MLB The Show 21

"‎It is a very entertaining game with which we are guaranteed countless fun moments. Because thanks to the implementation of MLB Show 21 to the Xbox Game Pass catalog, I&s;ve been able to try out a great IP that I …"

"MLB The Show 21 does exactly what a sports sequel needs to do; it refines and expands on the best features of the predecessor, without taking away from what works."

"Even without many new features, The Show impresses with its play and wealth of content. There&s;s something for everyone"

"MLB The Show 21 is still the best baseball game available by far. But don&s;t buy it expecting a substantial next-gen showcase."

"When you take a step back and look at the "big picture," at least on paper, MLB The Show 21 is a success. That said, when it&s;s your first entry in a new console generation, the bar for success is …"

"MLB The Show 21 is still loads of fun to play. Franchise is slightly improved, Diamond Dynasty continues to be strong, and Stadium Creator is even better than expected. However, there are areas of the game that don’t feel like …"

"MLB The Show 21 is yet another solid entry in Sony&s;s now multi-platform sports franchise. The consistent tweaks to how the game functions and its quality-of-life improvements each year have helped create a balanced, solid foundation for each iteration to …"

"It really all comes down to your love of baseball. Even as a fan who watches the game regularly, I&s;ve had a hard time finding my footing in The Show 21. It&s;s a hard game and that&s;s OK. Challenges should …"

"AAA-quality baseball is now available to all console owners (please Sony remember the PC in 2022) and the sun is shining on virtual big leaguers who are down for crossplay. MLB The Show 21 is once again an incremental step, …"

"San Diego Studios continue to try and improve an annual product that already has a fantastic core with MLB The Show 21."

"MLB The Show 21 is not an easy game to get the hang of by any means, but it manages to make the experience a good one whether you’re winning or losing."

"Being the most consistent annual sports franchise out there, MLB The Show manages to overcome the loss of a few key features to give players yet another reason to step right back into the batter&s;s box in MLB The Show …"

"So while we wait for things like actual new-generation visuals, the return of Online Franchise, and other oft-requested features, appreciate the effort that went into making MLB The Show 21 cross-platform with seamless cross-play, the new stadium creator, and tweaks …"

"All in all, I believe MLB The Show 21 is pretty good at showing us the in’s and out’s of the wonderful game of baseball. the very fact that the controls can be tweaked to the player’s preferences really shows …"

"It&s;s a fantastic year to be getting MLB The Show 21 on Xbox. There&s;s a welcome &s;Casual&s; preset for beginners, the gameplay is more enjoyable than ever, and newcomers will likely be overwhelmed (in a good way) at the sheer …"

"MLB The Show 21 isn&s;t the generational leap forward we might&s;ve expected following a new console launch, but it&s;s still the best baseball sim you can play on any platform."

"Not exactly the all-star debut, MLB The Show 21 is still the frontrunner for the best baseball experience on consoles."

"MLB The Show 21 makes the leap to a new console generation and ushers in a game-wide refresh that has the storied franchise feeling new."

"What&s;s always been good about the franchise is still good here, but when it comes to making the next-gen leap, The Show 21 can&s;t quite cut it. Series die-hards will likely enjoy the real-world rule changes, but if you&s;re picking …"

"MLB The Show 21 lands on the new generation of consoles with a limited amount of changes compared to last season. Those who expected a revolution spearheaded by the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will be partially disappointed. That said, …"

"MLB The Show is now multiplatform, so more players can see what makes it one of the best annual sports sims in the world."

"A solid home-run hitter, but not the baseball revolution we were hoping for on PS5 and Xbox Series X."

"MLB The Show 21 isn’t a bad game, but there’s a lot that needs to starting changing for MLB The Show to avoid becoming viewed by its fans in the same way as Madden NFL is by its."

"While MLB The Show 21 is another solid entry in the series, the pitch to Xbox newcomers and those looking for a next-gen experience isn&s;t as strong as it could have been. Pitching, fielding, and existing modes get some welcome …"

"MLB The Show 21 might not excel in vastly improving its overall package, but the smaller upgrades you do get make this game just as entertaining as it was last year. Next year will have higher expectations to meet."

"Not so much a true next-gen leap for MLB, but a cautious set of baby steps towards it. The presentation and gameplay remain strong, and the ability to be a two-way player in Road to the Show has freshened that …"

"Now available on Xbox, MLB The Show is still a fantastic way to discover and play baseball. This entry is still a very immersive experience, with a lot of things to do. And crossplatform is a great feature."

"MLB The Show 21 on the PS5 doesn&s;t break what works…and with a new mode, pitching interface, cross-play, also improved load times and framerates. While it doesn&s;t specifically highlight the new console, it again plays a strong game of baseball."

"The Show has been one of the more consistently excellent and complete sports series for years, and MLB The Show 21 maintains that excellence as it steps into the next-gen batter&s;s box. The cover athlete choice of the aforementioned Fernando …"

"Take me out to the ball game and leave me in the nosebleeds. I’m never coming back. MLB The Show 21 is a tremendous homage to a sport so many love. I know the Road to the Show regression will …"

"MLB The Show 21 maintains the series&s; continued excellence on the diamond, but missing features and uneven additions hold it back."

"MLB The Show 21 is another solid entry in the franchise, but some technical problems and little to none innovations make it one of the weakest in the whole series."

"As is the case with many annual sequels, MLB The Show 21 is an iteration and improvement over its predecessor. Having said that, if you bought The Show 20, I personally can’t see enough of a change to justify getting …"

"MLB The Show 21 swings-and-misses in a few areas, with the well-intentioned Ballplayer system diminishing Road to the Show. Despite being stingier, though, Diamond Dynasty is still the best card collecting mode available, and the series&s; tried and trusted gameplay …"

"‎MLB The Show 21 is a refined and satisfying baseball experience, as well as being fully accessible to both fans and those who want to get into the sport. Things like Stadium Creator and that the game works at 4K …"

"MLB The Show 21 manages to bring with tremendous success the best sports simulator of the last generation to the PS5, using the power of the new console to deliver an almost flawless and mandatory experience for every baseball fan. …"

"MLB The Show proves once again that it&s;s one of the best sport simulation out there."