MLB The Show 23

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: MLB® The Show™ 23 gets you closer than ever to living your Baseball dreams on the diamond. Shock The Game and Own The Show™ with your favorite players, your favorite rivalries, and all your favorite MLB® moments.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. PlayStation Country
    Apr 12, 2023
    90
    Do you like baseball? MLB The Show 23 is your one stop shop for all things baseball. It’s great with tons of game modes and extras, including the returning March to October mode and the fantastic Negro Leagues presentation. That it’s not on PS+ as yet is a bit of an eyebrow raiser given its Game Pass day one inclusion, so it’s a shame that Sony didn’t see fit to include it as yet. If you’re curious, take a chance and you’ll be rewarded with a fascinating insight into the wider world of baseball.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Apr 3, 2023
    90
    MLB The Show 23 dives deep into its best modes, refreshing the experience with a bevy of new features and tweaks to make the old feel new. The addition of the WBC and the long-awaited inclusion of the Negro Leagues makes this year's version the best Show to date.
  3. Digital Chumps
    Apr 10, 2023
    85
    While San Diego Studio doesn’t take a huge leap with MLB The Show 23 compared to last year’s game, it’s still entertaining and the best baseball game on the planet. The addition of The Negro Leagues mode makes for a deeper and more enriching experience.
  4. Twinfinite
    Mar 27, 2023
    80
    With so many different game options, there really is no right or wrong way to experience it. The lack of an Online Franchise can be a hinderance to some, but the accessibility of Diamond Dynasty gives players plenty of ways to compete. Likewise, Road to the Show does feel like a genuine letdown, but the addition of Storylines is not only beautiful in its retelling and presentation, but necessary in enhancing our knowledge and love of baseball.
  5. BaziCenter
    Apr 9, 2023
    80
    The 2023 version of MLB The Show is by far the best and most visually advanced Baseball simulation on the market, and if you watch or play the sport, there is no harm in giving it a try, although it doesn’t offer much outside of the story mode.
  6. CGMagazine
    Apr 2, 2023
    80
    It knows what it does well and does that extremely well. There are games that I play when I just want to decompress and enjoy myself, and this is one of them. Fans of baseball and sports game enthusiasts alike will find something to enjoy with this title, and I will be playing it as much as I can.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 31, 2023
    50
    Fundamentally, though, MLB the Show 23 is a good game. MLB the Show 22 was a good game. Adding the Negro Leagues mode was noble from Sony (and no doubt the kind of goodwill-generating progressive addition that will keep the licensor happy with how Sony is treating the IP). However, the misstep with the World Baseball League and a complete unwillingness to build on any mode but the awful Diamond Dynasty also make this year’s The Show unacceptable. If you missed last year’s iteration, then you can add a couple of stars to this score, because for you, it won’t be one of the most cynical annual iterations that we’ve seen in sports games for quite some time. For the rest of us, though. No. Not good enough.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. MinePlay512
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    With the new Franchise features like the draft, improved gameplay as well as new modes to play, MLB The Show 23 is another amazing baseball game.
  2. Falcons
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    Amazing game with a huge bounce back from last years. Franchise mode and gameplay is elite. Best sports title out there by far
  4. alanjackson
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    always a good time playing this game. Single player modes have improved but Diamond Dynasty is still the best online sports game and its notalways a good time playing this game. Single player modes have improved but Diamond Dynasty is still the best online sports game and its not even close.… Expand
  5. SportsGamingFan
    Mar 25, 2023
    8
    It’s a good and enjoyable baseball game even though rtts is kinda of a copy and paste
  6. zlDeltah
    Mar 27, 2023
    8
    This year's game is probably the most refined that I've ever seen the franchise. RTTS is an obvious let down, as it actually feels lessThis year's game is probably the most refined that I've ever seen the franchise. RTTS is an obvious let down, as it actually feels less substantial than previous years. However, Diamond Dynasty has seen alot of improvements, and the storylines are very cool to experience.

    *Side Note*
    I don't know what they did to the sound of the balls off of the bats, but that aspect is the best it's ever been, in my opinion. Sounds very realistic.    … Expand
  7. althebeast
    Apr 8, 2023
    7
    The gameplay and everything is nice but I’m tired of hearing the same stuff from the announcers. When I’m playing road the show and I play aThe gameplay and everything is nice but I’m tired of hearing the same stuff from the announcers. When I’m playing road the show and I play a lot of games there and the announcers always say the same stuff exactly the same way every game… Expand
  8. danilson
    Apr 4, 2023
    0
    Will rate this game the same as I rate fifa, there is a potentially good game but the scripting is atrocious, even vs ai. Dynasty conquest soWill rate this game the same as I rate fifa, there is a potentially good game but the scripting is atrocious, even vs ai. Dynasty conquest so many perfect and good hits get caught out, we’re the ai on there 3rd strike seem to constantly get base runs. Thank god for game pass as I would not pay a AAA game price for what is a glorified mobile game. Sony, your baseball game does not have anywhere near the following or player count as fifa, you will not get away with this basic b1tch scripting, casuals make the money for you so do not f them over with this basic scripting trash… Expand

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