#WWE 2K22 XBOX ONE UPGRADE#
#WWE 2K22 XBOX ONE SERIES#

Universe Mode also gets a minor upgrade for 2K22 with the ability to play as just one superstar rather than controlling an entire brand, but otherwise it's basically the same as 2K20. However, this is by far the best version of it yet in terms of presentation, as the gameplay seamlessly transitions with real-life footage to show you how each match actually played out, which gets us more invested than ever. Surely the goal of a mode like this is to build a great faction for bragging rights, but there's literally no way to show off your faction to anyone due to the lack of online features.įinally, Showcase Mode focuses on the career of Rey Mysterio this year, and it's still the same old objective-focused mode it's always been.

#WWE 2K22 XBOX ONE SERIES#

It's designed really well and has the potential to become a series highlight in the future, but bizarrely it's missing one key feature in the form of online play.

The goal is to collect cards of increasing rarities in order to build a faction of four male and four female superstars, and then compete in a variety of modes to get more cards and in-game currency to build your faction. The other major addition this year is MyFaction, which is basically Ultimate Team (or WWE SuperCard) for the WWE 2K series. Seriously, it's really good fun if you can look past the omissions. That might sound terrible, but if you take MyGM at face value as simply a strategic game mode rather than a 'booking simulator', we think you'll have loads of fun with it, despite the downsides. The difference compared to the old GM Mode is that you can only book two titles per-brand, and you're severely restricted in terms of match choices and stipulations.

The idea is to take over a brand and try to beat another one by drafting the best superstars, putting on the best shows and managing things like finances, morale, fatigue and other factors along the way. Plus, you can switch between being a good guy and a bad guy on the fly, and some of the bad guy responses in particular are great.Įlsewhere, MyGM is the return of GM Mode from the old SmackDown! Vs. It's your typical rags-to-riches tale of climbing from the bottom of WWE to the top of the flagpole (at least in the Men's division - we haven't tried the Women's one yet!), and while you might be a little bit bored with that idea at this point, there are enough fun storyline elements to make this mode worth your while. MyRise is the career mode, split into separate men's and women's careers this year, and it's enjoyable as always. When it comes to game modes, WWE 2K22 does some really good things, but also leaves us wanting more. There are moments where the ugly side of WWE 2K's graphics can still come to the forefront, but on the whole, this is a vastly better-looking game than its predecessor. The superstars in general have received notable visual upgrades over 2K20, with the exception being that some of the female characters in particular are still lacking in detail. Entrances have been redesigned to get you closer to the superstars as they make their way to the ring, and thanks to the game's upgraded character models, environments and lighting, most of them look breathtaking in motion. The most immediate change you'll notice is in the visuals and general presentation. The good news is that it absolutely does 'hit different', and is a definite improvement on WWE 2K20 in every area. The move prompted 2K to take an unprecedented two-year break in development, and the studio has now finally returned with WWE 2K22, promising that it 'hits different' this time around. 2K's WWE series has gone through a fair amount of ups and downs over the past few years, but the lowest point was undoubtedly WWE 2K20, which released with a plethora of bugs and ended up scoring a terrible 45 rating on Metacritic.

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