WWE 2K23

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  • Summary: Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and more!

    2K SHOWCASE: INTERACTIVE SPORTS    Expanded features, gorgeous graphics, and the ultimate WWE experience. Hit the ring with a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends including Roman Reigns, "American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and more!

    2K SHOWCASE: INTERACTIVE SPORTS DOCUMENTARY
    Play through the key moments and toughest opponents of John Cena’s storied 20-year WWE career. And in a franchise-first, take on the role of each marquee opponent - some of WWE’s greatest of all time - as you aim to take down Mr. Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect.

    IT’S WARGAMES
    The fan-favorite action-packed WarGames makes its debut in WWE 2K23 and delivers heart-pounding 3v3 and 4v4 multiplayer mayhem inside two side-by-side rings, surrounded by a double-steel cage!

    YOUR SHOW, YOUR CHOICES
    With MyGM, take the reins of a weekly show and compete against rival general managers for brand supremacy. Now featuring more GMs to choose from, additional show options, multiple seasons, expanded match cards, and more match types for up to 4 players.

    YOU HOLD ALL THE CARDS
    Collect and upgrade cards of WWE Superstars and Legends to build the ultimate faction and compete for global dominance in MyFACTION, now featuring online multiplayer!

    DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IN MyRISE
    Walk through the curtains for your WWE debut and shape your career as a WWE Superstar with the decisions you make along the way through distinct storylines - The Lock and The Legacy.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. TheXboxHub
    Mar 28, 2023
    90
    It’s clear that WWE 2K23 is faster, stronger, and goes harder than it has before, rounding off a great comeback story. The Showcase twist will see you forget John Cena’s five moves of doom, thus making sure there are five quality modes here to consume. The roster is packed with stars past and present, and the list of match types is stacked. Fortunately, it’s not held back by the paltry online offering or the few issues remaining in MyGM and Universe.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 22, 2023
    85
    Overall, WWE 2K23 is better than 2K22 and it’s worth a pick up for hardcore fans and especially those that missed out on 2K22. The graphics engine really does help in making all wrestlers look better and it definitely makes created wrestlers look better. The loading is way, WAY shorter on 2K23 compared to 2K22. The additions are more like “touch-ups” when compared to the complete overhaul that we saw in 2K22, but it definitely tunes up modes in the right areas and makes them more interesting in the process. Just like 2K22 made me not want to return to 2k20, WWE 2K23 makes me not want to return to 2K22, so that in and of itself makes it worth the purchase.
  3. GameCritics
    May 8, 2023
    85
    Online, WWE 2K23 performs well, with a few exceptions. Playing simple head-to-head is fairly seamless and responsive, but multiple team matches presented a handful of collision glitches and targeting problems. I found myself kicking the air on more than one occasion, while my opponents sat untouched nearby. It wasn’t a dealbreaker by any means, but in a title so focused on recreating WWE action, this repeatedly took me out of the moment. Fortunately, I didn’t experience any issues finding matches or opponents, thanks to snappy loading times and an easy-to-navigate lobby.
  4. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 16, 2023
    80
    An improvement on last year’s already firm foundations, WWE 2K23 continues the franchise’s rebirth with steady improvements, beefed up game modes, and an epic recreation of WarGames.
  5. Gamereactor UK
    Mar 27, 2023
    80
    Overall it feels that the WWE 2K series is back for real. This year's version is light-years better than the disaster WWE 2K20 and also a step up from last year.
  6. CGMagazine
    Mar 22, 2023
    80
    WWE 2K23 is a solid improvement on its predecessor, is an easy entry to start with for new players, and adds just enough to make players return for a polished round two.
  7. But Why Tho?
    Mar 15, 2023
    70
    Overall, WWE 2K23 serves its purpose. Anybody looking to play a fighting game with characters they recognize from WWE’s brand will get precisely what they want. Unfortunately, people looking for a unique fighting game and anyone feeling nostalgic for the great pro wrestling games of the past will be disappointed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. TheBucks
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    You can't see it ... Even stronger folks, It's show time for the best 2k wrestling game ever
  2. Aprxzy
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    So far this game has been amazing refreshing they actually added some stuff this year as well as more gameplay improvements, 2k22 was fine butSo far this game has been amazing refreshing they actually added some stuff this year as well as more gameplay improvements, 2k22 was fine but 23 so far has been miles better so far anyhow, for the first time they have added great things since wwe 2k13 and 14 days… Expand
  4. 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,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.… Expand
  5. GameYork
    May 31, 2023
    6
    Gioco di WWE non è in continuità con il suo predecessore anzi è anche peggiore bug e Crash a non finire è molte volte e davveroGioco di WWE non è in continuità con il suo predecessore anzi è anche peggiore bug e Crash a non finire è molte volte e davvero straziante...
    Ma di bello c'è il combattimento che davvero soddisfazione i lottatori sono fatti molto bene e la modalità universe è la mia preferita, le altre modalità sono state aggiornate solo leggermente nulla di innovativo sono rimasto molto deluso da questo gioco gli do la sufficienza giusto per il gameplay il resto è tutto da rivedere e migliorare assolutamente    … Expand
  6. Stavpks
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    It's a very good game in terms of gameplay, I can say that it has improved more than wwe2k22, but there are some problems in terms ofIt's a very good game in terms of gameplay, I can say that it has improved more than wwe2k22, but there are some problems in terms of multiplayer often the game stops or is not useful, so I can not give a high score.… Expand
  7. Legendb2015
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    I used to have this game, WWE 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k inI used to have this game, WWE 2K23 Digital Deluxe Edition on Xbox, until Xbox banned my whole gamertag 15+ year old account with over $10k in digital games, movies, tv series, dlc all for something I posted in a GAME REVIEW yet they cant quote me as to what exactly I said and respond to my BBB complaint with "we have no obligation to provide evidence" when I violate their fragile "TOS". The multi-billion dollar business has no obligation to provide valid evidence for something so permanent as a PERMAMENT SUSPENSION FROM ACCESSING ANY OF YOUR PAID FOR CONTENT ON THEIR SYSTEM?!?! The thing is...you CANT leave any real hateful comments and cuss words in reviews or XBOX doesn't even even save them, just blanks it out like you didn't type anything at all. Also I would've never said anything that warrants this kind of permament suspension, at worst I was talking crap on EAs Sims 4 predatory gaming practices of cutting a main game up and selling it to you in 20-$40 "game & expansion packs". So the suspension is complete BS, groups of circle jerks can get together and report something you typed as offensive and it auto-bans you and some lame gamer on a power-trip volunteering for their "ambassador" program (more circle jerks with fragile egos) reviews the ban and appeal. Boycott Xbox, they don't deserve your money with their "woke" parenting of even the lamest of things like GAME REVIEWS. I literally cant even sign into my account to access offline content, its ALL GONE thanks to an Abusive system MS lets auto-handle, the first miss steps of "AI". Buyers BEWARE.… Expand
  8. Belton
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    Be prepared if you play on higher than rookie the cpu to no sell everything also bugged and glitched to hell the cpu will be able to grab theBe prepared if you play on higher than rookie the cpu to no sell everything also bugged and glitched to hell the cpu will be able to grab the rope when nowhere near it for a rope break and if you play on legend better hit at least 5 finishers in a row to beat a wrestler with an overall over 85 and even then they will still likely kick out of it. This is one of the worst wrestling games I have played what happened to fun wrestling games last good wwe game was 06 and the last decent one was 07 I do not know why I keep giving wwe games chances when they are so bad and every year they just get worse,,, at least Bray Wyatt is in this one if you pay 10 more dollars for an already 70 dollar game can you say greed or what? Don't buy this game it is bad.… Expand

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