The best in baseball games makes its annual return onto PlayStation consoles. Check out Kidzworlds review of MLB The Show 18!
Forza Horizon 3 have left me rolling my eyes with their melodramatic live-action intro, something about the opening ofĀ The Show really sells what it is about baseball that seems to enrapture fans both young and old. There's a deep appreciation for the sport shown on every inch ofĀ The ShowĀ from the roster of players both in the major and minor leagues to the engaging commentary which really makes a mistake sting and victory feel validated, especiallyĀ if you're taking a character on his Road to the Show.
Playing as Babe Ruth is a great distraction from the meat of the game.Courtesy of Sony San Diego
The game quickly shows you the ropes while also giving a ton of flexibility to keep the game controlling the way you'd like to. With multiple different control schemes to either pitch or hit, it won't be long before you're striking people out and MLB is an engaging journey that helps you feel the frustration of being benched and the thrill of being picked up by a team. Sometimes there are inconsistencies though, while I really love the commentary I've heard the same quotes on my first game as I did my last (also if pitching a perfect game doesn't get me out of the minors what will!?)
MLB The Show 18 | Gameplay Trailer | PS4 1r4g3c
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A View From the Bleachers 2b23y
WhileĀ The Show is definitely visually superior to nearly every other sports games on the market, there is a wide spectrum of quality here. You'll have some gorgeous moments, especially when you're on the mound at sunset, but moments later you'll see some shockingly poor visuals. No one in the industry seems capable of making realisticĀ crowds but when you head into a giant stadium you'll see MLB The Show 18 shine -- though it's pretty painful in the smaller venues.Ā
The larger stadiums look absolutely goregous especially when in motion.Courtesy of Sony San Diego
The players all look awesome and even maintain some mannerisms from their real-life counterparts. And while some models don't have the same level of love put into them, you'll notice one thing is consistent in every game you play: energy. Though there is a pair of energy and confidence meters attached to your pitcher, the energy of the game's atmosphere is even more impressive. When you've thrown 10 strikeouts in a row, you can feel the excitement of the crowd as you throw that 11th one. The recreation of that thrill a pitcher feels on the mound or a batter running after a homer is what makesĀ MLB The ShowĀ a cut above the competition.
The players from the Major Leagues are often higher quality.Courtesy of Sony San Diego
Final Thoughts 2m2x3a
If you love the real-life game of baseball then you'll undoubtedly adoreĀ MLB The Show 18Ā and if you're just a casual fan, like me, then you may be surprised with how much fun you have. If you absolutely hate sports than it's a no-brainer to on this game but for anyone else it'll be hard to top the qualityĀ on display here. Sony San Diego's love of baseball is evident on every inch of this game and I'll be paying close attention to future titles to come out of this studio.Ā
Pros 5y2e52
- Control Options
- Rosters
- High Energy
Cons 3c4z53
- Poor Visuals in Certain Areas
- RepetitiveĀ Quotes
MLB The Show 18Ā Game Rating: 1v5v3x
MLB The Show 18 Box ArtCourtesy of Sony San Diego
Available for PlayStation 4 455634
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