Release Date: March 31, 2015
A tenth installment in the popular baseball game series, translating the most popular and the most important Major League Baseball moments into the video game setting. When compared to its predecessor, MLB 15: The Show offers updated teams and line-ups. The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 releases feature also more appealing visuals, improved ball physics, better AI algorithms, and new player animations.
MLB 15: The Show is a tenth installment in the popular baseball series, translating the most popular and the most important Major League Baseball moments into the video game setting. The game has been developed by an internal Sony Computer Entertainment studio located in San Diego. MLB 15: The Show is the second installment in the series to be released on PlayStation 4 – this version of the game features the most prominent changes in comparison to the game’s predecessors, also in terms of the graphics. MLB 15: The Show allows players to import their saved game files from MLB 14: The Show.
The game does not introduce any new game modes; however, it features many new gameplay elements along with numerous improvements to the already existing ones. What is worth mentioning, all the novelties are present in the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 releases of the game. The PlayStation Vita version of the game does not differ much from MLB 14: The Show, apart from updated teams, line-ups, and the interface.
Developers went ahead and improved the ball physics, and added a number of new player animations, allowing us to see some entirely new situations on the baseball field. The hitter controls have been simplified making the analog stick control more user-friendly. In addition, the opponents’ AI has been improved – they react in a more realistic way and are able to execute much more complex strategies.
For the first time in the series’ history, the game delivers licensed baseball gear (bats, helmets, apparel, etc.), which intensifies the entire baseball experience. Thanks to the team management module, one can sign sponsorship contracts with real life companies. Moreover, the team management options have been expanded – the processes of acquiring new players and training them have become more elaborate. What is worth mentioning, MLB 15: The Show features 30 legendary players, who represent years of American baseball history. In order to unlock these players, one has to complete special assignments.
The enhanced graphics were available only on PlayStation 4. The developers introduced a new lighting system (both at day and night), changed the rendering of 3D models, and improved face and skin textures. On the top of that, the game includes 10 new stadiums.
Platforms:
PlayStation 3
PlayStation Vita
PlayStation 4
Developer: San Diego Studio
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Game Ratings for MLB 15: The Show Video Game.
Push Square: 8 / 10 by Edwin Garcia
Nothing about MLB 15 The Show will impress right off the bat. That's not because it isn't great, but because we've come to expect the very best from Sony's series. It's the under-the-hood gameplay improvements and additions that really make the difference, then; engaging in mental battles with base runners, pitchers, and even outfielders is a big part of the experience this time out. As a result, this is the best entry in a franchise that's showing no signs of slowing down – even after ten years of success.
COGconnected: 79 / 100 by Trevor Houston
Sony's MLB franchise remains the undisputed king of virtual baseball games. MLB 15: The Show is a visual stunner and for yet another year the franchise has made a leap into becoming a more authentic Major League Baseball experience. Despite this, the franchise is becoming somewhat stagnant and in need of some real innovation.
Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Steve Hannley
Now that the PS4 has been on the market for over a year, SD San Diego has had time to fine-tune the MLB franchise, giving it more sheen to the point that it's easily one of the most realistic sports games on the market. MLB 15: The Show doesn't bring any major additions to the table, but it does respectably tweak the most beloved modes to streamline the experience for pros and casuals alike.
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