MLB The Show 22

 PlayStation 5
User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 70
  3. Negative: 30 out of 70

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  1. Davidk67
    Apr 4, 2022
    7
    MLB the show 22 may not be a huge improvement over 21. Graphics look the same. Which means they still look amazing. New commentary is solid and refreshing in my opinion. Guess time will tell how repetitive it will feel. Hopefully they'll continue to add to it. The atmosphere in general just feels better. I like the idea of the coop, especially since it's cross platform. I only playMLB the show 22 may not be a huge improvement over 21. Graphics look the same. Which means they still look amazing. New commentary is solid and refreshing in my opinion. Guess time will tell how repetitive it will feel. Hopefully they'll continue to add to it. The atmosphere in general just feels better. I like the idea of the coop, especially since it's cross platform. I only play franchise typically. Nothing new there really but wasn't expecting much. Overall, it's not a huge difference for me and what I experience, but it won't disappoint anyone looking for an awesome baseball game.… Expand
  2. KING_KEIGS
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    Really the graphics and animations are dated. There is no simulation feel to it. I got lost in 21 and had fun but this is way to the same and I'm selling it for sure. This was the last sports franchise I cared about but diamond dynasty has went stale for this player and the other modes get boring quick!
  3. BongoGT
    Apr 6, 2022
    5
    I haven’t played this series since maybe ‘14 or ‘15 so I can’t comment on changes they have or haven’t made from previous years. Graphics are kinda meh, I wasn’t expecting something amazing but some things are just lazy.

    The tutorial is actually nice since I haven’t played it in a while but that’s the best thing about it so far. The game keeps freezing on me. Yes the game is fully    I haven’t played this series since maybe ‘14 or ‘15 so I can’t comment on changes they have or haven’t made from previous years. Graphics are kinda meh, I wasn’t expecting something amazing but some things are just lazy.

    The tutorial is actually nice since I haven’t played it in a while but that’s the best thing about it so far. The game keeps freezing on me. Yes the game is fully installed so not sure what’s happening…    … Expand
  4. sityoazzdown
    Apr 21, 2022
    7
    Largely the same, will scratch that baseball itch though. Not a big fan of what they did to nerf pitching and award bad hitting this year. Lots of yellow bloop hits and very early deep fly outs and hrs. Slower pitch speeds, easier to foul off, harder to strike out. To me it kind of ruins the skill gap, even though it was already miniscule to begin with, seeing as this game is a lot ofLargely the same, will scratch that baseball itch though. Not a big fan of what they did to nerf pitching and award bad hitting this year. Lots of yellow bloop hits and very early deep fly outs and hrs. Slower pitch speeds, easier to foul off, harder to strike out. To me it kind of ruins the skill gap, even though it was already miniscule to begin with, seeing as this game is a lot of rng to begin with. Kinds of ruins competitive online for me, personally.… Expand
  5. BallzyDan
    Feb 10, 2023
    7
    Fun game! For me, this scratches the itch of the decades old game Ken Griffey Jr. baseball. It is super easy to hit homers with certain players. My team has the best batting average.

    Cons: the fielding could be better, more throws could be attempted. Also, the advertising within game is absurd. Probably would not have noticed if not for the giant nike logos and checks all around. The    Fun game! For me, this scratches the itch of the decades old game Ken Griffey Jr. baseball. It is super easy to hit homers with certain players. My team has the best batting average.

    Cons: the fielding could be better, more throws could be attempted. Also, the advertising within game is absurd. Probably would not have noticed if not for the giant nike logos and checks all around. The announcers only acknowledge a "cycle" if ya hit the homerun as the last part of the cycle.    … Expand

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. New Game Network
    Jun 20, 2022
    80
    MLB The Show 22 is still a great game of ball, but one that is stating to slow down as it ages. San Diego Studio has been able to innovate in the past, and I hope they get around to addressing some of the weaknesses next time around. Whether that's through going full current-gen or delivering a fresh approach to Road to the Show, there is room for improvement.
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  2. Worth Playing
    May 31, 2022
    78
    MLB The Show 22 is still among the highest forms of video game baseball available … right along with the game that came before it. It still plays exquisitely, and it's still definitely worth your time if you've never really experienced the series before. For veterans, however, this could be the moment where the game just feels … sort of "there," and the only big difference you'll notice is that this year's cover guy probably should have been last year's cover guy.
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  3. Inverse
    May 29, 2022
    60
    There’s something to be said about not messing with something that’s working just fine. The Show 22 is a familiar product for better and for worse. The ball game is as solid as ever, but the video game entry fails to offer something truly new for PlayStation owners who bought last year’s installment, while its most noticeable change doesn’t really help matters.
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