MLB The Show 21

 Xbox Series X
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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

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  1. 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 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 it’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 Hölle 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 Atmosphäre 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 Hölle 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
    Atmosphäre 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 natürlich 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. 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… 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 animación 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 I’ve played baseball on Xbox since the 2k series. I’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, don’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.
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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. Generación 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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