Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Feb 13, 2017
    70
    Even the inconvenience aside that this year (unlike 2016 and 2015) the console DLC is not included and has to be paid for separately the direction of the dominant wrestling franchise is still unclear. You have more wrestlers than ever before, but with just marginal enhancements of the proven fighting mechanics and reduction of modes you wonder what’s next.
  2. Feb 10, 2017
    68
    Oh boy, how fun it is to smack down Roman Reigns, while moving through the backstage-area. Or throwing Roman Reigns off a ladder. Or even kicking Roman Reigns off the entry-ramp. Yeah, I probably do not like Roman Reigns that much. But I definitely do like this game. The gameplay is back to feeling overall more well-rounded and some small issues have also been fixed in WWE 2K17. The outdated technology and noticeable screen tearing doesn’t bother me that much. What does bug me is the missing showcase and the blatant DLC-policy.
  3. Feb 15, 2017
    65
    The PC version of WWE 2K17 comes out of time for several reasons, with a standard price, no DLCs included and the same issues we found on console: cumbersome controls, no story mode and a mixed bag in terms of graphics.
  4. Mar 8, 2017
    63
    WWE 2k17 is very disappointing, and it has a lot of unclaimed potential. The graphics aren't all that good, especially the audience. The ranking system of the Online doesn't work well, and the game is full of bugs. On the other hand, the special abilities are great, the customization system is wonderful and the special games modes are perfect.
  5. Feb 13, 2017
    45
    The basic combat is fine, but WWE 2K17 botches everything, from performance to presentation.
User Score
3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 27
  2. Negative: 17 out of 27
  1. Feb 10, 2017
    2
    Awful, frustrating and broken. You can be guareenteed it'll crash frequently, the submission system is terrible. Feels like a major stepAwful, frustrating and broken. You can be guareenteed it'll crash frequently, the submission system is terrible. Feels like a major step backwards for the series, only major WWE fans will enjoy this version. Hopefully they can reboot the franchise and get it right for 2k18. Full Review »
  2. Feb 8, 2017
    2
    Good game but it keeps crashing during video scences such as entrances and what not. Much better than the last WWE 2k game i played wich wasGood game but it keeps crashing during video scences such as entrances and what not. Much better than the last WWE 2k game i played wich was 15 edition. Game would be fun but i know the crash is coming during every match. Full Review »
  3. Jan 30, 2022
    1
    PC Ver. - WoW what a peace of **** I mean come on. This had bigger bugs then what's in my shed.
    People hate on 2k20 Clearly didn't play this
    PC Ver. - WoW what a peace of **** I mean come on. This had bigger bugs then what's in my shed.
    People hate on 2k20 Clearly didn't play this one first. 2k20 Is cheaper and has a hell of a lot less bugs.
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