MLB The Show 21

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. GameSpot
    Apr 20, 2021
    70
    Much like its predecessors, MLB The Show 21 is still one of the best sports games available once you step over the foul line. The gameplay has been tightened up and Pinpoint Pitching is a potential game-changer, and all of these elements go some way to dampening the disappointment of its missing features, stale commentary, and changes (or lack thereof) to Road to the Show and Franchise. It's not the strongest debut the series could've had on new hardware, but if you're in the mood for nine innings of America's favorite pastime, MLB The Show is still the undisputed king.

Awards & Rankings

20
#20 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
22
#22 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 139
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 139
  3. Negative: 36 out of 139
  1. FireCobra
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. I’m surprised how good a baseball game can be but it was great. The difficulty in this series has always been pretty high, though there have always been plenty of options you can adjust to make the experience better. MLB The Show 21 tries to streamline this though with the inclusion of three gameplay styles for you to choose from. Casual is for the beginners or those just looking to play a more arcade style game. Simulation ups the difficulty and is much more based on player and team ratings with how well or poorly you perform. Lastly, Competitive escalates the difficult quite a bit, as it focuses on the player’s skills above anything else. Competitive is also the new standard for online player, so getting used to it in other modes can pay dividends online. Nice… Full Review »
  2. CaptainA7ProSX
    Apr 17, 2021
    9
    This is without a doubt, the best baseball simulator on Xbox in years. Strongly recommend it. (So bizarre seeing the PS Studios logo whenThis is without a doubt, the best baseball simulator on Xbox in years. Strongly recommend it. (So bizarre seeing the PS Studios logo when booting up the game every time)… Full Review »
  3. CRedfield
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Great Game, works perfectly fine and is a treat on XBox.
    All those PS „Fans“ lying and review bombing here are sad to see and you really    Great Game, works perfectly fine and is a treat on XBox.
    All those PS „Fans“ lying and review bombing here are sad to see and you really disgrace what you love.    … Full Review »
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