WWE 2K15

It´s not a perfect game, but it won't disappoint any wrestling fan, thanks to a great variety of options and game modes. It´s a good first attempt for the next generation consoles.

2K builds a solid foundation for the franchise, with an outstanding amount of content and very solid gameplay. Also, visuals have evolved quite a lot, but animations haven't quite so much.

Overall, if you want to get the full experience you will need the season pass. That is your shortcut to unlocking everything, and any future DLC. Commentary is just a bad as ever, Michael Cole doesn’t sound right in NXT. The new additions were ambitious, if poorly executed.

If not perfect, this iteration of the classic WWE franchise on the new consoles is good enough for both newcomers and long time fans of the series.

WWE 2K15 is a good debut in this new generation, with accessible and fun gameplay, some interesting modes and improved visuals, but it is still below 2K14 in roster, creation options and modes.

The series finally moved forward and stopped looking like a relict. WWE 2K15 is not overflowing with changes, but they are there and are most welcome. [01/2015, p.79]

WWE 2K15's debut on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is good but not perfect: the gameplay is a highly fun simulation experience, but the game doesn't have all the feature depth of past games in the series. It is, however, a good template to build upon for future instalments.

Like a new wrestler getting a push, the fans will determine if 2K’s series succeeds or fails. [January 2015, p86]

A big step up from the last-gen versions, but sadly the cut creation tools dent this champ's title belt. [Feb 2015, p.70]

WWE 2K15 on new-gen consoles is like a Raw talent with an already high definition who needs a harder workout to increase his muscle mass, wrestler roster and MyCareer contents.

WWE 2K15 has still a long way to go to get to NBA 2K15's level, but we can only thank 2K for taking much better care of their wrestling IP than THQ did back in time. Sadly the character roster has shrunk since last year's opus.

A fine wrestling game with a lot of content and the MyCareer mode as an esteemed highlight. However, the game still has a number of problems that can't be ignored, like the strange animations, clumsy controls and loading times.

There's a lot of content that won't disappoint the fanbase, but the combat system feels too slow and still old gen when you look at the animations, and the historic rivalries miss some important steps.

As it stands right now its a solid if unspectacular debut on the new generation of consoles. Who knows though, the wrestling industry is full of people who turned unspectacular debuts into international superstardom.

This first new-gen edition of WWE 2K15 lays a solid foundation in the presentation and mechanics, but it’s hurt by cuts and 2K Showcase and MyCareer in particular need plenty of work before they’re ready for the main event spot.

While the wrestlers look amazing and the combat feels significantly better, MyCareer mode is an absolute slog and everything else has been done better in previous years.

It’s a good first try, but not the completely unbelievable release we all hoped for.

WWE 2K15 deserves a bodyslam. With two new exclusive game modes, you would expect a lot of this wrestling game, as WWE 2K14 was really good. Unfortunately, WWE 2K15 isn't that good, with a bad showcase mode and a not-working stamina system.

WWE 2K's first outing on the PS4 and Xbox One is commendable, and gives us much to look forward to for 2K16. But unless you're a passionate fan of the WWE or this series, it's probably safe to rent or skip this year.

If you already have a PlayStation 4 and want a wrestling game, WWE 2k15 will satisfy your wrestling urges, although next year’s game might be worth waiting for.

Other games in the WWE-series are especially known for their big number of possibilities, but WWE 2K15 does exactly the opposite. Unfortunately the modes in this game are not of good quality nor quantity. The gameplay has been improved since the last game, but it cannot prevent this game for being a disappointment.

Quotation forthcoming.

WWE 2k15 certainly propagates that fantasy, but along the way, it also stumbles into a repetitive pattern that, completely by accident, reveals a harsher and poignant truth about what professional wrestling, and being a sports entertainment performer, really is: it’s a job, just like any other job.

Though animations are nicely captured, the way they blend into each other is extremely wonky; herky-jerky movements are the norm, and getting temporarily stuck on another wrestler of part of the environment is nearly as common.

The series’ PS4 debut is very much a case of one step forward, two steps back – and while it lays the groundwork for a great game, 2K Sports has a lot of work to do to unlock it.

Unfortunately the transition to the current consoles leaves room for improvement. WWE 2K15 is fine for the fans, but hardly in the leagues of the best wrestling games ever made.

WWE 2K15 gains a good graphical improvement cutting many interesting modes from the previous chapters of the franchise. The slow gameplay, long loading times and unresponsive controls are big issues which ruin a potentially good gameplay.

The potential for the WWE franchise on the new generation of consoles is clear, but WWE 2K15 badly botches its new career mode and lacks many of the features players have come to expect from the series. A couple of added in-ring wrinkles, such as the new grappling system and a revamped stamina bar, show some promise, and the chance to relive the now-departed CM Punk’s rivalry with John Cena in 2K Showcase is a nice touch, but players expected more from the creative fusion of Visual Concepts and Yuke’s.

I expected the next-gen version of WWE 2k15 to offer a lot more than the last gen version that came before it. While the differences are noticeable, the extra features aren’t exactly mind-blowing.

There’s no denying there is fun to be had with WWE 2K15. Yet, its legacy issues and some questionable design choices keep it from greatness. And so, just like with the sad case of Daniel Bryan, fans will be left waiting and wondering what could have been if things had gone differently. Hopefully next year.

Ignoring the visuals, it is an inferior product in every way compared to last year’s WWE 2K14, and even WWE 13 from the year before that. WWE 2K15 ofers fewer wrestlers, match types and creative options, a weaker story mode, and the same core gameplay that, honestly, is starting to feel a little stale.

WWE 2K15 shows great wrestling sports with awesome looking wrestling stars. But it is such a pity there are not many wrestlers to choose from and the gameplay feels very slow because of the addition of endurance. WWE is all about spectacle and those things sure keep this game away from being spectacular.

WWE 2K15 has attempted to create an authentic wrestling experience by slowing the pace to a crawl, and the result is a boring and unsatisfying. WWE 2K15 loses sight of what makes wrestling fun in the first place: high thrills, meaningful momentum changes, and unsuspected surprises.

Yuke’s seemingly wanted to reinvent the wheel, and instead of getting a round one that moves you along smoothly, you get a blocky wheel that may move you forward, but will result in a much bumpier ride than needed.

The roster is incomplete and months out of date with the sport itself. [Christmas 2014, p.91]

An major overhaul is needed to give some life back to WWE games. This just isn't it.

WWE 2K15 has made a lot of sacrifices for little gain. The depleted roster, stripped-back creation suite and restrictive wrestling all in the name of a visual upgrade fail to capture the most important aspects of the real-world franchise: excitement and entertainment.

A severe disappointment. The chain wrestling mechanic is tiresome, and online play is a chore. A dearth of customization options across the board tear away at what made the series special.

It is capable of delivering great in-ring action, and it has the flashy production values that none of Vince McMahon's competitors have ever been able to replicate, but it's hard to care about why any of it is happening beyond the moment-to-moment competition.

Despite the fact that this entry does make some genuine improvements, it fails to innovate enough to save the series. [Issue#252, p.66]

The WWE 2K series has experienced a very rough transition to the “next generation” of consoles. After two straight years of solid releases in WWE 13 and 2K14, Yukes has hit a wall.

WWE 2K15 is short on new features, repetitive and fails to deliver the complexity that is WWE. Additionally, online gameplay is close to unplayable due to lag and the importance of timing. As a result this simulator will likely fail to satisfy even the most dedicated fans of wrestling.