WWE '12

 PlayStation 3
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 94 Ratings

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  1. BDA
    Nov 26, 2011
    5
    I've been buying the THQ Wrestling games since I was 14. I'm 21 now and I have to say that this game went in the right direction. However, just like every other year, THQ will hype the game up as the best wrestling game in the series and then it ends up being a glitchy (but fun) mess. I really enjoy the Universe mode, it's definitely the best feature in this game and for that alone thisI've been buying the THQ Wrestling games since I was 14. I'm 21 now and I have to say that this game went in the right direction. However, just like every other year, THQ will hype the game up as the best wrestling game in the series and then it ends up being a glitchy (but fun) mess. I really enjoy the Universe mode, it's definitely the best feature in this game and for that alone this game is worth the buy. However, there is a lot of problems in the mode. For instance, in my Universe Randy Orton got injured by Brock Lesnar 3 weeks into the game. A great feature in the game but it has a lot of problems because the week after he was still wrestling even though he had a "career-ending" injury. Also, every time I made a Created Wrestler he would appear on RAW even though he's not part of the Roster. Small things like this takes the immersion out of the Universe mode. The Road the Wrestlemania is awful this year! The story is interesting but it's not fun at all. I can see what Yukes was aiming for in this mode but it was executed poorly. Here's an idea: In the next game, just remove the Road to Wrestlemania entirely and improve Universe mode a whole lot more because I think most people buy these games just for the experience that Universe mode brings. There is a lot more issues that I could be discussing like music playing during the highlight portion of the match, the bad textures in Create-an-Arena, Online not working and all the paint tool glitches. Also, what's up with the Day 1 DLC? Does THQ think their fans are stupid or something? Anyways, there was a lot of things that was done right this year. I really enjoyed the way the Wrestlers looked this year, the camera system and the Gameplay. Here's hoping THQ will ACTUALLY listen to their fans instead of saying they are when we all know they aren't.… Expand
  2. williamdun
    Nov 23, 2011
    5
    The most realistic wrestling game ever.... this was the promise made when WWE12 was announced , brand new engine. smoother controls.... did it live up to being the most realistic wrestling game ever? Not quite. WWE12 should be call SVR12 because it feels almost the same as SVR 11 .What urks me is that they said the were remaking this from scratch with a new predator engine that's supposeThe most realistic wrestling game ever.... this was the promise made when WWE12 was announced , brand new engine. smoother controls.... did it live up to being the most realistic wrestling game ever? Not quite. WWE12 should be call SVR12 because it feels almost the same as SVR 11 .What urks me is that they said the were remaking this from scratch with a new predator engine that's suppose to bring a new wrestling experience .... sadly this not the case. There is a reason why people compare these games to No mercy and wcw revenge and that mainly because those games for some odd reason still feel better to play. Even though it's outdated and lack animations and graphics No mercy still feels better than SVR series. Honestly I've never been a fan on the SVR series mainly because the collision detection problems seems to be a problem that reoccurs every year and what bothers me the most about SVR is if i suplex my opponent from off the top of the ladder to the outside of the ring how come he is back on feet in less than 10-15 sec? The finishers even feel boring in WWE 12 LISTEN IF YOU NEVER BEEN A FAN OF SVR THEN WWE12 WUD FEEL LIKE MORE OF THE SAME… Expand
  3. dz9
    Jan 20, 2012
    7
    Right down to it... is this the most realistic wrestling simulation ever? Yes...but that's not saying much. Is this a completely revamped experience? No it is not, the only real thing that is different is the grappling system. Other than that, they just edited a few aspects of the game and used a few old recycled ideas. One improvement i truly loved was the way they removed theRight down to it... is this the most realistic wrestling simulation ever? Yes...but that's not saying much. Is this a completely revamped experience? No it is not, the only real thing that is different is the grappling system. Other than that, they just edited a few aspects of the game and used a few old recycled ideas. One improvement i truly loved was the way they removed the warping grapples... of course there are a few exceptions. I also love the new pin system, somewhat strategic limb targeting system, and the Breaking Point submission tech. The Good: Warping has been removed for the most part, engaging story mode, WWE universe will shock and awe the wrestling fan, and simply fun. The Bad: on the spectrum of new and old, this game definitely leans toward the old side, some of the changes they made should've made it into the game 5 years ago, lack of changes to the wrestling match types are staggering, and no graphical improvements. Don't listen to the hype of this game, it is not revamped. However, it is very fun... In the end: I would suggest any wrestling game fan to at least try it, there definitely is some joy to be had in this title.… Expand
  4. the_blueprint
    Dec 19, 2013
    5
    Don't get me wrong, I have loved playing the WWE games for many years now, even since PS1. But not much has changed since then. The universe mode has potential but is full off glithes. The same can be said about the whole game at it's been like this for what: 100 years and 100 games? They renewed the engine from the ground up. But you wouldn't say it from playing it, it playes about theDon't get me wrong, I have loved playing the WWE games for many years now, even since PS1. But not much has changed since then. The universe mode has potential but is full off glithes. The same can be said about the whole game at it's been like this for what: 100 years and 100 games? They renewed the engine from the ground up. But you wouldn't say it from playing it, it playes about the same and has the same issues it's had for years. Terrible A.I., motions sensing. Lastly, the greatest addition to this series in years, GM mode, is still gone. I don't get it.… Expand
  5. RicochetPhoenix
    Apr 28, 2013
    5
    The roster here is great, even if there are a few names like Chris Jericho absent from the game (for now, at least). But the Predator technology used to revamp the gameplay is the selling point, as it makes matches so much better than the SvR series. Fans of the n64's No Mercy should enjoy WWE '12. The only downside is the story mode is kinda "meh," but other than that, I have noThe roster here is great, even if there are a few names like Chris Jericho absent from the game (for now, at least). But the Predator technology used to revamp the gameplay is the selling point, as it makes matches so much better than the SvR series. Fans of the n64's No Mercy should enjoy WWE '12. The only downside is the story mode is kinda "meh," but other than that, I have no complaints. Well...besides Randy Orton being on the cover (he's boring).… Expand
  6. wafflewithsyrup
    Nov 22, 2011
    5
    WWE'12 made some changes,altough this doesn't mean it's a great game. The story mode is weak, you need to follow some rules like the match is scripted ( In triple treath you might get things like: let Chris Jericho pin your other opponet then you pin then you pin him, etc.) The commentators feel like they are on crack, sometimes saying things that don't have anything to do with the match.WWE'12 made some changes,altough this doesn't mean it's a great game. The story mode is weak, you need to follow some rules like the match is scripted ( In triple treath you might get things like: let Chris Jericho pin your other opponet then you pin then you pin him, etc.) The commentators feel like they are on crack, sometimes saying things that don't have anything to do with the match. Predator system is a good improvement but makes punches kicks and running attacks slow. There isn't much to say about this game, but if you are a hardcore WWE fan, you will find some enjoyment out of the camera, which is more realistic and resembles the shot of an actual WWE fight.… Expand
  7. Schuback
    Apr 2, 2012
    5
    If you've played Smackdown vs Raw 2011 like myself, you'l see that there is not much difference to be found in WWE '12. The game adds nothing to its core gameplay and the graphics looks pretty much the same. If you haven't played SvR2011, you'll be getting a decent wrestling game with tons of contents and customisation. Otherwise, avoid this game and wait for WWE '13. Shape up THQ!! ThereIf you've played Smackdown vs Raw 2011 like myself, you'l see that there is not much difference to be found in WWE '12. The game adds nothing to its core gameplay and the graphics looks pretty much the same. If you haven't played SvR2011, you'll be getting a decent wrestling game with tons of contents and customisation. Otherwise, avoid this game and wait for WWE '13. Shape up THQ!! There is reason why you guys are going under..… Expand
  8. snowsnows85
    Feb 12, 2012
    7
    The best looking WWE game to date. Problems still remain, this is not as fun as N64 days wrestling games, in my opinion the best wrestling games ever made era (Fifth Generation.) Anyways back to WWE12, the controls are not the smoothest, getting your opponent outside the ring and beating them with weapons does not feel fun but more of a obligation, which it should be easy, but not with theThe best looking WWE game to date. Problems still remain, this is not as fun as N64 days wrestling games, in my opinion the best wrestling games ever made era (Fifth Generation.) Anyways back to WWE12, the controls are not the smoothest, getting your opponent outside the ring and beating them with weapons does not feel fun but more of a obligation, which it should be easy, but not with the controls, same with putting your opponent through tables. A fun wrestling game to rent, a must have for obsessive WWE fans, not a bad thing. The Road to Wrestlemania drags on forever and isn't all that fun. I think i'm about to call it quits on the RTWM and just play the single player modes or online, which I tried to play one time but kept booting me from potential matches, frustrating. I enjoyed beating the hell out of John Cena with The ROCK! Best character in the game! Not a horrible game, but far from being perfect!… Expand
  9. TheWWEFan1980
    Mar 21, 2012
    6
    I have been a fan of the WWE Smackdown franchise since the first one. And to be honest, I feel as though it has become predictable (much like Madden) and too complex. Graphic-wise, I would say that it is top-notch and the movements of the wrestlers are realistic. The finishing moves are a great feature. But the thing I hate about the game is the complexity. One day, I played this game andI have been a fan of the WWE Smackdown franchise since the first one. And to be honest, I feel as though it has become predictable (much like Madden) and too complex. Graphic-wise, I would say that it is top-notch and the movements of the wrestlers are realistic. The finishing moves are a great feature. But the thing I hate about the game is the complexity. One day, I played this game and I just had to shut it off because even on easy difficultity, I kept losing. All in all, I would say it's a fair game that captures the essences of the WWE.… Expand
  10. Setzera
    Jun 25, 2012
    7
    Probably the best wrestling game on the current gen, that said, it has it's ups and downs, and you really want to just hit THQ with the chair instead.. but until we see how '13 holds up, this will have to do.
  11. SilentINU
    Jun 19, 2013
    5
    There is a big difference between this game and another wrestling game from 6 years ago. I loved the wrestling games, they where one of my favorite games on the ps2 and the controls where simple and enjoyable, but now they decided to make it harder. The counters are really hard to do but yes, there was a lot of new and good things but in overall this game was not as good as i expected itThere is a big difference between this game and another wrestling game from 6 years ago. I loved the wrestling games, they where one of my favorite games on the ps2 and the controls where simple and enjoyable, but now they decided to make it harder. The counters are really hard to do but yes, there was a lot of new and good things but in overall this game was not as good as i expected it would be. The creator mode is awesome but there was some lack of variety of matches and i liked the older story mode and the general manager mode. I must give a 6 because of it's glitches and technical problems and also the lack of fun that the previous games offered like (WWE 2007). But i must say the wrestlers graphics where great!… Expand
  12. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Oct 15, 2013
    7
    WWE 12 feels more like a step back than one forward. The grappling system is easy to learn but is frustrating at times, the gameplay overall feels a bit gimmicky. The graphics are solid, The multiplayer is okay. WWE Universe mode (2.0) is improved but gets boring after a while.The Road to Wrestlemania seems complicated now, the villains story (Sheamus) is good but it takes control awayWWE 12 feels more like a step back than one forward. The grappling system is easy to learn but is frustrating at times, the gameplay overall feels a bit gimmicky. The graphics are solid, The multiplayer is okay. WWE Universe mode (2.0) is improved but gets boring after a while.The Road to Wrestlemania seems complicated now, the villains story (Sheamus) is good but it takes control away from you. The outsider story (Triple H) is okay but once again it takes control away from you and makes you press an unbelievably amount of button prompts to end the match. The hero story (Jacob Cass) is quite good and gives you more control over how you win than the other two storylines. WWE 12 is a good wrestling game but it does have its many flaws.… Expand
  13. SythusRATINGS
    Oct 19, 2014
    6
    WWE '12 is the next iteration in this wrestling series with Smackdown vs Raw being no more as the brands unite for a new experience in this installation of the franchise.
  14. TheHayman
    Jul 21, 2018
    6
    This game was alright. The fighting system was fantastic, and set the standard for newer titles. On the other hand, the sound mixing was terrible, the roster was incredibly bland, and there wasn't much variety at all to what match types you could play in. Admittedly, the story mode was damn fun, and the game play wasn't half bad.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 6, 2012
    80
    One of the most feature-rich games on the market. [Jan 2012, p.82]
  2. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Jan 2, 2012
    80
    SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 was an ugly bastard. The graphical engine behind WWE '12 is much more evolved. The highly detailed wrestlers are a sight for sore eyes. There are some problems with clipping however. Arms that move through heads for example. [January 2012, p.80]
  3. PSFocus
    Dec 20, 2011
    80
    WWE 12 is yet again a great fighting game, but the game suffers a bit from some annoying bugs, visual mediocrity and repetitive gameplay. If you're a fan however, don't hesitate: there's enough content here to keep you busy until next year's outing.
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