WWE 2K16

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 56
  3. Negative: 16 out of 56

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  1. progamerr
    Mar 23, 2016
    8
    It's a good wrestling simulation.Yes Controller a bit glicht sometimes.However this trouble not affect entire game status.2k taking a big risk extract this game for pc.But it was worth it.I hope it will continues next year.I give it 8/10.
  2. linvail
    May 30, 2016
    5
    Best wrestling game in years (which it's not surprising given the poor quality of the latest games...Specialy the last one) BUT the version for computers is poorly optimized and "MyCareer" mode is cool but monotonous.
  3. Jerry4050
    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 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 My laptop now is struggling with the game but the game looks outdated on my new PC which I need graphic mods to look the same as 2k22.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 keepI 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 My laptop now is struggling with the game but the game looks outdated on my new PC which I need graphic mods to look the same as 2k22.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.… Expand
  4. nyran125tk
    Mar 17, 2016
    8
    Best Wrestling game to come out for a very long time (2K15 was great to, there's some things I preferred in 2K15, like the unpredictable pin system after a finisher or 2, was awesome, it gave the match a real interesting flavour, you could sometimes win after 1 finisher, which is realistic. For example The Ultimate Warrior pinning Honky Tonk Man in a few seconds after a finisher, in realBest Wrestling game to come out for a very long time (2K15 was great to, there's some things I preferred in 2K15, like the unpredictable pin system after a finisher or 2, was awesome, it gave the match a real interesting flavour, you could sometimes win after 1 finisher, which is realistic. For example The Ultimate Warrior pinning Honky Tonk Man in a few seconds after a finisher, in real life. You should sometimes be able to do that in the game also, if the wrestler is damaged enough).

    Easily the most wrestlers to EVER to be in a wrestling game. Its almost mind boggling the sheer amount of wrestlers on offer here. From 1980's through to today. Cant complain about any of that at all. Its awesome. But there's things I like in 2K15, that have been changed here. The Submission system is interesting but kind of bizarre. I havent completely learned the sub system yet. So they made the sub system really unpredictable but the pin system, SLOWER and more predictable. Id prefer them BOTH to be unpredictable if the wrestler is damaged enough. The pin system was more challenging in WWE 2K15 and made for more unpredictable behaviour than the new system. Its to easy for me, when I play against the Ai OR when I play against a Human opponent. It shouldn't be easy to kick out after a few finishers. This could be avoided with a PIN SLIDER. So the player could make it hard/faster if they want to or not. It should be personal preference based.

    The Universe mode I haven't played enough of yet, but its my go to when I finish everything else. the 2K showcase is great. Really enjoying it and I didn't have any issues with the 2K15 My Career or 2K16 My career mode. But the real meat im interested in Is the Universe mode, when I've completed everythign else and unlocked everything. If they can keep improving that every year. Having 3 rivalries and 4 matches in an event is good. But this mode could be improved even further.

    The gameplay is great, real nail biting against human opponents and sometimes against Ai opponents, the gameplay is getting better, with each game. Sure there's still bugs, but like NBA 2K, it took years to become amazing. I think this game is heading in a fantastic realistic direction. I love the direction 2K is going down, to make it more a Wrestling simulator, NOT an arcade game.

    But again, TO easy to kick out from pins. After a few finishers (or the wrestler is in the red) the bar should speed up or become more unpredictable than it is, so it continues with the nail biting excitement, right to the very end of the match.    … Expand
  5. ZombieTech
    Jun 26, 2017
    7
    On the fence on recommending this. It's good for wrestling fans... however, the in-game roster is lack-luster, and unlike wrestling games of yesteryear, there's not really much in the way of storylines/cutscenes. The game tries to make conflicts/feuds... but more or less a match happens, where occasionally stuff can happen in those matches if the people are in a feud, and that's for theOn the fence on recommending this. It's good for wrestling fans... however, the in-game roster is lack-luster, and unlike wrestling games of yesteryear, there's not really much in the way of storylines/cutscenes. The game tries to make conflicts/feuds... but more or less a match happens, where occasionally stuff can happen in those matches if the people are in a feud, and that's for the most part it.

    Customization is great... can customize arenas, CAWs, belts, weekly-roster of shows, stats, etc, etc.    … Expand
  6. Anoir
    Mar 20, 2016
    8
    The game is a MAJOR improvement over 2K15.

    The Mycareer mode is fun, Mods work, runs smooth on 60 FPS at the highest setting and the new submission and reversal system when well played is smooth.

    NOTE: Turn up Finisher Damage few clicks in the Options - Gameplay. The AI, specially in MyCareer tends to kick out of 3-4 finishers a game.
  7. Jhed291
    Mar 26, 2016
    8
    It is the second game for 2K Sports that it ever release in Microsoft Windows and its also the third game since WWF Raw (or simply WWE Raw, Since WWE will never gonna mention the Modified F) But like the other console roots of the game, I Simply praised everything in the game itself, like I quickly hit Andre the Giant with an RKO for just seconds and the Mods, Oh yes the mods, I reallyIt is the second game for 2K Sports that it ever release in Microsoft Windows and its also the third game since WWF Raw (or simply WWE Raw, Since WWE will never gonna mention the Modified F) But like the other console roots of the game, I Simply praised everything in the game itself, like I quickly hit Andre the Giant with an RKO for just seconds and the Mods, Oh yes the mods, I really love to bring back CM Punk and Hulk Hogan from its 2K15 Roots to 2K16 by just replacing its files, but for now, Im giving it 8/10 for its for its returning modes from match types, creative suite and the in-game Jim Ross from the commentary in the 2K Showcase.… Expand
  8. EveryLevel
    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 great as 2k15 the year before but still good. This is when they started Rev. Tabs. no fun.
  9. 40mangunshot
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best wrestling games ever. Amazing game for wrestling fans with an amazing roster and awesome gameplay and game features.
  10. Wave0Cloud
    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 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 SteamDon'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.    … Expand
  11. alibey123
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    this game is great the story line but not easy new players stone cold +dlc story is a beatiful
  12. That_Normie7
    Feb 14, 2021
    6
    a mediocre game overall. the song choices are pretty good graphics are good too some bugs and glitches and career mode doesnt have much to interact with an alright game
  13. Ray6701
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much its really amazing and it's really cool

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Riot Pixels
    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.
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  2. Ragequit.gr
    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.
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  3. GameGrin
    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.
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