MLB The Show 25

MLB The Show 25

March 18, 2025

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Critic Score

82.9

36 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (36)

Álvaro Saluan da Cunha Pizza Fria Mar 2025
86.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"If you already played The Show franchise, the answer is simple: it&s;s worth it. The changes in Road to the Show have transformed the mode into something truly fun, Storylines continues to be a historical gem within sports games and …"

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Austin King Screen Rant Mar 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"MLB The Show 25 makes some nice changes."

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Brian Shea Game Informer Mar 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"Though it&s;s almost expected that MLB The Show will have another solid outing, I still can&s;t help but smile when, after my first few games, I realize that baseball is back and we once again have a terrific representation of …"

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Bruno Galvão Eurogamer.pt Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"MLB: The Show 25 is a better game than its predecessor, capable of gripping the player more quickly and making it easier to enjoy. The two main game modes are much more fun and even the stagnant graphics don&s;t detract …"

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Carlos França Junior GameBlast Mar 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"The standard established by the franchise once again proves strong and healthy in MLB The Show 25. The changes to the game modes were essential to revitalize precisely what was needed, despite Franchise and March to October starting to fall …"

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Christiaan Ribbens Evilgamerz Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"MLB The Show 25 perfectly emulates the atmosphere and experience of visiting a baseball game. The presentation of the menus and the large amount of animations make for a cool end result. However, the long history and the hardcore fan …"

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Cory Wells Hardcore Gamer Mar 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

55.0

"You can arguably say that Road to the Show includes the biggest additions the series has ever seen."

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Court LaLonde Console Creatures Mar 2025
90.0 /100

"MLB The Show 25 offers baseball fans the chance to relive the history of the game and honour its new traditions."

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

45.0

"MLB The Show 25 doesn&s;t reinvent the wheel, but it provides a feature-rich baseball simulation experience with strong core gameplay."

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David Walters CGMagazine Mar 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"MLB The Show 25 is an improvement over its predecessor, which is all I could ask for from a yearly title release."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Mar 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"I have for years held the opinion that MLB The Show is the best of the annualized sport sim franchises. While it’s not without its faults, it’s pound-for-pound the best simulation of its real-life counterpart, while hosting a bevy of …"

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Enrico Andreuccetti Gamesource Italia Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"MLB The Show 25 is not a revolutionary chapter, but to those approaching this franchise for the second time, it has the appearance of a complete and, above all, polished product. San Diego Studio confirms its mastery in packaging a …"

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Justin Koreis IGN Mar 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Rising through the amateur ranks in Road to the Show and the retirement of Sets and Season in Diamond Dynasty have brought much needed life back to MLB The Show 25."

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Kamil Kozakowski GameOnly Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

68.0

"MLB: The Show 25 is a must-have for baseball fans. Players who are passionate about MLB games and know the rules of this sport will be thrilled. It’s a shame though that the developers at San Diego Studio didn’t make …"

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Leonardo Visentini IGN Italy Mar 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"MLB The Show 25 proves to be one of the best sports series currently available. San Diego Studio&s;s game stands out for the main modes (Road To The Show and Diamond Dynasty above all). Also appreciable are the changes in …"

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Luiz Henrique Silva Manual dos Games Mar 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

86.0

"MLB The Show 25 brings all the excitement of baseball to video games with mastery, offering refined gameplay, precise controls, and difficulty adjustments that allow both hardcore fans and players who are not as familiar with the sport to enjoy …"

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Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote Geeks &a; Com Mar 2025
85.0 /100

"MLB The Show 25 is superior to the previous edition. The developers weren&s;t afraid to take risks, offering a complete overhaul of Diamond Dynasty mode. It&s;s now much more interesting, especially in single-player mode. On the other hand, the Road …"

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Marcel Dee A Gaming Network Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

24.0

"MLB The Show 25 doesn’t revolutionize the franchise, but it makes meaningful strides in gameplay, realism, and historical storytelling. The introduction of GOAT difficulty and Ambush Hitting refines the on-field action, while Road to the Show’s high school start adds …"

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Marco Ravetto The Games Machine Mar 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

34.0

"While MLB The Show 25 closely follows the aesthetics and gameplay structure of the previous edition, albeit with some pleasant refinements, it is the new game modes that bring a breath of fresh air and elevate the level of excitement. …"

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Marcus Lawson Gamer Social Club Mar 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"The MLB The Show series is the premier baseball game each year. The on-field experience from franchise to RTTS are core things we as fans look forward to every year. Even though most of my time is spent in RTTS …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

57.0

"It’s not just the gameplay, but the presentation that looks stunning. Players will know it’s good when, for a split second, it looks like the real thing. Sometimes, the facial animations take a serious nose dive, but it’s only for …"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Mar 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"It’s quite possible that Sony don’t think they need MLB The Show 25 to be a huge departure – after two years of adding in some cool new features, this may be the year they decided to coast a little. …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Mar 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

35.0

"The gameplay feels tighter and smoother on the offense and defense side of the field. Including the new feature Diamond Quest gives more depth to what a typical baseball game would be, bringing in new ideas on how you can …"

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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport Mar 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"If you want to play a licensed baseball game and you only have access to Nintendo Switch, MLB The Show 25 will do the trick. This version is an adequate representation of the pristine gameplay design and mode variety the …"

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Nick Erlenhof Cerealkillerz Mar 2025
79.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"MLB The Show 25 sets new standards in the baseball genre. The gameplay is stronger than ever thanks to better animations and realistic mechanics. Franchise Mode and Road to the Show offer more depth and freedom, while Diamond Dynasty shines …"

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Patrick Lamers Gameliner Mar 2025
80.0 /100

"Sony San Diego may not have made the most groundbreaking improvements with MLB The Show 25, but they have once again delivered a solid sports game that, thanks to its presentation, soundtrack, diverse game modes, fluid gameplay, and more, could …"

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Mar 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"MLB The Show 25 builds on its strong foundation with improvements like ShowTech animation, Ambush Hitting, and the challenging GOAT difficulty."

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"MLB The Show 25 may not impress hardcore fans expecting deeper changes and better visuals, but it&s;s still a polished effort and the definitive baseball game."

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Mar 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Ultimately, MLB The Show 25 delivers another solid simulation baseball experience, building upon the strong foundation established by its predecessors."

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Riccardo Amalfitano 4News.it Mar 2025
86.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"MLB The Show 25 is an incredible and well-finished edition of the celebrated series, with enhancements that increase its depth and accessibility. New animations, revamped modes (especially RTTS and Diamond Dynasty), even more solid and layered gameplay that is highly …"

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Mar 2025
80.0 /100

"MLB The Show 25 adds a number of impactful new features while tweaking its already excellent on-field action"

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Ryan Lemay Dexerto Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"MLB The Show 25 doesn’t make any massive changes, but it didn’t need to. If you are a baseball fan, I highly recommend picking up MLB The Show 25, and if you are a sports fan who hasn’t tried this …"

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Sammy Barker Push Square Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"MLB The Show 25&s;s refinements to Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty make this another superb baseball sim. The on-field gameplay may feel largely familiar, but it&s;s already so well executed that it staves off any feeling of samey-ness. …"

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Sergio Diaz Chicas Gamers Mar 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

28.0

"As part of their annual releases, they continue to work to ensure MLB The Show has enough new features to make it worthwhile to continue buying. Although it&s;s not available on PC, if you own any of the consoles it&s;s …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Mar 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"MLB The Show 25 is another beautiful hit for the franchise, further improving the already very solid experience on the diamond and with several good adjustments to how its modes work."

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Victor Tan Rectify Gaming Mar 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"MLB The Show 25 provides an authentic baseball experience that brings you directly to the field. Various gameplay modes challenge you and the settings let you further customise your experience. The niche appeal and high difficulty make it tough to …"

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