So, the other day I picked up MLB The Show 23. I’ve been meaning to get into this baseball game series, and with 23 being the latest, I figured, why not? Now, here’s the thing, my internet at home, it’s spotty at best. Sometimes it’s good, other times, well, let’s just say I’ve seen snails move faster. I knew I had to download and set it up using Wi-Fi, so I did that first.
I got the game on Tuesday, and I was really eager to play it. Because my Wi-Fi situation isn’t always the best, my main concern was, “Can I even play this thing offline?” I mean, I’m not really into the whole online multiplayer scene. I just wanted to enjoy the game at my own pace, maybe start a career mode, or manage a team through a season.
After a bit of digging around, I learned that, thankfully, you can actually play a good chunk of MLB The Show offline. I started with the “Road To The Show” mode, which is basically the career mode. You create a player and guide him through his baseball career. It’s pretty immersive, and I was having a blast, all without needing to be connected to the internet constantly.
Then there’s “Franchise” mode. That’s where you take control of a team, manage them, play through seasons, and all that good stuff. I’ve always enjoyed management sims, so this was right up my alley. I spent hours tweaking lineups, negotiating contracts, and playing games. It felt good to be in control, and again, no internet needed once I got past the initial setup.
- Started the game: Booted up MLB The Show 23.
- Checked out “Road To The Show”: Created my player and started my career.
- Dived into “Franchise” mode: Took over a team and managed everything from players to games.
- Explored a bit of “March to October”: Played key moments in a team’s season.
There were other modes I poked around in, like “March to October,” where you play key moments in a team’s season, but “Road To The Show” and “Franchise” were my main go-tos.
Offline Experience is Great
Honestly, I was a bit overwhelmed at first with all the modes and options, but I was relieved to find out that my offline experience was going to be solid. I even read somewhere that there’s something called “Diamond Dynasty,” which is a big online mode, but that’s not my cup of tea. I’m all about that single-player life. It’s pretty cool that you can play most of the game without the internet. Sure, you miss out on some online features, but for someone like me, who just wants to enjoy the game offline, it’s perfect.
So, if you’re like me and you’re wondering if you can enjoy MLB The Show without a stable internet connection, the answer is a big yes. You can dive into a career, manage a team, and play through seasons all offline. It’s a relief, to be honest. You can enjoy the game without worrying about your internet.
