MLB The Show 21 Reviews

MLB The Show 21 is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.8 / 10.0
Jun 7, 2021

‎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've been able to try out a great IP that I hadn't previously had any contact with. The excellent work that San Diego Studio has done for the next generation consoles, together with the extensive content that is always accompanied by an annual title with which new playable and graphical functions are added, allows us to say that the franchise is in its peak.‎

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7.5 / 10.0
May 29, 2021

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

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85 / 100
May 21, 2021

MLB The Show 21 is the baseball simulation par excellence, finally available on Xbox. Although the game doesn't deviate too much from past episodes, it is still a real masterpiece, suitable for baseball fans and newcomers alike.

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8.8 / 10.0
May 20, 2021

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 box. The cover athlete choice of the aforementioned Fernando Tatis, Jr., is no coincidence, as the young star is being seen as one of baseball's next big things, ushering in a possible new era of personality and Q-rating power that the game could sorely use. He can also do everything, and everything is what this series has offered to fans for years at a high level. Time will tell if there is yet another level to reach.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 19, 2021

Minimal additions are a feature of the annual releases and MLB The Show 21 follows that rule.

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8 / 10.0
May 13, 2021

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 that the series as a whole is very welcoming to players of any skill level. On top of that, the adaptive difficulty setting scales depending on how the player is performing on the field. Potentially making it so that it’s not too difficult or too easy at any given time.

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May 11, 2021

It really all comes down to your love of baseball. Even as a fan who watches the game regularly, I've had a hard time finding my footing in The Show 21. It's a hard game and that's OK. Challenges should always be welcomed. But there needs to be a way to bridge the gap, especially with The Show 21 now being made available to a much wider audience. If it can happen with other sports games, it's time it happens for baseball's biggest title.

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68 / 100
May 6, 2021

What'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't quite cut it. Series die-hards will likely enjoy the real-world rule changes, but if you're picking up the game for the first time in a while, last year's entry is as good as this one.

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7 / 10
May 3, 2021

MLB the Show is an excellent title that'll be enjoyed by all fans of the sport and even those who are unexperienced in it. It's a beautiful example of how sports simulations should be made. However, this year's only a small step forward and unfortunately it won't bring much new content compared to last games.

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8.1 / 10.0
May 2, 2021

MLB The Show 21 provides fans on Xbox and Playstation a fantastic day out in the virtual ball park together.

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70 / 100
May 2, 2021

MLB The Show 2021 has somehow failed to absorb me, even though it allows even the most novice player to grasp and play the gameplay. At the time, I used to think I was playing baseball by hitting a tennis ball with a stick in my hand, but it could be because I had no interest in the sport. If you have the opportunity to try it, take a look.

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8 / 10.0
May 1, 2021

MLB The Show 21 manages once again to offer an immersive experience and a precise gameplay that baseball fans can enjoy. Furthermore, the team added a really cool new futur that will let the creative people have a lot of fun with the stadium editor mode. Nevertheless, the new elements are sparse and the release on multiple generations of consoles seems to have brought the visuals and the performances down a notch. The game will still provide a lot of fun times.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2021

‎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 and 60 FPS are something we can all value. Visually there cannot be a significant leap from its predecessor. In addition, although it includes some major gameplay renovations, more effort was needed in this regard.‎

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2021

MLB The Show 21 isn’t just worth playing on the Xbox Series S and X out of novelty. It is a pretty good baseball game that’s shockingly accessible to people who know absolutely nothing about the sport, while being exactly what veterans and fans would expect from a yearly update of a sports franchise.

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8.3 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2021

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 21 is also an extremely refined title, full of options and fun, able to entertain those who want to face a few innings in total relax and also those who are looking for high-level competition.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2021

Mandatory for fans and recommended for sports lovers, MLB The Show 21 features a competent and fun digital version of the baseball game. The visuals are beautiful, the gameplay is good and very customizable and we have many ways to play. In particular, the Diamond Dynasty and Road to the Show options are engaging and well-built. We will still have to wait to see how the franchise will evolve in the new generation of video games, but until then the players will be well served.

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8 / 10
Apr 28, 2021

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.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2021

This year's best MLB simulation is The Show, but the graphic visuals without growth are disappointing. The clumsy cross between RTTS and DD feels like a signal to open the loot box. At least Stadium Creator soothes the disappointment. The new Pin-Point pitching allowed the player's skill to honestly determine the outcome of the game.

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Unscored
Apr 27, 2021

‘MLB The Show 21’ is great for new Xbox users. What about long-time PlayStation fans?

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90 / 100
Apr 27, 2021

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. The lack of big news draws attention, but it is not enough to affect what the game does best: simulate the sport.

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