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But outside of these important but minute gameplay changes, I found the overall package to be a bit disappointing. There are very few significant changes to MLB The Show 18's main modes: Franchise, Diamond Dynasty, and Road to the Display. Worse, the mainstays of Season and Online Franchise modes are simply gone.


Franchise mode is almost static, using the most obvious update being a redesign of the menu system. Seasons are broken into"phases," which help streamline the activities related to running an MLB organization. I can not really complain about these menus, as they are much easier to navigate than in preceding years. But I am disappointed that this manner -- once my favorite -- has not seen any significant upgrades in the past few decades. You can just play the identical thing so many times before it gets older.

Sony also touts a better AI in Franchise that capably handles lineup and rotations. I did see benchings and promotions based on performance -- an obvious move it's never been able to create before. Of course, left the AI did create some rather questionable roster moves while simming my franchise, a few of which resulted in the dismantling of their young center of the Phillies team, including Hoskins, in favor of some pricey veterans.

Another subtle touches comprise crowd size which clearly varies depending on real-life aspects, such as day of the week and win/loss record. And there are some wonderful weather effects that are tied to match locations and dates. However, these improvements light in comparison to newer features that have become standard in sport franchise modes. In MLB The Show 18, you can't create a new team or relocate existing ones.

Players develop their abilities off display as a result of a comparatively boring instruction system. Contract and trade negotiations are simple menus with little in the way of interaction or feedback.
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