Review of MLB The Show 17
MLB The Show 17 was released worldwide in March 2017 exclusively for PlayStation 4. Suitably accepted by critics upon its release, with an aggregate score of 85/100, this is a Major League Baseball (MLB) video game developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s San Diego Studio. Just like the previous series, the MLB the show 17 is entirely based on the game of baseball which will interest the sport enthusiasts.
Simulating the experience of a Major Baseball League, MLB The Show ’17, includes several game modes like its previous versions, and like most modern video games also has a licensed soundtrack with 12 songs. With not many technical issues or game bugs to deal with, and a user score of 7/10, MLB The Show ’17 received a lot of praise for the exceptionally brilliant new presentation. Its visual graphics, other features such as its plot and the way it is played, the sound effects, and the variety of different game modes, all of which enhance your gaming experience.
The new Retro Mode for example inspired by the 1990s classic baseball game features custom audio and commentary by Ken Griffey Jr, former professional American baseball outfielder who played for 22 years in Major League Baseball, and an 8-bit throwback pause menu. And, the ability to control the progression of a particular player’s career is what the new feature, “Pave Your Path” is all about. Elaborate missions, all new exciting rewards, and new content that relates to real life baseball events, MLB the show 17 is even more enjoyable than before. Make calculated moves, plan crucial strategies, control and manage a whole Major Baseball League at your fingertips in this video game. You decide the techniques, methods, and maneuvers of play and take charge of handling the coaching of the players of your customized team as well. Everything, right from naming your team, to designing your unique logo and assigning uniforms, to officiating, planning and executing tournament like competitions online against other teams is possible now in the latest version.
With an impressive set of game modes, MLB the show 17 has set high expectations and is certainly keeping it up as well. The refreshed new menu, effortless navigation, improved lighting in the games, redesigned animations, commentary by Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac that creates a better connection between what is actually happening on screen and the player. Also, the fresh and interesting dialogues by the broadcasters make this game more convincing and realistic.
The creators of the MLB the show ’17 have successfully tried their best to personalize and bring the feel of a real-time baseball game to the PlayStation 4. The series of eighth generation home video game consoles, in the bargain motivate more people to play and get hooked on to their latest offering.
