MLB The Show 22

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 51 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • stability
MLB The Show 22 Game Cover
MLB The Show 22 is the best release of this series, as it sticks to being a comprehensive simulator with a wide range of features. But it’s hard to deny that this is largely the same game as last year.

- Create and use multiple Ballplayers, beyond your Road to the Show personalized Baseball RPG experience, and customize your Ballplayers how you want to aid in your progression. - Diamond Dynasty is back and better than ever! Play, collect, and build on your fantasy card collection and bring to life on the diamond. Try the new Mini Seasons mode, where each season brings new challenges as you face…

  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • MLB The Show 22 offers a fun and engaging baseball experience with a variety of game modes that keep players entertained.
  • The gameplay mechanics have been improved, providing more precise control and a satisfying simulation of baseball.
  • The game features extensive customization options and a solid presentation, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
  • Despite some improvements, MLB The Show 22 feels like a minor update from the previous installment, lacking significant innovation.
  • The online co-op mode has performance issues and bugs, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Graphics and sound effects are dated, and some modes, like Franchise and Road to the Show, feel stagnant and in need of more development.
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay in the latest installment is praised for its satisfying mechanics, meaningful improvements, and a variety of engaging modes like Diamond Dynasty and Road to the Show. Enhancements such as refined trade logic, fielding, and hit variety contribute to a more immersive experience, while new features like mini seasons and online co-op add depth. However, some reviewers note a lack of significant innovation compared to previous versions, despite the solid core gameplay.

    • “The gameplay remains highly satisfying, while Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty remain compulsive modes.”
    • “Improved gameplay and mechanics, brand new Diamond Dynasty mode, new mini season mode is a joy to play, the sounds and commentary bring more life to the games, you can now have multiple ballplayers in Road to the Show.”
    • “Excellent gameplay is subtly enhanced by improvements to fielding and hit variety, adds depth to March to October by increasing it across multiple seasons, mini seasons adds another enjoyable wrinkle to Diamond Dynasty.”
    • “Aside from a few minor mechanical tweaks and a handful of ancillary features like online co-op and new commentary, this is essentially the same game we got last year.”
    • “It’s a shame because the franchise’s core gameplay remains rock-solid, but it’s increasingly difficult to ignore its lack of ambition.”
    • “Meaningful changes to trade logic; smart tweaks to gameplay give more precise control; online co-op seems promising.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful visuals and realistic presentation, while others criticize the outdated graphics and performance issues, particularly in cutscenes. Many users feel that the graphics need significant updates and an overhaul to match modern standards, as they appear stagnant compared to previous iterations. Overall, the visual experience is described as inconsistent, with both stunning moments and rough patches.

    • “Beautiful graphics, great baseball simulation, realistic presentation.”
    • “Gorgeous visuals, 2v2 / 3v3 online play, fun, fluid gameplay.”
    • “Graphics need an overhaul and update; the game could use a new engine to help power the future of the show. It largely feels like a 22 sticker was slapped on the cover.”
    • “Pitching and fielding mostly haven’t changed, and the graphics haven’t changed either. The same goes for modes! Progression feels grindier.”
    • “There are performance issues, particularly in cutscenes, with rough visuals and added frame dips in portable mode.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report that the game experiences stability issues, with bugs and glitches frequently occurring during cutscenes.

    • “Bugs and glitches frequently appear during cutscenes, disrupting the experience.”
    • “The game crashes unexpectedly, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “I encountered numerous stability issues that affected gameplay, including freezing and lag.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for performance issues, especially during cutscenes, and rough visuals that lead to frame dips in portable mode. Additionally, players have noted repetitive commentary, although it can be disabled, and expressed concerns about the challenges of online play against next-gen players.

    • “Performance issues, particularly in cutscenes, lead to rough visuals and noticeable frame dips in portable mode.”
    • “The repetitive commentary can be annoying, although you have the option to turn it off.”
    • “Online play against 'next-gen' players will be a disaster due to optimization shortcomings.”
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74% average critic score

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