WWE 2K Battlegrounds

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
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  1. Game Over Online
    Sep 23, 2020
    85
    WWE 2K Battlegrounds is definitely not the perfect arcade-style WWE experience, but it’s a far better game than I expected going in with minimal bugs and issues. As a workprint for the future, it’s rock-solid and can easily lead to the Battlegrounds games being a great breather between simulation-based entries in the series going forward. Hopefully we’ll see things like customizable movesets be added into future installments – but as it stands, this is a great way to enjoy some pick up and play WWE action on any gaming platform you have.
  2. Forbes
    Sep 21, 2020
    80
    WWE 2K BG isn’t going to provide you the depth that the traditional, more sim-related version aims to deliver. However, for what it is, which is an arcade, over-the-top, dump-your-rules, beat-em up, it hits on all the major points. The game is fun, deeper than you might expect and offers a very good bang for your 40 bucks.
  3. SpazioGames
    Sep 23, 2020
    78
    WWE 2K Battleground is a fun take on wrestling after the messy WWE 2K20, but microtransactions felt absolutely unnecessary.
  5. Vgames
    Nov 4, 2020
    75
    WWE 2K Battlegrounds is a fun arcade wrestling game, far different than the sim we know and love (or hate). Its got tons of different modes, arenas and wrestlers to choose from, each with his own special abilities and signature moves. Some moves are missing, its got a lot of bugs and the micro-transaction ruin your progression, but it doesn't change the fact that this game is fun, and it doesn't need to be anything else.
  6. GameCrate
    Sep 23, 2020
    75
    WWE 2K Battlegrounds is the best WWE game in a long time. Its over-the-top combat leans heavily on cartoon violence, so if you’re looking for a wrestling sim, you won’t find that here. What you will get, though, is a fun, fast-paced, and lighthearted wrestling game.
  7. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 22, 2020
    75
    WWE 2K Battleground is an interesting change of course, an arcade that's far from perfect, but is by far the most entertaining title that WWE has left in the recent years. It's fantastic for short sessions, with tons of unlockables (even with microtransactions), but it can be repetitive soon and some ideas are far from the right spot.

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 86 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 86
  3. Negative: 45 out of 86
  1. DrewTiberius
    Sep 20, 2020
    3
    They obviously spuffed out this title in a few months. Another rushed poor quality WWE game. Unlocking characters and items is a grind due toThey obviously spuffed out this title in a few months. Another rushed poor quality WWE game. Unlocking characters and items is a grind due to the implementation of microtransactions.… Full Review »
  2. OnlyOneHere
    Sep 19, 2020
    0
    This game is complete trash. The character design is hideous. Just because the gameplay is unrealistic doesn't mean the characters have toThis game is complete trash. The character design is hideous. Just because the gameplay is unrealistic doesn't mean the characters have to look like dwarf weirdos. I'd much rather have characters with realistic proportions than some midget freaks. Who's to say you can't have realistic looking playable characters in an unrealistic game? Just look at Saints Row 4.

    The combat is so boring and repetitive. When I pay $40, I expect a combat system with depth and detail. All the developers did in this game is put pretty colorful lights during every move, to give players the illusion that the game is fun. None of that was fun for me. So many match types are missing like Ladder, Tables and Elimination Chamber. You can only have up to 4 wrestlers in 1 ring.

    The multiplayer is a complete embarrassment. There isn't even a lobby system. The campaign is a pile of garbage. There is only 1 song that plays during the main menu, and it is awful. The developers were to greedy to give us licensed tracks or make more original music. I don't recommend this joke of a game at all. This should be a free-to-play game.    … Full Review »
  3. JackNapier17
    Sep 22, 2020
    1
    Gave it a 1 because it does run. Most regrettable game purchase I've ever made and i would feel the same at 15$, but this game is 40$ wGave it a 1 because it does run. Most regrettable game purchase I've ever made and i would feel the same at 15$, but this game is 40$ w microtransactions and it doesnt even offer any online matchmaking which is insane. I thought tag team would be fun, good luck finding 3 ppl you already know who were also dumb enough to buy this game. The roster is just ok, creating a wrestler is generic and pointless. It got old after about an hour, the gameplay is stale, terrible collision,limited movesets.… Full Review »
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