Jay Malone
GamingTrendStick the landing — MLB The Show 16 review
Published 3/31/2016
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PS3 / PS4 - 3/29/2016
MLB 16: The Show
Baseball games don't get much better than this. MLB The Show 16 continues Sony's acclaimed slugger series in triumphant fashion, where every strikeout feels like a monumental feat, and a grand slam is just as glorious as in the real world. It's all about the details here: your pitcher's fatigue is tracked and actually factors into their throws, your team's morale will affect your performance during a season, and scouting new players is an impressively multifaceted process (while still being accessible).
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- SCE San Diego Studio
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment
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Critic avg
84
18 scored reviews
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18
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Score range
70–93
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 84 across 18 scored reviews, with a 23-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1006 reviews · 33%
80–8910 reviews · 56%
70–792 reviews · 11%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Ben Wilson
GamesRadar+MLB The Show 16 review
Published 3/31/2016
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90
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Read originalMLB The Show 16 Review
Published 3/31/2016
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93
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Read originalKat Bailey
VG247MLB 16 The Show PlayStation 4 Review: Building a Diamond Dynasty | VG247
Published 3/30/2016
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalTimothy Nunes
PlayStation UniversePlayStation Universe MLB 16: The Show Review
Published 3/29/2016
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Mazique
ForbesMLB The Show 16 Review: Not a Perfect Game, But Still a Gem
Published 3/29/2016
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85
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaulmichael Contreras
PlayStation LifeStyleMLB The Show 16 Review – Cycle Hitter (PS4)
Published 3/29/2016
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDevin Charles
Game RevolutionMLB The Show 16 Review
Published 3/28/2016
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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