MLB The Show 20

 PlayStation 4
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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. juniortiger
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I love feeling you in game haptic feedback control and graphic amazing and I recommend pick one up in store
  2. MaxPayneIsGod
    May 11, 2022
    8
    My favourite iteration of the series, after taking a while to tune everything to my preference the game just clicked.
    There is a significant learning curve to these games, but once you get it they are phenomenal.
    With tons of game modes there are literally 1000s of hours gameplay here, but its up to you to sift through what you're going to enjoy. To be fair, the sheer volume of content    My favourite iteration of the series, after taking a while to tune everything to my preference the game just clicked.
    There is a significant learning curve to these games, but once you get it they are phenomenal.
    With tons of game modes there are literally 1000s of hours gameplay here, but its up to you to sift through what you're going to enjoy.
    To be fair, the sheer volume of content can be quite overwhelming but stick with it, find a mode you like, and you won't regret it    … Expand
  3. Stratslinger315
    Nov 7, 2021
    0
    As bad as 2021 is, this game sucks. People argue about whether or not events and game outcomes are predetermined or scripted. Well, they are. I’ve copied save files and replayed moments and games to see the outcomes and get the same results each time, the same at bats with the same runners on and the same score. The game is pure sim since about 2018, maybe earlier. The team at SDS is aAs bad as 2021 is, this game sucks. People argue about whether or not events and game outcomes are predetermined or scripted. Well, they are. I’ve copied save files and replayed moments and games to see the outcomes and get the same results each time, the same at bats with the same runners on and the same score. The game is pure sim since about 2018, maybe earlier. The team at SDS is a bunch of liars and the community is full of morons who believe them. Waste of effing time.… Expand
  4. 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).
  5. GameHawk36
    Aug 27, 2020
    0
    what a garbage game. Only a 1 for releasing content every week. Unfortunately the game is still broken. Running is broken. Hitting is broken. I do not think anyone who works at SD studio has every played the game of baseball, which is evident in the game. Will not buy again deleted it within the month.
  6. OrtaPottyGames
    Mar 24, 2021
    8
    Since we are a month away from the release of MLB The Show 21, I just thought it would be nice to tell the people where this game lacked. In my personal opinion, this game was pretty good. I enjoyed the overall gameplay, modes, legends, grind and fun features this game had to offer. My overall rating is 8.2. Of course, there were still a lot of very noticable issues in this game thatSince we are a month away from the release of MLB The Show 21, I just thought it would be nice to tell the people where this game lacked. In my personal opinion, this game was pretty good. I enjoyed the overall gameplay, modes, legends, grind and fun features this game had to offer. My overall rating is 8.2. Of course, there were still a lot of very noticable issues in this game that didn't sneak past the players. #1 - No stadium creator, I know its coming in 21 but it was a bummer having to put our custom team in an existing team stadium. #2 - The overall customization features for creating your team are cool but also a little bit confusing and complicated if you're trying to make your own logos. You also can't put any text or logos anywhere freely on the jerseys. #3 - Not only were animations that we had for over 10 years recycled AGAIN, but catches at the wall and while jogging seemed to make a bit of players break their controller. With lots of easy fly balls being able to drop because of the lazy outfielder who jogs for no reason, and catches at the wall were either to frequent or to rare and also sometimes wouldn't even register an animation to make a play on the ball. #4 - Matt vasgersian may be a beloved broadcaster in the baseball world but its about time he retires from the virtual world, in this game he makes yet another return and with only so many changes to what he says in the booth. #5 - Pitching is very solid in 20 but there are a lot of occasions where you can have the best timing possible on a pitch, only to have sail down the middle for an easy homer. Thankfully, it will be heavily improved in 21 but it was still frustrating to deal with at times in 20 #6 - Road To The Show was still missing a lot of potential in 20, with the mode being very fun at first and then having no real enthusiasim coming out later #7 - Franchise was also missing a lot of features that would be a game-changer, leaving it only fun for so long, it is a still a decent mode, but I expect a lot more from the next-gen versions. #8 - Perfect-Perfect Foul Balls and Lineouts....... Why #9 - Animations for getting a no-hitter, walk-off, perfect game and winning a playoff series and the world series were still the same recycled animations. I don't understand recycling them, we as players love to see different animations of our team celebrating while we ourselves celebrate. Though is also will most-likely be fixed in 21, I was pretty tired of seeing the same old boring animation #10 - Believe me, I understand that I was not the best player at the game, but it seemed like when facing the cpu in moments or other modes I would always get line drives or deep fly-balls robbed at ease by the outfielders, no matter what their fielding and speed ratings were. I don't know about you, but It's kinda fishy when nelson cruz casually jogs for 4 seconds before making a incredible superman catch on a screaming line drive into right. #11 - Please do not ever put your baserunning on automatic, the cpu baserunners seem to always fall asleep whenever they want, and then wake up at the worst time. They are absolutely terrible and you will regret it. #12 - Last but not least, most bullpen options in the battle royale mode in diamond dynasty barely throw one pitch before falling in the yellow in stamina, this is very annoying considering all the amazing hitters you have to face in the mode with only so much you can do before your pitcher is out of energy. And that's it. Those 12 issues are all I have with the game since i'm not nitpicking. Like I said earlier, I do enjoy this game a lot and give it 8.2 out of 10. But I do expect 21 to not only cover these issues but give us potentially the first real 10-10 baseball game since MVP Baseball 05. Thank you for reading.… Expand
  7. ukjay14
    Dec 21, 2020
    0
    Shocking Game Scipted hitting no real Ball physics Is very bad .EA "K now the show to much scripting so no matter how good you are they decide who wins.Is like playing poker but they hold all the cards.Bad game wwas last year nothing better this year
  8. IdiotRavensFan
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    The game is pretty good and fun to play. The gameplay needs a little work though. My main concern is the lack of changes to RTTS(which is still pretty fun to play) and Franchise.
  9. 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
  10. Sk1pperPengu1n
    Sep 3, 2020
    9
    MLB The Show 20 gives us everything Madden 20 seems to be incapable of delivering.
  11. cypher77
    Sep 1, 2020
    4
    The online mode, Diamond Dynasty is the main attraction for these games. Build a team and compete against other player’s teams is the basic premise. Each year the same players end up being used on everyone’s team with little to no variety. This is mostly due to the fact that each year there’s specific attributes that are must have’s for hitters and pitchers. If you hitters have no power,The online mode, Diamond Dynasty is the main attraction for these games. Build a team and compete against other player’s teams is the basic premise. Each year the same players end up being used on everyone’s team with little to no variety. This is mostly due to the fact that each year there’s specific attributes that are must have’s for hitters and pitchers. If you hitters have no power, vision, and bad fielding, they are useless. If your pitcher doesn’t have a fastball or sinker that hits 97+ and a shallow arsenal of offspeed pitches, they are useless. You’ll be facing the same pitchers every game and pitching to the same lineups every game. Then there’s the way you get these cards. You either grind for hours doing tedious gameplay loops to get one good card or you can just buy them with real money using the in game economy. So either pay to get good cards or play for 100+ hours to build a full team of good cards. The other main mode is Road to the Show. Campaign mode where you create a player and work your way through their career from the minor league to the major league. It’s fun for a while but then you realize there is little to do other than just play the games and upgrade your player slowly. There’s not too much depth into the behind the scenes world of the MLB that you get to interact with. In short, this game has greedy micro transaction “loot boxes” (card packs in this game) and must have attribute system to determine a player’s usefulness. Sports games need to improve and stop being greedy to their loyal playerbase.… Expand
  12. FTC_34
    Aug 30, 2020
    2
    Disappointed in the RTTS. Last MLBTS I had was 16 and the difference between 20 and 16 RTTS is pretty minimal. Was really hoping it would add some of the My Player features from NBA 2K. Plus, after getting sick of playing in the same divisions over and over again, I decided to choose who drafted me. Ended up playing in the minors for 3 years reaching 86 OVR...
  13. ReeeeeeGGGGG110
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    I think this is a very good game. The gameplay is good. Game looks good. Multiple game modes Like rtts, dd, march to october, franchise and more. Franchise finally got relocation with the dd customization, unfortunately you still can't create a stadium, or chose from generic ones. You can also create your own leauge like an ncaa leauge, and we got all minor leauge rosters and stadiums. WeI think this is a very good game. The gameplay is good. Game looks good. Multiple game modes Like rtts, dd, march to october, franchise and more. Franchise finally got relocation with the dd customization, unfortunately you still can't create a stadium, or chose from generic ones. You can also create your own leauge like an ncaa leauge, and we got all minor leauge rosters and stadiums. We also got a new game mode called custom leauges. It's got it's flaws, but it's got potential. Every other game mode in the game is fun, but rtts barley got changes though. The only main change it got is relationships with players.… Expand
  14. sex69
    Aug 23, 2020
    0
    Not so much fun!!
    Same every time!!
    There is no progress in the game!!!
    Money is a waste
  15. 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.
  16. Nym732
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Game is same old game every year, arguably still fun, however instead of giving us fan requested things like an online franchise mode, it relies on hastily thrown together options like "custom leagues". The single player modes all play better than ever, but become absolutely unplayable if an internet connection is required. Connected franchise with friends lead to arguments and too manyGame is same old game every year, arguably still fun, however instead of giving us fan requested things like an online franchise mode, it relies on hastily thrown together options like "custom leagues". The single player modes all play better than ever, but become absolutely unplayable if an internet connection is required. Connected franchise with friends lead to arguments and too many re-set games to count due to buggy play. Other sports games like Madden give friends who play online a much more varried experience. This franchise has thrived for too long on having no competition in the Baseball market.… Expand
  17. MinePlay512
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    MLB The Show 20 is a great game, I enjoyed it and when new features, the series is still the best MLB series out there.
  18. LuNg
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    The best game for the lovers baseball, Franchise, Moments, Diamond Dinasty !
  19. Walrusac420
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    I really do like MLB the Show series but this is the worst one I have played. The substitution bugs when simulating games in franchise mode ruin the entire mode unless you plan to play 182 games. Quick manage is a joke in this verison. You're better off just playing The Show 19.
  20. UniStuff
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    In my large opinion, MLB strikes right. Surely something great would added, right? Well something was! You can now have leagues for ONLINE mode, which makes playing with friends and hosting events way easier than ever before on the game! San Diego Studios, MLB, and SONY are the best, also allowing custom music to be used like EA and 2K!
  21. SALVATORE99119
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    The best sport baseball game ever, thanks diego studios for this brillant game, so good
  22. tngo
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    every year is the same game with no improvements. EA Sports all over again they don't need to release one version every year. Maybe just a quick patch instead once a year would been better.
  23. 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.
  24. DSouls_guy
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to all those low scores, mlb the show 2020 is utterly fantastic!!! The graphics are incredible, the sound, and all those awesome play modes are killer. Now this is my first mlb game and I'm Very impressed, totally worth it, I'm a fan now.i look forward to future installments .
  25. Drewshka
    May 26, 2020
    0
    If you are a RTTS fan, DO NOT BUY THIS if you have a preferred team. They'll trade you from your preferred team within the first season, won't let you pick. They, like EA and 2K, apparently dislike their customer base. Done with this game, largely done with SONY.
  26. Joeolq
    May 26, 2020
    0
    utter trash compared to previous years. Good contact and good timing should atleast get a base hit 2 outa 20 times right? Not with this one.
  27. FullyAlive24
    May 18, 2020
    9
    Year after year, SDS comes back to us with a fantastic baseball game.

    This year, it meant so much more than the past few years, as this is the only means of playing or watching the sport that we've had during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a special game. It looks beautiful, plays smoothly, and has given me goosebumps on multiple occasions because of immersion. I could swear I was back    Year after year, SDS comes back to us with a fantastic baseball game.

    This year, it meant so much more than the past few years, as this is the only means of playing or watching the sport that we've had during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    This is a special game. It looks beautiful, plays smoothly, and has given me goosebumps on multiple occasions because of immersion. I could swear I was back in the Bronx, watching the Yankees, even during this "stay at home depression".

    MLB The Show is here again - and besides minor nitpicks and occasional glitches out in the field, I couldn't be happier to be back in this virtual utopia of baseball where players from the past, the present, and even the future, play the best game in the world...Baseball.    … Expand
  28. Aewdynamite1
    May 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE MOST TERRIBLY MADE GAMEPLAY BASEBALL GAME EVER IN THE LINE OF THE SHOWS !!! way to much fantasy baseball play !!! pitching and pitches are FULLY unrealistic and same goes for hitting way to much alowed time durring pausing durring gameplay way to much allowing subs durring in and out of gameplay unbelievably outrageous ranking system .. it shows u what handed pitcher ur facing which allows opponent to use unlimited opposite hitters and doesnt even show u the team ur playing bahahaha ull more than likely end up playing urself lol meaning cubs vs cubs yankees vs yankees ect... u can also hit a ball into the parking lot EVEN IF ITS THROWN DRAMATICALLY OUTTA THE STRIKE ZINE BAHAHA ITS JUST NOT A GAME FOR U IF U LOVE ANERICAS pasSTTIME BASEBALL ... THE SHOW 20 SHOULD ONLY B PLAYED INA BAR ON ARCADE SCENE EVERYWHERE IT WIULD mAKE A KILLING BUT PAYING 60 BUCKS FOR A horrible SHOW OF A BASEBALL GAME IS ENTIRELY UNNACEPTABLE!!! IF U LovE BASEBALL SIMPLy STAY AWAY FROM THIS GAme BALLS AND STRIKES ARE XTREEMLY RETARTED !!! IF U CAN FIGURE IUT TO GLITCH HIT OR GLITCH PITCH U WILL winALL THE TIME TRUST ME !!! OH YEAH IN THIS GAME U CAN ALSO BUNT AND IT WILL LAND IN THE OUTFIELD BAHAHAH YES U HEARD RITE OUTFIELD OR EVEN SOMETIME LINEDRIVE RITE TO THE POSITION PLAYER WITHOUT HIM MOVING HAHAHHAHAH WATTA HORRIBLE GAME… Expand
  29. Mlbthetrashshow
    May 9, 2020
    0
    The Game is BROKEN. You have actual MLB Players saying how bad the game is and unrealistic. It’s not even fun either because the feedback system and defense is completely broken. Not to mention that you can’t control your pitches with perfect input. They just want your money and stop updating and fixing the gameplay problems.

    Stay away if you are even somewhat a fan of baseball. So many    The Game is BROKEN. You have actual MLB Players saying how bad the game is and unrealistic. It’s not even fun either because the feedback system and defense is completely broken. Not to mention that you can’t control your pitches with perfect input. They just want your money and stop updating and fixing the gameplay problems.

    Stay away if you are even somewhat a fan of baseball. So many problems with this game it’s sad. You can’t get better at the game because it doesn’t take any skill.

    You will thank me later.    … Expand
  30. orukusaki
    Apr 23, 2020
    1
    This year's game is weird, jenky, and uncharacteristically unpolished. I hope this doesn't become a shell with new rosters each year like other sports games are. Just not my thing this year, I can't even really play it anymore because it freezes constantly and tells me it's "corrupted" and just needs to be deleted and reinstalled. I've done this a few times at this point along withThis year's game is weird, jenky, and uncharacteristically unpolished. I hope this doesn't become a shell with new rosters each year like other sports games are. Just not my thing this year, I can't even really play it anymore because it freezes constantly and tells me it's "corrupted" and just needs to be deleted and reinstalled. I've done this a few times at this point along with rebuilding my ps4's database and it still does not work. Kind of weird too that I couldn't find other places to leave a review or speak to someone on this.… Expand
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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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