WWE 2K22

 PlayStation 5
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 189 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 189
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 189
  3. Negative: 34 out of 189
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  1. Jt0429
    Mar 15, 2022
    8
    Good-
    The button layout is more simplified and easy to master. The 2K Showcase mode is a fantastic new addition to the series. The career mode is surprisingly deep and fun
    Bad- The visuals are very subpar especially in career mode. The gameplay has a lot of glitches in the GM mode and feels a bit broken. Thoughts- Looking at the big picture, WWE 2K22 is a much-needed improvement    Good-
    The button layout is more simplified and easy to master. The 2K Showcase mode is a fantastic new addition to the series. The career mode is surprisingly deep and fun

    Bad-
    The visuals are very subpar especially in career mode. The gameplay has a lot of glitches in the GM mode and feels a bit broken.

    Thoughts-
    Looking at the big picture, WWE 2K22 is a much-needed improvement over the disastrous WWE 2K20. The revamped control scheme makes this entry a lot more inviting to newcomers, and the Showcase mode is a great nostalgia trip for fans of the sport. The returning MyGM mode has surprisingly deep simulation gameplay, but it caters to a very niche audience. However, underwhelming visual presentation and other glitches remain an issue with the latest entry – but it has a solid enough foundation for what’s to come in the future.    … Expand
  2. Badamboom
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    The game is definitely an improvement from the last few games. It’s a lot more fluid and this is head and shoulders way better looking than any wwe game to date. My only issue with the game is the reverse system. It can be triangle square or X and the game doesn’t tell u when it’s which. Other than that the game is great. Also beware multi man matches bec they never end
  3. ProjectRaxyn
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    Certainly has some issues and is glitchy at times and new controls take a little bit of time to get used to, but overall, it's a pretty big step up from the disaster that was WWE 2K20.
  4. uncharted4
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    wwe 2k22 is solid game ever i playing
    Graphic is great
    Gameplay is great but i am still getting used to it for awhile now
    My Rise is fun and great
    My GM is terrible
    Superstars model look good despite their hair look ugly
  5. Drahcirski
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    To be fair this has so far exceeded my expectations.
    Gameplay is fun, new controls are much better and people moaning about playing showcase to unlock things are a bit weird, after tutorial I played showcase to unlock things - it took me 2 hours and if I'm honest helped me learn the new controls more in a "safer environment " Online has connectivity issues, haven't come across any glitches    To be fair this has so far exceeded my expectations.
    Gameplay is fun, new controls are much better and people moaning about playing showcase to unlock things are a bit weird, after tutorial I played showcase to unlock things - it took me 2 hours and if I'm honest helped me learn the new controls more in a "safer environment " Online has connectivity issues, haven't come across any glitches other than clipping of hair as of yet.

    No wrestling game will ever be perfect, but this is the best feeling wwe game since here comes the pain!

    Edit: Should be a 9/10 bit there's some right trolls on here giving it 0 without reason, so I have upped my score by 1 to slightly combat this.    … Expand
  6. Kanon_
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
    Un gran bel passo avanti. Finalmente un gioco di wrestling che diverte e convince.
  7. GoroMajima
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    gives me old wwe vibe, looks like they have fixed the old things we hate, Graphic is great
    Gameplay is great
  8. JeterSei
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Great game, all new engin. Great graphics and moves. A must have ! Missing a few wrestlers like the dragon stemboat, coco beware, but extensions coming soon I hope. Really impressed
  9. RainbowMilk
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New wwe 2k22 game simple mechanics for me simple small brain i like wwe 2k22… Expand
  10. Tymcfly
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really loving all the upgrades so far ..my only negative is the showcase mode is super short compared to any of the last few years and a good chunk of Rey's most important matches are missing . Graphic and gameplay wise it take wwe 2k22 to suplex city… Expand
  11. Jackdublin
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    WWE 2K22 is simply stunning in visuals and fun in gameplay. You can have so much fun playing exhibition with friends or even alone. There's the phenomenal 2K showcase based on the legendary career of Lucha Legend Rey Mysterio and there's MyRise where you make your own superstar and take and take them to the top of the mountain. MyRise offers both male and female stories. Then the amazingWWE 2K22 is simply stunning in visuals and fun in gameplay. You can have so much fun playing exhibition with friends or even alone. There's the phenomenal 2K showcase based on the legendary career of Lucha Legend Rey Mysterio and there's MyRise where you make your own superstar and take and take them to the top of the mountain. MyRise offers both male and female stories. Then the amazing return of GM Mode now re-named as "MyGM". Before launch I was sceptical of the mode but I was blown away when I played it. There's so many neat little mechanics and features. Then you have the newly introduced "MyFaction" mode where it's basically from NBA but it's a welcome addition. The online modes are good and cross-platform community creations is a very welcome feature. Universe mode has seen some welcome improvements and superstar mode will help lots of people who like focusing on one star's career.
    Overall WWE 2K22 is a phenomenal comeback for the series and a 10/10.    … Expand
  12. Chrstnbstos
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    Definitely a step in the right direction. Can’t wait to see how much they build upon this foundation in the future.
  13. Xplics
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed the game when I was able to play it. Huge improvement over the last entry in the series. I however am most of the time stuck at the title screen with a known bug that does not allow Xbox elite controllers and others to properly connect to the game.
  14. Aamish
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    This is such a fresh breath of air after what we got from 2k20. The gameplay is amazing and the graphics on are amazing too. Love the camera angles they use for entrances. GM mode is a nice addition but limited. Hopefully we will see it expand with future iterations. Good stuff overall. A step in the right direction!
  15. niladridas
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
    Amazing Graphics and Smooth gameplay.New controls are much better than previously.Reversals are smooth with unique animations.Animations vastly improved.New Modes.
  16. Troy2Slick
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Not only are the graphics and visuals a huge improvement, the gameplay is on a whole other level altogether. At first I thought I wouldn’t like the new combo style system, but the flow of matches and performing attacks and grapples has never felt better. The reason I gave it a 10 is because it improves on such a high level on the parts of the games that are most important to me, but I haveNot only are the graphics and visuals a huge improvement, the gameplay is on a whole other level altogether. At first I thought I wouldn’t like the new combo style system, but the flow of matches and performing attacks and grapples has never felt better. The reason I gave it a 10 is because it improves on such a high level on the parts of the games that are most important to me, but I have to give props where they are absolutely do. The new modes such as my GM they need to be fleshed out and have more options available, it’s definitely a great foundation to build off of.

    In terms of my game crashing or experiencing any game breaking glitches or bugs, I haven’t noticed any that have completely crashed my game or glitched anything out of the ordinary.

    WWE 2K22 definitely hits different, but it also looks different. I think you would enjoy this, do yourselves a favour and pick it up.    … Expand
  17. crow_11__
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    New wwe 2k22 game simple mechanics for me simple small brain i like wwe 2k22
  18. Shon79
    Mar 11, 2022
    8
    Best gameplay since Here Comes the Pain. Combos add a nice mix to moves and MyRise was icing on the cake for. Beautiful graphics and presentation, a must buy for wrestling fans
  19. DiscoDan1983
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    WWE2K22 is the best wrestling game ever made in my opinion. I've been totally blown away with how smooth and fast it feels, the graphics are out of this world. The character models look so realistic you could honestly believe it was. It also has more game modes than you can shake a stick at. Huge credit to Visual Concepts for getting it perfect after much disappointment with WWE2K20. TrustWWE2K22 is the best wrestling game ever made in my opinion. I've been totally blown away with how smooth and fast it feels, the graphics are out of this world. The character models look so realistic you could honestly believe it was. It also has more game modes than you can shake a stick at. Huge credit to Visual Concepts for getting it perfect after much disappointment with WWE2K20. Trust me you won't be disappointed, just buy it 10/10 rating.… Expand
  20. ajdc21
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
    A solid entry and a return to form after the mess than was 2K20. This is a lot of fun to play. Gameplay is much better, commentary has been improved, menus are sleek, and the graphics look incredible considering there's very little difference between PS4 and PS5 - character models look great. The new modes are also well done: MyRise is a great story-based career mode and has decent replayA solid entry and a return to form after the mess than was 2K20. This is a lot of fun to play. Gameplay is much better, commentary has been improved, menus are sleek, and the graphics look incredible considering there's very little difference between PS4 and PS5 - character models look great. The new modes are also well done: MyRise is a great story-based career mode and has decent replay value. MyGM is addictive and fun, though very barebones so don't expect too much - but it's a good base to build on for future games. Universe mode is essentially unchanged if you're wondering, which is disappointing. It's by no means perfect, not at all, but if you like wrestling games it's definitely worth getting.… Expand
  21. Bandar777
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    I played what I waiting for … new engine, gameplay, graphics, mods, story, and GM
    Let’s be clear they did what they have to be in great WWE Game since here’s comes the pain ps2 version
  22. monster26745
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Good good good good good , best wwe game in a while glad they took time off 2k21 to make this, wwe2k20 was bad
  23. z28guy39
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This is the best wrestling game since WCW vs NWO on N64. WWE2K22 is loaded with features and I love the amount of content including the deep create a wrestler feature!
  24. crslnr
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    Es sieht gut aus, es wurde so ziemlich alles gefixt, gameplay ist auch sehr gut das einzige was fehlt ist der content und die customization.
  25. Criticone92
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    Non sarà un gioco perfetto ma allo stato attuale può solo che essere migliorato con futuri aggiornamenti (ne sono usciti già due in meno di una settimana). Finalmente un netto passo avanti dopo il disastroso 2k20. Un'ottima base da cui ripartire seguendo la qualità visiva ma soprattutto la libertà che deve essere data al giocatore per sviluppare una trama avvincente. Spero che con gliNon sarà un gioco perfetto ma allo stato attuale può solo che essere migliorato con futuri aggiornamenti (ne sono usciti già due in meno di una settimana). Finalmente un netto passo avanti dopo il disastroso 2k20. Un'ottima base da cui ripartire seguendo la qualità visiva ma soprattutto la libertà che deve essere data al giocatore per sviluppare una trama avvincente. Spero che con gli aggiornamenti futuri quello che manca possa essere implementato senza costi aggiuntivi (DLC a parte). Il season pass a 40€ lo trovo eccessivo per quello che offre. Opterei per un aggiornamento del gioco annuale senza dover uscire nuovamente con un'edizione fisica.… Expand
  26. Mahmood1212
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    It's one of best wrestling games ever it's not perfect but it's something special
  27. klausdhondt87
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Fabulous. Enjoying the game very much. So much to do. Great gameplay, graphics and presentation
  28. FlimFlam
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    This game is a 10/10. The best wrestling game in well over a decade. It's not even debatable. Randy Orton is in it.
  29. Dnazz
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    I'm not sure why people feel the need to rate this game a 0, especially those who haven't even played it ("canceled my preorder", "watched on youtube"). I probably would have scored this game an 8 but since there are so many unnecessary 0 scores I'll be rating this a 10 to try and counter those.
  30. MediaFreak
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    Been playing Wrestling games since the NES, I think this might be the best one ever made, over taking the previous best entry No Mercy on the N64.
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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    60
    Although the game is certainly better compared to the older version, the impression is spoiled by the sometimes clumsy controls. The strike aiming could use some tweaking. Pressing the right buttons is often more a matter of chance or luck than a planned strategy. The graphics have grown noticeably in beauty compared to the last game. [Issue#318]
  2. Oyungezer
    Jun 26, 2022
    80
    Efforts were made to keep 2020 as a road accident, and this time they came up with a game like it should have. With plenty of game mode and plenty of content, a fun WWE experience awaits you.
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  3. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    80
    WWE 2K22 fixes many of the serious bugs of the previous game and builds a solid foundation to build on with great gameplay and interesting game modes. Although minor, there are issues that need to be fixed, but there is a lot of fun to be had here.
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