batting home runs like a champion
It’s not often that we review a game like this on Unbreakables, but some interesting things do happen in this sport. For example, both baseball and softball have had exponential growth in the region and, in particular, in Argentina (we were softball world champions in 2019). In addition, in 2020 it was included as an Olympic sport and -last and not least- the truth is that MLB The Show 23 is very, very well done and we did not want to let it go.
What does The Show 23 offer us?
To our joy, when running the game we found a configuration system to define if we want a more arcade or more realistic experience. Also, simpler for those who don’t know which side to hold a bat on, or more complex, based on our knowledge of the sport. In the same way, thinking about accessibility, we can configure throwing or batting with the touch of a button, or with more complicated and precise combinations of the gamepad.
Thus, once the initial configuration has been completed, we find ourselves with the different modeswhere there is something for all tastes, to enjoy the playing fields that we have seen in so many movies.
Within these variants, there are some similar to other exponents of the sports genre. Such as “Road to the Show”, a single character career mode, where we level him up and take him to major league glory. I couldn’t resist and I created a young Lionel Messi willing to break all the records in another sport.
We also have “Diamond Dynasty”, a kind of FIFA “Ultimate Team”, with the creation of templates based on cards and all the scaffolding of card pack monetization. This mode is really huge, with many game sub-modes: online, offline, rankings, seasons and much more, to win levels, unlock cards and improve equipment. On the other hand, we haveFranchise”, which is the “career mode” and “team manager”, where we can buy and sell players, scoutstrain, get sponsors and much more.
Finally, in MLB The Show 23, a single player mode called “Storylines”. This covers the history of several players, African-American legends who participated in the “Negro Leagues”. This division was created due to racism in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, in order not to allow them to play in the major leagues.
Thus, the “Negro Leagues” produced great players who remained immortalized in the memory of the Americans, not only for their sporting qualities, but also for their fight against racial segregation. This mode has videos of the time, stories from the president of the Negro League Museum (Bob Kendrick) and will allow us to play with many legendary players (Jackie Robinson, Buck O’Neil, Satchel Page, Rube Foster, etc.) divided into chapters that recreate important moments. The data? If you want to improve quickly in the “Diamond Dynasty” mode, I recommend you finish Storylines completely and get the letter from Cuban Martín Dihigo, which we can use in any of the nine positions on the field.
What can we see at first base?
MLB The Show 23 is one of the sports games better detailed and visually stunning From the market. The players, stadiums and fields look extremely realistic. Details in uniforms, hair, skin, and the digitization of player faces have been greatly improved. Also, the lighting in the stadiums is impressive and all of this adds to a great sense of realism.
The gameplay in MLB The Show 23 was significantly improved over previous installments. Added over 5,000 new animations from stealing foul balls, dives, batting stances, additional shot variety, and much more.
The system of pitching, offering a more realistic experience when launching. Now they are more difficult to control, which means that we have to be more aware of our location. The batting system was not far behind in the field of renovations, it offers a more natural sensation when hitting the ball. In general, gameplay feels more fluid and authentic never.
As for the sound, MLB The Show 23 has all the particularities of this section very carefully. The commentators’ voices sound more natural and fluid, the stadium buzz is incredible, and player movements are also detailed with great sound effects, such as batting or sliding to the bases.
The soundtrack MLB’s The Show 23 is a mix of genres, from Billie Eilish to Imagine Dragons to Khalid, all of which can be listened to while playing. However, the most interesting thing about the soundtrack is the inclusion of songs from the participating countries in the World Baseball Classic, such as Japan, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
In closing, if you like baseball, this is the game you have to have. MLB The Show 23 is a home runThere is certainly nothing better on the market. Even if they want to learn this sport, it can become our best ally, because the learning curve adapts to our knowledge. And if you have friends to play with, go ahead because it also has cross-play between consoles of the same generation. [i]
DEVELOPED BY: San Diego Studio, Playstation Studios
DISTRIBUTED BY: Sony, Playstation
GENDER: sports
AVAILABLE IN: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch
WHAT’S UP: Excellent baseball game, with many game modes.
THE GOOD: It adapts to what you want or can do.
THE BAD: Stadium creation is only available on last generation consoles.
This analysis of MLB The Show 23 was carried out through a Playstation 5 code provided by its developers.
