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. juniortiger
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I love feeling you in game haptic feedback control and graphic amazing and I recommend pick one up in store
  2. mrpetition
    Mar 23, 2023
    4
    Except for the new updated graphics and hair mechanics, it's pretty bad. Loading is slow and its just nothing good. I'm writing this in the future time so this is after every patch. It's just a forgettable game and there are just better entries to play
  3. Yap1994
    Nov 23, 2022
    4
    The wwe2k18 gameplay it fine to me but the career mode they can do more thing we can use the wwe superstars us what we want it they can create your own character not alot of choice I really hope they can change this for the career mode then I be ok too bad I play they is not undertaker inside the career mode I want it can make it not everyone no how to play this the system are good but itThe wwe2k18 gameplay it fine to me but the career mode they can do more thing we can use the wwe superstars us what we want it they can create your own character not alot of choice I really hope they can change this for the career mode then I be ok too bad I play they is not undertaker inside the career mode I want it can make it not everyone no how to play this the system are good but it will be harder to go for it… Expand
  4. Mirayaanali1234
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
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  5. Glows11
    Jun 4, 2020
    0
    Worst wwe game I’ve ever played. It’s literally garbage, the models are garbage, the gameplay is garbage. The submissions and Pinfalls are garbage. This game is garbage. If you want a good wwe game go to svr because the newer ones suck.
  6. 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
  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. raphael3k
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    O jogo é bom, mas a questão da física eu posso falar o mesmo. Esse erro da física vem com a 2K a vem muito tempo
    EX.: Quando voce joga o perssonagem de cima da cell ele cai igual uma pena
    Então tem que tirar esse erro
  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. parsaamirloo
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WWE is always is great and this game so is great :) :) :) ;) ;) ;) :) :) :)… Expand
  12. 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
  13. ryurouge
    Aug 24, 2018
    4
    For someone that is new to the WWE game for the PS4. This would be a 5/10. And that's being quite generous. For old timer, it's 4/10. Nothing new. Just rehash the old game with new roster, change career mode and release it again. With nothing fixed.

    + Gameplay (It is more realistic than the Arcadey game - imo is a nice direction) + My Career Story (just a bonus-nothing special,    For someone that is new to the WWE game for the PS4. This would be a 5/10. And that's being quite generous. For old timer, it's 4/10. Nothing new. Just rehash the old game with new roster, change career mode and release it again. With nothing fixed.

    + Gameplay (It is more realistic than the Arcadey game - imo is a nice direction)
    + My Career Story (just a bonus-nothing special, generic)
    + CAW Community (without the community... it wouldnt be great)

    - Legends Face Model. (God, Lita's face is so wrong... even Kurt Angle... at least do some modification after doing the face scan to ensure accuracy at its time)
    - Bugs, Bugs.. and new bugs. (For every bug they fix from previous game, they introduce a new one)
    - Awful Loading Time (Unless you have PS4 Pro... I cannot even remember how long I waited for some of these mode)
    - Attributes Ratings : Putting Roman at 95... just so we have to buy the Attribute editor, Why not be like your brother NBA 2K, where they actually hire someone to do realistic ratings!    … Expand
  14. seanblackjack
    Aug 1, 2018
    0
    by far worst game i've ever seen from ea, lags out constantly with both good internet and makes us in different lobbies when it lags so we cant play with each other worst game ever highly do not recommend this is causing u more pain so by buying this game it takes away more than it gives, worst game 0/10
  15. AJY84
    Jul 14, 2018
    3
    The graphics in and sound in this game are top notch, but unfortunately that's where its good merits end. As soon as you take the game off easy and switch the difficulty to normal, it becomes nothing but the AI kicking your butt. Even putting their reversal slider limits down to nothing, they will still reverse 9 out of 10 times. The reversal system in this game is the worst part. If youThe graphics in and sound in this game are top notch, but unfortunately that's where its good merits end. As soon as you take the game off easy and switch the difficulty to normal, it becomes nothing but the AI kicking your butt. Even putting their reversal slider limits down to nothing, they will still reverse 9 out of 10 times. The reversal system in this game is the worst part. If you think the AI reversing everything is bad, wait until you're unable to reverse anything yourself. The R2 indicator is the worst thing ever. You're either too fast or too slow. Why even bother having a button prompt if it's useless? If it shows up on screen, and I push it, it should just work. The roster is also way behind the times (even when it came out). Kevin Owens was w/ Sami Zayn when this game came out, yet they have him w/ his "New Face of America" gimmick. The DLC includes so many John Cena reskins, it's disgusting. Why no Undisputed Era? Why no Woken Matt Hardy? By the time 2K19 comes out, they'll have the Miztourage as if it were a brand new stable. Save your money, this game sucks.… Expand
  16. wigclyne
    Jun 5, 2018
    4
    Instead of improving year on year Wwe2k seems to go forward in some areas but backwards in others. The season pass wrestlers are way below par, for the price you would expect someone bigger than Elias would added. There are other decent wrestlers added but they are stand alone and its shocking they are not included in a poor season pass offered. This needs to improve a lot as another stepInstead of improving year on year Wwe2k seems to go forward in some areas but backwards in others. The season pass wrestlers are way below par, for the price you would expect someone bigger than Elias would added. There are other decent wrestlers added but they are stand alone and its shocking they are not included in a poor season pass offered. This needs to improve a lot as another step back will be unforgivable.

    The only place WWE2k18 shines is in local multiplayer. I have had some epic matches with friends. But even epic matches have been ruined by crashing or wrestlers teleporting.    … Expand
  17. twobadcrew
    May 15, 2018
    3
    The AI of this game is absolutely atrocious! Majority of the game is loading screens, my career is a buggy mess, and most of the unlockables come in the form of lootboxes. This is by far the worst WWE game I've played in years
  18. 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
  19. BigH2O
    Mar 24, 2018
    2
    I'm 42. When I was a kid I loved wrestling. I'm not a big fan of the WWE or wrestling games anymore.
    That said this gave had potential to interest me. With a free rental from RedBox, I created a character and wanted to get to bashing heads. Then I waited through over an hour of unhelpful "tutorials" that barely taught me anything and backstage wandering... I had to look up aYouTube video    I'm 42. When I was a kid I loved wrestling. I'm not a big fan of the WWE or wrestling games anymore.
    That said this gave had potential to interest me. With a free rental from RedBox, I created a character and wanted to get to bashing heads. Then I waited through over an hour of unhelpful "tutorials" that barely taught me anything and backstage wandering... I had to look up aYouTube video just to find the whiteboard!
    There at so many cool modes and wrestlers (mostly locked wrestlers). But someone really screwed up when they packaged it all.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. Anubis1974
    Feb 10, 2018
    1
    Wwe2k18 is by far one of the worst games I have played to date. Movement is boxy and sluggish at best. MyCareer does not give us control, the story is a rail and you would think they put money into paying wwe stars for voice overs but nope, only voiced are the old recycled commentary from 4 years ago. Not worth a dime! Nothing like your opponent getting stuck in a wall or table. To call itWwe2k18 is by far one of the worst games I have played to date. Movement is boxy and sluggish at best. MyCareer does not give us control, the story is a rail and you would think they put money into paying wwe stars for voice overs but nope, only voiced are the old recycled commentary from 4 years ago. Not worth a dime! Nothing like your opponent getting stuck in a wall or table. To call it broken would be ten steps ahead of what this is. Last 2K game I will ever buy.… Expand
  22. RJ_Crooks
    Dec 28, 2017
    0
    The controls are ridiculous and the reversal system needs to be redone from scratch. Zero improvement from years past.
  23. karelpica99
    Dec 20, 2017
    0
    I thought FIFA 18 and NBA 2k18 are bad. Then I played this "game"... Absolutely, the worst game in 2K history. Lagging as hell, absolutely F---K MICROTRANSACTION F,,,K EA Mirosoft
  24. FadeBlack
    Dec 7, 2017
    0
    I am sorry but the game is completely 100% unplayable. It's not just one or two small glitches, entire matches - the Royal Rumble, elimination matches, so many things are unplayable because the matches never finish. Something happens and the wrestlers can't get up, or can't react, or don't go for a pin etc. etc. and match just never finishes. Backstage matches even worse, everything isI am sorry but the game is completely 100% unplayable. It's not just one or two small glitches, entire matches - the Royal Rumble, elimination matches, so many things are unplayable because the matches never finish. Something happens and the wrestlers can't get up, or can't react, or don't go for a pin etc. etc. and match just never finishes. Backstage matches even worse, everything is total glitch. I'm sorry but I really, really, really don't understand how they can possibly release a game that is so full to the brim with glitches and charge people 80 euros for it. It's really beyond unacceptable. Did anyone even test this game? Unbelievable really.… Expand
  25. BigMatchu
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    I'm a huge wrestling fan and played every single wrestling game from the smack down series on ps1 all the way to Wwe2k18. I think it's a ton of fun, there's a lot of new features, the graphics are epic and i like thr simulation style game play there is. Yes there are glitches but it's fairly new and there will be patches and updates
  26. 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
  27. soswa84
    Nov 14, 2017
    4
    If the WWE TV product needs to get rid of Vince to improve and move forward the same needs to happen with Yukes and WWE games. Another disappointing entry in the series, full of bugs and boring same modes.
  28. 5p3c7r0
    Nov 5, 2017
    3
    Full of bugs,same kind of matchs ,no voices in the career mode,physics still awfull (like the two tables finishers and only breacks one), new Graphics? Really? put rehsade on wwe2k17 and after that we talk about Graphics
  29. MasterPhantom
    Nov 1, 2017
    0
    How is it that we let these people make and sell us the same crappy game year after year. Not only do they price gouge you this game is so glitcy it puts ps1 games to shame. This is ridiculous and unacceptable its times for who ever is working on these games to go away from the game industry forever. If you can't tell i am really pissed off.
  30. elLewy
    Oct 31, 2017
    0
    This game is perhaps the worst WWE game that has ever been released. It's like 2K take 1 step forward, and 10 steps back with these games. They feel so rushed. MyCareer is a mode with a mass amount of potential to be something amazing. It's anything but that.

    MyCareer: I don't see how a WWE game that came out in 2003 can have voice acting, but this game still uses text? That bugged me    This game is perhaps the worst WWE game that has ever been released. It's like 2K take 1 step forward, and 10 steps back with these games. They feel so rushed. MyCareer is a mode with a mass amount of potential to be something amazing. It's anything but that.

    MyCareer:
    I don't see how a WWE game that came out in 2003 can have voice acting, but this game still uses text? That bugged me substantially. Some of the story inside the mode was decent, but it just felt flat with the text. Not even that, the text never reflected well on the superstars. Having Braun Strowman talk to me backstage about food, or having a completely unrealistic promo. The backstage free roam part was useless, but did have more potential to be better. My biggest hate of the game comes from the loot crates. 98% or so of the gear and moves are locked behind loot crates that cost VC to gain. VC is slowly destroying 2K games. When I am creating a character, I want to experiment with different move sets, gear etc. With loot crates, you struggle to do this and unlocking specific gear or a specific move you want is a complete gamble. Even more so when you need to upgrade your stats and too focused on loot crates, it can become an extremely frustrating experience. Loot crates need to be stopped in games. After the first year, it becomes more free roam, however the bugs ruined everything for me. I couldn't continue. I won the MITB contract and cashed in against Orton, won the title, but afterwards I won the Tag Team title by myself. No patch still from 2K which shows how much they care about this game. Road To Glory is a terrible idea as well. Good luck finding a match in there.

    Universe:
    If they just took this out, and added Manager Mode back in it would be better. I like the idea of experimenting and setting up rivalries I would want to see in real life. The loading times are just far too much for me, and I couldn't enjoy much of it because of that.

    Gameplay:
    A lot of bugs that still haven't been ironed out. I was in a 6-man tag match, I irish whipped Curtis Axel and he just floated into the crowd and never came back. It was crazy. The gameplay is the exact same as 2K17, just with the carry system which is better. And the inclusion of 8-men, which should've been in years ago anyway.

    Overall:
    They need an overhaul. Take a year or two out. The game is very quickly becoming stale. I know WWE expect a release every year, and 2K is still finding their foot after THQ had it for so many years. But seriously, this game needs a major overhaul. Take out the loot crates, they dampen the experience. Graphically it's good, and can play well at times. But the modes themselves need a vast improvement for this day and age.

    Do not buy. If you're a die hard WWE fan like me, wait for a deep deep sale to buy this. Or wait for the patches to be made (if they can ever be bothered too).    … 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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