MLB The Show 16 (2016)

Developer: SCE San Diego Studio
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
Genres: Sport
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 11 player ratings

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How it feels

A deeply detailed baseball sim where every pitch and at-bat carries real weight and tension.

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Baseball games don't get much better than this. MLB The Show 16 continues Sony's acclaimed slugger series in triumphant fashion, where every strikeout feels like a monumental feat, and a grand slam is just as glorious as in the real world. It's all about the details here: your pitcher's fatigue is tracked and actually factors into their throws, your team's morale will affect your performance during a season, and scouting new players is an impressively multifaceted process (while still being accessible).

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