WWE 2K Battlegrounds

 Xbox One
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
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  1. Game Rant
    Sep 27, 2020
    40
    WWE 2K Battlegrounds has significantly less online and technical issues than most of the WWE 2K games, but it still struggles to shake off its identity as a small-scale, "budget" game. A lot of it feels rushed or lacks depth, and the result is a relatively barebones, repetitive wrestling game that loses its appeal in mere hours. That being said, those looking to use it as a multiplayer party game may find it to be a worthwhile investment after a price drop.
  2. GamesRadar+
    Sep 21, 2020
    40
    Like an early card match at a pay-per-view event, WWE 2K Battlegrounds is meant to keep the crowd entertained before the main event re-enters the arena, but it's rarely as flashy or fun as its concept implies.
  3. Screen Rant
    Sep 28, 2020
    30
    As it stands, the implementation of grind and paid currency wring all the fun out of the experience, leaving a game with some potential that isn't worth the effort to see all the way through. Much like a modern-day RAW main event, the in-ring action is sound if not memorable, but it's the decisions behind the scenes that really ruin it for everyone.

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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 12 out of 26
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    WWE 2K Battlegrounds is a different approach to the other 2K wrestling games from franchise and is more arcade than simulation driven. TheWWE 2K Battlegrounds is a different approach to the other 2K wrestling games from franchise and is more arcade than simulation driven. The game’s price of admission is a bit hefty for what it is, and the micro transaction system is in full force on top of that. However as a game for fans of wrestling WWE 2K Battlegrounds has established itself with a more style than the previous franchise offerings of WWE games from 2k. A game developer, somewhere at 2K and Saber Interactive, has made an effort to overhaul the fun with this years release. Gameplay in WWE 2K Battlegrounds is basic but that keeps the controls from hindering the more arcade style thats set out to ensure you have fun. There is little depth to the wrestler’s move sets and although different classes of wrestlers have different moves, a lot of these are actually shared even between the more iconic wrestlers on the roster. Despite the minimalist gameplay mechanics, the game still maintains fun to play and the wrestlers even have special moves.There are different game modes with the highlight of them being the King of the Battleground which is a mash up of a Battle Royale where the last wrestler standing wins. WWE 2k Battlegrounds like most wrestling games, is more fun when you play with your friends, but there is also a campaign mode, and I must say it is indeed better than WWE 2K20’s was. Gone are the strange faces, clipping, and distorted voices this year. While this all might sound great, there is still one enormous complaint that many will have and thats the micro transactions. You can grind to unlock wrestlers by grinding or if you just want to play as your favorite wrestlers from the moment you buy the game, then you can opt to purchase them for immediate access. WWE 2K Battlegrounds is definitely one of the best WWE 2K games over its many years, so if you’re a fan this is an absolute must buy, if not a huge wrestling fan but do enjoy it on occasion be sure to pick it up on sale. Even the achievement hunters will rejoice in the easily obtained gamer score in this years release for your Xbox One console.… Full Review »
  2. DrewTiberius
    Sep 20, 2020
    1
    They obviously spuffed out this title in a few months. Another rushed poor quality WWE game. Unlocking characters and items is a grind due toThey obviously spuffed out this title in a few months. Another rushed poor quality WWE game. Unlocking characters and items is a grind due to the implementation of microtransactions.… Full Review »
  3. Ferrashi
    Sep 20, 2020
    3
    The game is very overpriced and while it might be somewhat generous with giving currency at the start, it eventually becomes a grind. TheThe game is very overpriced and while it might be somewhat generous with giving currency at the start, it eventually becomes a grind. The superstars each have different styles and those who share styles also share preset move sets which makes them less unique to play as aside from a different finisher. There’s a terrible haze effect when viewing characters in the superstar menu as well. A big gripe I have is how much momentum you lose when reversing moves. When you’re having a back and forth match with either AI (which are very dumb) or a friend, it just vanishes after 2 or 3 reversals which makes it hard to store a finisher, a stupid move for an arcade like game. Rather than one button assigned to reversing however, the four face buttons are chosen instead and the prompt will always be random. The only good thing I can say is that the online performs much better than previous titles where the game can lag and you have to predict reversal timing a full second in advance. Over all though, definitely not worth the money even on a discount. Just keep playing All Stars… Full Review »
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