Eddie Makuch of '' GameSpot '' gave the game 9/10 , writing : " Sony 's flagship baseball franchise has never been better . With its best-in-class controls and visuals , and impeccable attention to detail for the small stuff , '' MLB The Show 18 '' is worth catching for any baseball fan . " Writing for IGN , Caley Roark gave it an 8.5 / 10 and said , " The strength of the '' MLB The Show '' series has always been its authentic gameplay , which traditionally does a fantastic job capturing the essence of baseball . The 2018 version of '' The Show '' continues that trend , creating the most realistic baseball game to date . However , the nuanced gameplay and visual changes do n't quite make up for the lack of innovation – or removal – of '' MLB The Show '' s core modes . " Michael Goroff of '' Electronic Gaming Monthly '' gave the 8.5 / 10 , writing , " '' MLB The Show 18 '' offers a ton of options for new players to craft their own experiences while still giving veteran players the level of depth the 'd expect from the latest entry in a series that 's been totally refined over the years . " Conversely , Andrew Reiner of '' Game Informer '' gave it just 6.75 / 10 , specifically criticizing online gameplay and saying " ... the online aspect of the game – where Sony is focusing the most for additions – remains unpredictable at best and completely broken at its worst . As the season goes along , the experience will hopefully get better , but for the hardcore baseball fans that purchased the game early , it can be a nightmare . " The game was nominated for " Sports Game of the Year " at the D.I.C.E. Awards
D.I.C.E. Awards
D.I.C.E. Awards
MLB The Show 18