MLB The Show 22

 Switch
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
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  1. loosechange9
    May 1, 2022
    2
    This game runs terribly, looks even worse. I can't believe EA has the balls to charge $60 for this. Played for 3 hours, and never touched it again.
  2. hcliffed
    Apr 6, 2022
    3
    Somehow, someway... the game has gotten worse. It's still not optimized for XBOX, works poorly on Switch, and the only version to buy is the PS4 version, unless you like to listen to godawful music while playing. The new "commentary" repeats itself far more often than the previous group, and it makes you miss Vasgersian almost immediately. Not that I liked DeRosa much, but Singleton isSomehow, someway... the game has gotten worse. It's still not optimized for XBOX, works poorly on Switch, and the only version to buy is the PS4 version, unless you like to listen to godawful music while playing. The new "commentary" repeats itself far more often than the previous group, and it makes you miss Vasgersian almost immediately. Not that I liked DeRosa much, but Singleton is about as dry and boring as they come. No visual improvements whatsoever, and now the game is far too easy. It's time for a MASSIVE facelift. We actually LOST a game in RBI, which was steadily getting far better, to be monopolized with THIS!? Unacceptable.… Expand
  3. JP215
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    Game plays well, but is buggy and glitchy so you'll have fun constantly restarting your RTTS character and completely breaking the immersion. My file got f'd because apparently reconnecting to the network while in RTTS mode completely breaks your file. My last game was a reds home game in dodger stadium and somehow they signed Jason Kendall and Juan Pierre in 2024. Last positive review wasGame plays well, but is buggy and glitchy so you'll have fun constantly restarting your RTTS character and completely breaking the immersion. My file got f'd because apparently reconnecting to the network while in RTTS mode completely breaks your file. My last game was a reds home game in dodger stadium and somehow they signed Jason Kendall and Juan Pierre in 2024. Last positive review was from June. I imagine everyone was happy the first month until their game glitched out.… Expand
  4. Metacrot
    Oct 24, 2022
    0
    Pure trash game from top to bottom. Not even worth buying 75% off, looks horrible and the gameplay is inconsistent and atrocious.

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jun 28, 2022
    85
    While no review can cover every aspect of a game, overall the first year on Switch is nothing short of a success for The Show. The most realistic baseball sim remains just that, all the while being portable. For any baseball fan, The Show is a must-buy. For any sports fan, The Show is a must-buy. With more content dropping throughout the year (and patches to improve the experience too), there's more than enough bang for your buck. [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 65]
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 14, 2022
    90
    With how barren the world of licensed baseball games have been on Nintendo systems, even if MLB The Show was a middling port with a token amount of modes, it would have been an oasis in the desert. Luckily, MLB The Show 22 on Switch is so much more than that. It has all of the modes of the 4K versions, including the wonderful March to October, Road to the Show, and Diamond Dynasty offerings. While the online and visual aspects falter at times, the good far outweighs the bad here, as MLB The Show 22 is one of the best sports games of its kind and the Switch version is an excellent way to play it portably and an acceptable way to play it on a television. Here’s hoping The Show is a perennial All-Star on Switch because I could get used to having an assortment of killer baseball games on Nintendo systems again.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Apr 6, 2022
    80
    Your impressions of MLB The Show 22 are going to vary depending on the platform you're on. For Xbox players, this remains a solid baseball game that players of all skill levels can enjoy thanks to numerous options and modes. With it being available on the Xbox Game Pass on day one, it's an easy reason to try it out. Those who lived and breathed The Show 21 will find the improvements to be minimal. For Switch fans, there are some rough parts that dull the game's impressiveness, but the presence of a sports simulation on a system that's starving for them should catch players' attention. The Switch is going to be a boon for those who like to play on the go, especially since The Show 15 was the last time it went portable on the Vita. Now if only the series could make its way to the PC ….
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