MLB 15: The Show

Critic reviews

• PSPush Square

  Edwin Garcia · Apr 19, 2015

  8.0

  Nothing about MLB 15 The Show will impress right off the bat. That's not because it isn't great, but because we've come to expect the very best from Sony's series. It's the under-the-hood gameplay improvements and additions that really make the difference, then; engaging in mental battles with base runners, pitchers, and even outfielders is a big part of the experience this time out. As a result, this is the best entry in a franchise that's showing no signs of slowing down – even after ten years of success.

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• ZZTGD

  Ryan Wombold · Apr 16, 2015

  8.5

  Let’s be honest here, many of you are going to upgrade every year regardless of what is added or changed. For those of you that look for major changes before jumping on board, I do think this year’s changes on PS4/PS3 are well worth the purchase. I’d love to see the series invest time next year in adding features to the Road to the Show mode and continuing to focus on making the most accurate simulation possible.

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• PPolygon

  Samit Sarkar · Apr 13, 2015

  9.0

  Yasiel Puig, the flamboyant star outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is the cover athlete for MLB 15. But his appearance on the cover belies the game inside the box. Sony San Diego eschewed developing splashy back-of-the-box bullet points in favor of refining an already great game, exhibiting a confidence that is itself quietly remarkable — just like this series' consistency.

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• HGHardcore Gamer

  Steve Hannley · Apr 13, 2015

  8.0

  MLB 15: The Show doesn’t bring any major additions to the table, but it does respectably tweak the most beloved modes to streamline the experience for pros and casuals alike. The introduction Year-To-Year saves makes upgrading to The Show 15 easy and the plethora of visual enhancements ensure the upgrade won’t go unnoticed.

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• GIGame Informer

  Andrew Reiner · Apr 10, 2015

  8.0

  MLB 15: The Show is a game of little touches that you may not even notice. ...Most of the additions along these lines enhance the look of the game, but little else. ...It's still a hell of a game, but if you come back to it year in and year out, this season's offering doesn't have much of a spark.
• DDestructoid

  Steven Hansen · Apr 09, 2015

  7.0

  Online play felt somewhat smoother in limited goes, but I'm on a different internet connection this year, too. Others have reported the same old problems. ...MLB 15 The Show is still good by virtue of the systems laid down over the last decade, but it has no ambition. Produced on third base thinking it hit a triple, it wouldn't even bother running in a sac fly.

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