MLB The Show 23

 Xbox Series X
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 10 out of 23

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  1. kevin1979
    Jul 14, 2023
    0
    There is a game breaking bug in RTTS with pitcher progression. VEL, BRK , etc cannot go past 37. They just reset back to the beginning and never progress. This issue has been noted on the official forums since April and they have yet to fix it as of mid-July. I've given up on the game as I only ever play RTTS and have for the last decade plus. This series has really gone south and theyThere is a game breaking bug in RTTS with pitcher progression. VEL, BRK , etc cannot go past 37. They just reset back to the beginning and never progress. This issue has been noted on the official forums since April and they have yet to fix it as of mid-July. I've given up on the game as I only ever play RTTS and have for the last decade plus. This series has really gone south and they should be ashamed.… Expand
  2. DzmitryBoston
    Apr 7, 2023
    4
    The same thing as the previous 1000 years. I don't know what made IGN so excited. The presentation is absolutely untouched. But baseball lovers have no other options. DO NOT BUY!
  3. Mike10101
    Jul 18, 2023
    0
    Possibly the worst sports game to ever grace Xbox and I am not joking in the slightest. The gameplay is genuinely one of the most painstakingly bad experiences of all time. If you know what you are doing and are looking for a game to play competitively online, stay far away from this one. And besides the brutally terrible gameplay. The game is exactly the same as it has been for the lastPossibly the worst sports game to ever grace Xbox and I am not joking in the slightest. The gameplay is genuinely one of the most painstakingly bad experiences of all time. If you know what you are doing and are looking for a game to play competitively online, stay far away from this one. And besides the brutally terrible gameplay. The game is exactly the same as it has been for the last decade just with a new cover and roster updates. Lastly, SDS absolutely cooked diamond dynasty with the addition of sets which makes getting new cards not even enjoyable because you know that you will not be able to use them in two months time.… Expand
  4. sergioodoardi
    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 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.
  5. JP96204
    Mar 29, 2023
    6
    The game isnt terrible but if you do not have Gamepass then i wouldnt spend 70 dollars on it if you already have the Show 22
  6. Johnsuth44
    Jun 15, 2023
    1
    The pay-to-win nature of all those terrible EA Sports games is here. Diamond Dynasty you will be missed. It was fun while it lasted, but this game going forward should be avoided as most sports game unless you're looking for roster updates and slot machines. Cash grab after cash grab. All the good players are locked behind a paywall
  7. ason313
    Apr 5, 2023
    3
    Roster update more or less. Since year one, only thing they actually put work in on is the stupid card packs and road to the show is even more pay to play than it used to be. Got it through gamepass and it’s already uninstalled.
  8. DirtDog13
    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 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 changesSwing 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.    … Expand
  9. OnlyOneHere
    Apr 14, 2023
    2
    This game is about the same garbage as the last. All the lazy developers did is slap a number 23 on the cover and called it a day. The greedy developers are charging $70 for a roster update. To be fair, the developers did give it to Xbox Game Pass owners at no extra cost for the third time in a row. That's one thing the developers are doing right. If videogame developers are going to keepThis game is about the same garbage as the last. All the lazy developers did is slap a number 23 on the cover and called it a day. The greedy developers are charging $70 for a roster update. To be fair, the developers did give it to Xbox Game Pass owners at no extra cost for the third time in a row. That's one thing the developers are doing right. If videogame developers are going to keep charging full price for roster updates, it better be in a subscription service day one. This is what the rest of the developers should be doing with these annual releases. This however does not excuse the outrageous price of $70. The baseball sound effects are well designed.

    The multiplayer is trash. I don't know if it's the lag or just me, but the gameplay mechanics feel so inaccurate. I only recommend this game at $10-$15 if you don't have Game Pass.    … Expand
  10. SteinZero
    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 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    MLB 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.    … Expand
  11. Duffer123
    Apr 10, 2023
    7
    The negro leagues content is a cool addition and the history videos are really interesting. The online stuff is still really hard to get into with 100mph pitchers blasting it past you, when you can’t react with the lag caused by online play. The game is great, but doesn’t do much more than the previous one. Great to have game pass and get the latest version, but if I was paying for it I’dThe negro leagues content is a cool addition and the history videos are really interesting. The online stuff is still really hard to get into with 100mph pitchers blasting it past you, when you can’t react with the lag caused by online play. The game is great, but doesn’t do much more than the previous one. Great to have game pass and get the latest version, but if I was paying for it I’d be happy with 21 or 22, as there’s not much difference here.… Expand
  12. QuentinLive
    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 rate it like this. The controls and graphics are also quite well done.
  13. James432023
    Apr 12, 2023
    10
    I look forward to playing this game all the time. Even when I’m not winning every single game on casual + rookie mode.
  14. NewSportsGaming
    Apr 7, 2023
    9
    This game on deserves better than unfavorable reviews Fun game Nice bat sounds and more this my new account I couldn’t get into my old one
  15. johndamario45
    Jun 5, 2023
    9
    Easily the best sports game on the market right now. The game-play has improved from 22 and diamond dynasty is still at its best and most addicting. This game is by far more detailed than FIFA and Madden, and the new additions only enhance your gaming experience as a baseball fan. I would even say non baseball fans would enjoy this game a whole lot as it’s very fun to learn and masteringEasily the best sports game on the market right now. The game-play has improved from 22 and diamond dynasty is still at its best and most addicting. This game is by far more detailed than FIFA and Madden, and the new additions only enhance your gaming experience as a baseball fan. I would even say non baseball fans would enjoy this game a whole lot as it’s very fun to learn and mastering every element of the game will leave you feeling like a pro.… Expand
  16. Kaybee225
    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 not pay to win like other sports games and road to the show is great bare bones career mode and always my favorite
  17. Hiker
    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 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 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.    … Expand
  18. Khaosom
    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
  19. Jacktronics
    Mar 29, 2023
    7
    SDS is being stretched thinly; we all know that. What's made The Show good is still mostly there, but the recorded player names, the hitting, the commentary... all of these and the lack of a customizable jukebox puts this game down several notches.

    If you got Early Access, SDS should owe you a little extra, because the FaceScan ability on the MLB 23 Companion App is not working for    SDS is being stretched thinly; we all know that. What's made The Show good is still mostly there, but the recorded player names, the hitting, the commentary... all of these and the lack of a customizable jukebox puts this game down several notches.

    If you got Early Access, SDS should owe you a little extra, because the FaceScan ability on the MLB 23 Companion App is not working for Androids, and is yet to be available for iOS.    … Expand

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheXboxHub
    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.
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  2. SECTOR.sk
    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.
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  3. But Why Tho?
    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.
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