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Much like the baseball season, fans are going to look back on this title as one of the best in recent memory. The experience it brings is rich and genuine, and -- as corny as this sounds -- it feels like you're right there in the ballpark. MLB 09: The Show will go down as a classic envisioning of American's favorite pastime.
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MLB ’09: The Show is a leap forward from ’08 on several fronts.
80
Ultimately, MLB 09 walks a fine line, catering to both hardcore baseball fans and more casual players. There are a lot of deep game play elements and features to be explored, some complex and intricate.
8
This was the iconic step up for the MLB The Show franchise and also the first I purchased and played non stop. Many hours were invested in this game. Despite some obvious flaws this I think will be the game that future franchise copies will be measured against.
MLB 09: The Show
Released On:
Mar 3, 2009
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
90
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Mixed or Average
7.2
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
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Once you've fallen into the arms of The Show, no other sports game you own will ever feel quite the same again. [May 2009, p.106]
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Despite a few flaws, this game is quite possibly the best baseball video game to ever grace a living room.
91
A sports game must, above all else, stay unpredictable. If things start to get stale or if you start losing faith in the design because you’ve seen everything there is to see then a game can quickly lose its appeal. And that‘s what makes The Show special. Things happen.
90
Sony is truly on a roll with its baseball franchise, it is hands down the best baseball game in the land right now.
90
We dare you to find a better baseball video game than Sony's MLB 09: The Show. Instead of resting on its laurels, the company took an already excellent sports game and make it sweeter than the New York Yankees' starting lineup.
87
MLB ’09: The Show is a leap forward from ’08 on several fronts.
80
Ultimately, MLB 09 walks a fine line, catering to both hardcore baseball fans and more casual players. There are a lot of deep game play elements and features to be explored, some complex and intricate.
User score
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7.2
71% Positive
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Oct 28, 2023
8
This was the iconic step up for the MLB The Show franchise and also the first I purchased and played non stop. Many hours were invested in this game. Despite some obvious flaws this I think will be the game that future franchise copies will be measured against.
SummaryRoad to the Show 3.0. Now includes interactive training, new settings, a new steal/ lead-off system, presentations and coach interactions. Interactive training will consist of a set of mini-games designed to improve a player’s ability and performance in various areas of baseball. Franchise Mode 2.0. Improvements include the long awaited ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- PSP
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date:Mar 3, 2009
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Publisher:SCEA
