WWE 2K15

 Xbox One
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5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 74 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 19 out of 74
  3. Negative: 28 out of 74
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  1. JonC
    Dec 3, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is definitely the best looking wrestling game I've ever played. For next gen, I was expecting a bit more in the visuals department to be honest, though I prefer gameplay over graphics, so I didn't let this bug me too much! Now for gameplay, the games balancing system is impressive. It needs some minor improvement yes, but it's a great start and makes for a fun and pretty realistic fight overall.

    The pinning is absolutely horrible! In my opinion, games should be easy enough for everyone to learn and play in a short period of time (not master, but at least pick up and enjoy). If I invited friends over, it would take them weeks to master kicking out. You have to time it perfectly, and if you think about it, you really only have about 3 shots to do it right. I'm sure there is a handful of gamers who have learned and dealt with this, but I bet the majority find it too difficult to the point where it's not fun. I love a good challenge, but this is too much!

    I've read many people say that MyCareer mode was the best feature of this game, so I was excited to try it out. Sadly, it's nothing special. I've had about 20 + matches, and only got two cut scenes. One short clip of my guy signing a contract, and 10 sec clip of him getting pumped in the hall before a match. Other than that, nothing else. No talking to other wrestlers, no feuds, no interruptions, no backstage scenes, no rants in front of the crowd, nothing. I'm not done this mode, so there may be more, but man it's really slow and boring so far and I'm sure there's nothing great ahead if so far I got this.

    The showcase mode was a lot of fun, despite the two feuds being not the most interesting of choices. The voices were great, there was interruptions, and drama, just like the show, but that's the thing, you are re-living (re-playing) events that already happened. So not over the top of shocking. This is why I was so disappointed about MyCareer mode. I was hoping to see and experience some insane and unique things.

    Another thing that bugged me was that all my progress disappeared. My two completed showcases, my created wrestler, all the new wrestlers I earned, everything!

    I'm about 5-7 hours in total gameplay and I'm about ready to tap out. ;) This is a game where you need to have friends over to play to prolong the fun factor of the game. Because MyCareer mode and the small list of match types won't keep me interested for much longer.

    Few other things that bugged me was the ref is always in the way! Sometimes hard to see the Reverse symbol cause the guy is walking left and right so much! lol The stamina meter in the balancing system needs some work. Wrestlers don't get tired THAT fast! Especially the little guys. hehe Some of the wrestlers need work as they don't look good. A few to list would be the Rock, Batista, Stone Cold.

    I haven't been successful finding a match online, just doesn't work for me.

    Overall, great looking game! Not very fun though unless you have your buddies over.
    I don't recommend paying full price for this game. I suggest waiting till the price drops, or buy it used.
    Or play WWE 2K14, SVR or Revenge until something else comes out.    … Expand
  2. BarryHorowitz
    Nov 20, 2014
    0
    Like a jobber going against John Cena, this game just can't get the job done. Bugs and glitches, the same horrible gameplay from years past, unrealistic selling of moves, and horrible mini games rule the roost in this series. Without the great Wrestlemania mode or legends of WWE 2k14, this game is down for the count and should be future endeavored. Please 2K, get rid of Yukes as the developer.
  3. mongoman
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    Beautiful graphics, good sound, poor music, lack of modes, no create an arena or diva and finally the chain wrestling sucks. 2k has ruined one of the few game series that I buy every year. I wont say its bad but it certainly is nothing like the previous entries in this series. If your looking for a wrestling simulator with glitches and framerate issues then you should buy this, otherwiseBeautiful graphics, good sound, poor music, lack of modes, no create an arena or diva and finally the chain wrestling sucks. 2k has ruined one of the few game series that I buy every year. I wont say its bad but it certainly is nothing like the previous entries in this series. If your looking for a wrestling simulator with glitches and framerate issues then you should buy this, otherwise stick with last years edition.… Expand
  4. DarrMunny
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    The main things I want is gameplay, graphics.and this has it,I dont care much about 300 game modes hardly used half of them anyway.Creation meh who cares so on that point its thumbs up for me.
  5. SenshudoTV
    Dec 5, 2014
    6
    Overall, the title just isn't quite up to par. It promises a lot but delivers comparatively little. It might be worth waiting until 2K16 before taking the plunge with WWE on current gen.
  6. Dr3aMIFreedom
    Nov 23, 2014
    8
    Mode Solo:

    Etant un grand fan de catch depuis que j'ai 4ans et ayant fait tout les jeux wwe wwf via des émulateurs le mode solo est réellement le gros point fort du jeu.Un mode 2k show case vraiment passionnant avec 2 rivalités très forte des 20 dernières années,les étapes sont retranscrit avec respect et ce mode est quand même très long niveau durée de vie. Pour ceux qui est du mode my    Mode Solo:

    Etant un grand fan de catch depuis que j'ai 4ans et ayant fait tout les jeux wwe wwf via des émulateurs le mode solo est réellement le gros point fort du jeu.Un mode 2k show case vraiment passionnant avec 2 rivalités très forte des 20 dernières années,les étapes sont retranscrit avec respect et ce mode est quand même très long niveau durée de vie. Pour ceux qui est du mode my carrière malgré des soucis pour des amis sur one de ne pouvoir y jouer je le trouve réellement très sympa,de devoir monter les échelons,de pouvoir affronter les superstars de nos amis,de pouvoir avoir des rivalités avec ses dernières ou des amitiés,de pouvoir voir le nombre de fans pouvant nous suivres,de pouvoir acheter et faire intervenir nos managers.Heel face c'est à vous de décider.Tout n'est pas acquis dans ce mode là vous voulez devenir la plus grande superstar de tout les temps?Vous devrez alors vous entraîner avec ses superstars et apprendres d'elles pour ensuite utiliser leurs techniques et atteindres le hall of fame et devenir chapiom undesputed de la wwe. Pour le mode my carrière ont peut sans doute regretter le petit manque de vie qui se fais sentir. A vous de devenir plus fort car les superstar que vous affronterez l'un après l'autres seront de plus en plus forts. Le mode wwe univers : Le seule mode de jeu qui ne sert un peut à rien,je n'y voit pas réellement beaucoup d'intéret. Pourquoi ne pas l'avoir changer par un mode The autority ou COO car je ne vais pas dire GM car vous avez bien plus voir que de nos jours ils n'existes plus à la wwe. Avec un mode de jeu comme sa vous auriez tout ce qui est du GM mais avec la possibilité de géré tout le staff,les tweet,les interviews et même la possibilité d'être entraîner dans une foeud comme l'est souvent hhh et encore pleins de choses,ce mode serai vraiment très très riche.

    Jouabilité :

    J'avoue avoir été un peu perdu car certaines touches ont vraiment été changés et j'ai du mal à ne pas pas faire les même prises l'une après l'autres.Il aurai été bien de pouvoir désactivés le mini jeu qui se révèle parfois très chiant mais petite astuce pour ne pas la faire,couraient et affaiblissez votre adversaire un maximum.Je suis très content du niveau de l'ia qui est beaucoup plus intelligente. En effet comparé au 14 il sera bien plus dur de pouvoir venir à bout de vos adversaire. Exemple : Je m'appretter à faire mon finisher sur un bot,lui se relever via les cordes et moi je l’attendez derrière. Aussitôt debout il a couru après et sauter dessus, était-il conscient que j'allait "Finish It !!!"?.Certains aimeront d'autres pas. Moi j'aime beaucoup car le jeu est très difficile en restant toujours en mode normale et donc ont a beaucoup plus de mérite à finir le jeu comparé au 14 où il nous fallait 1 journée à finir le solo. On peut aussi noter un petit effort qui a été donner aux escaliers qui ne diparaissent plus dans le vide et le fait que l'on puissent mettre plus de 3 échelles dans un ring. Un point noir pour ce qui est de ne pas être plus de 6 dans un ring alors que nous sommes en next gen. Nous pouvons désormer ramper dans le ring grâce à la jauge de fatigue pour faire un tomber ce qui donnent nous immerses un peut plus dans le jeu,comme le fait de pouvoir se donner des coups à genoux et de pouvoir se relever plus vite grâce à l'aide des cordes.

    Créations :

    J'ai été très dessus par ce mode là,en effet de ne pas pouvoir avoir autant de tatouage qu'avant m'a vraiment fais mal au cœur,coupe de cheveux,pantalons et j'en passe. Le plus gros point noir reste les entrées car nous n'avons seulement le droit à une quinzaine de superstars et ça pique les yeux et j'ai été réellement furieux que le jeu soit aussi pauvres de ce côté là.Vus pouvez toujours faire l'entrée avancée mais avec uniquement une quinzaine de superstars à chaque étapes. Pour l'entré champion est bien nous ne pouvons toujours pas la personnaliser à nos goûts,c'est franchement dommage.Pareil pour les musiques,on a pas forcement envie de mettre les musiques des superstars connus (à quand les musique personnaliser?). Il me semble que l'ont ne peut plus perso notre vidéo d'entré, je me trompe peut être. La création de titres,finisher et d'arènes est à oublier,en effet ils ne font plus parties du jeu,pour moi ce n'est pas si grave que sa car je ne m'en servait jamais mais pour les grand fans de ces modes c'est dommage. Pour ce qui est de la liste des coups je la trouve plus que suffisante car j'ai bel et bien trouver mon bonheur pour avoir une liste de coups qui me plais.

    Graphismes :

    C'est beau et propres hormis les visages de HBK rétro (un orque) summer raie qui sort d'outre tombe ainsi que HHH qui est devenu brun clair (depuis quand? Je me le demande) et peut-être d'autres,le jeu est vraiment très beau,beaucoup de petit détails du style les tables,escaliers,publique,visages ont été revus à la hausse et sa fais plaisir depuis le temps que l'ont attendez cela. Un point fort est que l'ont peut voir nos superstars grimacer de douleur si l'ont y prêtes vraiment attention.

    Son :

    Les bruitages sont bien plus réalistes qu'auparavant et plus fidèles avec le bruitage du ring lors d'un impact,la foule qui réagis selon votre popularité avec des chants du style : Wé!!!Bouh!!!Wé!!!Bouh!!!.

    Type de match : Bien trop pauvres et très décevant 50% des match environs supprimer et le fait illogique de voir en show case des arbitres spéciaux et du fait que l'ont est pas ce type de match. Le jeu n'a pas été fini sur ce côté là.

    Le Online : Très très très très décevant,après avoir finis le solo,on a le choix entre revendre le jeu ou jouer avec ses potes en ligne et bien là on aurait plutôt l'acte de le vendre tellement le multi est archi pauvre. On ne peut plus assister à nos entrés en ligne,WTF? Et si en plus de cela vous supprimer 50% des matches le multi n'a plus aucun intérêt et fais pleuré tellement il est vraiment pourrave. De plus le système de ciblage est vraiment plus critique que l'an dernier,de ce coter là tout est à revoir.

    Le Bilan : Le jeu à deux facette le mode solo qui est de loin l'un des plus aboutis des jeux de catch,le second le multi avec les création (car oui l'intérêt de multi est de montré ses créations à ses amis) est de loin l'épisode l'un des plus raté de tout les temps niveau WWE.

    Voilà je pense avoir été assez objectif et juste dans mes propos. Sorry pour l'orthographe,ce n'est pas mon fort^^.    … Expand
  7. BAPACop
    Nov 18, 2014
    2
    In their rush to say "look, we're next-gen now!" the developers seem to have forgotten to include the game along with the graphics. Like in the 360 and PS3 versions, the creation suite has been destroyed, with most of the custom animations gone along with custom stories, finishers, and even music. Somehow the current gen version has managed to go one step forward and not only remove thatIn their rush to say "look, we're next-gen now!" the developers seem to have forgotten to include the game along with the graphics. Like in the 360 and PS3 versions, the creation suite has been destroyed, with most of the custom animations gone along with custom stories, finishers, and even music. Somehow the current gen version has managed to go one step forward and not only remove that but also custom arenas, belts, and female CAWs. But at least the last-gen versions have matches in them. There are over forty match types that were present in 2K14 but are missing in 2K15. There have been more match types REMOVED than actually exist in the game. There's a reason this game was review embargoed.… Expand
  8. Hellequin_MC
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    + new graphics
    + scanned superstars
    + focus on present and future (nxt) + showcase + chain wrestling system + superstars clothes are fully editable - almost no generic entrances - less match types than before Since I do not care at all for most of the create options of this series (CAW, CAA, CAF, CAE, CAS) all those cuts, others are so angry about, do not really matter to me.    + new graphics
    + scanned superstars
    + focus on present and future (nxt)
    + showcase
    + chain wrestling system
    + superstars clothes are fully editable

    - almost no generic entrances
    - less match types than before

    Since I do not care at all for most of the create options of this series (CAW, CAA, CAF, CAE, CAS) all those cuts, others are so angry about, do not really matter to me.
    What I miss sometimes are the different variations when it comes to tag-team matches and the possibility of giving a different entrance to a superstar that does not actually belong to an other.

    I really like the new chain wrestling system at the start of a match and I also prefer the slower pace of the matches in general.

    The graphics really look good, the scanned superstars sometimes look so real. However the still need to work on the fans which still do not really look like current gen and take away from the overall great looks of the game.
    All the new animations are also welcome. I like it, when after a long match, the winner leans over the ropes to show, it took almost all of his power to defeat his opponent.

    Finally they concentrated on the here and now when it comes to the roster. Even though I started watching the WWE (F) in the early 90´s, I prefer a present day product. So I do not care for legends, I do not care for guys who ended their careers or got fired. So instead of Del Rio, Santino, Michaels, Austin I would rather have Los Matadores, Heath Slater and Sin Cara. But overall I am ok with the roster.

    Showcase (to me) is a nice bonus (since I almost only play my own stories in exhibition mode) which gives me the opportunity to play through various feuds of the past.

    So I have a lot of fun with "my personal present day roster sandbox" and since the cuts do not matter to me I can honestly rate it a "9/10".

    For future releases of the series I would just like to be given back the cut out match types and some new generic entrances for heels and faces.    … Expand
  9. Drkside
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Graphics are amazing! The most important new feature, along with the new control system of the wrestler, is found in the My Career mode. I have been waiting for this feature for years. The controls have been completely redesigned to provide better gameplay and the graphic quality is aligned with what was expected on average. A CLEAR winner for 2K and WWE!
  10. Royavi
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    People complaining about the missing modes.
    I think its good to remove them and re-create them.
    Better then having old ones which causing performance problems or bugs while being in the ring! Create a Finisher... this moves cant be stopped by an attack. dont break trough tables.... People complain about the missing MP3 Support. Its Sonys fault. Not the fault of 2K. Important is    People complaining about the missing modes.
    I think its good to remove them and re-create them.
    Better then having old ones which causing performance problems
    or bugs while being in the ring! Create a Finisher... this moves cant be stopped by an attack.
    dont break trough tables....

    People complain about the missing MP3 Support.
    Its Sonys fault. Not the fault of 2K.

    Important is that 2K Made a new WRESTLING GAME
    from action to simulation. Important is what happens in the ring.
    Gameplay is awesome and the Stamina isnt perfect but realy good for the first try.
    Now there have a stable base to improve there game.
    GOOOOOOD LUCK 2 K!!!

    Gameplay: 8/10
    Content: 7/10
    Engine/performance/graphic: 10/10

    = ~8,3

    its running without D1 - Patch! 1080p with 60fps! has scanned wrestlers weapons and ring!
    Gameplay Improvements! Just less content...

    Its not THQ/WWE anymore thx 2K.
    Its now a real 2K game!
    I would give that game a 8/10 but because of so many Haters ill give it a 10    … Expand
  11. KletassVanDam
    Jan 29, 2015
    2
    Graphics are great. Gameplay is soooo sllllooooowwww... Buttons are on delayed response, so i'm yelling at the TV "punch, dammit!" while hitting the button 12 times in a row waiting for the slowest punches ever. I'm glad they give you the option to turn music off in the menus, tho! It can take like an hour to create a wrestler, and I don't want to hear the same 12 songs fast-paced songsGraphics are great. Gameplay is soooo sllllooooowwww... Buttons are on delayed response, so i'm yelling at the TV "punch, dammit!" while hitting the button 12 times in a row waiting for the slowest punches ever. I'm glad they give you the option to turn music off in the menus, tho! It can take like an hour to create a wrestler, and I don't want to hear the same 12 songs fast-paced songs looping, so rather than mute my TV for parts of the game you can turn off music in the menus only, and leave the entrance music as-is. Great! They should stop trying to "recreate the WWE experience" and just make a fun wrestling game. Every great game needs a good character creator, and this one is better that it has been, but the organization is just silly. Go in to one menu to create a new character, then go in to a completely different set of menus to create a moveset, then assign it to that character, yuck! Also, OCD I realize, but i you want to create a modern appearance for a wreslter, you have to clone it and take up an edit slot, so now you have the same wrestler in two spots. Want to have a title match, but use that John Cena you made in nWo gear? You can't because the belt is on the OTHER John Cena in your character menu. Same for "retro" versions of a character, why have them in separate character slots? Just put all the versions under one character, and let me pick the look after I've selected that character. I haven't been able to stop playing FirePro over the years because its fun to play, and only take a couple minutes to set up and finish a match, WWE 2k15 isn't really... fun...… Expand
  12. Goldie4Mayor
    Nov 29, 2014
    3
    Mildly impressive graphics, a massively pared down creation suite, missing game modes and an all new, slower and clunkier combat system are the major selling points of WWE 2K15, a game of so little importance to 2K that they seem to have forgotten to finish it. The facial scans vary from very well done to hideously inaccurate, and the new animations, while much smoother than previousMildly impressive graphics, a massively pared down creation suite, missing game modes and an all new, slower and clunkier combat system are the major selling points of WWE 2K15, a game of so little importance to 2K that they seem to have forgotten to finish it. The facial scans vary from very well done to hideously inaccurate, and the new animations, while much smoother than previous iterations, are so slow and badly implemented that it feels less like you're performing the moves and more like you're triggering tiny cutscenes in the middle of the ring. Unfortunately, the MyCareer mode seems like a pile of unused potential. Its a great idea for a wrestling game, but there isn't much to it. Its severely lacking in content and mostly feels like a pointless series of matches in which you earn virtual currency to upgrade your character so that you can be more effective in future matches.

    I really wanted to like this game, but the game itself (or perhaps the developers) doesn't really seem to give a **** about whether its enjoyable or not. The features are few and far between, the gameplay is plodding and dull and the traditionally massive creation options have been replaced by a sorry imitation. Sadly, I can't recommend this to anyone.... unless, of course, you like things that aren't fun. In which case, WWE 2K15 is the game for you!    … Expand
  13. reviews12345
    Jan 28, 2015
    3
    WWE 2K15 is an "epic fail" in every sense of the phrase. What they wanted to do with this game is very clear: changing and giving the WWE game franchise a fresh start. Of course 2K had a few good ideas, but none of them add up to what they've removed. A removal I've seen cause a lot of outrage for example is the removal of create a diva. If you want to create divas, get the game for lastWWE 2K15 is an "epic fail" in every sense of the phrase. What they wanted to do with this game is very clear: changing and giving the WWE game franchise a fresh start. Of course 2K had a few good ideas, but none of them add up to what they've removed. A removal I've seen cause a lot of outrage for example is the removal of create a diva. If you want to create divas, get the game for last gen or stick with 2k14. Create a superstar is also extremely dumbed down.… Expand
  14. gawman
    Apr 11, 2015
    3
    This game is simply not finished. With all of the stripped down features (such as create a diva and create a finisher), controls that can be frustratingly unresponsive and a huge glitch that deleted over 15 hours of my progress (which seems to be very common btw) it's hard to see how this game can be shipped in such a condition?! The only saving grace for this game is that it is fun- whenThis game is simply not finished. With all of the stripped down features (such as create a diva and create a finisher), controls that can be frustratingly unresponsive and a huge glitch that deleted over 15 hours of my progress (which seems to be very common btw) it's hard to see how this game can be shipped in such a condition?! The only saving grace for this game is that it is fun- when you finally get it to work. In a baffling design choice to remove knockouts completely (unless you perform certain OMG moments) I was incredibly disappointed.

    What is good about the game though? Well My Career mode is a lot of fun and kept me coming back for over 10 hours- though it doesn't matter if the WHOLE F*CKING THING IS DELETED FOR NO REASON!!!! The character creator (though there is no create a diva mode) is well fleshed out and extensive (though previous games have had more content)- again though if your copy decides to delete itself it really doesn't matter how many customizable features you include. Finally the gameplay is pretty good- only once you get used to the controls- until then you will be hurling your controller across the room as reversals fail and when the game refuses to do simple things (throwing your opponent off of the hell in the cell springs to mind).

    In summary this game is a colossal waste of money- if you decide to buy it do it when the next wwe game comes out as it'll be much cheaper than the £40 I wasted. This game however, is ideal for rental if you manage to find it.

    But seriously I want a refund 2k    … Expand
  15. AMORE148
    Sep 12, 2015
    6
    I feel this game slow, the 2K14 was better, also has lack of features, it has a lot to be improveed for 2K16, hoping the mechanics to be better on the next year version.
  16. hollyb
    Aug 4, 2015
    3
    Very disappointed that you are not able to create your own diva. Was one of the reasons why I liked the other games so much and was very let down to discover when I purchased it that you were not able to.
  17. Ray6701
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    Awesome graphics and cool action to be processed and incredibly amazing experience

Awards & Rankings

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#75 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#45 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#49 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 25
  3. Negative: 7 out of 25
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Feb 15, 2015
    60
    Plagued with animation issues and horribly out of date, but plays the best game of 'pro wrestling' anything has in some time. [Issue#119, p.80]
  2. games(TM)
    Jan 8, 2015
    40
    Creation options also feel somewhat limited, particularly as you can't create a female wrestler. [Issue#156, p.116]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 6, 2015
    50
    Feels unfinished. [Jan 2015, p.84]
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