MLB The Show 23

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Polygon
    Mar 29, 2023
    I am almost 50 years old now. I was once the daily newspaper reporter for Cooperstown itself. Buddy, I chewed tobacco when I played T-ball, and I am bonded to baseball through my father and friendships going back to kindergarten. Still, MLB The Show 23 found a way to teach me something about the sport, and give me new reason to love it.

Awards & Rankings

45
#45 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
52
#52 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 7 out of 31
  1. MassGaming
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    This is by far the worst sports game I have ever played. Inconsistent gameplay, bugs, getting disconnected mid online game constantly, I neverThis is by far the worst sports game I have ever played. Inconsistent gameplay, bugs, getting disconnected mid online game constantly, I never had any fun playing and it's going to be a very long time until I ever even consider buying another MLB the Show game for a very long time.… Full Review »
  2. Trv280
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    As an avid sports gamer, MLB The Show 23 makes me fall in love with baseball. The graphics are amazing as well as the gameplay. The game modeAs an avid sports gamer, MLB The Show 23 makes me fall in love with baseball. The graphics are amazing as well as the gameplay. The game mode "Road to the Show" is a masterpiece as you are playing as yourself (your man made player) to try and level up and get your player higher in the MLB ranks. It's just a truly phenomenal game.… Full Review »
  3. Jt0429
    May 23, 2023
    8
    Good-
    Storylines mode is a great way to learn about the game’s history and see it from a different perspective; Slight gameplay improvements;    Good-
    Storylines mode is a great way to learn about the game’s history and see it from a different perspective; Slight gameplay improvements; Not messing with an already great formula.

    Bad-
    No major additions to existing gameplay modes; Omission of pitch clock.

    Thoughts-
    In a lot of ways, MLB The Show 23 feels like a slightly upgraded version of MLB The Show 22. Each of the existing game modes feel almost identical to past years, which is to say still incredibly fun, if not as revolutionary. The addition of the Storylines mode and the in-depth look at the real history of the Negro Leagues and its greatest players is a fantastic addition that adds a slightly varied new gameplay style alongside a great platform for learning about the history of the game. Regardless, MLB The Show has become one of the premier sports games on the market because of its fantastic gameplay and wide array of enjoyable modes, and The Show 23 doesn’t do anything to slow it down.    … Full Review »
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