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MLB 14: The Show

The first PS4 entry in the series and it really does a lot of stuff to polish the series up, even if the online play leaves something to be desired. A must-own for any baseball fans.
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70%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, stability
86% User Score Based on 23 reviews
Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

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MLB 14: The Show is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by SCE San Diego Studio and was released on April 1, 2014. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Incredible visuals and sound design that enhance the baseball experience.
  • Challenging and satisfying gameplay with a variety of modes and customization options.
  • Fast shipping and well-packaged delivery, with the game functioning well upon arrival.
  • Lack of substantial new features and persistent glitches detract from the overall experience.
  • Online play is lacking and support for older versions is quickly discontinued.
  • The Road to the Show mode has not lived up to its potential, leading to frustration for players.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in MLB 14: The Show are praised for their impressive enhancements, particularly in the PS4 version, showcasing the capabilities of current-generation visuals. However, the PS Vita version suffers from missing features and less impressive visuals, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these inconsistencies, the game is recognized for its strong visual presentation and sound design, contributing to its status in the sports gaming genre.

    • “Incredible visuals and sound design. Challenging and satisfying gameplay that you can customize on the fly.”
    • “Missing features and lackluster visuals diminish the excellent gameplay and consistent presentation of MLB 14: The Show on PS Vita.”
    • “The graphical enhancements in the PS4 version of MLB 14: The Show are undeniable and true proof of how far we can go with visuals this generation.”
    • “Whether it is in graphics or gameplay, MLB: The Show continues to rule the sports game world.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay of MLB 14 The Show is praised for its excellence and variety, featuring customizable options and engaging modes like Road to the Show and Challenge Mode. However, some users note that missing features and subpar visuals on the PS Vita detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is recognized for its challenging and satisfying mechanics, solidifying its status in the sports game genre.

    • “The best baseball gameplay available, with varied gameplay modes and a stellar audio and soundtrack.”
    • “Whether it is in graphics or gameplay, MLB: The Show continues to rule the sports game world.”
    • “Incredible visuals and sound design. Challenging and satisfying gameplay that you can customize on the fly. Challenge mode is really cool. Player lock personalizes each game and makes them go by faster. Road to the Show is fantastic and addictive. Quick counts speed the game up considerably. Lots of different modes to play and positions to master.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for its persistent glitches and lack of substantial improvements from the previous year, particularly affecting the "Road to the Show" mode, which has not met player expectations. Overall, users report a frustrating experience due to these ongoing issues.

    • “Not a lot has been changed; it's a little buggy, I assume due to the PS4 switch.”
    • “With a Road to the Show mode that never lived up to its potential and continual game-interrupting glitches, this final installment of The Show sets up a perfect 'kill your idols' moment.”
    • “No substantial changes from last year; persistent glitches make the Road to the Show mode frustrating.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game's core concept is strong, performance issues and suboptimal hardware utilization hinder its overall appeal, preventing it from being a must-buy.

    • “Even if the core concept of the game is still incredibly solid, performance issues and poor use of hardware keep this from being a must-buy.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization problems, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruin the overall experience.”
    • “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its stellar audio and soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience alongside the best baseball gameplay and varied gameplay modes.

    • “The best baseball gameplay available, varied gameplay modes, stellar audio and soundtrack.”
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83%Critics’ scoreBased on 6 critic reviews
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MLB 14: The Show is a sport game.

MLB 14: The Show is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation and PlayStation Vita.

MLB 14: The Show was released on April 1, 2014.

MLB 14: The Show was developed by SCE San Diego Studio.

MLB 14: The Show has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

MLB 14: The Show is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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