MLB The Show 22

 Xbox Series X
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 29
  3. Negative: 8 out of 29
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  1. KraziemanJK
    Apr 9, 2022
    0
    This game is somehow worse then MLB 21
    The "new" commentators are horrible and incredibly repetitive, cringe and liveless.
    Literally the first match i played in RTTS it feels like i've heard every commentator line already twice in the same match. It also sounds like its from a mobile game and does not belong in a AAA game that you're being charged 70 bucks for. The music in the menus is    This game is somehow worse then MLB 21
    The "new" commentators are horrible and incredibly repetitive, cringe and liveless.
    Literally the first match i played in RTTS it feels like i've heard every commentator line already twice in the same match. It also sounds like its from a mobile game and does not belong in a AAA game that you're being charged 70 bucks for.
    The music in the menus is terrible that makes my ears bleed.
    The only thing that was sort of an improvement was that they introduced a 2-way player archetype, but even that was done poorly.
    I already hated the archetype system and they made it even worse with random passives that don't do anything unless you meet certain criteria in your match.
    Random settings that are removed from previous titles that makes the gameplay non enjoyable
    Game is also riddled with bugs and glitches
    No upgrades for next gen besides fast loading
    Terrible weather effects as if its ported from a gameboy
    There is literally no reason to get nor play this game
    I'm so glad that this game was available in gamepass on Xbox and didn't buy it
    I feel bad for anyone who payed for this game
    Hope this was helpfull in any way
    Spend your hard earned money on something more worthy    … Expand
  2. OnlyOneHere
    Apr 6, 2022
    0
    This game is exactly the same as the last game. All the lazy developers did in this game is slap the number 22 on this game. They were so lazy, they couldn't even update the roster accurately. The greedy developers are asking $70 for this broken pile of garbage. When I won my first few games, it somehow was recorded as a loss. This is a AAA game by a billion dollar corporation, and theyThis game is exactly the same as the last game. All the lazy developers did in this game is slap the number 22 on this game. They were so lazy, they couldn't even update the roster accurately. The greedy developers are asking $70 for this broken pile of garbage. When I won my first few games, it somehow was recorded as a loss. This is a AAA game by a billion dollar corporation, and they can't even tell if I win or lose a game. Even indie developers can get that basic feature right. That is embarrassing.

    The multiplayer is garbage. RTTS is the exact same trash as before. The co-op is broken. I got this game for Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost, but that doesn't excuse the game breaking bugs on this pile of trash. If you don't have Game Pass, then I don't recommend this game at all.    … Expand
  3. hcliffed
    Apr 6, 2022
    2
    Somehow, someway... the game has gotten worse. It's still not optimized for XBOX, works poorly on Switch, and the only version to buy is the PS4 version, unless you like to listen to godawful music while playing. The new "commentary" repeats itself far more often than the previous group, and it makes you miss Vasgersian almost immediately. Not that I liked DeRosa much, but Singleton isSomehow, someway... the game has gotten worse. It's still not optimized for XBOX, works poorly on Switch, and the only version to buy is the PS4 version, unless you like to listen to godawful music while playing. The new "commentary" repeats itself far more often than the previous group, and it makes you miss Vasgersian almost immediately. Not that I liked DeRosa much, but Singleton is about as dry and boring as they come. No visual improvements whatsoever, and now the game is far too easy. It's time for a MASSIVE facelift. We actually LOST a game in RBI, which was steadily getting far better, to be monopolized with THIS!? Unacceptable… Expand
  4. Cyler
    May 29, 2022
    1
    We need to get a new developer for an MLB game. The state of this game is the biggest joke in all of video games. There are countless bugs. And they aren't just annoying. Lets talk about spending hours to unlock the archetypes just to have them disappear? Then how many foul balls can the computer hit before hitting a homerun? So far the count is about 25. Then the game decides toWe need to get a new developer for an MLB game. The state of this game is the biggest joke in all of video games. There are countless bugs. And they aren't just annoying. Lets talk about spending hours to unlock the archetypes just to have them disappear? Then how many foul balls can the computer hit before hitting a homerun? So far the count is about 25. Then the game decides to disconnect from online while you play for 2 hours but NONE of your progress is counted. These aren't quality of life bugs, these are bugs that get you fired. Remove the San Jokeo Stuidos from this title and maybe it will sell more. It's incredible at how bad this game is. I'd prefer to play Triple Play baseball 99 if it were available. Shame on the developers for this absolute joke. It shows that MLB has no clue what they are doing in their business endeavors.… Expand
  5. NoUserFoundRlly
    May 30, 2022
    4
    MLB The Show 21 was the first baseball game I’ve ever played and it made me fall in love with the sport which I temporarily played for one season or two when I was 6-7. The game carried my 2021 so I was very excited to see what was in store for 22 and wow the level of disappointment I have for this game is immense. It’s like they copy and pasted 21 but smeared **** all over it. The newMLB The Show 21 was the first baseball game I’ve ever played and it made me fall in love with the sport which I temporarily played for one season or two when I was 6-7. The game carried my 2021 so I was very excited to see what was in store for 22 and wow the level of disappointment I have for this game is immense. It’s like they copy and pasted 21 but smeared **** all over it. The new commentary seemed good at first after listening to Matty V all 21 which got very old and annoying but somehow the new commentators aren’t any better and don’t fit at all. Hitting is ass backwards most late and early hits are guaranteed singles when you can hit the ball perfectly with a player who has decently good power and it’s like you’re using a wet noodle. Lineouts are very ridiculous in this game and it’s embarrassing off pci very late hits for home runs how does that make any sense? 21 had lineouts but it was much more tolerable this game takes it to a whole new level of wtf am I playing rn. The new pinpoint pitching nerf is ok I guess? Wasn’t really needed that’s really the only thing gameplay wise that’s new and pci anchor with hitting which is basically pointless no one really cares about it. I was playing the game fine for a few weeks then randomly it wants to completely break and now my game is laggy and I can’t even use pinpoint anymore or hit. The PCI lags around and I’m on Xbox series X btw so yeah it’s poorly optimized on a 500 dollar next gen console I never had these issues with 21. I haven’t touched the game in weeks because of this and don’t plan on ever playing it again until there’s a patch for hitting even then idk if I’ll play it again. Very much riddled with bugs and glitches online and offline. I think because 21 performed and sold so well they decided to just not care at all this year and give their fans a pathetic excuse of a baseball game. If anyone actually reads this and you haven’t bought the game please don’t buy it your better off getting 21.… Expand

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#28 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#53 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. XboxEra
    May 26, 2022
    85
    Featuring some of the best on-the-field action I’ve ever experienced in a baseball title, a massive amount of game modes, excellent commentary from the new team, and incredible customization options, it is worth your time.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    May 10, 2022
    90
    Is MLB The Show 22 for everybody? No. Is MLB The Show 22 going to please fans of baseball? Absolutely.
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  3. Generación Xbox
    Apr 24, 2022
    79
    MLB The Show 22 is the perfect annual continuation to remain the best of its genre.
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