LumiKin
Metacritic 80

MLB 15: The Show

Sony Interactive Entertainment|2015Sports

LumiScore

63

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

51/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on the strategic elements of baseball, such as pitching choices, batting approaches, and fielding placements. Discuss real-world baseball statistics and how they apply in the game. Set time limits for play sessions, especially given the game's engaging progression systems.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Adaptive Challenge4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
66
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
60
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)51/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
0/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Sports simulation game, not applicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing MLB 15: The Show can improve your child's strategic thinking, hand-eye coordination, and understanding of mathematics through statistics. It can also foster an appreciation for the sport of baseball and its history.

What your child develops

MLB 15: The Show offers a deep and immersive baseball simulation experience, fostering strategic thinking, problem-solving, and quick reaction times. Players can develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while managing a team or progressing through a player's career. The game encourages an understanding of baseball statistics and strategy, potentially enhancing appreciation for the sport.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The 10th edition of the franchise, MLB 15 The Show is a more immersive and exciting baseball experience than ever before with substantial improvements. New features include: • Year-to-Year Saves – Users who purchased MLB 14 The Show will be able to continue their Franchise and Road to the Show progress in MLB 15 The Show.