MLB 12: The Show

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Thunderbolt
    Mar 26, 2012
    70
    MLB 12 on the Vita is a clean presentation of the baseball experience on the go. It raises the bar for realism a notch with its enhanced physics, but loses what it gains from clumsy animations. There's a lot of room for improvement, both technically and creatively, but for now the game suffers the most from the former.
  2. Worth Playing
    Mar 19, 2012
    70
    Overall, MLB 12: The Show on the PS Vita shows lots of promise as well as room for improvement
  3. GamesRadar+
    Mar 12, 2012
    70
    The biggest disappointment, though, is the sloppy online play.
  5. GameSpot
    Mar 13, 2012
    65
    Issues aside, MLB 12: The Show demonstrates a bright future for portable baseball games.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    Mar 8, 2012
    60
    It's unwelcoming, has some technical hiccups, and the experience has been shaved down to the necessities, but those necessities are incredibly solid. They would just be better if they had the trappings to go with them.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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#35 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
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#38 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 43
  3. Negative: 6 out of 43
  1. spanky36
    Mar 7, 2012
    10
    Don't let the people with super high graphical expectations fool you, this game is amazing. Graphics ate fantastic, I think some people justDon't let the people with super high graphical expectations fool you, this game is amazing. Graphics ate fantastic, I think some people just forget this is on a handheld system. All the modes are here, unlike the psp versions of the game. Graphics, sounds, and controls are all awesome. Some trophies are gonna be hard, but that's a good thing to me.… Full Review »
  2. RD74
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    I got this game last Friday, and Im not a huge Baseball fan (im more into my footy(soccer)), but this is a top top title. Its taking me someI got this game last Friday, and Im not a huge Baseball fan (im more into my footy(soccer)), but this is a top top title. Its taking me some time to get to grips with the controls (there are a lot, haha), but its a solid challenge and the presentation is 2nd to none! Any fan of the series is in for a treat with this title, awesome!… Full Review »
  3. LacrosseD
    Mar 6, 2012
    6
    Wanted to issue a warning to folks on this one. Overall, I am enjoying the game and I am new to the series so I am forging up the learningWanted to issue a warning to folks on this one. Overall, I am enjoying the game and I am new to the series so I am forging up the learning curve. I am very disappointed in the graphics, very. I expected more. I am interested to hear how the community responds to this title. It's feature rich and you can set the controls in many variations to suit you play preference and skill. Not a deal killer but would advise to wait for a price drop to purchase.… Full Review »
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