MLB 19: The Show
- March 26, 2019
- Sony San Diego Studio
MLB The Show 19 is the freshest and most polished iteration of the series we’ve seen in years.
This is more than baseball. Welcome to The Show™ The Show is back! MLB® The Show™ 19 brings you the best of baseball. Play America’s pastime your way, with new game modes, expanded team building and player customization, and an extensive personalized RPG experience. Create your own player and rise through the MLB ranks or play against others as baseball’s greatest stars and legends. Fierce online…
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Reviews
- Best looking sports game available with unparalleled gameplay and attention to detail.
- New modes like March to October and Moments provide fresh and engaging ways to experience the game.
- Significant improvements in fielding mechanics and overall gameplay enhance the player experience.
- Franchise Mode lacks meaningful innovation and feels largely untouched.
- Some technical issues like poor frame rate on PS4 Pro and distracting aliasing in 1080p mode.
- Road to the Show and other modes have elements that feel tedious or pointless.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of MLB The Show 19 is praised for its nearly flawless core mechanics, enhanced fielding, and a wealth of new animations, making it one of the best-looking sports games available. The introduction of new modes, including the Road to October, offers fresh experiences while quality of life improvements streamline defensive mechanics, contributing to an overall refined and engaging gameplay experience.
“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.”
“Refined gameplay, new modes, and a deep Road to the Show mode give MLB The Show 19 a promising opening day.”
“Nearly flawless core gameplay; quality of life improvements to fielding; simple fun with moments; character skill and personality system.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with users noting a poor frame rate on the PS4 Pro despite the best visual settings, and distracting aliasing issues in 1080p mode.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be lacking, citing an underwhelming franchise mode and tedious mini-games in the Road to the Show. Additionally, the absence of a traditional seasons mode contributes to a sense of monotony in gameplay.
“The franchise mode is underwhelming, and the tedious mini-games in Road to the Show make grinding feel like a chore.”
“The traditional seasons mode is still absent, leaving players with a grinding experience that lacks depth.”
“Grinding in this game feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
Critic Reviews
MLB The Show 19 Review
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. The significant improvements to fielding mean that the series now excels in every discipline, while additions like March to October provide an entertaining way to play in short bursts. Diamond Dynasty is arguably the best card collecting game on the PS4, and despite some dry commentary, the overall presentation is borderline obsessive with its sheer attention to detail. The biggest disappointment comes in the lack of meaningful additions to Franchise mode, but this is still a feature rich option even if it has been left largely untouched. Simply put, Sony San Diego’s hit yet another homerun.
80%MLB The Show 19 Review
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.
75%MLB The Show 19 Review
MLB The Show 19 is the freshest and most polished iteration of the series we’ve seen in years.
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