MLB 19: The Show Reviews

MLB 19: The Show is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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RobertPIngram
Top Critic
Apr 4, 2019

The Show is back with the latest, but just barely the greatest, addition to the world of baseball video games.

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75 / 100
Apr 9, 2019

MLB The Show 19 isn't a standout, but it does offer another strong outing from the baseball franchise. If you bought last year's game, this isn't an essential pick-up, but if you've skipped a year or two, or are a newcomer to the series, it's a good pick-up.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2019

MLB The Show 19 is both improved in some important spots and disappointingly unimproved in others that really need love. But though it may not be perfect, it's still the best baseball game money can buy and well worth any baseball enthusiast's time.

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Alan Bell
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
May 9, 2019

MLB The Show 19 is another fine entry in the series, with Sony San Diego doing what they do best. The new Moments and March to October modes offer some dynamic new ways to play, while the rest of the game finds a strong balance between engaged control for the parts that matter, while offering an autopilot for the things that aren't for everyone.

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Mar 28, 2019

PS4's MLB The Show 19 continues to be the best baseball video game on the market

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Mar 29, 2019

MLB The Show 19 is a comprehensive baseball sim with a wide variety of engaging modes.

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8 / 10
Apr 1, 2019

A little more attractive to newcomers, MLB The Show 19 is an immersive simulation that shines with a dazzling atmosphere, a great gameplay ans some good content. But if you have been playing the former iteration ,you'll probably think it's more of the same.

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8 / 10
Apr 2, 2019

MLB The Show 19 doesn’t appear all that enticing on paper, but step up to the plate and its gameplay is still pretty much unparalleled.

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8.3 / 10.0
Apr 8, 2019

MLB The Show 19 delivers an authentic and expansive presentation of Baseball, being a true simulation of the sport.

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4.2 / 5.0
Mar 29, 2019

Overall, MLB The Show 19 is nearly perfect with the vision that San Diego Studios had. If they just made something different in Franchise mode, then it would be a true masterpiece. Even then this is still the best baseball game to date.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2019

MLB The Show 19 manages to craft a solid baseball experience despite being a yearly released title. This year they managed to improve and expand each of the main modes be it Diamond Dynasty, or Road To The Show. Not only that, but they even added another addicting mode to the plate with March To October. Fans will surely be playing this long after the MLB season is over.

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85 / 100
Apr 9, 2019

MLB the Show 19 is an excellent baseball simulator. The graphic and sound immersion make you feel like you're watching a live match. Although you might need a certain time to master the gameplay mechanics, the game modes catch your attention because of their unique aspects. MLB The Show 19 is a home run.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 2, 2019

For all the complaints that I have about this year’s installment of MLB The Show, it’s still easily the most comprehensive and gratifying sports title on the market.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2019

MLB The Show 19 takes itself through the paces and comes out improved and enhanced quite well. The game itself is still missing a few features to make it truly potent. The franchise delivers a beautiful, streamlined product each and every year, and 2019 is no exception.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 3, 2019

MLB The Show 19 it's a solid game and worth the yearly upgrade. The Road to the Show is still fun and there are some nice new additions (the mode "March to October").

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Forbes
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2019

For better or worse, it feels like I'm writing the same review for MLB The Show every year.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2019

Reliving historical moments is a great new way to experience The Show. Diamond Dynasty is also beefed up with more user-friendly card collecting and a variety of ways to play

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IGN
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Mar 30, 2019

Refined gameplay, new modes, and a deep Road to the Show mode give MLB The Show 19 a promising opening day.

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8.8 / 10.0
Apr 8, 2019

Each incarnation of The Show I've played has been better than the last, and MLB The Show 19 keeps pace. I do wonder, however, if there is a "next level" coming for the series or if we're content to accept a layer or two of steady improvements for the next few editions. I'll take it. After all, it's a long season.

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88 / 100
Apr 2, 2019

Whether you are a competitive player, career mode player, or franchise simulator, MLB The Show 19 has something for you. As an added bonus for online players, opening day servers have been running smoothly as well!

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