Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Mar 24, 2016
    92
    It includes a huge roster and many gaming modes, such as the hours of joy it delivers are. The unprecedented depth of gameplay and the polished appearance, almost to the last detail, make me wonder what else could a fanatic WWE fan ask for.
  2. Mar 22, 2016
    82
    It's a technically meager but very extensive wrestling simulation, showing the fascination of entertainment sports in great detail.
  3. Mar 24, 2016
    65
    The big thing to take away from WWE 2K16 is that not much has changed, yet again. The roster is a lot bigger, and features that were missing last time do return, but this game being back in line with your 2014 release isn’t something we should be thankful for. The fighting, which was slated last year anyway, only seems to have been limited yet again, but not to a devastating degree - it just still isn’t good enough.
  4. Jun 7, 2016
    60
    Fighting feels sluggish. Come on, this is supposed to be wrestling as seen on TV! Even though there is more moves and combos than in Virtua Fighter 5, the action doesn't "click" as good as it should.
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 56
  2. Negative: 16 out of 56
  1. Feb 26, 2023
    4
    Don't get me wrong, the game's story is fantastic as it allows you to play as either Stone Cold Steve Austin and play through the history ofDon't get me wrong, the game's story is fantastic as it allows you to play as either Stone Cold Steve Austin and play through the history of the hall of famer or play a more extensive campaign as your own player created superstar. Where this game falls flat is the lacking longtime support of uploading and using superstars from other users which caused the game to stop working on my Steam Account completely unless I use the family share function.
    The character creation in itself also doesn't allow the same abominations as in previous games. A solid game with a nice soundtrack, but not necessarily the best in the series.
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  2. Jun 22, 2022
    6
    I am now trying to replay it and the reverse system is broken and the submission mini game is annoying. I am glad 2K22 has change theseI am now trying to replay it and the reverse system is broken and the submission mini game is annoying. I am glad 2K22 has change these mechanics. My laptop now is struggling with the game but the game looks outdated on my new PC which I need graphic mods to look the same as 2k22. This game has been taken off of steam which sucks so if you delete it completely and can't find it just keep it in your game list when you uninstall it, since the roster is the only best thing in this game. Full Review »
  3. Jan 30, 2022
    7
    They did the 2k Story mode great. Reliving Austins wrestling past was a fun run. The side stuff after meh. But still enjoyed it. Not as greatThey did the 2k Story mode great. Reliving Austins wrestling past was a fun run. The side stuff after meh. But still enjoyed it. Not as great as 2k15 the year before but still good. This is when they started Rev. Tabs. no fun. Full Review »