MLB 18: The Show Reviews

MLB 18: The Show is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2018

A strong baseball title, with an almost perfect gameplay, brilliant graphics and lots of contents; still, some game modes can feel a bit unsatisfying at times.

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4 / 5.0
Mar 29, 2018

PlayStation 4 is the only place to get the best and most authentic baseball experience there is.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 28, 2018

MLB The Show 18 takes the good parts from last year's game, but doesn't build on the series much.

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5 / 5.0
Mar 23, 2018

MLB: The Show 18 is a refined experience that stands tall as the best baseball game currently on the market. Of all the iterations of the title, this is, to my eye, the definitive best and, I imagine, exactly what fans of the genre are looking for. Beyond that, in a similar vein to soccer or hockey games, MLB: The Show 18 is an enjoyable, competitive, multiplayer experience that can easily be enticing to non-sports fans if they simply look past the baseball veneer to see the mechanically sound, tactile, multi-faceted game below the surface; you don't need to watch or play baseball for the game to function as a more than serviceable pastime and I recommend a rental to anyone who is on the fence about getting into this genre.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2018

Overall, MLB The Show 18 isn't exactly a homerun, but it's definitely a double.

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9 / 10.0
May 16, 2018

Great baseball game for the biggest fans of this sport. But really hard for new players.

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7.7 / 10.0
Apr 23, 2018

Road to the Show remains the soul of The Show 18 to me, with everything else feeling like a fun distraction, like getting to step into the shoes of baseball's past greats or the tasting the 8-bit flavor of retro mode. As I progress more into my player's career, there's this unshakable knowledge that he's never going to be better at some things than he is now. He will be in a box — an enjoyable one, but a box nonetheless.

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74 / 100
Mar 29, 2018

I don't think MLB The Show 18 is as good as last year's game, but the improvements over the last two years are solid enough to carry the franchise momentum forward. Hopefully, next year's version will get back to the winning ways and bring more substantial changes.

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Mar 29, 2018

MLB The Show 18 brings everything a baseball fan could want and more to the plate with its diverse mode selection and deep customization options.

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Mar 29, 2018

"MLB The Show 18" is still a great game for those passionate about baseball, but the consistency the series has displayed over the past decade has been at least somewhat broken with this new edition. For many, the fantastic gameplay will offset the loss of modes, the lack of advancement in others, and the lingering server struggles. Ultimately, though, it's becoming more clear now than ever that the series is begining to have trouble meeting the heightened expectations now present within the genre.

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8.7 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2018

MLB The Show 18 is as deep an offering as Sony has ever put out despite the lack of an online franchise and a few smaller issues. From the incredibly in-depth modes like Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty to the gameplay changes that see weather impact how a ball flies through the air and the way hits come off the bat, MLB The Show 18 is easier than ever to become invested in and enjoy.

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9.2 / 10.0
Apr 5, 2018

MLB 18: The Show sets the gold standard for baseball games and is a worthy addition to any sports fan's growing library.

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90%
Apr 21, 2018

It's no surprise that MLB The Show 18 excels in almost everything. It's a truly superb title that's among the best you can currently find in the sports games. Don't be discouraged by the fact that it's only a baseball game.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2018

MLB The Show 18 may not exactly bring us any new game modes, but the changes all throughout the game in physics, presentation, and new features make MLB The Show 18 another grand slam for the series.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2018

MLB The Show 18 is one of the most impressive sports games to date. It's packed with features and is friendly to those just starting out and those who are well versed in the world of baseball. It's a game with so many options that you'll likely be playing a year from now.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2018

Baseball is not a sport that we here in South Africa know a lot about, but the MLB series does a very good job at showing us what all the fuss is about.

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