WWE 2K23

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 109 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 64 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 109
  3. Negative: 26 out of 109
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  1. CrocodiiLee
    Apr 10, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't really understand how this year's game is getting better reviews than last year's. The only thing they improved was the bug's corrections. Everything else, or almost, is the same or worse.
    MyRise "The Lock" is boring as hell, 70% of the time you are playing against fake characters created by 2K. When we start a MyRise career the expectation is to be involved in the WWE universe in a immersive way, Last year's wasn't perfect, but was BY FAR better.
    Universe Mode is bland as hell, they even removed the show's intros. What's the sense of the universe mode overall? The only thing you do is fight -> menu -> fight -> menu. You have some cutscenes based on rivalries, but even those are so short and have 0 impact overall. Universe Mode should be something where you set the show of that day, click start and then watch it / play it as a real show. Not isolated matches followed my menus.
    Well, I don't really know I feel like the formula to have a good WWE game is easy but 2K keeps making it hard for no reason.
    Some Pros:
    - Community creations still really good!
    - Import custom superstar to MyRise is amazing
    - Gameplay is the same, but with less bugs and that's nice.    … Expand
  2. kingcritic1
    Mar 15, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nice graphics and all but these are basic things that shouldn’t be really used as an uplift for the rating, so many basic things in the wrestling world that can easily be implemented in the game are just not, don’t know whether the devs are just lazy or lack common sense but it’s pretty disappointing for fans to have to drop 60+ for this mediocrity.… Expand
  3. jimhopper420
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    Tell me why we are living in 2023 dealing with WWE games that are less intuitive and with less features than WWE games from 15-25 years ago?? Because all you idiots keep preordering so why would 2k bother actually putting forth effort to improve the game? Boatloads of missing legends, but you can play as Bud Bunny or a bunch of developmental people that you’ve never heard of. GM modeTell me why we are living in 2023 dealing with WWE games that are less intuitive and with less features than WWE games from 15-25 years ago?? Because all you idiots keep preordering so why would 2k bother actually putting forth effort to improve the game? Boatloads of missing legends, but you can play as Bud Bunny or a bunch of developmental people that you’ve never heard of. GM mode inexplicably kept the stupid style matchup mechanic that says Lesnar vs Lashley is a bad match. MyRise story is terrible and feels forced again. 2k needs the license taken away and given to someone who will actually give the real wrestling fans what we want.… Expand
  4. nopenotgivingon
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    These people rating it 10 are either high af or just hypeboys who don’t know how they’re being played by 2k. Terrible game with such minimal upgrades over last year it should have just been an update instead of a new game for $70+
  5. Imphasys
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    Absolute garbage. Definitely not worth $70 in terms of any upgrades over 2k22z Wish I hadn’t preordered and just waited until it went on sale.
  6. Fckwwe2k23
    Mar 21, 2023
    0
    First wrestling game I purchased since smackdown. This game is hot **** ass. I created a metacritic account just so I could rate this half assed piece of **** Refs take a hr to start counting a **** pin. Press L1 to pick up objects. Except you have to press L1 1 hundred **** times just for your character to finally decide pick the weapon up. Then when u swing the weapon jack **** happensFirst wrestling game I purchased since smackdown. This game is hot **** ass. I created a metacritic account just so I could rate this half assed piece of **** Refs take a hr to start counting a **** pin. Press L1 to pick up objects. Except you have to press L1 1 hundred **** times just for your character to finally decide pick the weapon up. Then when u swing the weapon jack **** happens 50pct of the time. While u busy not connecting with the hut for no **** reason. The cpu recovers and slaps the **** out of u. Causing u to get ur ass beat till they decide that u can get the **** up. All cause the game mechanics is ass and ur hit is not hitting the cpu for no **** reason.… Expand
  7. vgmkyle
    Mar 15, 2023
    0
    Why is 2K so lazy?!? They have no problems subtracting superstars that left the company a few months ago, but they can't change the gimmicks and storylines to be more current. Nothing carries over to this game from 2022, so get ready to make your characters and collect card sets ALL over again. This game totally feels like a patch to the last game, and they are charging insane pricesWhy is 2K so lazy?!? They have no problems subtracting superstars that left the company a few months ago, but they can't change the gimmicks and storylines to be more current. Nothing carries over to this game from 2022, so get ready to make your characters and collect card sets ALL over again. This game totally feels like a patch to the last game, and they are charging insane prices again. If you have 2022 already, don't bother! It's a shame it's not on game pass, because it is NOT worth full price by any means.… Expand
  8. Joviel12
    Apr 9, 2023
    3
    Game had potential to be great but like always with 2K is buggy and sloppy. Only somewhat enjoyable mode were showcase and Myrise. Story was good but gameplay is very messy. MyFaction is a complete joke again with not even having any decent cards unlocked for months. AI is legit some of the worst AI in a WWE game. Save your money and grab this on sale for $20 just for the story modes.
  9. Officialalexj7
    Apr 6, 2023
    7
    It's better than last year but I hate myrise so much. I don't want to play as a women wrestler to unlock stuff I cannot buy on the store.
  10. Yaters
    Apr 2, 2023
    2
    It gets a 1 star rating from me because of Cena Being nearly impossible to beat in Showcase mode with undertaker So Far. Also Roman ain't no 99! He's an 89 at best solo!
  11. OnlyOneHere
    Mar 19, 2023
    4
    The John Cena Showcase in this game is much better than last year's showcase. Unlike Rey Mysterio's showcase, they didn't waste spots on mid-tier and no-name wrestlers. The commentary is very dynamic. Aside a few new improvements and additions, this game is about the same as the last for $70. That is too expensive. The developers were too lazy and greedy for more improvements. Let meThe John Cena Showcase in this game is much better than last year's showcase. Unlike Rey Mysterio's showcase, they didn't waste spots on mid-tier and no-name wrestlers. The commentary is very dynamic. Aside a few new improvements and additions, this game is about the same as the last for $70. That is too expensive. The developers were too lazy and greedy for more improvements. Let me wrestle in more backstage areas, outside the arena or something. While the customization remains biblical, the stage creator has some glitches. WWE had a 50 man Royal Rumble match in real life, but I can't even do that in a video game.

    The ratings in this game are once again incredibly stupid. Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair have higher ratings than Hulk Hogan. I'm sick to death of these garbage feminist ratings. Well let me tell you something brother, I heard that Becky Lynch was in the main event of the lowest-viewed third hour Raw in history. You can't just have someone of that caliber get a rating higher than a legend who was in the most viewed WWE episode in history. I don't care if you can edit the ratings, I do not like to have my intelligence insulted by some feminist developers who are desperately trying to make these newer wrestlers relevant by inflating their ratings. Jesus Christ are the WWE so obsessed with Roman Reigns, but surprisingly he isn't the highest rated wrestler. It is a John Cena skin that has the highest rating, and it is a stroke of genius. WWE needs to make that a Fortnite skin.

    The new pin system improves the online multiplayer experience, but it's about the same as the last game. For goodness sake, why are unskippable cutscenes still a thing in 2023? Enough already. I can't skip the cringeworthy cutscenes in MyRise. I don't want to watch a stupid movie about wrestling. I just want to punch wrestlers. Even with unskippable cutscenes, there's too many loading screens. I can only skip the dialogue cutscenes, which have horrible lip syncing. I only recommend this game until it is $15-20. This is not worth the outrageous price of $70.    … Expand
  12. Cagrika
    Mar 17, 2023
    2
    Total rubbish. It's %100 same game from last year with huge price. i mean this is WRESTLING game. right ? Because this game still not has chain wrestling.. i still miss old wwe 2k games. I finished showcase mod. matches were not bad lots of important matches were missing but it makes job done.even attires are not match with original ones . its very simplified versions and not accurate.Total rubbish. It's %100 same game from last year with huge price. i mean this is WRESTLING game. right ? Because this game still not has chain wrestling.. i still miss old wwe 2k games. I finished showcase mod. matches were not bad lots of important matches were missing but it makes job done.even attires are not match with original ones . its very simplified versions and not accurate. While in matches there are no commentary and you will hear always some track that hurts your brain. i will give 2 point because of graphics and that Randy Orton 09 model. Hands down that model was one of the best model in the game ( his portrait is wrong but yeah . its 2k game xd ) other aspects from game are just garbage. game play sucks, reversal system is still embarrassing. New pin system is nothing special, not worth to mention.… Expand
  13. TheGuyAarons96
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Almost as good as wwe2k22 but it's worth playing. Showcase mode was fun but last was better.
  14. Ali1983
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    it's been 20 years since I played good wrestler game and after long years this is the most improved WWE game maybe number 4 after here's come the pain & shut your mouth.. and wwe 2006

    graphic 9
    sounds 9
    gameplay 9
    value 9

    overall 9/10
  15. Jt0429
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    Good-
    AI Tuning; New MyRise.
    Bad- Constant loading screens in MyRise; Showcase mode doesn’t feel as good as last year. Thoughts- WWE 2K23 feels like a good step up from its predecessor. However, the game has to do quite a bit to justify its existence when WWE 2K22 still exists and is still perfectly playable. For those who may not be too interested in the updated roster,    Good-
    AI Tuning; New MyRise.

    Bad-
    Constant loading screens in MyRise; Showcase mode doesn’t feel as good as last year.

    Thoughts-
    WWE 2K23 feels like a good step up from its predecessor. However, the game has to do quite a bit to justify its existence when WWE 2K22 still exists and is still perfectly playable. For those who may not be too interested in the updated roster, thankfully, the new MyRise offers quite a bit of gameplay in its own right. The creators among us will definitely find the AI tuning an incredible new feature which, while basic, will hopefully get better fleshed out down the line. Those who just want to have some fun pro-wrestling matches without too much of a hassle will also end up ultimately enjoying just about everything WWE 2K23 has to offer.    … Expand
  16. TheSurge_305
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Such a great game. they have really been improving it a lot. the game is so much fun. and i love the new wargames mode.
  17. TheBucks
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in this year and in the wrestling games history
  18. Punisherrl
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Great new features love how they added quick recovery by pressing R1 and the times pin counrlt mini game is a great addition. John Cena showcase is great much longer than 2k22
  19. MinePlay512
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    WWE 2K23 is a very solid improvement to 2K22, and the series is really repairing the damage 2K20 made. With new features and modes to pick, here is hoping the series will build on 2K23 as this is a excellent wrestling game.
  20. ehtaco
    Mar 29, 2023
    9
    Very good -- surprisingly good, tbh. One of the better pro wrestling games of the last decade. WarGames is a disappointment, but everything else is a blast for the most part.
  21. Stunnerko
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    Amazing graphics, prob the best Mix of arcade and sim since HCTP. Yea some bugs here and there but if they get them cleaned up in future updates this will be one of the greatest wrestling games ever. Also the caw community are putting out some of the most realistic wrestlers ever already and launch day is today.
  22. boss-standards
    Mar 24, 2023
    9
    Enjoying this game very day that I play it. Definitely the best WWE game in a very long time. I wish that we could turn off weight detection because I don't mind the challenge against a super heavyweight over a long period of time during the match, but it's a really enjoyable game. A definite improvement over WWE 2K22
  23. RichieSeven
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    I'm just so happy this franchise is back. All the stuff from 2K22 is improved in this game. It looks better, there are new ways to play, and I am going to be spending the next 200 hours playing iteration after customized iteration.
  24. HughGRectionJoe
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    I have had a ton of fun so far with this game and I really love War Games. I don't like how these sports game companies pump out yearly releases, but it feels like with WWE 2K23, they focused on a diverse offering of modes with some graphical upgrades. Honestly, one of the best wrestling games I've ever played. Hella better than WWE 2K20.
  25. dexer_10
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Game is so good but i think can be better in future just fix the bug and servers
  26. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    WWE 2K23 is definitely a return to form from 2K19 and DEFINITELY an amazing improvement from 2K22.
  27. lFreelMan
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    The show case mode makes it worth it this year. Multiplayer is always a fun time to play with friends and the roster feels like we're not missing much.
  28. Nimafa77
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    I really enjoyed my time playing it and it has lot significance improvements compared to last year's game
  29. Sonaldo-San
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Absolutely quality, finally a wrestling game that can bring joy as much as the ones we played on the ps2 back in the day.
  30. redtigers62
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Le désastre qu’a été WWE 2K20 peut enfin être enterré. Après un jeu si mauvais que son successeur a été annulé, le développeur Visual Concepts a passé trois ans et demi à exhumer cette série d’entre les morts, à la manière de l’Undertaker. Le jeu de l’année dernière était solide : pas tout à fait du niveau de l’événement principal, mais le plus jouable depuis une demi-décennie. WWE 2K23 vaLe désastre qu’a été WWE 2K20 peut enfin être enterré. Après un jeu si mauvais que son successeur a été annulé, le développeur Visual Concepts a passé trois ans et demi à exhumer cette série d’entre les morts, à la manière de l’Undertaker. Le jeu de l’année dernière était solide : pas tout à fait du niveau de l’événement principal, mais le plus jouable depuis une demi-décennie. WWE 2K23 va encore plus loin. L’ancienne série Smackdown est enfin de retour au sommet de sa forme.

    WWE 2K23 est rempli de modes excellents, mais l’action dans le ring est la principale raison de ce retour colossal. Il élimine les éléments gênants de WWE 2K22, développe ses meilleurs éléments et ajoute quelques touches subtiles pour faire bonne mesure. Bien sûr, certains lui reprocheront de ne pas être trop sanglant, mais cette série n’a jamais essayé d’être ce type de jeu de catch. Il s’agit d’une simulation de combat, avec quelques touches d’arcade qui rendent les matchs un peu plus rapides que ce que l’on voit à la télévision.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    80
    WWE 2K23 takes the huge improvements made with last year's game and adds all manner of polish and tweaks. The game modes are each enhanced, while superstar and custom wrestler models look better than they ever have before. You won't find as many changes in the ring itself, but the sheer amount of content and the addition of the WarGames match should prove more than enough for fans.
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  2. Meristation
    Apr 18, 2023
    80
    WWE 2K23 offers a great amount of content for every WWE fan, no matter what mode will chose to enjoy. Technically above average and with a profound but affordable gameplay, its easy to have a great time with this game, although it has some aspects to improve yet.
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  3. Finger Guns
    Apr 10, 2023
    80
    After taking a year off to refine the formula, WWE 2K23 is back with a bang. Graphically impressive, filled to bursting with wrestlers and content, it’s a fitting continuation for long-time fans. It’s just that little bit too overwhelming for lapsed fans that are coming in fresh, but it does at least try to accommodate.
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