MLB The Show 18

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 18 reviews
  • grinding
  • optimization
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Sony San Diego's critically acclaimed baseball sim enters the 2018 season.

  • Play​station 4
  • Play​Station
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

54%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
grinding3 negative mentions
  • MLB 18 offers roster modifications and custom rosters, enhancing the gameplay experience.
  • The game feels authentic and immersive, resembling a real MLB experience, making it a favorite among baseball gamers.
  • It provides enjoyable gameplay both solo and with friends, with many players expressing satisfaction and excitement about the game.
  • Some players found the MVP edition lacking compared to the All-Star edition, feeling it offered less value.
  • There were reports of technical issues, including game downloads causing console malfunctions and scratched discs preventing play.
  • Changes in gameplay mechanics, such as the removal of Immortals and issues with the new 'moments' feature, have frustrated some long-time fans.
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of The Show 18 to be enjoyable, as it provides hours of engagement while collecting various immortals and star player cards. Despite the repetitive nature of grinding, many users appreciate the overall game mechanics and the satisfaction derived from their progress.

    • “As I kept playing through The Show 18 and was grinding my way along, trying to collect the various immortals and other star player cards, I found myself fairly frustrated with the repetitive nature of the grind.”
    • “The grinding in The Show 18 feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “While The Show 18 provided some enjoyment, the grinding aspect became a chore that detracted from the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users have reported that increasing video sharpness can lead to noticeable performance issues, which is surprising for a console like the PS4 Pro that is expected to handle such settings more efficiently.

    • “I've noticed that turning up the sharpness in the video has a performance hit. I was warned that I might see that happen when I adjusted that option, which is surprising for a PS4 Pro.”
    • “I've noticed that turning up the sharpness in the video has a performance hit. I was warned that I might see that happen when I adjusted that option, but I would have expected a PS4 Pro wouldn't be experiencing such issues.”
    • “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, which is frustrating given the graphical fidelity it aims for.”
    • “I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable than it should be.”
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