WWE 2K18

 PlayStation 4
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5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 58 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 46 out of 161
  3. Negative: 57 out of 161
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  1. TheBenComo
    Oct 16, 2017
    6
    This game is just like wwe. Most of it sucks, but when it's good, it's freaking great. But it sucks that between those great moments you have to sit through minutes of loading screens, bugs and missing voice over
  2. Ameronth
    Oct 17, 2017
    5
    Let's just jump into this. The game is beautiful, best looking WWE game that has been released, and by a wide margin. It's fun to play, when it works (more on that later) and makes some improvements from last year's game. The promo engine is a little easier to navigate and get the responses you're looking for and less like a guessing game, but there is more work to be done. CAW and CASLet's just jump into this. The game is beautiful, best looking WWE game that has been released, and by a wide margin. It's fun to play, when it works (more on that later) and makes some improvements from last year's game. The promo engine is a little easier to navigate and get the responses you're looking for and less like a guessing game, but there is more work to be done. CAW and CAS options are as robust as they ever have been with some great additions, like having opening sequences for your own created shows.The matches are fun, although I have only played offline. The modes I have played are MyPlayer and Universe. Here's where the problems start.

    Universe for PS4 mode is going to be a lot of fun once it gets fixed, but for now it's almost unplayable. I attempted to cut a promo for my CAW on my created show and the game crashed. Tried again, same result. Okay, staying away from promos, I ran in on a match and jump-started a feud. 3rd week into the feud, starting the 3rd match in the feud, the game crashes. My universe mode is now at a standstill. On to MyPlayer. This mode is a harbinger of crash grabs to come. Last year's career mode made you take some time in investing in your wrestler to improve him and it took some time. I'm okay with that. This year, your wrestler is improved at a snail's pace. Every 4-5 weeks, you gain 1 or 2 points to improve attributes if you have enough in-game currency. You start with a very limited move set based on the wrestling style you initially pick, which is fine, but then you gain access to moves, as well as outfits, taunts, etc., at random via "loot crates", so customization is limited and mostly determined by luck. Once you gain access to those things, you must then unlock them using the same pool of in-game currency you use for attributes. The story line is okay, focusing on whether you side with management or forge your own path against the grain rather than "good vs evil" in an attempt to add some backstage realism to your career. All well and good, but ignoring the good/evil dynamic can be problematic. What is even more problematic is the fact that your wrestler quickly gets outpaced by your competition because improving your wrestler is unreasonably slow. Finally, the Money In The Bank match, with certain objectives to meet, is bugged and you cannot get passed it until you succeed in your objectives, so I'm at in impasse in two modes now. I'm done playing this brand new game until the bugs get fixed,

    One last thing about MyPlayer mode. I said before it's a harbinger of cash grabbing. You improve your CAW at a snail's pace with in-game currency that is used for everything and stingily gained, and your improvements are doled out by purchases of loot crates. Next year, maybe even sooner, you will be offered in-game currency at an additional cost to the purchase of the game, mark my words. I gave this game a 5 rating because I think it will be fun to play, for the most part, once the bugs are fixed, but the foreboding of cash grabbing has killed MyPlayer for me. My advice is to buy the game later once the bugs are fixed and Universe mode becomes stable, or, and this is really where I'm leaning, don't buy the game at all. If WWE 2K goes the way of UFC by EA and Madden, then this will be the last WWE 2K game I purchase.    … Expand
  3. Aouzy
    Oct 30, 2017
    6
    Lots of crashing, AI likes to walk into walls and just stand there most of the time, most of the content you need to buy with VC and lootcrates (Even some of the wrestlers you can't play as until you spend a large amount and you don't get very much for winning matches ), online is horribly laggy and loading takes forever.

    Local multiplayer is still fun though and the graphics are the    Lots of crashing, AI likes to walk into walls and just stand there most of the time, most of the content you need to buy with VC and lootcrates (Even some of the wrestlers you can't play as until you spend a large amount and you don't get very much for winning matches ), online is horribly laggy and loading takes forever.

    Local multiplayer is still fun though and the graphics are the best yet. If you have someone to play with you'll have a pretty fun time. Don't get suckered into the newer career mode, it's pretty linear and you'll end up against wrestlers who are way out of your player's skill level.

    Road to Glory is a nice new feature but it's plagued with long search times and lag, but when it actually works it's great.    … Expand
  4. Azula-1994
    Oct 20, 2017
    6
    It's better than last years entry but is still way off the mark from being a good wrestling game.

    Graphics: The graphics are a huge step up from last years it is a beautiful game to look at. Gameplay: There aren't many changes gameplay wise compared to last years but the reversal system is broken and the carry system is also glitchy as hell there are also a fair few bugs with the new    It's better than last years entry but is still way off the mark from being a good wrestling game.

    Graphics: The graphics are a huge step up from last years it is a beautiful game to look at.

    Gameplay: There aren't many changes gameplay wise compared to last years but the reversal system is broken and the carry system is also glitchy as hell there are also a fair few bugs with the new 8 man matches.

    Game modes: Universal mode has been ignored almost completely it's very lazy of 2k to ignore it. Career mode has improved slightly you're not fighting Barron Blade all the time but it becomes boring after 30 minutes and the promos are awful despite there being more dialogue options. The Creation suite is probably one of the main reasons to buy the game it has an overwhelming content you can create any superstar/diva you want accurately and attires.

    overall, if you're wrestling fan and a fan of 2k wrestling games it's probably worth picking up but for those who loved the THQ wrestling games while this game is better than last years entry, it still has a lot of problems and is still in need of a massive upgrade.    … Expand
  5. DanBenevenuto
    Mar 10, 2018
    6
    Comparing with his last versions, WWE 2k18 is a huge evolution. Finally they learned from the critics, and made a good WWE game. In my mind, it is one of the best fight games of 2017, you can have so much fun playing alone or with friends online. Great option if you want a fight game.
  6. silverMUFFIN
    Oct 19, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this game is no doubt better than 2k17 unfortunately mycareer is broken. I've attempted to complete MITB about 6 or 7 times now and cannot progress past that point. In addition, mycareer features a myriad of other annoying bugs from backstage wrestlers spasming to randomly pairing you with another wrestler as a tag team (cancelling out the tag team you're currently in), plus the people you talk to backstage are constantly saying the wrong names (for example when I ran out and attacked Sami Zayn before his match somebody backstage asked me why I attacked Mojo Rawley). Universe mode also is experiencing issues as you cannot cut a promo that you schedule into the show among other things. Those are the only 2 modes I have played so far so I'm sure their are bugs in the other modes I just have not noticed. Overall, I feel like this game could have been really good (and still can be) if they had waited another month or two and fixed all the bugs and then released it. Here's to hoping 2k releases a patch soon.… Expand
  7. bfoore90
    Oct 31, 2019
    5
    The creative suite and universe mode is where the money was for me. Nothing else in the game mattered much
  8. Vapor96
    Jun 15, 2019
    7
    While it is a step in the right direction with slightly more fluid action and better graphics, the WWE 2K series still lacks a certain punch and fire it so desperately needs. The career mode, promos in the Universe mode, and the revamped Royal Rumble match all miss the mark.
  9. GameHunter
    Aug 26, 2018
    5
    I’m still waiting for a Universe mode that isn’t a total mess. They actually need to scrap it completely and rethink that mode from the top down to the very bottom. Everything about Universe needs to change. If they ever get Universe right, I’d consider paying day 1 prices, but when I see a mess like this year after year, it keeps it at the $20 level I’m willing to pay. I need to see someI’m still waiting for a Universe mode that isn’t a total mess. They actually need to scrap it completely and rethink that mode from the top down to the very bottom. Everything about Universe needs to change. If they ever get Universe right, I’d consider paying day 1 prices, but when I see a mess like this year after year, it keeps it at the $20 level I’m willing to pay. I need to see some actual effort because a monkey could design a better Universe mode.
    And at this point I want all the wrestlers available. Missing so many classic wrestlers. I’m speaking for myself here when I say I want nothing but legends, I really don’t care about the new generation. I understand there’s no future without the new generation, but I’m only here for the legends. Really fill out that legends roster and I’ll come a knocking every year.
    WWE deserves a better developer than this. The series need a complete redesign all around.    … Expand
  10. SrPepe
    Oct 7, 2018
    7
    No se puede criticar seriamente a este juego. No es bueno, tiene una jugabilidad bastante tosca y las pantallas de carga son interminables.
    Sin embargo, es uno de los poquísimos juegos que pude disfrutar con amigos y lograr reírme demasiado. Por eso y la excelente personalización que tiene se lleva un 7.
  11. GReviews
    May 2, 2018
    5
    One positive in this game is the detail when it comes to the superstars, I played a game as Randy Orton, his tattoo sleeves are so incredibly realistic, they look exactly like they do in real life. The superstars entrances are fantastic, exactly as we see them do each week. But this is not a video, it’s a game, and it does not play well. There are far too many bugs and glitches; I amOne positive in this game is the detail when it comes to the superstars, I played a game as Randy Orton, his tattoo sleeves are so incredibly realistic, they look exactly like they do in real life. The superstars entrances are fantastic, exactly as we see them do each week. But this is not a video, it’s a game, and it does not play well. There are far too many bugs and glitches; I am honestly shocked that the game was allowed to be released in such a bad state. I understand nothing is perfect and games will have errors, but this is just too many. Sorry 2K, but it may be another decade until I try my next WWE game.… Expand
  12. beatingstuff88
    Oct 22, 2017
    7
    I love the new graphics engine, create a wrestler options and better fluidity in the game.
    But now the issues
    THere are still a load of bugs that have not been fixed compared to last year, especially in the MyCareer, the archetype system sucks, and 95% of all create options are locked behind lootboxes which are really difficult to get, since the best lootbox is 10 000 VC and you barely    I love the new graphics engine, create a wrestler options and better fluidity in the game.
    But now the issues
    THere are still a load of bugs that have not been fixed compared to last year, especially in the MyCareer, the archetype system sucks, and 95% of all create options are locked behind lootboxes which are really difficult to get, since the best lootbox is 10 000 VC and you barely get 500 vc for a good match, you will be grinding for hours to unlock basic stuff like hair, tattoos, clothes and moves.    … Expand
  13. TheManWhoBools
    Nov 16, 2017
    5
    Dis WWE game is okay. i give it 5 out of 10 bcoz u can't play as Indian Wrestling God Great Khali, however u can play as The Big Dog Roman Rains and Wrestling mastert Jon Cena. Good game pease buy
  14. alexandrumna
    May 11, 2020
    5
    For me it was the first WWE 2K game and it really didn't bring the joy I had with the SmackDown vs Raw games. I also had some minor inconviniences with some bugs. It can be fun to play with friends, but I got bored of it quite fast. Carreer mode was horrible. It had the same thing happening over and over, not to mention that I was frustrated with it as it become too hard if you wanted toFor me it was the first WWE 2K game and it really didn't bring the joy I had with the SmackDown vs Raw games. I also had some minor inconviniences with some bugs. It can be fun to play with friends, but I got bored of it quite fast. Carreer mode was horrible. It had the same thing happening over and over, not to mention that I was frustrated with it as it become too hard if you wanted to play as a face.… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 54
  3. Negative: 4 out of 54
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 15, 2017
    80
    Great looking and robust to handle, 2K18 authentically replicates the full WWE experience - right down to the occasional, entirely senseless, unhappy ending. [Christmas 2017, p.82]
  2. GameGrin
    Dec 11, 2017
    65
    While WWE 2K18 does hit enough right notes for a recommendation, it still leaves something to be desired. As much as I like the style of these newer games, I miss being able to be as nonsensical as the older ones would allow. All in all, it's a toss-up for me.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 4, 2017
    71
    An often excellent, authentic wrestler, but the squared circle action deserves a better campaign. [Christmas 2017, p.73]
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