MLB The Show 21

 PlayStation 5
User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 163
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 163
  3. Negative: 95 out of 163

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  1. M4ni4k
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Awesone Game. Dynamic uptade on diamond dynasty card. Multi mode for dynasty offline/online. Many challenges.

    RTTS awesome
    March to october = WOW
    Franchise = WOW
    Custom league = WOW
  2. Ricardocks
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Some people are too attached to their favorite brand console, just play it ;)
    nothing's gonna change in your lives if Gears 5 or Ori make it to the Ps5, I hope you can experience Ori, because is a masterpiece of art and playability.
    What's really nice ?it's I've never played MLB, this will be my 1st time because of Xbox Game Pass :)
  3. Cal1s
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Adding a favorable rating, ps fans bombing the score, it’s not a big deal that Sony is putting a game on Xbox. They’ve been putting on PC for a bit now. Gatekeeping is bad for gaming.
  4. RickyBlob
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    No sean inmaduros, ni Sony ni Microsoft les va a pagar algo por hacer review bombing, quienes tengan una Playstation, paguen por el juego, quienes tengan Gamepass, pruebenlo, esa es la única ventaja hasta el momento.
  5. Mmartinez
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    It’s a sport game that you can play with your family and enjoy it if you have some free time so the game fulfills its objective. I think the important things in this type of games are not the graphics and that stuff the point is enjoy and play a good baseball videogame that’s what this game has.
  6. DSAxMAVERICK
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Este juego está muy bien concebido, va muy bien en xbox series X/S y creo que luce mejor que las versiones de otras consolas. muy suave y la jugabilidad está muy bien.
  7. nkp20mufc
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    So much better than the XBSX version. Buy your games. XBOTS are damaging the industry expecting everything being handed to them, they have already stopped being baseball fans.
  8. Spoon6ix
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Great game just like the other years i can forsee review bombing tho due to it being on xbox too this year
  9. zetto
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    a luxury have this game in the xbox game pass on day one!!!,it is mi my favorite sports game,and i missed not having it when i switch the console,but now i have it and i am very happy!!!.
  10. MinePlay512
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    MLB The Show 21 is a must have. The new create a stadium, the new ballplayer stuff and the gameplay improvements make MLB The Show 21 the best game. It's a recommendation to baseball players and everyone.
  11. RaptorNemesis
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Very good game and the Best version is playstation5 . Good job Sony San Diego.
  12. Olabi5
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Buen juego, entretenido, aunque los gráficos no son la gran cosa, estamos en nueva generación deben de dar el mejor potencial de este juego, pero... no importa, lo importante es jugar :)
  13. Not-really
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    The game is good as always and the ps5 ver is a amazing game good job PlayStation i didn’t doubt you once
  14. biscuit15
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    This game is a lot of fun! The timing leaves a lot to be desired and the packs can be too much at times but, it doesn't hinder from the enjoyment of the experience.
  15. Gamerzrus
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    I would have tapped the spoiler alert though it’s not one anymore that people are review bombing yet another high profile yearly series game. If it’s not your type and that’s the reason behind it or over the fact that MLB requested it to be on the Xbox and not just PlayStation simply don’t play it. Don’t review bomb it with 0’s because of something other then the games quality, theI would have tapped the spoiler alert though it’s not one anymore that people are review bombing yet another high profile yearly series game. If it’s not your type and that’s the reason behind it or over the fact that MLB requested it to be on the Xbox and not just PlayStation simply don’t play it. Don’t review bomb it with 0’s because of something other then the games quality, the playability, or features. I do not play this series all the time let alone buy and own every single one simply because sports games are not my thing nor are series with the exact same premise with a yearly release though at the time if/when I post reviews on anything spite and vendetta over the series name or consoles it’s on are the last reasons I give it a bad rating and review GROW UP.… Expand
  16. Murda313
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Love it **** the haters. People are bombing this game because they didnt get it for “free” on PS5.
  17. Kalinm3dina
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego y muy recomendable , me gusta que ya no sea exclusivo de una plataforma… Expand
  18. Eudys
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Great game in Xbox one, i hope all PS users stopped to cray and enjoy this fabulous game.
  19. Xxdaiki
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    A pesar del odio de los pioneros es una gozada tenerlo en xbox gamepass. Un juego entretenido para los que no conocen el deporte y una gozaba para los fans más acérrimos.
  20. fadz13
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    My first MLB game, a great baseball game. I hope San Diego Studio improve on it even more for MLB The Show 22.
  21. DoctorAkke
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    This is my first time playing it because I'm not a baseball fan. But it is in gamepass, so I gave it a try. The game is very good and gives you many different options to adjust the way you play. I'm truly impressed. I did not know that they had so many game play mechanics options for pitching, batting or, for throwing the ball, orr fielding (if that is what you call it). It is quiteThis is my first time playing it because I'm not a baseball fan. But it is in gamepass, so I gave it a try. The game is very good and gives you many different options to adjust the way you play. I'm truly impressed. I did not know that they had so many game play mechanics options for pitching, batting or, for throwing the ball, orr fielding (if that is what you call it). It is quite an impressive game. I did not play last year so I don't have a point of reference so if it is very similar to last year's version I could not know.… Expand
  22. Revelation22v13
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    New Gen: The best baseball game to date. Would've given a 10 if it had some all time teams like the do on the NBA 2K series. The create a stadium feature is great new feature.
  23. RyanRedemption2
    Jul 25, 2022
    9
    I've played well over 300 hours of Franchise and Road To The Show on PS5 with this game, and I can comfortably say I have enjoyed the game. While I cannot speak for some areas of the game such as Diamond Dynasty, I absolutely love Franchise Mode and Road To The Show. The details and animations are very smooth and realistic, sometimes it is easy to forget you aren't watching real baseball.I've played well over 300 hours of Franchise and Road To The Show on PS5 with this game, and I can comfortably say I have enjoyed the game. While I cannot speak for some areas of the game such as Diamond Dynasty, I absolutely love Franchise Mode and Road To The Show. The details and animations are very smooth and realistic, sometimes it is easy to forget you aren't watching real baseball. The game runs fluently at 60 FPS, has virtually no bugs or glitches, and overall plays very smoothly. While the commentary gets a little stale after a while, the new unlockable lines keep things fresh. This isn't a game I will get tired of, and is definitely my favorite baseball game. In my opinion, SDS did a good job with this game.… Expand
  24. RICKY_BROWN
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    This Game is more than just a roster update. If it ain't broke don't fix it great gameplay as usual. My only problem if there is one is I don't think the graphics are on the "next gen" Level of other sports games such as NBA 2K21. You can clearly see see the difference of gens in that game.
  25. AnthonyDiMattia
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    Best sports game out currently. Road to the show is lacking this year, but besides that the game is perfect. Diamond dynasty is the best mode in sports video games currently and March to October is the best way to play franchise. Also, gameplay is nearly impeccable.
  26. Tactical_Gamer
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    There is so much to say about MLB The Show on PS5. I’ll try to hit a couple of quick topics and then give my final opinion because idk if anyone will read this. At first it was a pain to redeem my code. I bought the Jackie Robinson Edition. It came with a slick Steelbook, the PS4 disc, DLC, and PS5 digital code. You have to have the PS4 disc in to play redeem the next gen version and playThere is so much to say about MLB The Show on PS5. I’ll try to hit a couple of quick topics and then give my final opinion because idk if anyone will read this. At first it was a pain to redeem my code. I bought the Jackie Robinson Edition. It came with a slick Steelbook, the PS4 disc, DLC, and PS5 digital code. You have to have the PS4 disc in to play redeem the next gen version and play it. The RTTS does not seem a robust as 2020 and 2019. And the upgrade system on the RTTS seems like a grind, SO FAR. This iteration seems to focus more on Diamond Dynasty and Franchise. The game presentation is solid. The graphics, lighting, sounds, frame rate, and animations are good. But I think they could have been better if San Diego Studio didn’t have to also optimize for Xbox series S/X. This is a solid start to next gen baseball but not San Diego Studios best work.… Expand
  27. NxtDoc
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    MLB The Show 21 on the Next Generation PS5 is very good. Most of my complaints are mostly superficial. Gameplay is very good, as usual. Road to the Show got a welcome upgrade. As well as Franchise. Load times are lightning fast, and make transitions from menu to mode, to menu very fast.

    Create a Stadium is absolutely awesome. And those who enjoy creating things can lose hours    MLB The Show 21 on the Next Generation PS5 is very good. Most of my complaints are mostly superficial. Gameplay is very good, as usual. Road to the Show got a welcome upgrade. As well as Franchise. Load times are lightning fast, and make transitions from menu to mode, to menu very fast.

    Create a Stadium is absolutely awesome. And those who enjoy creating things can lose hours creating a Stadium. Onto my complaints. The graphics are disappointing. As I was recently playing MLB The Show 20 on my PS5, and I can hardly tell a difference. And that's a bummer. Uniforms still have clipping. When zooming on a players arm during a RTTS training session, the players skin is muddy, and the team logo starts to blur and have severe aliasing. Uniforms still fit the same as they did on players from MLB The Show 15. Which I understand, it isn't the easiest genre to upgrade considering they have less than a year to upgrade their game.    … Expand
  28. Dubgage
    Apr 26, 2021
    8
    This is the best mlb the show there is the graphics are great and the road to show is fun.
  29. remolian
    May 5, 2021
    7
    Pretty good since all the bug fixes and updates. The only reason I'm only scoring it a 7 is because they charged PS4 customers full price for this game but punished them for not buying a PS5 by locking them out of using stadium creator and seeing the videos for the story progression in road to the show. WHAT? What's worse is because of the semiconductor shortage, Most people don't evenPretty good since all the bug fixes and updates. The only reason I'm only scoring it a 7 is because they charged PS4 customers full price for this game but punished them for not buying a PS5 by locking them out of using stadium creator and seeing the videos for the story progression in road to the show. WHAT? What's worse is because of the semiconductor shortage, Most people don't even have the option to buy a console right now unless you want to pay three times what the things worth. It's just so scum-baggy.… Expand
  30. Kanazawa
    Jun 8, 2021
    6
    Sadly legitimately one of the worst iterations. It caters way too much to online diamond dynasty players while ruining offline modes like RTTS. I do NOT care for PvP and cards. Stop forcing that on us. Heavily disappointed with the check swing system too where 98% are strikes. If you're going to make separate balance for online (the competitive setting) why are controls in other modesSadly legitimately one of the worst iterations. It caters way too much to online diamond dynasty players while ruining offline modes like RTTS. I do NOT care for PvP and cards. Stop forcing that on us. Heavily disappointed with the check swing system too where 98% are strikes. If you're going to make separate balance for online (the competitive setting) why are controls in other modes identical? I'll give them credit for the stadium creator which is absolutely phenomenal. It has some ways to go but I'm amazed in their first implementation. Franchise is unchanged per usual, so the only enticing factor is making a team and stadium. Worst feature missing is sounds of the show. This is by far the most immersion breaking missing feature and MUST be brought back in the future.… Expand
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Worth Playing
    May 20, 2021
    88
    The Show has been one of the more consistently excellent and complete sports series for years, and MLB The Show 21 maintains that excellence as it steps into the next-gen batter's box. The cover athlete choice of the aforementioned Fernando Tatis, Jr., is no coincidence, as the young star is being seen as one of baseball's next big things, ushering in a possible new era of personality and Q-rating power that the game could sorely use. He can also do everything, and everything is what this series has offered to fans for years at a high level. Time will tell if there is yet another level to reach.
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  2. ComicBook
    May 11, 2021
    70
    It really all comes down to your love of baseball. Even as a fan who watches the game regularly, I've had a hard time finding my footing in The Show 21. It's a hard game and that's OK. Challenges should always be welcomed. But there needs to be a way to bridge the gap, especially with The Show 21 now being made available to a much wider audience. If it can happen with other sports games, it's time it happens for baseball's biggest title.
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  3. Meristation
    May 10, 2021
    78
    Sony San Diego develops a conservative delivery, with hardly any improvements in gameplay and content. Being intergenerational, in addition, the technical leap is invaluable, but nevertheless, it is still a very solid baseball game.
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