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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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Daily Star
    Mar 13, 2023
    95
    Overall, I love this game and – apart from Wargames – I can see myself playing this for hours upon hours without getting bored of it. The days of button-bashing your way through a WWE game are definitely over.
  2. GameSpew
    Mar 19, 2023
    90
    As wrestling games go, there’s little to fault about WWE 2K23. There’s still room for a touch of polish and tweaking of mechanics, and perhaps some actions and features remain a little convoluted. On the whole, though, a WWE 2K game has never looked or played better. And with all the usual modes making a return with some solid tweaks and additions, this is a must-have for any wrestling fan.
  3. BaziCenter
    Mar 27, 2023
    85
    WWE 2K23 continues the benchmark set by last year’s game, and this time much more attention is paid to the core gameplay and animations. I think it is safe to say that the WWE 2K series is back on the right track.
  4. Dexerto
    Mar 14, 2023
    80
    I feel in some ways I’m echoing my sentiments from one year ago. The gameplay is near-perfect and the presentation and delivery of a worldwide sensation are engrossing and captivating. Better still, one of the game’s most promising game modes is fully realizing its potential. There’s just the odd gripe that lingers just enough to bog down its joyous moments. If 2K can avoid MyFaction from hogging the spotlight and eliminate those tiny faults, all the while concentrating on MyGM, Showcase, and MyRise, then a perfect rating could beckon next year.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 22, 2023
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. IGN
    Mar 17, 2023
    80
    Though the Showcase mode isn’t as super as its subject, John Cena, the sharp focus on refinement instead of reinvention helps keep WWE 2K23 as the gold standard of wrestling sims.
  7. Digital Trends
    Mar 15, 2023
    70
    WWE 2K23 is another successful chapter in the wrestling series' comeback story, but the red flags of annualization are starting to appear already.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 9 out of 35
  1. Davodsamadi
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Trust me! This is the best wwe game that I ever played! Gameplay improved a lot and now you can enjoy.
  2. RichieSeven
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    I'm just so happy this franchise is back. All the stuff from 2K22 is improved in this game. It looks better, there are new ways to play, andI'm just so happy this franchise is back. All the stuff from 2K22 is improved in this game. It looks better, there are new ways to play, and I am going to be spending the next 200 hours playing iteration after customized iteration.… Expand
  4. shrike_dnb
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Tens all around. This year builds on the success that was 2k22. Worth your money. LFG
  5. 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
  6. Jt0429
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    Good-
    AI Tuning; New MyRise.
    Bad- Constant loading screens in MyRise; Showcase mode doesn’t feel as good as last year. Thoughts- WWE    Good-
    AI Tuning; New MyRise.

    Bad-
    Constant loading screens in MyRise; Showcase mode doesn’t feel as good as last year.

    Thoughts-
    WWE 2K23 feels like a good step up from its predecessor. However, the game has to do quite a bit to justify its existence when WWE 2K22 still exists and is still perfectly playable. For those who may not be too interested in the updated roster, thankfully, the new MyRise offers quite a bit of gameplay in its own right. The creators among us will definitely find the AI tuning an incredible new feature which, while basic, will hopefully get better fleshed out down the line. Those who just want to have some fun pro-wrestling matches without too much of a hassle will also end up ultimately enjoying just about everything WWE 2K23 has to offer.    … Expand
  7. Tino2010
    Mar 27, 2023
    7
    Gm mode is still lacking alot of features which makes it kind of boring showcase mode this year is ok the the unlockable superstars fromGm mode is still lacking alot of features which makes it kind of boring showcase mode this year is ok the the unlockable superstars from showcase mode makes no sense who want to play with for example aj styles 2016 or john 2002 or edge 2006 version why not add other superstars that are not in the game and then there are to many bugs which makes the game so frustrating… Expand
  8. jimhopper420
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    Tell me why we are living in 2023 dealing with WWE games that are less intuitive and with less features than WWE games from 15-25 years ago??Tell me why we are living in 2023 dealing with WWE games that are less intuitive and with less features than WWE games from 15-25 years ago?? Because all you idiots keep preordering so why would 2k bother actually putting forth effort to improve the game? Boatloads of missing legends, but you can play as Bud Bunny or a bunch of developmental people that you’ve never heard of. GM mode inexplicably kept the stupid style matchup mechanic that says Lesnar vs Lashley is a bad match. MyRise story is terrible and feels forced again. 2k needs the license taken away and given to someone who will actually give the real wrestling fans what we want.… Expand

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