MLB 14: The Show (2014)

The highest rated sports franchise over the last 8 years (according to Metacritic) is back and better than ever.

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ZTGDKen McKownMay 20149/10
Fans of baseball and even those only slightly curious have yet another great title for the new console.
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CGMagazineAdam ChapmanMay 20149/10
"The setup of the menus has been drastically redesigned, and although it took some getting used to at first, it's actually a much more user-friendly design over all."
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GameCrateRobert WorkmanMay 20148.8/10
MLB 14: The Show has made a welcome arrival on the PlayStation 4, and will only get better from here. Can you imagine the future possibilities?
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Kill ScreenKyle FowleApr 201468/100
By leaning off the broadcast qualities adopted by so many other titles, MLB '14: The Show emphasizes not the baseball that we know but the baseball that we love.
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New Game NetworkJosh HinkeMay 201470/100
MLB 14: The Show is a fair game, and those looking forward to a new generation of the series and the small upgrades it brings will enjoy what it has to offer. Those who have spent years with series might find themselves ready for something new. The technical hiccups, the lack of creativity in the single-player, the randomness of success, it all feels a little passe in a new generation.
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IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 22 ratings.

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