MLB The Show 21 Reviews
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When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.
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Upon booting MLB The Show 21 on my Xbox, I was greeted with the most bizarre thing ever. Watching that brand new Marvel-esque video from PlayStation Studios on an Xbox console is something I will never be able to get used to. Playing a Sony game on a rival console is a novel concept, that’s for sure, but it won’t make any impact whatsoever if the game ends up sucking. Thankfully, despite being based on one of the most mundane sports out there, MLB The Show 21 is actually pretty fun. A lot...
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Ultimately, MLB The Show 21 reigns supreme among sports games. From the wide variety of game modes to many different playing styles that fit any player, MLB The Show 21 goes above and beyond to be an experience for everyone. While some player ratings can be a head-scratcher, there isn’t much to get upset about in that department. Other than the frequent hiccups with the online servers, each mode runs smoothly and offers in-depth tutorials to ensure optimal success. Hopefully, the server problem is more of a launch issue and will sort itself out as time goes on. MLB The...
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MLB The Show has always been regarded as the definitive baseball video game series for ages, so we decided to review its latest title, MLB The Show 21 to see if it upholds that legacy.
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For a long time, I’ve believed that MLB The Show is the best sports franchise you can buy. No other game – arguably with the exception of the NBA 2K series – simulates the sport it’s trying to recreate better than The Show. I admit that it must be a lot easier to mimic the ebbs and flows of a sport that involves as much standing around as baseball does. But that’s a shallow excuse reserved for developers that are most guilty of releasing what feels like the same song and dance, year after year.
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MLB The Show 21 is still the best baseball game available by far. But don’t buy it expecting a substantial next-gen showcase.
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In closing, it feels good to have baseball back on Xbox again, because the core gameplay of MLB The Show 21 remains excellent. You’ll have a blast learning and mastering the mechanics, and once you get the hang of it, everything just clicks. Outside of the gameplay itself, the game feels like a sometimes-ugly, disorganized collection of menus that wants you to pay extra money to really enjoy the most engaging content without falling victim to an endless grind.
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When a long-running sports series migrates to a new console generation, the fan base expects change. Developers usually answer that call with improved visuals, inventive gameplay ideas, and enhanced feature sets that couldn’t be achieved on older hardware. MLB The Show 21 doesn’t make a strong case to upgrade in any of these areas. You have to squint to see the graphical differences, the gameplay is identical, and the only content exclusive to new-gen are post-game commentary videos and a stadium creator.
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The pressure will be on for next year's edition, but MLB The Show 21 does just barely get over the hump when it comes to feeling like a worthwhile upgrade.
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A solid home-run hitter, but not the baseball revolution we were hoping for on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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Man was I excited for the 2021 installment of MLB The Show! This is our first season on the next-gen consoles, so what’s not to be excited about? With my PS5 at the ready, I fired up the game and was greeted by the ever-familiar glow of my favorite franchise in all of sports. However, herein lies the problem: MLB The Show 21 seemed too familiar. Where was my new console pomp and circumstance? This felt like the same goddamn title I’ve been playing for the last decade. Now, if that is a good thing or not, I will leave...
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Sports games, for all the ire they attract, subscribe to some of the most brutal development cycles in the industry. Spare a thought, then, for Sony San Diego, which has not only transitioned from one platform to four with its annual baseball simulation MLB The Show 21 – but it’s also done it during a global pandemic. There are clear compromises as a consequence, but fortunately the series is working from such strong foundations that it’s still relatively easy to recommend.
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I’m not usually one for the “annual sequel” games. I’ve played a bit of FIFA here and there and the occasional Assassin’s Creed, but that’s pretty much it. I’m generally wary of games that return to store shelves too often. In fact, MLB The Show may be the first AAA franchise I’ve played in back to back years after having reviewed last year’s release and having the opportunity to check out this new one as well. Thankfully this allows me to compare both releases and raise que...
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This is a big year for Sony’s long-running MLB The Show franchise, at least from a business standpoint. With MLB The Show 21, the series takes its first tentative step onto next-gen systems and, even more significantly, Xbox consoles. In fact, in a rather unexpected turn of events, this Sony-developed game is also a Day One Xbox Game Pass release. Needless to say, there’s a very good chance this will be the most widely played MLB The Show title to date.
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MLB The Show is now multiplatform, so more players can see what makes it one of the best annual sports sims in the world.
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MLB The Show 21 maintains the series' continued excellence on the diamond, but missing features and uneven additions hold it back.
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It's a fantastic year to be getting MLB The Show 21 on Xbox. There's a welcome 'Casual' preset for beginners, the gameplay is more enjoyable than ever, and newcomers will likely be overwhelmed (in a good way) at the sheer amount of content at their disposal. Road to the Show's new Ballplayer integration won't satisfy everyone, and needs a few tweaks, but it's nevertheless still a highly enjoyable mode to play, and the likes of Diamond Dynasty and March to October are excellent options as well. We've been waiting a long time to experience The Show for ourselves on Xbox...
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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 box in MLB The Show 21.
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MLB The Show 21 does a great job of opening its pristine baseball simulator to a brand-new group of players as it arrives on Xbox for the first time. Much like MLB The Show 20 before it, it still plays a bit too safe in most instances, only offering marginal gains over its predecessor with things like menu organization and improved customization. Nearly everything is visually nearly identical. Meanwhile, it kneecaps one of the series’ key continuity features by cutting off save transfers from previous games. That’s a puzzling decision, but it’s hard to believe it’d be a deal-breaker for...
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