WWE 2K22

"WWE 2K22 isn&s;t a good fighting game, despite the multiplayer being a bit of knock-around fun. The woolly controls, messy inputs, and numerous glitches lead to an underwhelming video game experience, while the lacklustre Showcase and MyRise game modes don&s;t …"

"It wasn&s;t hard to do better than WWE 2K20, but 2K22 goes further: it&s;s not flawless, but the new gameplay is quite enjoyable after absorbing the new control scheme."

"‎WWE 2K22 is a game that we deserve, that is not perfect and does not suppose an absolute revolution, but that marks a very exciting path for the franchise and that makes us enjoy again.‎"

"WWE 2K22 is a solid effort that overcomes the problems of past years with ease, even if it will only appeal to a certain breed of wrestling fan."

"A remarkable comeback for the franchise, with a redesigned game engine and control overhaul making for a very entertaining experience."

"WWE 2K22 adds some big improvements to core functions like gameplay and combat, while also introducing new modes like MyGM that make the game feel much fresher. Add to that a big graphical overhaul, and WWE 2K22 is a major …"

"WWE 2K22 is the return to form the WWE 2K series has desperately needed. Skipping 2K21 and delaying the release by five months may have caused the roster to be largely outdated, but the game is stable, plays great, and …"

"A stellar first WWE outing on PS5 and XBox Series X, but legacy flaws hold it back from true greatness."

"This is a re-establishment year for the WWE 2K series. Let’s face it, WWE 2K20 was rough and while it took more than 2 years to develop, 2K has re-emerged with a strong and not only playable wrestling game, but …"

"Despite its frustrating shortcomings, WWE 2K22 is a solid foundation for the series’ future. Entrances are spectacular and the combat is nearly flawless, so what needs improving next time is replayable modes like MyGM and Universe."

"WWE 2K22 isn&s;t revolutionary, but with some much-needed tweaks and loads of content, there&s;s a lot for fans to enjoy."

"WWE 2K22 is the definition of a mixed bag. There are clearly areas where the team at Visual Concepts made positive progress with the franchise, particularly in wrestler AI and animations. Many of the marquee talents look fantastic and there …"

"WWE 2K22 is the comeback fans of the series have been hoping for. While it still won&s;t trouble WWF No Mercy for the &s;best WWE game&s; title, it&s;s the first time in many years that the series has delivered both …"

"When I was young, my parents told me that patience is a virtue: I never believed them. WWE 2K22 taught me that was true. The two years hiatus gave Visual Concepts the time to make things right, tuning all the …"

"Visual Concepts and 2K made the right decision with taking last year off as WWE 2K22 is the best effort the team has released since taking over."

"From Showcase to MyGM, WWE 2K22 is stuffed with content, and in terms of graphics and polish, it&s;s a huge improvement over its predecessors. But the game has some notable drawbacks, especially with the botched MyGM, which could have been …"

"WWE 2K22 is a return to former glory with developers Visual Concepts really paying attention to what didn’t work in 2K20."

"‎WWE 2K22 exudes fun on all four sides. The simplification of the combat system is a meeting point for both newbies and veterans of the saga and eliminates the initial barrier for the less usual. Its different game modes make …"

"‎WWE 2K22 I think will become an example of how to recover a franchise after a big failure. 2K promised and 2K delivered, I doubt very much that this year we will see anything better in this genre and I …"

"WWE 2K22 rallies from 2020&s;s near-fall with a robust, if imperfect pro wrestling simulator."

"WWE 2K22 does have some notable problems, such as modes that feel lacking or tacked on. Thankfully, it manages to excel in other departments, including visuals, controls, and performance. Although its predecessors set a very low bar, WWE 2K22 still …"

"WWE 2K22 isn’t a perfect reinvention of 2K Games’ wrestling series, but it provides solid gameplay and plenty of variety in its many game modes, and the presentation throughout is top-notch. It’s clear that Visual Concepts utilized the extra time …"

"Though it&s;s a hardly a tall hurdle to clear, WWE 2K22 is the best WWE 2K game since they started appending &s;2K&s; to the title. Much more than that though, it&s;s the best wrestling game to come along in a …"

"After a year off, WWE 2K22 returns with new modes, new controls, and a new attitude. Turns out, taking a break can be a good thing."

"WWE2K22 has a TON of content that you wanted in a wrestling game. With revamped graphics, mechanics, and customization modes, this one will be hard to stop playing. MyGM and MyRise shine here, and while this title is going to …"

"WWE 2K22 is 2K Sports’ first mainline WWE game since 2019. Following the abysmal reception to 2K20 that year, 2K took an extra year to make sure bugs were squashed and character models looked the part while preserving the fun …"

"It’s been a long-standing complaint that WWE doesn’t know how to make new stars. WWE 2K22 is still a fine wrestling game, but the most frustratingly realistic thing about it is just how hard it is to make new stars …"

"Excellently playable console wrestling, but it suffers from very outdated technology."

"There’s still work to be done, but like a retired veteran returning to put on a surprisingly solid match, WWE 2K22 manages to shake off the ring rust and perform better than the naysayers expected."

"WWE 2K22 is a tremendous leap forward compared to 2K20. The action is faster, more pick-up-and-play friendly, the roster of 160+ wrestlers has never looked better, and the addition of MyGM mode rounds out a well rounded offering of modes …"

"2K and Visual Concepts have been able to get the WWE 2K series back on track with WWE 2K22, and in time we&s;ll probably get the wrestling game that can be described as the best wrestling game ever."

"WWE 2K22 is a major improvement over its insulting predecessor, featuring some smart tweaks to core gameplay and fan-favorite modes. That said, promises of a "completely rebuilt" experience ring hollow as it&s;s clear old tech is still being used, and …"

"WWE 2K22 is a beacon on the road: the sports simulation of wrestling returns with that essence that allows older children to go out to play again, with defects to correct, but with a goal that can return the illusion …"

"Never testimonial was more apt: Rey Mysterio, in fact, with a spectacular 619 has swept away all the uncertainties of the past projecting the Visual Concepts wrestling series into a new dimension, that of the next-gen."

"At the end of the day, though, I’m able to look past WWE 2K22’s shortcomings in ways I haven’t been able to with this series in over a decade. And why? Because 2K22 is a ton of fun. It strikes …"

"WWE 2K22 makes a surprising recovery and puts the long-running series back on track."

"If there was a word to summarize how fans will feel with this title, it would be Surprised. Surprised to see how much love and care was put into this title, from entrances to the sheer amount of things for …"

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."