to the fielding game are welcome and fans of the sport will find a wealth of systems and modes to enjoy. It may be a bit overwhelming for newcomers, but offers a great range of tutorials to get payers up to speed. There's a lot of game here, provided you enjoy the sport. While it wont make you a fan if you weren't already, it's still the best rendition of the sport you can enjoy from the comfort of the couch.
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  3. GameSkinny
    Apr 8, 2020
    80
    MLB The Show 20 doesn't rewrite the script, but its numerous tweaks to gameplay, modes, and options makes it the best baseball game around.
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