MLB 13: The Show

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  • Summary: Improvements to Diamond Dynasty, Franchise and Road To The Show modes promise to make MLB 13 The Show the most realistic baseball game ever, while the addition of all-new game modes expand gameplay options even further.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. COGconnected
    Mar 17, 2013
    82
    Sure it does not look as good as the PS3 version of the game and there are some technical issues that rear their ugly head from time to time, yet there is no mistaking this is an amazingly deep game for gamers on the go and one baseball fans with a PS Vita can purchase with confidence.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 6, 2013
    80
    Phenomenal simulation and an amazing presentation make MLB 13: The Show one of the best sports games available on the market. Vita owners are still missing out on a couple of key features like the Diamond Dynasty mode but you still can’t deny the insane amount of game packed into this little package.
  3. ZTGD
    Mar 14, 2013
    80
    While it’s still working to catch up to its console big brother, MLB: The Show 2013 on the Vita is a very solid game and a great way to take the experience on the go. If next year’s version can continue to improve the visual fidelity and expand on the cross platform functionality, it will be an impressive feat. If you only have a Vita and crave baseball action, you need to pick this up. If you are like me and can’t get enough of the PS3 version, this is an excellent supplement (and you don’t even have to go to BioGenesis or BALCO to get it).
  4. IGN
    Mar 7, 2013
    76
    MLB 13: The Show on Vita is the Oakland A’s of video game baseball: they play in a crummy stadium (the Vita), but when you look past that, they’re pretty damn good.
  5. GameSpot
    Mar 12, 2013
    75
    It's understandable that Sony wants to link the two versions of the game every year, but more acknowledgement that these are two different games for two different platforms and even two somewhat different audiences would make the Vita version stand on its own much better.
  6. XGN
    May 29, 2013
    70
    Even though the graphics and controls can’t compete with its console brother, MLB 13 on Vita still offers a fun and deep baseball sim.
  7. Eurogamer Sweden
    Apr 21, 2013
    60
    The lack of proper tutorials for newcomers makes the game way too hard from the start for anyone that doesn't understand baseball. There's a great sports game in there, but it's hidden behind a steep learning curve and the lack of assistance from the game. If you're up for the challenge you'll probably be pleasantly surprised. I however will let the dream of baseball remain just a dream.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. willybaseball12
    Mar 5, 2013
    10
    This is an awesome Game if you call yourself a baseball fan! It is much better than last years vita game. There are cut scenes after a batterThis is an awesome Game if you call yourself a baseball fan! It is much better than last years vita game. There are cut scenes after a batter gets a hit or a baserunner steals a base. And the gameplay is much smoother than last years game. I would recommend it to anyone with a vita. It plays just like the ps3 version and I forgot to mention the Postseason mode isn't as good as the ps3 version for audio. But the audio is still great for a portable system. Must buy game! Much better than Mlb 12 the show for Ps vita!… Expand
  2. EUR
    Mar 30, 2013
    9
    GRAPHICS 8 improved framerate, good eye-candy
    SOUND 8 lacks ps3 port season audio, everything else is spot on
    CONTROLS 9 perfect, sticks    GRAPHICS 8 improved framerate, good eye-candy
    SOUND 8 lacks ps3 port season audio, everything else is spot on
    CONTROLS 9 perfect, sticks are a bit too sensitive
    REPLAY 10 lots of options, online, offline, RTTS, season. Endless game.
    FINAL MLB 13 is an improvement over MLB 12.
    Note for EU users: this year cloud saving works flawlessly and its well worth it Go Buy!    … Expand
  4. Mattyice
    Mar 9, 2013
    9
    Overall, this game is very good. The game is similar MLB 12 Vita, but added cutscenes and beginner mode are great additions to the game, andOverall, this game is very good. The game is similar MLB 12 Vita, but added cutscenes and beginner mode are great additions to the game, and my favorite new addition, Online HR Derby. This mode is amazing and very addicting. Even if you have MLB 12: the Show, you should still buy this game.… Expand
  5. BandS
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    Best Sport game for PS VITA so far! its easy to play, good grpahics for the Vita and a very good career mode (road to the show) by far myBest Sport game for PS VITA so far! its easy to play, good grpahics for the Vita and a very good career mode (road to the show) by far my favorite Vita game! even if i´m not really a baseball fan!… Expand
  6. geo333
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    This is the one of the best sports games on the PS Vita, if not the best one. The graphics are fantastic, the game play runs smooth and great,This is the one of the best sports games on the PS Vita, if not the best one. The graphics are fantastic, the game play runs smooth and great, the cut scenes are great. The only reason is not a ten is because there is no World Series trophy celebration, other than that is just a must buy for baseball fans or non baseball fans as the game is entertaining.… Expand
  7. deputydodger
    Mar 13, 2013
    9
    i was impressed with the first game on a new system, yeah there were some graphics and frame rate issues, but overall this years version is ai was impressed with the first game on a new system, yeah there were some graphics and frame rate issues, but overall this years version is a step up. smoother animations and frame rate, graphics seem to be about the same, which is still very impressive. i'm finding it a little easier than last years but overall its an amazing experience on a handheld and well worth the investment even if you're still playing last years!… Expand
  8. rjthakid
    Mar 18, 2013
    8
    Very good game. It's basically the same as the PS3 version (which I also own) but on a handheld. I play on my PS3, then upload to the cloud.Very good game. It's basically the same as the PS3 version (which I also own) but on a handheld. I play on my PS3, then upload to the cloud. Before I leave work the next day I download the cloud save and continue my RTTS pitcher while commuting to work. I can't even stress how great that is. The reason why using the cloud saves works so well is the similarities. The console version obviously looks better, but there is no difference in the pitching and hitting mechanics. None. I can pitch just as effectively on my Vita as I can on my PS3. I think I'll play an entire career with this pitcher because I'm not tied to my home. Great, great job.… Expand

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#25 Best PS Vita Game of 2013
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#28 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2013
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#39 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2013