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  • Summary: MLB® The Show™ 23 gets you closer than ever to living your Baseball dreams on the diamond. Shock The Game and Own The Show™ with your favorite players, your favorite rivalries, and all your favorite MLB® moments.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Apr 14, 2023
    90
    MLB The Show 23 does enough to revamp an excellent formula, while the Storylines: Negro Leagues mode serves as an important history lesson within the confines of the game.
  2. Apr 24, 2023
    90
    If you are looking to play some baseball, MLB The Show 23 is 100% the first option to pick. It has game modes galore with control schemes to suit any kind of player. The presentation is absolutely fantastic and the in-game help can turn most players into proficient bat swinging monsters.
  3. Mar 27, 2023
    85
    MLB The Show 23 is far from a perfect game. Diamond Dynasty is still a pay to win, albeit without so much brazenness; the character models still need a little more work for photorealism, while aspects such as character creation still need more work for a player to take advantage of. However, this is the best installment in the history of an excellent sports franchise.
  4. Mar 27, 2023
    80
    MLB The Show 23 plays it safe with regards to its Road to the Show and Franchise modes, with both of these aspects in need of a good old-fashioned revamp at this stage in the game. However, Diamond Dynasty is a total blast that very wisely chooses to be generous with its rewards, whilst the all-new Storylines mode introduces a thoroughly entertaining and educational journey through The Negro Leagues that's been our absolute highlight of the package so far this year. With the series' top-notch core gameplay and wealth of control and accessibility options helping to smooth over the rough of a few lacklustre modes, this is another super solid entry in the franchise.
  5. Apr 2, 2023
    80
    MLB The Show 23 is another solid addition in what is the best annual sports sim franchise. San Diego Studio continues to show a deep knowledge and understanding of baseball and the culture surrounding it. The addition of The Negro Leagues is a massive improvement to the overall product, and the ability to scan your face into Road to the Show is a fun new feature as well. Outside of some minor league woes, MLB The Show is another grand slam.
  6. Apr 20, 2023
    80
    I can recommend MLB The Show 23, but not to everyone. It's a very good game that even players who aren't necessarily baseball fans can enjoy. And that's totally cool. Other sports series should also have such options. However, in terms of content, there are very few changes. The educational story mode in The Negro Leagues is great. Some minor changes in other modes are also nice. But it's more like an expansion of 22. Even on the technical side and also on the rules side.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Negative: 9 out of 19
  1. May 17, 2023
    10
    MLB The Show 23 é uma verdadeira evolução no mundo dos jogos de beisebol. Como um entusiasta fervoroso do esporte, fiquei imediatamenteMLB The Show 23 é uma verdadeira evolução no mundo dos jogos de beisebol. Como um entusiasta fervoroso do esporte, fiquei imediatamente cativado pela experiência que o jogo oferece, proporcionando momentos emocionantes e autênticos no campo.

    A jogabilidade de MLB The Show 23 é aprimorada e refinada em comparação com os jogos anteriores da série. Os controles são intuitivos e responsivos, permitindo que eu execute jogadas com precisão e estratégia. Cada rebatida, arremesso e jogada defensiva são meticulosamente recriados, transmitindo uma sensação genuína de estar no centro do jogo. A física realista dos movimentos e a inteligência artificial aprimorada dos jogadores dão vida ao esporte, proporcionando uma experiência imersiva e autêntica.

    A apresentação visual em MLB The Show 23 é de tirar o fôlego. Os estádios são reproduzidos com riqueza de detalhes, criando uma atmosfera envolvente que emula a grandiosidade dos jogos de beisebol da vida real. Os modelos dos jogadores são impressionantes, com expressões faciais e animações convincentes que dão vida aos atletas. A iluminação e os efeitos visuais aprimorados contribuem para uma experiência visualmente deslumbrante.

    A variedade de modos de jogo em MLB The Show 23 é impressionante. Desde a carreira profissional até os desafios online, há opções para todos os tipos de jogadores. A possibilidade de personalizar seu próprio jogador, participar de competições emocionantes e desbloquear recompensas adiciona uma camada de profundidade e progressão que mantém os jogadores engajados.
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  2. Apr 8, 2023
    10
    This game is really good. We are really in a good atmosphere that the game tries to bring during the gameplay and that's the reason why I rateThis game is really good. We are really in a good atmosphere that the game tries to bring during the gameplay and that's the reason why I rate it like this. The controls and graphics are also quite well done. Expand
  3. Apr 29, 2023
    9
    It's a really good sports sim without all the fluff in road to the show in the career modes in other sports sims and the career mode is notIt's a really good sports sim without all the fluff in road to the show in the career modes in other sports sims and the career mode is not pay to win like other sports games and road to the show is great bare bones career mode and always my favorite Expand
  4. Apr 10, 2023
    5
    It's a roster update and pretty much a performance downgrade. Why? We all know why. Sony just want to make it run better on a ps5. I reallyIt's a roster update and pretty much a performance downgrade. Why? We all know why. Sony just want to make it run better on a ps5. I really like baseball so, it's amazing that we don't have to pay anything extra since we have it on gamepass. They didn't even change the soundtrack. Expand
  5. Apr 4, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The main issue with The Show is you can suddenly be put in a game, there's runners on bases, and you have no clue how you got there. I've been to plenty of double A and major league games and I rarely if ever saw them sub a baseman or fielder. Other issues are of course the micro transactions, and inconsistent stats. You'll go into a game, your team has 5 starters better, 2 ties, and 2 worse and somehow the opposing team holds your guys to 1 maybe two runs, while they score 6 to 10. Another thing I've noticed is the DH (usually picked to be DH because of the amount of hits) is usually terrible at getting on base Expand
  6. Mar 29, 2023
    3
    Swing and a miss from SDS. Another step backwards as the engine continues to show its age. The presentation changes are poor, especially theSwing and a miss from SDS. Another step backwards as the engine continues to show its age. The presentation changes are poor, especially the flyovers which look like they belong two console generations ago. There are no significant gameplay changes. Franchise mode continues to get more and more outdated. The overhaul to scouting was a decent upgrade, but the lack of any meaningful changes around it continues to allow Franchise mode to languish. Once the top franchise mode in sports gaming, SDS's Franchise is worse than EA's NHL.

    The majority of the positives come from the addition of the Negro Leagues stories. Other than that, there's not much positive to write about.

    In no way is MLB The Show 23 worth $70.
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  7. Aug 28, 2023
    0
    The single worst baseball game I've ever played and I've played most of them.
    The game has the most unintuitive, over-complicating hitting in
    The single worst baseball game I've ever played and I've played most of them.
    The game has the most unintuitive, over-complicating hitting in any baseball game/franchise, period.
    How do you take the most fun part of a game and completely ruin it?
    Play this game and your question will be definitively answered.
    The fielding system is also an over-complicated mess.
    The pitching system is the only part of the game that feels normal, like other baseball games.
    Absolute garbage and after buying and playing this game for a couple of days I was able to return it for a full refund.
    It's amazing these days how devs completely forget and ignore that games are supposed to be fun. This game perfectly illustrates that point.
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