MLB 18: The Show
- March 27, 2018
Between the foul lines, MLB The Show 18 is better than ever; but some of its main modes of play are left on the bench or out of the game.
Home runs, steals, and epic catches – get deep into the action and experience your favorite parts of baseball with MLB The Show™ 18. With the most exciting and personal baseball gaming experience on console, The Show™ 18 delivers condensed, but authentic games in classic and current stadiums that may feel so real, you can smell the grass. Experience the best of baseball in MLB The Show™ 18.
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Reviews
- MLB The Show 18 features stunning visuals and improved physics, making it the best-looking baseball game ever made.
- The game offers a flexible simulation that appeals to both beginners and veterans, with a significant suite of modes and gameplay improvements.
- Hitting and pitching mechanics are highly refined, providing a satisfying and challenging experience that rewards patience and timing.
- The game suffers from a lack of substantial innovation, with many gameplay elements feeling overly similar to previous iterations.
- Franchise mode's absence of online play and some confusing changes in Road to the Show are disappointing for players.
- Online play can be laggy, and some non-star player models appear less polished, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by improved mechanics and a variety of updated modes, enhancing the overall experience with a beautiful presentation and satisfying fluidity. While some reviewers note a sense of stagnation in core gameplay, the game offers a wealth of unlockable content and significant improvements across its modes, maintaining a strong sense of what a baseball game should feel like.
“It has better mechanics, more meaningful modes, a gorgeous presentation style, and it just feels like what you would imagine a baseball game should feel like.”
“The gameplay is the same, for the most part, but the game’s modes have all been vastly updated with improvements, additions, and overhauls to the way progression through each mode is accomplished.”
“Amazing presentation, satisfying, clean gameplay, significant suite of modes.”
“The gameplay is largely homogenous, despite additions to certain modes, entering the first stages of franchise stagnation.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the innovation needed to keep players engaged.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complementing the fluid gameplay and varied modes. Reviewers note that the audio elements contribute to a beautiful in-game atmosphere, making it more immersive than ever.
“The game features a beautiful display, in-game sounds, and a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“The music is varied and complements the gameplay perfectly, making each moment feel more immersive.”
“The soundtrack is not only enjoyable but also adds depth to the different gameplay modes, creating a rich audio experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by improved physics and animations, contributing to a greater sense of realism in real-time tactics (RTTs). The stadium atmosphere is particularly noted for its depth, creating a more immersive and expansive experience for players.
“The stadium atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every match feel like a grand event.”
“The improved physics and animations contribute to a greater realism that enhances the overall experience.”
“This game offers a deeper and more expansive atmosphere that truly draws you into the world.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their breathtaking visuals, enhancing the overall experience of hitting and pitching. Users appreciate the attention to detail and the dynamic difficulty that complements the visual presentation, contributing to a well-rounded gameplay experience.
“The breathtaking visuals truly elevate the gaming experience.”
“The graphics are unparalleled, making every moment visually stunning.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive and immersive.”
Critic Reviews
MLB The Show 18 Review
MLB The Show 18 is, for our money, the best sports game on console right now. Whether you love baseball or not, this is a flexible simulation that can appeal to both beginners and veterans alike, with some of the best presentation you’ll find on the PS4. On paper this may not sound like a substantial step forward for the series, but the under-the-hood improvements mean that it’s the best playing, best looking version yet. We’re not sure where Sony San Diego goes next with this series, but we say that every year, and it continues to smash our expectations out of the park. 
90%MLB The Show 18 Review – Not Exactly A Homerun
MLB The Show 18 takes the good parts from last year's game, but doesn't build on the series much.
70%MLB The Show 18
MLB The Show 18 is another notch in the successful belt of the MLB series from San Diego Studio. It has better mechanics, more meaningful modes, a gorgeous presentation style and it just feels like what you would imagine a baseball game should feel like.
95%
