Parents' Guide to

MLB 12 The Show

By Brett Molina, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

Authentic baseball sim presents another strong season.

Game PlayStation 3 , PlayStation Vita 2012
MLB 12 The Show Poster Image

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

  • MLB 12 The Show Game: Screenshot #1
  • MLB 12 The Show Game: Screenshot #2

Community Reviews

See all
age 7+

Based on 1 parent review

Bob Douglas
Bob Douglas Adult
August 13, 2012
age 7+

Fun

It is hard to play but bad at all.

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Too much consumerism
See all 1 parent review

What’s It About?

MLB 12 THE SHOW is a simulation of Major League Baseball. Players can control one of the league's teams, serve as a virtual owner, manager, and player, and guide them to a World Series. They can also create their own star and lead them through the minor leagues and then into the big stage. Owners of both the PlayStation 3 and Vita versions get the bonus of cross-platform play, allowing them to start careers and franchises on one device, save their progress, and continue on the other platform.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (1 ):
Kids say (3 ):

The addition of Pulse Pitching is solid but quite tricky to learn. After choosing a pitch, a pulsing circle appears that grows and shrinks in size. Players press a button to throw the ball, and must do so when the circle is small to make an accurate pitch. It sounds easy in theory, but tough to pull off. Although the game doesn't change a great deal compared to last season, it's still an incredibly authentic game filled with realistic visuals and an enjoyable sports experience.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how this game compares to real-world baseball. How close does the game mimic the real thing?

  • Are sports games your favorite type of video games? Why?

Game Details

Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.

See all recommended game lists

Related Topics

Want suggestions based on your streaming services? Get personalized recommendations

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate