MLB The Show 17 (2017)
Description
MLB The Show 17 provides players with the most authentic and immersive baseball gaming experience available on consoles. This year, the game introduces exciting gameplay enhancements and a wider array of customization options, allowing players to personalize their baseball journey like never before.
Road to The Show: Take full control of your career in the RPG-inspired mode, which now offers new opportunities to make critical decisions both on and off the field. These choices can significantly alter the direction of your player’s career, adding an extra layer of depth and realism. Whether you're deciding how to train, interact with teammates, or handle media interviews, your decisions will shape your path to becoming a baseball legend.
Retro Mode: MLB The Show 17 also includes a nostalgic Retro Mode, designed to give players a gameplay experience reminiscent of the classic baseball games from the past. This mode is a tribute to the vintage baseball games that many players fondly remember, offering a simpler, retro-inspired gameplay style while retaining the core elements of baseball action.
New Ways to Play: With the addition of new managerial and gameplay options, MLB The Show 17 provides a variety of ways to play, catering to players who enjoy different levels of team management and franchise development. These new features allow for more accelerated progress within your franchise, ensuring that you can advance at your own pace without losing the essential control over your team that you desire. Whether you prefer a fast-paced experience or a detailed, methodical approach, the game has a playstyle that suits you.
Year-To-Year Saves: MLB The Show 17 introduces a feature that allows you to carry your progress forward from one game to the next. With Year-To-Year Saves, you can seamlessly bring your career and franchise data from MLB The Show 16 into the new installment. This means there’s no need to restart your Road to The Show or Franchise mode, as your hard-earned progress will carry over to MLB The Show 17 and beyond. This feature ensures that you can continue your journey without the frustration of losing progress, making the experience even more rewarding.
In addition, MLB The Show 17 offers online features that require a PlayStation®Plus membership for multiplayer gameplay. The use of online features is subject to the Terms of Service and User Agreement, and players must comply with applicable privacy policies. Online play also requires an active PlayStation Network account. Please note that online features may be terminated at any time.
Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and the Baseball Hall of Fame trademarks and copyrights are used with permission, making MLB The Show 17 a fully licensed and authentic representation of the sport. The game is also officially licensed by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), ensuring that all player likenesses and other related intellectual properties are included in the game.
Experience baseball like never before with MLB The Show 17, where realism, personalization, and deep gameplay options combine to offer the ultimate baseball gaming experience.
Our Verdict
MLB The Show 17 is a solid pick for anyone who loves baseball. The game feels realistic and gives you a lot of control over your career and team. Whether you like managing your franchise or playing through Road to The Show, it offers depth without being confusing.
The new modes and options make the game more flexible and fun. Retro Mode is a nice nod to classic baseball games, and Year-To-Year Saves mean you never lose progress. Overall, the game is polished and worth your time if you enjoy baseball.