MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition - Xbox One

Well in contrast to the other 2 reviews, I’m going to try to be more in depth on the review. Right off the bat, the graphics are really good. That part lives up to the expectations. The diamond dynasty mode is what I was looking forward to the most. It’s pretty solid, but I think the nhl marketplace is better than this. Now the mechanics in the game is horrible. If you send a runner and decide to cancel and go back, you’re pretty much out. Doesn’t matter how quick they are, players are like semi trucks. It takes about 2 seconds to step then another 2 seconds to run back. Even if they’re just two steps off the base, you’re probably out. I’ve also had several occasions where I hit a line drive and the player doesn’t even go half way. Then gets thrown out at the base. Maybe my fault for having assisted base running on, but it shouldn’t be that bad. I also don’t think you can send runners half way on your own, so kind of need that one. The defense is also a mess. Many hits get hit towards the pitcher and should be a routine play. But the game decides to have me control the first baseman so I’m running away from the ball cause the pitcher should be going for it. And eventually you can change which position you’re controlling, but the damage is already done since no one will be covering the base. This is the first mlb the show I played since I never owned a PlayStation. So I’m not sure if conquest mode is new, but it is tedious and not fun at all. But if you’re going to play diamond dynasty you kind of have to play it for the extra cards and a rookie pujols card. If you’ve never played it, it’s pretty much like the board game risk. In order to take other teams strongholds you must beat them in a 3 inning game. Doesn’t sound horrible til you have 20 teams on the board and if they have 10+ Fans in the stronghold it takes longer. Then you have to steal fans for challenges, which again you have to play and win a 3 inning game. Last thing is all the moments you can complete to unlock solid cards. Again tedious and adds no fun to the game. But if you want your team to keep up with others you have to do it or you’re not getting solid cards to make your team better. Had I known this game was going to be on Xbox game pass I wouldn’t have bought it. It’s by far the best baseball game Xbox has had in probably close to 10 years. But that doesn’t make it a 5 star game. This bar was set way too high all the years it was a PlayStation exclusive. It’s a decent game at best, and if you have game pass, just download it free. It’s been a long time since I played a baseball game, so I couldn’t pass this up. But I will not make the same mistake next year.

Finally on Xbox! I was buying playstations just to play MLB the Show. Not anymore! I'm not a fanboy of either but I have always had an Xbox so this game is a welcome change for me! Great graphics and game play for the casual gamer such as myself.

I have not played a baseball video game in almost a decade and I cannot get enough of this game. This might be the best sports simulation of any game this year! It is everything I have wanted in a sports sim and then some. This game is AMAZING!

The game was really awesome and it got me hooked into it.Jackie Robinson on the cover is really cool .Hes a big part of baseball and history

Great game. If you love baseball you'll definitely have lots of fun playing. Not to mention it's finally on xbox.

Great game. My son is really enjoying it. Plays every chance he can. He loves the special edition cover too.

Quality MLB release on Xbox. The graphics are amazing displaying Series X's power. The packaging is well put together with the Steelcase included.

My favorite game every single year, this year is no different. So glad MLB The Show is FINALLY available on XBox. Highly recommend!