WWE 2K22

 PlayStation 5
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 189 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 130 out of 189
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 189
  3. Negative: 34 out of 189
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  1. zoso52
    Mar 11, 2022
    5
    First of all. Logan Paul is going to be in the game as DLC. That alone, I should give it a 0/10 but I guess I'll be legit.

    The game is OK. NOT worth $70 bucks on PS5 at all though. Really, not worth 60 as well. it's a 20 dollar game that has some fun gameplay but is very shallow and the gameplay is constrictive. You can't switch to who you're facing when in animation so that makes a    First of all. Logan Paul is going to be in the game as DLC. That alone, I should give it a 0/10 but I guess I'll be legit.

    The game is OK. NOT worth $70 bucks on PS5 at all though. Really, not worth 60 as well. it's a 20 dollar game that has some fun gameplay but is very shallow and the gameplay is constrictive. You can't switch to who you're facing when in animation so that makes a triple threat and fatal 4 ways really lame. When you have a tag team match, you play as both people in the match and can't have fun messing with the other opponents in the match. You're stuck on your tag corner and that's that.

    I just wish the game was more free. The gameplay feels so constrictive it really messes with me. The reverse system is also lame. Just a button mash. Mash all of the face buttons and win. Why is GM limited to a certain number of weeks? It makes zero sense. The max weeks in GM you can do is 50. That is a lot but why can't I just keep going? Again, constrictive gameplay. Just give us the WWE game we've all wanted since the 90's. Cmon. Also, trying to use weapons is SO slow. I love grabbing weapons and just beating the heck out of people in WWE gamges. Very lame and slow in this years game.

    I would rather just go back to Smackdown vs Raw on my PC emulator.

    In NO WAY should you pay full price for this game.    … Expand
  2. BigCRB
    Mar 11, 2022
    6
    WWE2K22 is head and shoulders above 2K20, but that isn’t really saying much…
    The graphics in this years installment are phenomenal and “MyRise” is actually very enjoyable with lots of depth and entertaining storylines. However, that’s about where the “great” stops. The long awaited return of “MyGM” is tampered by its overall lack of depth and replay value and the fan favorite Universe Mode    WWE2K22 is head and shoulders above 2K20, but that isn’t really saying much…
    The graphics in this years installment are phenomenal and “MyRise” is actually very enjoyable with lots of depth and entertaining storylines. However, that’s about where the “great” stops. The long awaited return of “MyGM” is tampered by its overall lack of depth and replay value and the fan favorite Universe Mode saw only the addition of a solo superstar feature which completely falls flat on its face. Showcase mode, featuring the Legendary Rey Mysterio is a huge letdown; many of his most notable and career defining matches are missing, replaced my mundane singles matches from random episodes of Raw featuring opponents like Gran Metalik and Samoa Joe. Not only is it a let down but the new controls for this years installment make the mode a total chore to play as it relies far too heavily on the flashy new combos. Returning from 2K20 are lots of bugs, crashes and glitches that make even the simplest tasks like editing an entrance or creating a superstar a total headache. Combine these issues with the loss of many important Creation Suite features, no new match types and the complete stripping of the legends roster, this game is good but very far from great. If you’ve got the spare change, pick up the game and enjoy it for what it is, a base, a building block for future installments…but don’t expect to be playing the greatest wrestling game ever.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. OnlyOneHere
    Mar 12, 2022
    4
    The gameplay in this game is more fluid and fun than the previous game. When it comes to frame rate, I am not some nerd that looks at numbers for frames. All I know is that the frame rate runs at an acceptable rate when 8 wrestlers are in 1 ring. An improvement from the awful frame rate when 8 wrestlers were in 1 ring from previous games, which is expected from a PS5 console. WrestlersThe gameplay in this game is more fluid and fun than the previous game. When it comes to frame rate, I am not some nerd that looks at numbers for frames. All I know is that the frame rate runs at an acceptable rate when 8 wrestlers are in 1 ring. An improvement from the awful frame rate when 8 wrestlers were in 1 ring from previous games, which is expected from a PS5 console. Wrestlers look more accurate than the disaster that is 2K20. I am impressed that the ThunderDome virtual fans actually move during gameplay, except for online. Tons of customization options. Other than that, the game is garbage. The greedy developers didn't even add a proper story mode, and they are charging $10 more than usual. The lip syncing is beyond horrible. The developers were too cheap and lazy to make more proper cutscenes, so they just relied on tweets for story.

    The overall ratings are incredibly stupid and some don't make any sense. For goodness sake, why is the WWE so obsessed with Roman Reigns? Enough already. It's a joke that Roman's rating is 3 points higher than legends like Steve Austin and John Cena, two wrestlers that had a much bigger impact on WWE than him. It's an even bigger joke that Becky Lynch has a higher rating than a legend that changed wrestling forever known as Hulk Hogan. Who came up with these garbage feminist ratings? When I created a roofless arena on daytime, the stadium doesn't even light up and it remains dark. A huge roster and you can't even have a 50 men Royal Rumble match in a fake video game, despite there being one in real life. The referee doesn't count consistently when I am outside the ring. The physics are laughable, especially the hair physics. Only 12 matches in Showcase, and they didn't even add Rey Mysterio's most iconic matches. Like why did they even add Gran Metalik for the showcase? I don't even know who that is, and it doesn't help that he looks like an off-brand Rey Mysterio.

    The online multiplayer is trash. Rey Mysterio has a cringeworthy face on the original cover of this game. This made me remove the cover paper off the game case and rip it into pieces. The greedy developers want me to pay $100 for a decent cover of Rey Mysterio. I only recommend you buy this game until it is like $20 or $15. This is not worth the outrageous price of $70.    … Expand
  9. Kanon_
    Mar 10, 2022
    8
    Un gran bel passo avanti. Finalmente un gioco di wrestling che diverte e convince.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. crow_11__
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    New wwe 2k22 game simple mechanics for me simple small brain i like wwe 2k22
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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!
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. Ali1983
    Mar 9, 2022
    5
    still WWE suffering bad rouster & arcade game play... I am waiting for wwe 2k19 price cut...
  30. Trevorbumbarger
    Mar 17, 2022
    0
    2K is the worst company ever!!! This game you can't play because of servers going down. So we have to wait over a month for more people after 2 years. Each game has had people like Bruno Sammartino, Ricky Steamboat, Bam Bam Bigelow, Greg Valentine, Lex Luger and more. Than we are missing others like Paige, The Bellas, Zelina Vega, Kurt Angle, Lita, Brutus Beefcake, Sycho Sid, Dusty Rhodes,2K is the worst company ever!!! This game you can't play because of servers going down. So we have to wait over a month for more people after 2 years. Each game has had people like Bruno Sammartino, Ricky Steamboat, Bam Bam Bigelow, Greg Valentine, Lex Luger and more. Than we are missing others like Paige, The Bellas, Zelina Vega, Kurt Angle, Lita, Brutus Beefcake, Sycho Sid, Dusty Rhodes, Molly Holly, Reggie. This was supposed to be the biggest roster and it isn't and definitely doesn't hit different at all. How can you have a rey mysterio showcase and not have the best matches with legends in it. Legends made WWE and for them not being in is ridiculous since 2K has had 2 years to do it. I know for sure they won't be happy with this! Than we need a new moves pack because hardly no new moves are in the game after 2 years!… Expand
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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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