WWE 2K18

 Xbox One
User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 41
  3. Negative: 18 out of 41
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
    I’m a big fan of the WWE games but over the last few years I feel that the series has been going stale and unfortunately nothing much has changed this year to stop it from going stale. Each year pretty much feels the same and I think the game is in need of a massive overhaul. The roster in the game this year however is absolutely huge and without a doubt the biggest the game has ever had,I’m a big fan of the WWE games but over the last few years I feel that the series has been going stale and unfortunately nothing much has changed this year to stop it from going stale. Each year pretty much feels the same and I think the game is in need of a massive overhaul. The roster in the game this year however is absolutely huge and without a doubt the biggest the game has ever had, and I appreciate this but I would prefer them to focus on other areas of the game more. The area I would like them to focus on more is the amount of bugs the game has. There definitely seems to be more bugs than usual and these bugs do impact on the fun factor quite considerably. I would also have liked to have seen more changes to the Universe mode as well because playing it just feels like a chore too often. I did however like the MyCareer mode more this year and the main reason for that is that they’ve let you have more freedom, which makes things more enjoyable. I also liked the little tweaks that have been made to the wrestling this year, and I think the gameplay feels more fluid and productive than it has in a while. The presentation side of the game has good and bad points. Visually I feel the game looks great and there seems to be more added details this year, which makes the game feel more realistic. The sound design though is not very good and the music just ends up grating on your nerves. At the end of the day I can see why people are becoming more and more frustrated with the WWE series, and the main reason for this is the lack of changes. The game doesn’t have any competition and I just feel that the amount of effort going into the game isn’t as high as it could be. Don’t get me wrong the game isn’t bad, it just feels the same every year and that can be off putting to long term fans of the series.… Expand
  2. SKSK
    Jul 24, 2018
    5
    I'm a huge WWE fan. When they first announced this game I was excited, just like every year. When I started playing it felt great, but then I realized the same old problems wouldn't have been fixed. The Create-A-Superstar mode and the Create-An-Entrance mode have no content. The Universe mode kept the same problem as well, it continues creating rivalries between a superstar who has anI'm a huge WWE fan. When they first announced this game I was excited, just like every year. When I started playing it felt great, but then I realized the same old problems wouldn't have been fixed. The Create-A-Superstar mode and the Create-An-Entrance mode have no content. The Universe mode kept the same problem as well, it continues creating rivalries between a superstar who has an overall of 93 and someone who has a 76.… Expand

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#74 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2017
    80
    The wrestling is superb - but its teething problems must be patched quickly.
  2. Cubed3
    Dec 4, 2017
    60
    Although WWE 2K18 brings a number of changes and improvements to the long-running series, its handling of the MyCareer mode is truly baffling. Whatever ambitious qualities it might have had are buried under a snore-inducing grind. Almost everything from boots to suplexes is locked away inside loot crates. If the player wants to craft their own wrestler and guide them to glory, they're better off sticking to create-a-superstar and participating in the WWE Universe. Otherwise, their avatar is going to be a poorly-dressed schmuck with a very limited set of abilities. Take this critic's advice, and just ignore MyCareer entirely. The other gameplay modes are where the entertainment is at.
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  3. Game Informer
    Nov 20, 2017
    60
    WWE 2K18 features some incremental additions, but the action is largely similar to last year’s game. In fact, there were moments where I worried that I’d accidentally booted up 2K17. As it stands, 2K needs to do more to expand its reach beyond the hardcore audience that comes back year after year.
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