WWE 2K16

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  1. balu2396
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    For years each and every WWE fan was hoping for a game which would allow them to replicate the tension , drama and moments that we see during the real life matches on TV. Year after year Thq - followed by 2K went on frustrating the fans in one way or another by gifting us with Average or Above Average titles. The hope had been lost, The long time followers including myself was thinkingFor years each and every WWE fan was hoping for a game which would allow them to replicate the tension , drama and moments that we see during the real life matches on TV. Year after year Thq - followed by 2K went on frustrating the fans in one way or another by gifting us with Average or Above Average titles. The hope had been lost, The long time followers including myself was thinking "what is wrong? why isnt there a WWE game which could be as good as 'SMACKDOWN Here Comes The Pain' which was released around 10 years ago. It is during that time that 2K first announced the 2K16 title , and one of the first announcements was it had the largest roster in any game in the history of WWE. Well eventhough that caught my attention , afterwards i began to think that it would complete the makeover from 2k15 to 2k16 , just the 120+ would be the main feature , but 2K surprisingly went on announcing features after features and finally i had a feeling that this could be the title that takes a WWE game back into the elite category. After months and months of waiting yesterday i finally got my hands on it.
    In the very first match i played as Sting against the WHC Seth Rollins , as soon as the entrances began i realized it was looking much better than the previous title, There was a noticable difference from the graphics i saw in the pre build versions , The arena lighting effects were a delight to watch in the previous title and in 2K16 it has much more depth and detail. The hair , the textures, the details along with the reddish color that appears in the chest after several chops are a delight to the fans. I'd infact give 4/5 for graphics. Coming onto the animations - There are tons of new animations which helps the overall flow of the matches and every move feels much smoother rather than robotic and unrealistic. Well done 2K that in itself is a big big step forward . Commentary - well when everything else was overhauled there is one thing which hasnt undergone any sort of changes apart from the addition of JBL , that is the annoying Commentary , 2K really needs to look into it considering the future titles because the only thing that stands against the title getting appreciation in every department is the commentary , a regular WWE fan maybe able to live with it but never others. The entrances has no breaks between them which is a blessing , The music becomes louder than before , in the last title the commentary sound used to have more sound and it was irritating .Then coming onto the Big one - The Gameplay - first of all thanks 2k sports . This is the WWE game ive been waiting for , This is THE GAME which allows me to feel all the emotions of a proper WWE match . If the animations have helped to add smoothness and flow to the matches then the introduction of the new reversal system makes each and every player play with a particular plan in mind , a plan if executed wrongly can easily expose you for an onslaught from the opponent. You just simply cannot go on and on and beat up your opponents and reverse everything they throw at you, thanks to the reversal as well as the new stamina system. In My first match i could breath fresh air after a long time , Sting and Rollins going at each other creating a tension, a tension that was not seen on previous titles , a feeling that i could easily throw away this match with the slightest of mistakes that i make and i almost did , after the exchanges both rollins and sting earned a finisher waiting for the right time to execute them , then came my moment - rollins out of reversals in hit with with a scorpion death drop thinking it was done and dusted - but he kicks out for my disbelief , then he gets up - throws some attack at me some of which i succesfully evaded thanks to the stored reversals , then just like him i ran out of reversals and he had a finisher , in the nail bighting moments that followed i tried as much as i can to avoid his attacks (and regain atleast 1 reversal) by trying to throw some punches which was ineffective due to my lesser stamina and at last rollins had the upper hand and he went to execute the pedegree and for gods sake i had just 1 single reversal using which i countered to score another Scorpion Death Drop to pick my first ever win on my first ever match on WWE2K16 , Im pretty sure that WWE followers can read all the emotions from the above given lines. The new pin system is effective and tricky but i find it more comfortable to use than the previous titles (The superstars with Dirty pins can easily get on your nerves because of how difficult it becomes to kickout) , The new submission system requires time to master. After playing a few matches i understood has there was different strategies for the A.I in different matches especially notable in the Triple Threat or Fatal 4 way and 6 man matches because of the natural aspect that can be felt because of the improved A.I. I have so far not experienced a single frustrating moment while trying to do something (This was a big problem in the previous titles). Coming onto the showcase mode Austin 3:16 says "RAISE SOME HELL" - The best walk through the illustrious career of the rattle snake Stone Cold Steve Austin, Il speak more on the Showcase and my career mode , creations etc after sitting down playing it for some more time. So overall yes my friends, This is the WWE game we all have been waiting for. If you can get this game somehow - get it as soon as you can , because it will bring a smile on your face and i can guarantee you that.
    MY RATING - 8.75 out of 10 ! There are areas of improvements such as the crowd - the commentary etc, But overall i would place this game right up with Smack down Here comes the Pain especially because of the SOLID gameplay that it offers, This is a title that is going to be remembered for a long long time. THATS THE BOTTOM LINE BECAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO ! PS :- i really cant wait to play a multiplayer match of this game with some of my friends ! Thanks WWE , Thanks 2K ! ‪#‎RAISESOMEHELL‬    … Expand
  2. hotterthansoup
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Sting vs. Bret Hart for the European championship at clash of the champions. It was a clinic. Kick out after kick out, scorpion death locks, sharpshooters, and finally a superplex on an exhausted Bret Hart for the 1-2-3. Sting stood tall as the new champion. Yeah it felt like a big match. It played like a big match. Great graphics, huge and impressive roster. Some minor glitches that needSting vs. Bret Hart for the European championship at clash of the champions. It was a clinic. Kick out after kick out, scorpion death locks, sharpshooters, and finally a superplex on an exhausted Bret Hart for the 1-2-3. Sting stood tall as the new champion. Yeah it felt like a big match. It played like a big match. Great graphics, huge and impressive roster. Some minor glitches that need to be patched. Mangers play and act as they should. I retained the tag team gold with a well placed distraction. Just like on tv. And there are quite a few surprises for managers. I highly recommend getting the season pass or at the very least invest in the unlock everything feature. With such a huge roster and a wealth of options, this year's game should not be missed. It is no fire pro, but those games are different animals. And for anyone wishing for Aki controls, just stop. Those controls are old, they haven't aged well, and the are not missed. This game has great graphics, the gear looks amazing, the crowd sounds amazing, and the game feels real. The submission system will take time to get used too for some, and the reversal system is cool and add that much needed ring drama. Go forth and buy this game, create, and make your own wrestlemania moments.… Expand
  3. JuanWay
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    Better than 2K15, by a lot. Now it's just playable. Being Terminator is kinda cool. The NXT crew is always fun to play as. Lots of new animations, which is always a plus. AI is a lot smarter and new reversal system ain't that bad. Glitches, frame drops in 6 person/tag with managers, no Horsewomen are killing the buzz, though. Updates will come, but Not a bad game, by all means, butBetter than 2K15, by a lot. Now it's just playable. Being Terminator is kinda cool. The NXT crew is always fun to play as. Lots of new animations, which is always a plus. AI is a lot smarter and new reversal system ain't that bad. Glitches, frame drops in 6 person/tag with managers, no Horsewomen are killing the buzz, though. Updates will come, but Not a bad game, by all means, but would've appreciated a more fined tuned game at launch.… Expand
  4. TheBigDeal
    Nov 30, 2015
    8
    I'm going to start this review by saying I don't play online, nor do I use the creation suites. I usually stick to Universe mode and Exhibition. I have been playing wrestling games since the NES days so I usually stick to the basics, I guess I'm just old fashion that way. Stone Cold being in the spotlight this year was a highlight for me, since he was my favorite wrestler growing up.I'm going to start this review by saying I don't play online, nor do I use the creation suites. I usually stick to Universe mode and Exhibition. I have been playing wrestling games since the NES days so I usually stick to the basics, I guess I'm just old fashion that way. Stone Cold being in the spotlight this year was a highlight for me, since he was my favorite wrestler growing up. 2K16 doesn't have as many match types as 2K14, but definitely an improvement from last years. 120+ wrestlers in a game is insane, I remember only being able to choose from 10. I love that they included more NXT guys in the game this year, especially Finn Balor and Samoa Joe. Through the years the wrestling games have been feeling all the same, like the madden games, but how much more can you really do with them?… Expand
  5. MarkSweetus
    Nov 11, 2015
    4
    When WWE 2K14 came out I was completely stoked. Something new and different from the THQ garbage that we were used to.

    Sadly it appears that 2K thinks that it's more important to take things out of the game e.g being able to edit match rules like 2K14; create a finisher. Now on 2K16 the only editing I can do for a match is if I want to be able to turn the entrances on or off. Gee,    When WWE 2K14 came out I was completely stoked. Something new and different from the THQ garbage that we were used to.

    Sadly it appears that 2K thinks that it's more important to take things out of the game e.g being able to edit match rules like 2K14; create a finisher. Now on 2K16 the only editing I can do for a match is if I want to be able to turn the entrances on or off. Gee, thanks.

    Another thing is that the games are less fun. Remember when you could have a stable entrance where the three of you came crashing down on a shopping trolley? How funny was that?! Or where you could go round the backstage such as the boiler room/parking lot. Why wouldn't this be ever considered? It's fun! There's only so many times that I can watch Tyler Breeze kick out of my finisher time and time again.

    Of course people like the "realistic" gameplay but do the majority of people that might play this game? I have a number of friends who scoffed when they saw me on this and said "it's not being good since enter old WWE game here. Surely being able to lure all audiences is more important than just the die-hard fans that buy the game year in year out.

    It seems to me like 2K are more bothered about having something to advertise like the Stone Cold showcase mode rather than the actual game-play. Showcase mode is very boring and very linear in my opinion. It tells you what to do and if you don't do it you get bent over.

    Hopefully at least someone manages to read this even though it is a bit long winded. But I could've written a lot more!

    tl;dr 2K is taking fun things out rather than adding them in and creating a boring game.    … Expand
  6. DailyGamer
    Nov 1, 2015
    8
    WWE 2K16 is a significant improvement over lasts year clunky (although admittedly still fun) gameplay mechanics such as:
    New submission mini game
    New kickout mini game New reversal gauges Characters are more responsive than last year although the targeting is still not perfect on triple threats. 2K16's roster is also something to boast about, including the likes of Diamond Dallas    WWE 2K16 is a significant improvement over lasts year clunky (although admittedly still fun) gameplay mechanics such as:
    New submission mini game
    New kickout mini game
    New reversal gauges
    Characters are more responsive than last year although the targeting is still not perfect on triple threats. 2K16's roster is also something to boast about, including the likes of Diamond Dallas Paige, Finn Balor, Sting, Andre The Giant, Dude Love, and many other lesser known wrestlers and fan favorites alike. Overall this game is a solid 8, great.    … Expand
  7. Nevmin
    Oct 30, 2015
    8
    First off, this game is a huge improvement over 2K15. With better create modes, a great stone cold mode, and improved career mode and online. With that said, it also has some very disappointing problems, mostly with online. Unfortunately, while the create an arena mode is improved, you can't use them online anymore. Same goes with created entrances, there's no options to enable entrancesFirst off, this game is a huge improvement over 2K15. With better create modes, a great stone cold mode, and improved career mode and online. With that said, it also has some very disappointing problems, mostly with online. Unfortunately, while the create an arena mode is improved, you can't use them online anymore. Same goes with created entrances, there's no options to enable entrances or to choose a custom arena, which are probably the biggest 2 disappointments for me. There's just not much of a point in creating them if you can't show them off to others. There's also no create a finisher mode, and while there are a lot of match types, there are no 2 vs 2 ladder or TLC matches.

    The game also has some bugs, which is actually kind of typical for WWE games, but it's not as buggy as previous games are which is a plus. Other than those problems, the game is great, animation is fantastic and the game is fun. Submission and pin system is different, but easy to get use to. Online has been pretty sketchy with the servers, which may just be because it was released recently, but me and a friend managed to get in a match or 2 and it went smoothly.

    It's definitely a big step over 2K15, but there's still plenty of improvements that can be made. Hopefully they will either patch online, or improve it in future games.    … Expand
  8. skirwen
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    This is definitely the best one yet. Everything about it just works. Big matches, great roster, incredible graphics. Of course there are some minor issues but I think the game more than makes up for it. 10/10.
  9. bluemonkeymagic
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    The game does have its bugs but in the ring, the gameplay is solid and match pacing is brilliant! The AI is much improved and the customisation options are immense.

    Don't be put off by the children who are upset that the four horse women are missing, if you like wwe and the games, then 2k16 is an essential purchase!
  10. Chrisddffdfdfd
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Wwe 2k16 has the biggest rister and new carrer mode and 2k showcase beeter than ever i wish they will continue this wasy and keep putting new stuff wwe 2k16 ruleeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Datamari
    Oct 29, 2015
    8
    SO MUCH BETTER.
    It took what WWE 2k15 did wrong, and made it into the next-gen WWE game we wanted. The graphics are great, the roster is impressive, and the gameplay was a step in the right direction. The combat is still the same, but is extremely solid. There ARE some glitches and bugs here and there, and the superstars/divas are somewhat ugly. But the improved gameplay is what gives    SO MUCH BETTER.
    It took what WWE 2k15 did wrong, and made it into the next-gen WWE game we wanted. The graphics are great, the roster is impressive, and the gameplay was a step in the right direction. The combat is still the same, but is extremely solid. There ARE some glitches and bugs here and there, and the superstars/divas are somewhat ugly. But the improved gameplay is what gives this game the rating that it deserves. If you're a fan of WWE, whether it be the actual sport or the games, you will definitely enjoy 2k16.

    WWE 2k16 gets an 8/10    … Expand
  12. ZiltonReviews
    Nov 3, 2015
    8
    And WWE 2K16 is finally back where it needs to be. There were huge improvements from last year's wrestling game involving game modes and a huge character selection. There's still some bugs and glitches, but still a must get with hours of pure entertainment and a great showcase mode based around the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin.
  13. Jiano74
    Nov 4, 2015
    8
    My game didn't start too well had a match between Lesnar and Sheamus at WrestleMania 31 the characters didn't enter but after the update was installed it worked really well and it is brilliant. So far career mode is so much better than last years version still in NXT though but so far it looks really promising and I am confident it will live up to it.
  14. AmazedBunion
    Jan 4, 2016
    3
    This years release is slightly better than last years, but not what you should be getting when you're paying $60.
    Positives:
    The best Roster in a long time. Multiple modes of gameplay. Given the option to turn off the god awful soundtrack. Negatives: Absolutely loaded from Beginning to end with game breaking bugs. They're everywhere. The worst submission system in any WWE game to    This years release is slightly better than last years, but not what you should be getting when you're paying $60.
    Positives:
    The best Roster in a long time.
    Multiple modes of gameplay.
    Given the option to turn off the god awful soundtrack.

    Negatives:
    Absolutely loaded from Beginning to end with game breaking bugs. They're everywhere.
    The worst submission system in any WWE game to date.
    The new grappling system is awful too.
    Where is create a finisher?
    Where are the story lines for myCareer?
    The rivalry system is pointless.
    The stable system is useless as well. You can't customize pretty much anything.
    Showcase mode is starting to rely on the attitude era.
    The AI is almost as bad as Day of Reckoning 2. Your team doesn't do anything to help you win matches.
    Refs DQ for ridiulous reasons like being knocked down in the ring too long.
    The Authority orders in myCareer give you objectives that aren't possible.
    You fail the authority orders if someone attacks you before your match.
    Universe mode doesn't do much. It should include storylines.
    The controls are off. R1/RB do way too many functions during matches for them to all work correctly.
    The patch to fix the worst bugs of the game missed most of them!

    2k has butchered the series. They're turning it into a Madden style. (We don't care if it's broken cause we'll probably fix it next year.) Very disgusted and disappointed. This very well may be the last wwe/2k game i buy until they get their act together and stop trying to rush everything.    … Expand
  15. partyintheback
    Nov 3, 2015
    0
    Another bad & unpolished Yukes wrestling game full of bugs that gets a passing grade from the games media. When are games journalists going to stop giving wrestling games an 8 just because they somewhat function and start pressuring the developer and publisher to get their crap together?
  16. NickyJames
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    MY RATING IS 8.5/10. HOWEVER TO HELP BALANCE OUT ALL THE 1 POINT REVIEWS BECAUSE "HURR DURR IT'S NOT NO MERCY", I HAVE TO GIVE THIS GAME 10

    WWE 2K16 is the real deal. Let's get that out of the bag straight away. It plays better, looks better and flows better than any wrestling game I've ever played. Below I'm going to list some topics off the top of my head and just give my thoughts on    MY RATING IS 8.5/10. HOWEVER TO HELP BALANCE OUT ALL THE 1 POINT REVIEWS BECAUSE "HURR DURR IT'S NOT NO MERCY", I HAVE TO GIVE THIS GAME 10

    WWE 2K16 is the real deal. Let's get that out of the bag straight away. It plays better, looks better and flows better than any wrestling game I've ever played. Below I'm going to list some topics off the top of my head and just give my thoughts on how the game pulled them off.

    Music: In last year's WWE 2K15, I played for about 3 hours before turning off the music. It was really bad. But this year's soundtrack is killer from beginning to end.

    Load times: load times see a dramatic improvement this year. With a normal one on one match loading in about 25 seconds during last year's game. This year you can only expect to wait anywhere from 10 to 12 seconds before theme songs start. And about entrances. I cannot tell you how big of a difference it makes that there are no loading screens between entrances. For the first time in a very long time we are treated to a true TV feel.

    Commentary: oh my god did they finally take commentaries in a big step in the right direction. The three man commentary team makes a huge difference when calling matches. I have not once heard "he's putting his educated feet to good use!" The commentary team does an amazing job calling maneuvers for what they are named instead of vaguely saying things like what a maneuver. This is how commentary should be and I can't wait to see how they improve it in the future. But I do gotta say it is weird hearing JBL call a match that JBL is in..

    Gameplay: a lot of people really hated the physics and gameplay in WWE 2k15 and with good reason. It was incredibly unpolished and wonky. Rest assured just about every single one of those problems is fixed now. The game moves on a level of fluidity but I have never seen in a wrestling game. And like the commentary and other successful aspects of this game it all lies in the massive amount of small details that were paid attention to. For instance, if you are running at an opponent in the ring who is standing near the ropes and you miss a clothesline you will clothesline over their shoulder and your chest will bounce off the ropes and you'll go flying down to the ground. The fact that they do this animation is only half of the treat as the other half lies in the fact that it is so incredibly fluid that you never see a change in animation from the clothesline to the botched clothesline. This also goes for reversals. Everything is so fluid it moves much more like the people on TV do.

    The reversal system: I know many of you have concerns about this year's new reversal system. Many voiced concerns about having limited reversal possibly ruining the match. That's not an issue. First you should know that if you really really don't like this feature you can turn it off. But I would highly recommend leaving it on and it adds a new elements of balance to the game play. I never felt like I didn't have enough reversals but I always felt like if I was abusing them that it would come back and bite me. You do have limited reversals but they regenerate fairly quickly so I was very rarely in a situation where I wanted to reverse but could not.

    Create a wrestler: again here, much much much improved over last year. The developers have managed to include a lot of streamlining to make creating a character fast but still unique. Anyone who creates wrestlers knows how long it can take to get them looking just right. Not including their moveset and entrance and all that. But I created a great looking wrestler in about 40 minutes. I'm sure you could take much longer or much less time. But that's about how long it took to create my very detailed guy.

    New pin and submission system: the new pin and submission systems work fine. Submissions are now and much more tactical game instead of just button mashing which is very welcome. It only took me a few subs to get the hang of it and it's a really fun mini game.

    The roster is as glorious as we all thought it would be. It is a very flushed out tribute to wrestling history. Most of the character models look ridiculously good and a few look a little. For instance American Badass Undertaker doesn't look quite right, like he ate some bad fish. And JBL looks like he just smelt a fast when he steps out of his limo. And Jerry the King Lawler looks downright weird. But there are major improvements in some models also. Such as Diamond Dallas Page. Last year he looks horrible but this year he looks like a spot on rendition of the man himself.

    As far as match types go. I was very happy to see a substantial more amount of match types this year.

    While not perfecting the wrestling genre. WWE 2K16 immensely improves on their broken game from last year. And the result is the best wrestling game since WWE 13. 2K delivered on about every promise and I'm crazy excited to play this game for the next year. After much thought I give this year's game an 8.5/10.    … Expand
  17. Decapod_10
    Nov 1, 2015
    2
    If my game worked I might have given this a higher rating. HOWEVER, the first copy I received the Create a Superstar and Create a Diva modes wouldn't open (just refreshed the menu screen). So I deleted it, reinstalled and re-updated it, still didn't work. So I took it back and got another brand new copy....and the same modes STILL didn't work! I haven't seen anyone else online with theseIf my game worked I might have given this a higher rating. HOWEVER, the first copy I received the Create a Superstar and Create a Diva modes wouldn't open (just refreshed the menu screen). So I deleted it, reinstalled and re-updated it, still didn't work. So I took it back and got another brand new copy....and the same modes STILL didn't work! I haven't seen anyone else online with these problems, and I'm still waiting for a response from 2K Games, but for two copies of the game to have the same problem is ridiculous. Although even the modes that did work didn't seem great (I couldn't find any sort of training mode to teach me the controls, as I haven't played a WWE game since 2k13). I've given it a 2 just so it doesn't affect the overall score for the game too much, but really I haven't been able to play half the game.… Expand
  18. lurodavis
    Oct 30, 2015
    3
    I bought this game with very high hopes and expectations partly driven by my nostalgia for the attitude era and partly due to hearing about the expansive roster and features. What I found in this game however was a very unaccessible interface. Some may find the controls easy...I did not. I played through the mini-games and tutorials and after hours still felt very much NOT in control of myI bought this game with very high hopes and expectations partly driven by my nostalgia for the attitude era and partly due to hearing about the expansive roster and features. What I found in this game however was a very unaccessible interface. Some may find the controls easy...I did not. I played through the mini-games and tutorials and after hours still felt very much NOT in control of my character. I know there is division between people who like the new system and people who wish they would bring back the old THQ control model, and I just wish I was given an option on the game. All of the moves I may want to try or try to attempt I found to be heavily buried under the constant mini-games, asinine submission system, seemingly limited move-set, and un-natural button mapping. Controlling my wrestler, be it Sting or HHH or Stone Cold seems unnecessarily difficult and unnatural from what I would expect in a wrestling/fighting game.

    This inaccessibility really left me feeling bad however, because otherwise the developer does seem to have created an immersive and detailed past and present WWE universe.    … Expand
  19. newsambo
    Nov 1, 2015
    10
    There is so much wrestling into this year's version, that it is commendable. 2K went from the worst wwe game to the best since No Mercy. This is the best WWE game I have played and I have had them all since the Nintendo games. Kudos for creating real art here! From wrestlers to in ring action, to create a suite, and a good My Career mode, there is enough to keep you engage. Plus it helpedThere is so much wrestling into this year's version, that it is commendable. 2K went from the worst wwe game to the best since No Mercy. This is the best WWE game I have played and I have had them all since the Nintendo games. Kudos for creating real art here! From wrestlers to in ring action, to create a suite, and a good My Career mode, there is enough to keep you engage. Plus it helped me get back into watching wrestling again. Awesome job!!!… Expand
  20. Momin11111
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    After playing 2k16, the 2k15 seems to be the beta of current game. The new gameplay mechanics and reversal system totally overhauled the matches length and gameplay. Finally there is proper rating system. Like for example it will take 3-4 finishers for wrestlers like Cena and Brock Lesnar to pin them and lower ratings like Xavier wood can even get pinned by a normal signature. The newAfter playing 2k16, the 2k15 seems to be the beta of current game. The new gameplay mechanics and reversal system totally overhauled the matches length and gameplay. Finally there is proper rating system. Like for example it will take 3-4 finishers for wrestlers like Cena and Brock Lesnar to pin them and lower ratings like Xavier wood can even get pinned by a normal signature. The new submission system IMO sucks. The huge roster is great. The main problem is only 40% of the roster has amazing models and facial expressions and other 60% looks like old gen. Kevin Owens, Adam rose and some legends looks like a port from last gen. But still Gameplay>Graphics.
    Best game by 2k uptil now. Hope for PC release soon too.    … Expand
  21. jqow1523
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Best wrestling game ever. i Don't wanna hear NO MERCY REVENGE HERE COMES THE PAIN, the is the most advanced sports entertainment game everrr. plus Savio Vega Mikey shipwreck, hardcore wrestling ffan dreams
  22. pvarck31
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    This is the best wrestling game since the N64 days. The AI is no longer brain dead. While the commentary still needs work, as well as crowd noise. This game has take a huge jump onto the right track.
  23. cameronh
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    Absolute broken mess that is somehow worse than last years game. The targeting system is broken, the glitches are terrible and game ruining. The AI cheats all the time, even if they do not have any reversals left they can still reverse and they fill their meters up much quicker than human players do. The submission system is also somehow even worse as well. It is ridiculous that YukesAbsolute broken mess that is somehow worse than last years game. The targeting system is broken, the glitches are terrible and game ruining. The AI cheats all the time, even if they do not have any reversals left they can still reverse and they fill their meters up much quicker than human players do. The submission system is also somehow even worse as well. It is ridiculous that Yukes keeps making this crap every year. If you want a refund and you bought digitally from Microsoft they will happily refund this game if you tell them how broken it is, I did it earlier today and got a refund in about 10 minutes.… Expand
  24. John_Mullins
    Nov 1, 2015
    5
    I know, I know.. I didnt give it a 10/10. Tough **** kids, cause the game is FAR from 10/10..

    Graphics are "ok" .. just OK. That's IT. Crowds still look like stick people wearing the same purple shirt. Sad to look at. Hair looks HORRIBLE. omfg. Seriously. Is this N64?? No wait.. N64 had better.. Everything else is adequate. DEFINTELY a step up from 2k15, which was a    I know, I know.. I didnt give it a 10/10. Tough **** kids, cause the game is FAR from 10/10..

    Graphics are "ok" .. just OK. That's IT. Crowds still look like stick people wearing the same purple shirt. Sad to look at.

    Hair looks HORRIBLE. omfg. Seriously. Is this N64?? No wait.. N64 had better..

    Everything else is adequate. DEFINTELY a step up from 2k15, which was a video game abortion.

    Where this game falls flat on it's ass and ****s it's pants though.. is the controls. O...M...F..G THE CONTROLS ARE HORRIBLE.

    The 5 people who played WWF RAW way back in the day will IMMEDIATELY recognize the Rock Paper Scissors QTE mechanic.. which is as TEDIOUS as it is POINTLESS and BORING. All this ridiculous nonsense and the move does next to no damage. No damage.. it's just a mind numbing chore. Like banging your fat ex-girlfriend, it gets the job done, but you just feel dirty afterwards.

    Online play... LOL. Just LOL. Moving right along..

    Are you a fan of Quick Time Events? You ARE?! Well then WWE2k16 is for YOU! It's so overflowing with STUPID **** quicktime events your anus will IMPLODE!!!! Next year, just to open a menu and start a match, they are adding a QTE for it!~ SUPER EXCITEMENT!

    They added a cool campaign following the career of Stone Cold Steve Austin.. some of his coolest matches! ... and you can WATCH them right on your screen!!! Play them? Pfffft. No. You sit and WATCH all the cool stuff.. then "Do Damage to the Rock!" ... so you can watch MORE stuff... not play it... WATCH it. Like a **** movie. Cause we spent $60 on a video game to watch crappy movies and play QTE's! 2k really listens to it's fans!

    And finally, the controls... oh sweet lord in heaven the controls. If clunky, NES era 3rd party twice removed title controls are your ultimate fantasy.. then wwe2k16 is your wet dream! Targeting a wrestler in a brawl is alot like... no.. ya know what.. **** your fat ex girlfriend is better. ALOT better.. then dealing with this bull****.

    People rating this a 10 are fooling themselves, but it's no 0 or 1 either. It's a solid 5, and nothing more.

    Maybe 2k17 wont suck as hard.    … Expand
  25. weatherstein91
    Oct 28, 2015
    8
    It is 100 times better than last years title, 2k15, but it still has a ways to go before becoming what fans of the series know it can be. The gameplay is vastly improved with the new reversal system and a downplay on the chain grappling system. (Because we all know that chain wrestling got real old real fast in 2k15..)

    Some of the "issues" I have is 1 with the new roster. Yes it's the    It is 100 times better than last years title, 2k15, but it still has a ways to go before becoming what fans of the series know it can be. The gameplay is vastly improved with the new reversal system and a downplay on the chain grappling system. (Because we all know that chain wrestling got real old real fast in 2k15..)

    Some of the "issues" I have is 1 with the new roster. Yes it's the biggest roster ever and that in itself is impressive but look at the roster.. Most of them were just copy and pasted from last years DLC. Do they honestly expect anyone to play with general adnan or colonel mustapha?? Not to mention you've got x pac and bille gunn but no road dogg. The Hart Foundation with no Owen (Who played a big part in stone cold's career.)
    I do love that there are tons of NXT superstars but with the exception of Emma none of the NXT women. Roster wise the game still needs some improvements but, a lot of the favorites are there.

    The soundtrack is better than last year but still only 10 songs? Even "White Wedding" and "Tricky" are gonna get old after you hear them about 100 times.

    Most of the creation suite features are back and that is a huge plus from last year.

    And with promises of a hall of fame sk showcase DLC I foresee myself getting a ton of hours out of this game.

    All in all, It is one of the best titles in recent memory but there is still room for improvement.    … Expand
  26. Alanebner
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    As a big wwe fan for years now, i have always loved the wwe games but this one is the best one by far. love the 2k showcase modes and the gameplay is so much better . Essential
  27. HULKMANIA
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    I've been playing wwe games since 2006. Personally I like simulate games more than arcade game, so if you are like me then go and buy the game!!!
    This is the first wwe game that has a balance in battle and need a strategy mind to, no more 10 year old spammers, no more smashing buttons.
    Great!!!
  28. osmantaban
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I had some high hopes for this game! I've been waiting months for this game released! And I'm so happy that 2K revived this franchise they brought the features back where they belong, so bless you 2K! Bless you! :D
  29. MikeyApprovedV1
    Nov 4, 2015
    8
    I've played every WWE video game from Just bring it on Ps2, and from Wrestlemania 18 on GC. I give it a good 8/10 but my career is still repetitive with someone attacking you from behind every monday night raw. Renee Young asking you the same questions every raw and no in ring segments or show openings is lame. i'm currently the World Champion and i can't retire until I hold on to the beltI've played every WWE video game from Just bring it on Ps2, and from Wrestlemania 18 on GC. I give it a good 8/10 but my career is still repetitive with someone attacking you from behind every monday night raw. Renee Young asking you the same questions every raw and no in ring segments or show openings is lame. i'm currently the World Champion and i can't retire until I hold on to the belt for a year or main event WM 12 times, and a bunch of other stuff. The gameplay is awesome and the reversal limits are genius and the glitches are so funny that you can't complain. Online is way better now that you can team up with your friends for ranked matches. It's a decent game but the my personal favorites will always be Hctp SYM and WWE 12. WWE 2k16 is a fun game and its definitely tougher to play, It's like you actually have to learn how to wrestle. I'm enjoying it.… Expand
  30. Darth24
    Nov 3, 2015
    8
    WWE 2K16 is a huge improvement over last years instalment WWE 2K15, and improves in many many many ways! It improves greatly on its roster with over a 100 unique superstars, and beefs up and improves its creation suite and allows for much better customisation. It also improves on its game modes by adding back many match types that were missing last year and is much better for it. Lastly itWWE 2K16 is a huge improvement over last years instalment WWE 2K15, and improves in many many many ways! It improves greatly on its roster with over a 100 unique superstars, and beefs up and improves its creation suite and allows for much better customisation. It also improves on its game modes by adding back many match types that were missing last year and is much better for it. Lastly it makes a huge leap of an improvement on its MyCareer mode, by making it much harder, fleshed out and more enjoyable in every little way, it may not be perfect, but its a vast improvement.

    In summary, WWE 2K16 is a very big improvement over 2K15 and fixes all the problems with that game, and is the best wrestling to be released in many years.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
  1. Sporting News
    Mar 2, 2016
    80
    I think we’re still one year away from the greatness that 2K is truly capable of. In the meantime, WWE 2K16 will do a pretty good job of being the No. 1 contender.
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  2. GameOver.gr
    Jan 20, 2016
    60
    This is a game that delivers all the personality and fame-centered features of the wrestling world in detail; however in the process it compromises, rather ironically, a more realistic feeling of combat as in the actual sport. WWE 2K16 is a game that is better to watch than play, although it will probably satisfy hardcore fans.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    75
    Yuke’s made some improvements taking the series in the right direction, but do not expect any revolutionary changes, because the most important aspect – the combat system – was only slightly modified. [13/2015, p.38]
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