MLB 09: The Show

 PSP
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. GameZone
    70
    MLB 09 doesn’t set new grounds, but it does a serviceable job not screwing everything up. Last year’s version was somewhat better, so it’s unfortunate that this year’s iteration took a step back.
  2. Worth Playing
    70
    Despite some flaws, I really enjoyed MLB '09: The Show on the PSP.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    A supremely addictive time-waster. [Sept 2009, p.112]
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  5. Gamervision
    65
    What was once the be-all-end-all of baseball video games on the PSP is quickly becoming a shadow of its former self. Like so many storied professionals, age is finally catching up to the series.
  6. Modojo
    60
    MLB 09: The Show is a solid portable baseball game, but a few changes would've made it a homerun.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best PSP Game of 2009
51
#51 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009
18
#18 Most Shared PSP Game of 2009

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. JakeL
    Dec 26, 2009
    10
    MLB 09: The Show is a very addictive game. Once played you'll be immersed and with the "Road to the show" game mode, you'll never MLB 09: The Show is a very addictive game. Once played you'll be immersed and with the "Road to the show" game mode, you'll never get bored. Although the graphics had to be lowed down due to disk space but that's just perfect for a Baseball simulation game in the Sony PSP. Worth buying.… Full Review »
  2. joeh
    Apr 8, 2009
    7
    solid game but no real changes and road to the show is nearly impossible
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