MLB The Show 21

 Xbox Series X
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 139 Ratings

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  1. CRedfield
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Great Game, works perfectly fine and is a treat on XBox.
    All those PS ā€žFansā€œ lying and review bombing here are sad to see and you really disgrace what you love.
  2. JeR2D2
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Sony fanboys are divebombing the reviews don't look at them - I last played the Show in 2017 on PS4 and have been waiting for a baseball game on Xbox forever! Sony San Diego knocked it out of the park again with this years game! The show is the best sports sim out there hands down! The animation detail and all of the things they've done have really made this a must play if you're a sportsSony fanboys are divebombing the reviews don't look at them - I last played the Show in 2017 on PS4 and have been waiting for a baseball game on Xbox forever! Sony San Diego knocked it out of the park again with this years game! The show is the best sports sim out there hands down! The animation detail and all of the things they've done have really made this a must play if you're a sports fan. Also it's on gamepass!… Expand
  3. Gusbus02
    Apr 20, 2021
    0
    They ruined Road To The Show. Forced integration with Diamond Dynasty. Can only make one character model so you would have to change it every time you want to switch careers. The progression for "programs" is broken and doesn't register forcing you to play DD to upgrade your RTTS players. The perk system is terrible. What is so bad about just getting your attributes up by playing the game?They ruined Road To The Show. Forced integration with Diamond Dynasty. Can only make one character model so you would have to change it every time you want to switch careers. The progression for "programs" is broken and doesn't register forcing you to play DD to upgrade your RTTS players. The perk system is terrible. What is so bad about just getting your attributes up by playing the game? Can only max the attributes out at 50 without spending money currently. The equipment glitches and switches every time you check your " loadout " to see the progress you aren't making on it making you have to re edit your player every time. Forced to be a Two- Way player at the start. Why can't I just pick my position from the start? No " Show Case" it just randomly starts with the MLB Draft and puts you on a random team. ( You do have the choice to pick a team but whats the point in that why not have a combine/showcase ) The podcasts are fine but ehhh don't really add much. The skin tone editor is terrible for the player creation. Absolutely awful they ruined it. Also can't play the mode offline because it requires you to be online to earn progress for the "programs" so when the servers shut off you won't be able to play the mode. No year to year saves anymore so even if you had fun playing with your player this year you won't be able to take him to next years game because of the DD integration they would be worried that the player would be too good for DD at the start of next years game which is why they should have never combined the 2. Terrible decisions all around skip this game if you play this mode. 0 out of 10… Expand
  4. Superswans117
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    This is my first ever baseball game and itā€™s In games pass so I thought why not give it a go great game
  5. Cayde16
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Smooth as glass! Picked it up on GP, such a great deal to have for my sub fee! The graphics look great and on SX it performs SOOOO good! Seriously, Knocked it out of the park!
  6. IamChris8
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    Ein Playstation exklusives Game auf der Xbox und dann noch Day-1 im Game Pass. Ist etwa die Hƶlle zugefroren?

    Mein letztes MLB The Show war das aus dem Jahre 2019, da es "gratis" im PS+ war. Ich habe das Spiel ca. 2 Stunden getestet und ich war sehr begeistert. Gameplay: 10/10 AtmosphƤre 10:10 Umfang: Da habe ich nur RttS gespielt und es war super. Ich hatte ein Paar Bugs und die    Ein Playstation exklusives Game auf der Xbox und dann noch Day-1 im Game Pass. Ist etwa die Hƶlle zugefroren?

    Mein letztes MLB The Show war das aus dem Jahre 2019, da es "gratis" im PS+ war.
    Ich habe das Spiel ca. 2 Stunden getestet und ich war sehr begeistert.
    Gameplay: 10/10
    AtmosphƤre 10:10
    Umfang: Da habe ich nur RttS gespielt und es war super.
    Ich hatte ein Paar Bugs und die Ladezeiten war doch recht lange, was natĆ¼rlich auf der Next-Gen mMn ein NOGO ist. Dies wird bestimmt mit einem Patch behoben.    … Expand
  7. Souissi
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    After years as a ps exclusive this game is finally on xbox and it plays and feels like it was there for years now
  8. tomjihnson
    Apr 28, 2021
    0
    Quite possibly the worst baseball video game I have ever played. Constant server connectivity issues all the while having no issues connecting my system, or any other system for that matter, to my internet and having not Xbox live issues. They ruined Road to the Show because you literally have to play every single game for marginal gains over the course of a season. You gain XP each game,Quite possibly the worst baseball video game I have ever played. Constant server connectivity issues all the while having no issues connecting my system, or any other system for that matter, to my internet and having not Xbox live issues. They ruined Road to the Show because you literally have to play every single game for marginal gains over the course of a season. You gain XP each game, but that seemingly does absolutely nothing because you have no control over what attributes it is assigned to as well as it being some bs arbitrary number at the end of each game. When your player does something right you gain 1 or 2 plus (+) marks for certain attributes (unless completing a "dynamic challenge") but god forbid your player (that's right your player, not you, because you press the buttons and use the same motions for every tedious, menial task involved in this game) do something wrong because then you will get at least 3 minus (-) marks and lose most of your progress it has taken you the better part of the game month it has taken you to build up that attribute.

    I literally booted up MLB 2K6 and had a better time than a single second I ever have playing this game. When they were developing that game in the early 2000's they had more sense to make when making decisions on what to include in a baseball game than whoever decided what to include in this game. The only reason this game is even worth possibly offering up your valuable time to play this game is that it is available to you through the Xbox Game Pass. Otherwise, do not waste your time or your money. Instead buy an old ps4 or ps3 or ps2 and buy literally any other version of MLB the Show or even an older Xbox or PC and get one of the old MLB 2K games. However much money you would spend on that is worth more than playing this game for fee.    … Expand
  9. Zivojin
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    The game is great finally a propper Baseball game on the Xbox it works very well on both Xbox Series X and Base Xbox One i wouldn't believe all these 0 reviewes which comes from salty fanboys Metacritic should do something about it.
  10. JackTheBoss
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    A wonderful game that I cannot stop playing after it comes to the Xbox device. Sports games should never be exclusive to a particular plastic device.
  11. 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 when booting up the game every time)
  12. AbDuLlAh122
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    I enjoy the game.
    10/10 for being on game pass
    Thank you Microsoft.
  13. Savagemanu92
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing that this gem is in gamepass. I've been waiting a baseball game on xbox
  14. shishiMANGO808
    Apr 19, 2021
    8
    First baseball game ever and enjoying it quite a bit. Gamepass was a good way to try it out and been digging the real feel it gives.
  15. FireCobra
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Iā€™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 playerā€™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… Expand
  16. KubaRoman
    Apr 17, 2021
    9
    In a world of Madden's and 2K's, Sony continues to show us what it's like to make a great game first.
  17. velcrow
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Can't give this anything under a 10. This game coming to Xbox (and via GamePass!!) is the greatest gaming news of 2021 so far in my opinion. While there are things to work on (READ: no chance these are the best graphics a relatively slow-paced game can have in next gen), the value this has given to Xbox Series X owners and GamePass subscribers has bumped it from a 9 to a 10 for me.Can't give this anything under a 10. This game coming to Xbox (and via GamePass!!) is the greatest gaming news of 2021 so far in my opinion. While there are things to work on (READ: no chance these are the best graphics a relatively slow-paced game can have in next gen), the value this has given to Xbox Series X owners and GamePass subscribers has bumped it from a 9 to a 10 for me. Excellent game, oustanding value.… Expand
  18. OpaqueLotus651
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    MLB The Show 21 on Xbox! It's finally time and they Knocked it out the park! Xbox Series X is the #1 place to play!
  19. MinePlay512
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    MLB The Show 21 is a must have. The new create a stadium, the new ballplayer stuff and the gameplay improvements make MLB The Show 21 the best game. It's a recommendation to baseball players and everyone.
  20. Anr0
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    Todo un privilegio poderlo jugar en el Game Pass sin costes adicionales, xbox nos hace sentir usuarios vip.
  21. Nelsonlaporte35
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Gran juego, cambios realisticos en la defensa! Buena animaciĆ³n de los jugadores y los parque del ven bien reales
  22. Bepps9
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Runs great on series x . This is the first time Iā€™ve played baseball on Xbox since the 2k series. Iā€™m a big baseball fan so this coming to Xbox is amazing.
  23. Britt_ECU
    Apr 19, 2021
    0
    If you are buying this game for Road To The Show, donā€™t. Maybe by the time they fix that game mode if they ever do and acknowledge the fact that there is an issue, you can buy the game at a discount. Or download it on Game Pass. If you are buying the game for Diamond Dynasty by all means have at it and enjoy the servers.
  24. Maxxspeed
    Apr 19, 2021
    0
    I can't upgrade my version to the next gen version. I feel like I was ripped off. I can only play the current version. Game is exactly the same as last years but with less content it seems. I would avoid purchasing this game for awhile.
  25. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    8
    Not a fan of sports games but this one is actually decent. Way better than Madden or Fifa.
  26. Gravesoultaker
    Apr 19, 2021
    0
    So many bugs in every mode makes a lot of things unplayable. Lost of all my cards and stubs on day one and still hasn't been fixed I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone how it is now
  27. Spoon6ix
    Apr 20, 2021
    0
    The game does not fit in the xbox ecosystem i can't upgrade the version with that buzz word im stuck with the last gen version on a next gen system smart delivery deez n....
  28. joselito6699
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    What a great game for xbox gamepass!! The Xbox Series X version has higher framerates and higher resolutions than the playstation 5 version and the best part it's on gamepass while the Sony fantasy gotta pay 70 bucks to play the game.
  29. tig3rba8m
    Apr 20, 2021
    2
    First off if you are listening to the good reviews it seems like they have NEVER played the show before this game because it wasn't on Xbox. The good is the gameplay on the field like pitching and batting is great. The graphics look amazing. I'm glad it's on Xbox and amazed is on game pass well done. Create a ballpark is great if you have a next-gen console. I'm glad I wasted $85 to seeFirst off if you are listening to the good reviews it seems like they have NEVER played the show before this game because it wasn't on Xbox. The good is the gameplay on the field like pitching and batting is great. The graphics look amazing. I'm glad it's on Xbox and amazed is on game pass well done. Create a ballpark is great if you have a next-gen console. I'm glad I wasted $85 to see they destroyed the RTTS mode. It's terrible, wish I could get a refund. You can see all they care about is the card packs and microtransaction. It was my favorite sports game gone now. Only one player for the WHOLE game you can make. You can't have multi DIFFERENT players now. The profiles are well trash. If you change say your fielding glove it changes in every profile. Profiles are only for different perks. You can only create one player, you can't place points in your stats like batting or fielding, You have to get packs from gameplay(rarely) or pay money for buying in-game money for the auction house or buy card packs to get perks and equipment. So the announcers start to repeat their stuff maybe 10 games into the RTTS if that.… Expand
  30. Omniscient_Zero
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Best Baseball game on Xbox. It's a game about hitting a ball with a stick and running around like a derp 10/10.
  31. JonahFalcon
    May 2, 2021
    3
    This is not a review bomb. The fact of the matter is that MLB the Show has gone the NBA 2K route. Microtransactions rule the day, and single player modes have suffered, especially Road to the Show. Not only can you only have 1 player, only 3 pitches, but it's buggy as hell. I've had my starter pulled after 5 innings after 70 pitches, despite have 1 hit, 0 BB, 10 K. What manager does that?!This is not a review bomb. The fact of the matter is that MLB the Show has gone the NBA 2K route. Microtransactions rule the day, and single player modes have suffered, especially Road to the Show. Not only can you only have 1 player, only 3 pitches, but it's buggy as hell. I've had my starter pulled after 5 innings after 70 pitches, despite have 1 hit, 0 BB, 10 K. What manager does that?!

    Also, even if I'm doing single player, when the servers go out it's s--- out of luck for me, because nothing can progress.

    I wish they'd port MLB the Show 19 instead of this.    … Expand
  32. aaronjf94
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Literally the best baseball game I've played in the past decade! It plays very smooth which is fantastic! It's better than any other sports game that's out there! (Except Forza)
  33. Barbas
    Apr 20, 2021
    7
    Buenas mecƔnicas y ahora en xbox tambiƩn! me ha gustado mucho el control y los grƔficos que tiene.
  34. KHEH32
    Jun 7, 2021
    0
    This is the most terrible sports simulation I have played to date.

    Road to the Show, the ONLY mode I like to play, is horrendous. You cannot progress your player well enough to have any fun if you're not paying extra in microtransactions. The lag is unbearable when pitching. You might as well pull your pitcher and put the ball on a tee. I was excited to see this game for free on Xbox    This is the most terrible sports simulation I have played to date.

    Road to the Show, the ONLY mode I like to play, is horrendous. You cannot progress your player well enough to have any fun if you're not paying extra in microtransactions.

    The lag is unbearable when pitching. You might as well pull your pitcher and put the ball on a tee.

    I was excited to see this game for free on Xbox Game Pass. I would rather pay for a good game. I have plenty more reasons to give you about why I loathe this game. But it, like my time and money for this franchise, isn't worth it.    … Expand
  35. maxschuster
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    I hate baseball, but this game is a better game by a long shot than nba2k and madden.
  36. Hans42
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    Half of these reviews are before they fixed road to the show. The game is great now.
  37. sergioodoardi
    May 8, 2021
    8
    Love the game. This is the first time playing it since it's on Gamepass. I love the way they reward the players. I hope other games can reward you as many as this game does. Solid.
  38. iAtreyui
    Apr 20, 2021
    8
    I like it. Having really not played a baseball game on xbox besides sluggers or whatever, this game is beautiful. I havenā€™t experienced an issue with the game. I did not buy it. Iā€™ve only played it on my xbox series x and old android phone via xCloud. I prefer the console version. Due to being a beginner I chose to play on simple settings. Iā€™m enjoying myself so far with pitching, battingI like it. Having really not played a baseball game on xbox besides sluggers or whatever, this game is beautiful. I havenā€™t experienced an issue with the game. I did not buy it. Iā€™ve only played it on my xbox series x and old android phone via xCloud. I prefer the console version. Due to being a beginner I chose to play on simple settings. Iā€™m enjoying myself so far with pitching, batting and trying to steal bases. Will have to test the online a little later once my buddy is home from work. Very well made game by Sony San Diego… Expand
  39. diegonumb
    Apr 21, 2021
    1
    I have mlb the show 20 on playstation 4 and it is an excellent game. But the 21 on the Xbox Series has serious bug issues in the gameplay in the field that spoiled my experience, disappointed. They ruined the best sports game we had on the market.
  40. sityoazzdown
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    Still great, easy reccomend for baseball diehards. The best addition this year is the perfect-perfect pitching. Stadium creator is good, but therre are a lot of restrictions, and not many people are playing in them on online modes. Hitting is harder this year because of improved pitching command because of perfect perfect pitching, and also check swings require skill this year to notStill great, easy reccomend for baseball diehards. The best addition this year is the perfect-perfect pitching. Stadium creator is good, but therre are a lot of restrictions, and not many people are playing in them on online modes. Hitting is harder this year because of improved pitching command because of perfect perfect pitching, and also check swings require skill this year to not swing. However Ive seen more yellow timing base hits more than ever, pitch speed is like 10% slower than last year. Its great, more of the same, but great.… Expand
  41. Steyraus
    Apr 20, 2021
    5
    The quality of this series production seems to have droped and now evolution or inovation in gameplay..It the same slow slug its always been with more techniqal issues and lag.
  42. Cal1s
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Really enjoying the game, been awhile since Iā€™ve played a modern base base video game - well done.
  43. proneisntsupine
    Dec 3, 2021
    1
    I played this series on playstation a few years ago and don't remember it being nearly this bad. The controls feel clunky and attributes in RTTS are capped at 50, meaning the one major attraction of the game is basically ruined completely. Franchise is mediocre and DD is a shameless cash grab. Will not be playing any future iterations of this series.
  44. Josh_Sinclair
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this. I'm not a huge sports game fan but have been trying it out on gamepass so this was an easy get.
  45. SorianoGamer28
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Ā”Por fin! :D el juego que hacĆ­a falta en Xbox.
    Muchos de mis amigos solo compraban Playstation por la exclusividad de MLB ahora podrĆ”n pasarse a la nueva generaciĆ³n con Xbox
  46. RothChild88
    May 2, 2021
    9
    So impressions from a first time player of the series: MLB the Show 21 is an excellent game. Yes, there are microtransactions, yes, if you play the Diamond Dynasty "Card" game you will have to grind. Good news? Contrary to the other sports game contemporaries the game is actually fun, and there are such a myriad of game modes for grinding, most are genuinely fun and addictive, andSo impressions from a first time player of the series: MLB the Show 21 is an excellent game. Yes, there are microtransactions, yes, if you play the Diamond Dynasty "Card" game you will have to grind. Good news? Contrary to the other sports game contemporaries the game is actually fun, and there are such a myriad of game modes for grinding, most are genuinely fun and addictive, and microtransaction purchases are not advertised and completely unnecessary to enjoy the game. Online you will be matched with other players of your skill level, the Battle Royal mode completely eliminates pay to win by giving everyone equal talent cards. I've played the online modes and only noticed janky or laggy experience once, when I was playing while downloading another game. Gameplay-wise the game is fantastic. The batter-pitcher duel is recreated brilliantly, dynamic difficulty allow you to learn the game at your own pace. There are a plethora of option to tweak the gameplay to your liking, different pitching modes, different hitting interfaces, there is immediate feedback for both hitting and pitching which indicate how and where you are missing or mistiming either the pitch release or the swing. Fielding works pretty well, the only qualm I have, like with every other baseball game I've ever played is that baserunning is not very enjoyable or intuitive. One of these days we'll get a game that nails baserunning but this one ain't it yet. Overall the game is the best offering from any of the major sports offerings by a mile. If you are a first time player and like baseball you'll love this game.… Expand
  47. OPepPep
    Jun 16, 2021
    3
    Jeez, the disappointment is palpable. I have been playing The Show since 2007, and it is incredible how offline modes like Franchise and RTTS became unplayable. If Diamond Dynasty is your thing, well you'll be satisfied as there is content galore. Gameplay is surely better than 20 but boy oh boy there are so many issues, wish I could attach photos to show the heinous hitting feedback thatJeez, the disappointment is palpable. I have been playing The Show since 2007, and it is incredible how offline modes like Franchise and RTTS became unplayable. If Diamond Dynasty is your thing, well you'll be satisfied as there is content galore. Gameplay is surely better than 20 but boy oh boy there are so many issues, wish I could attach photos to show the heinous hitting feedback that gives the cpu hits for no reason whatsoever. User input legitimately does not matter offline, it is a roll of the dice every pitch and at bat, and you just have to hope you are on the right side of it.

    Franchise is sadly untouched, without a care in the world for it. Simulating is a bleep show, with no logic whatsoever. Scouting is well, laughable. There is no joy whatsoever in what used to be the go to game mode for so many people including myself.

    Stadium creator is terrific, and can only imagine it will get even better years later. For that and I suppose graphics here's a 3 rating.    … Expand
  48. TonyFuse
    Jan 27, 2022
    0
    Whoever is giving this game a 10, must work for Sony Interactive...I need to start out by saying, I was so excited to finally have a good baseball game on my XBOX.
    I got the XBOX series X edition and couldn't wait to play. But I have to say, don't buy this game unless you like playing in the minors your entire career. They should call the game, Miner League Baseball, Never Going To The    Whoever is giving this game a 10, must work for Sony Interactive...I need to start out by saying, I was so excited to finally have a good baseball game on my XBOX.
    I got the XBOX series X edition and couldn't wait to play. But I have to say, don't buy this game unless you like playing in the minors your entire career. They should call the game, Miner League Baseball, Never Going To The Show 21. I have played 3 full seasons in the minors. First, I started out in Double A. After about a month, I was moved to Triple A. I finished my first year in the minors with a .453 batting average and an ERA of .14 with 4 No hitters and 3 perfect games. Got asked to join the Braves during spring training. I finished spring training with a .420 batting average and an ERA of 0. Got sent back to the minors. Second year in Triple A, I finished the season with a batting average of .433, 61 HR's, an ERA of 0.10 3 No hitters and 412 strike outs, plus the team won the minor league championship, where I batted .420, had 11 HR's, and an ERA of 0, plus I pitched a no hitter on the final game of the championship series. Asked to join the Braves again for spring training. Once I again I performed amazingly, Batting average of .455, 7HR's and an ERA of 0. Got sent back to the minors. I'm in my third year now, but I think I'm just going to quit playing the game, nobody wants to play a game called "The Show", and then never make it to the show...All the while, my player is an overall 98 overall rating. This game sucks!!!!! Don't waste your money!

    2022--01-27 UPDATE:

    I'm keeping the score the same, but my update is, I started my character all over and I was moved from double A to triple A in a month, and then triple A to the majors in 2 months. My update needs to include the fact that twice now, I've had a no-hitter after 8 innings and the game pulled me going into the 9th. Apparently, who ever the game designers of this game are, have never played sports. Still don't waste your money, and I'm not buying the '22 version. If they can't figure out to NOT pull a pitcher after 8 no-hit innings after making this game for 14 years, I'm guessing they'll never figure it out. It's really too bad 2K sports doesn't make an MLB game still. Because this game is mediocre at best.    … Expand
  49. malias4
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
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  50. RaptorNemesis
    Apr 24, 2021
    1
    Good job Sony San Diego, but The Serie X isn't the Best version. Dropping, not a dualsense....
  51. N0T0Ri0US
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Absolutely worth it. I am new to baseball and didn't understand a thing that was going on but it was really fun. I am going to spend more hours learning how the score and innings work to be able to get the best experience.

    Great job Sony San Diego, and thanks to MLB for adding this on gamepass day .
  52. ij0hnnyb0y
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Great game, will enjoy this on my Xbox Series X while Sony Simps are crying and leaving bad reviews on both platforms. Thanks MLB for making this possible !
  53. Maper
    Apr 28, 2021
    8
    I want to thank sony for realising it on XSX it is beautiful and the gameplay or the way you play it is HOT
  54. SteinZero
    May 17, 2023
    10
    MLB The Show 21 Ć© uma verdadeira celebraĆ§Ć£o do esporte do beisebol. Como fĆ£ Ć”vido desse esporte, posso dizer que este jogo entrega uma experiĆŖncia autĆŖntica e envolvente, que vai alĆ©m das minhas expectativas.
  55. MythicMoss
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Who would've thought that this game would be released on Xbox!!!
    I've played it on my PS5 but the performance is so bad and it crashes a lot, but it runs flawlessly on my Xbox
    you can even try it on Gamepass if you are in doubt, unlike PS5 you have to pay 70$ to find out if you liked it or not.    … Expand
  56. PhoxMolder
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    It's about time. Loving this game on Xbox. Such a great experience. Hope everyone gets to enjoy it as well.
  57. Xxdaiki
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Un lujo tenerlo en gamepass. Gracias piperos por compartirnos su hate en un buen juego deportivo.
  58. Cupid954
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Great game for xbox havent played it on ps5 yet but this series x version is a diamond
  59. Capootles
    Apr 21, 2021
    1
    Road to the show is broken. Players cannot progress or level up. I would avoid this game until it is fixed.
  60. Potninja
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game, more of what you are used to from previous MLBs but more refined. If you have played previous games you now what to expect and if you are new to the franchise it is easy to pick up and get stuck in. Lots of fun to play and if you have game pass, give it a go what have you got to lose?
  61. Hpierce
    Apr 27, 2021
    5
    Okay comes to xbox and it's fun but the whole game is based around packs and playing diamond dynasty which doesnt work and then they incorporate your created player to it as well, and that's where you lost me I'm so sick of being forced to play these stupid card games idc about. The entire stats system is broken the servers are trash, did I mention your capped at 50 for your stats and needOkay comes to xbox and it's fun but the whole game is based around packs and playing diamond dynasty which doesnt work and then they incorporate your created player to it as well, and that's where you lost me I'm so sick of being forced to play these stupid card games idc about. The entire stats system is broken the servers are trash, did I mention your capped at 50 for your stats and need to unlock your perks and equipment which is also broke btw in order to raise your attributes to a decent level which you do so by........ opening packs....... you have to buy.......with real money.......... sports games are dead good luck… Expand
  62. Manisuck
    May 23, 2021
    2
    I've been playing these games since 2006. This game..... I just can't. I literally don't know why every single perfect hit is a line out. Can some one help me not suck? Lol. Its pretty much unplayable for me. I can't get any hits until the score is usually 3-0 then I hit. But even then I can't get far unless I change the sliders or difficulty. I guess it's back to mlb 19 for me as thisI've been playing these games since 2006. This game..... I just can't. I literally don't know why every single perfect hit is a line out. Can some one help me not suck? Lol. Its pretty much unplayable for me. I can't get any hits until the score is usually 3-0 then I hit. But even then I can't get far unless I change the sliders or difficulty. I guess it's back to mlb 19 for me as this sits on shelve and collects dust. Thanks san diego studios! Best one yet.… Expand
  63. PMG-Writer
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    The developers managed a damn good tee with "MLB The Show 21" on Xbox Series X. Thus, Sony San Diego created a playfully interesting title, especially the graphical performance and also the new and revised ball physics makes the title a playable dream for fans. The game modes are still fun and enjoyable and let you play with the new and old data. When it comes to playability, theThe developers managed a damn good tee with "MLB The Show 21" on Xbox Series X. Thus, Sony San Diego created a playfully interesting title, especially the graphical performance and also the new and revised ball physics makes the title a playable dream for fans. The game modes are still fun and enjoyable and let you play with the new and old data. When it comes to playability, the developers have stepped it up a notch and bring you an intense and great title for you to take home. On the whole, "MLB The Show 21" is the best realization of this sport on the Xbox Series X.… Expand
  64. BerndTraube
    Oct 21, 2021
    0
    Hitting and pitching are broken. Higher difficulties are unplayabel/luckbased. The game is complete garbage.
  65. ahmadarkous
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ahmaddarkouchi8@gmail.com16975728526282525627262625353hhgshdhdybebsudgdhdjd7dgdheuduydjrirydhdg7fidykdtsstak5s5jw5lstjs5js5ks6isyiisyiayoso6oe7oeulsule6kekyskystkatjsmysmyzymrks6kzl7duldluduldlud7ldykdueksid5lddjdhjfhdjeduhhshdhdhdie8hrjdiuegdjf7rgrjr7rhrj7rg4s0d7pdoe77ptpp6os7od7pd7pr7dyd7d7d7f8ui626i36si5s5ie6ed7od7pr6e6ee9e68rid9tod6ojjjy9fykykyktkdkyd6r66dykskyw6oei28… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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. GeneraciĆ³n Xbox
    Jul 5, 2021
    88
    MLB The Show 21 offers us a video game that will delight baseball lovers, thanks to the game systems that are customisable to our liking.
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  2. MondoXbox
    May 21, 2021
    85
    MLB The Show 21 is the baseball simulation par excellence, finally available on Xbox. Although the game doesn't deviate too much from past episodes, it is still a real masterpiece, suitable for baseball fans and newcomers alike.
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  3. SomosXbox
    Apr 30, 2021
    80
    MLB The Show 21 is a refined and satisfying baseball experience, plus it's fully accessible to fans and those looking to get into the sport alike. Things like Stadium Creator and that the game runs at 4K and 60 FPS are something we can all appreciate. Visually there can be no significant leap from its predecessor. Also, while it includes some major gameplay updates, it took more effort in this regard.
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