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: 25 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  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. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 13, 2023
    90
    2K and Visual Concepts continue to show commitment to this franchise in WWE 2K23 by making necessary gameplay changes and additions to an already-strong core that was established last year. WWE 2K23 then pushes the graphical fidelity forward to the point that it possibly surpasses its NBA 2K counterpart in the grand spectrum of things. The big help coming with cleaning up previous nuisances with the gameplay are a big help while making MyGM and MyRISE deeper will be much appreciated by the community. The Wargames match is going to be popular as everything about it works and the match itself is extremely fun. The new design for Showcase Mode is also a success, but the biggest improvements come in the technical depart of WWE 2K23. While some modes are left lacking, the others that saw more options are great and nothing needed to be sacrificed along the way.
  3. TierraGamer
    Mar 14, 2023
    85
    WWE 2K23 takes everything that worked from last year's installment, updates the superstar lineup, and doesn't make any adjustments that take any real risk. In other words, if it works, there's no need to fix it. The game mechanics are still entertaining, and playing with friends will provide guaranteed fun. However, the campaign modes did not offer any extra to differentiate themselves from what was seen in previous years. It could have been better, but Visual Concepts did not even try.
  4. GamesRadar+
    Mar 13, 2023
    80
    Enjoyable in almost every department, WWE 2K23 serves up joy for wrestling fans young and old, dedicated or casual. There really is so much to love here.
  5. GamingBolt
    Mar 15, 2023
    80
    WWE 2K23 successfully builds upon the foundations laid down by its predecessor. While it’s still far from the best pro-wrestling game out there, it’s the only one we really get with a modern roster anymore. With that caveat in mind, however, WWE 2K23 remains a blast to play. It’s got a great roster, a host of new features and match types, and its new take on the MyRise career mode is incredibly fun.
  6. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Mar 14, 2023
    80
    WWE 2K23 does what any annual sports series should do. It gets the roster as up-to-date as it can, expands on the game modes that are already there, and refines gameplay little by little. In a year when the WWE games will finally have a big competitor in the upcoming AEW: Fight Forever, this is a solid entry to remind everyone who the king of the mountain is.
  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: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. TheSurge_305
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Such a great game. they have really been improving it a lot. the game is so much fun. and i love the new wargames mode.
  2. Nimafa77
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    I really enjoyed my time playing it and it has lot significance improvements compared to last year's game
  4. TheBucks
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in this year and in the wrestling games history
  5. HughGRectionJoe
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    I have had a ton of fun so far with this game and I really love War Games. I don't like how these sports game companies pump out yearlyI have had a ton of fun so far with this game and I really love War Games. I don't like how these sports game companies pump out yearly releases, but it feels like with WWE 2K23, they focused on a diverse offering of modes with some graphical upgrades. Honestly, one of the best wrestling games I've ever played. Hella better than WWE 2K20.… Expand
  6. Ali1983
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    it's been 20 years since I played good wrestler game and after long years this is the most improved WWE game maybe number 4 after here's comeit's been 20 years since I played good wrestler game and after long years this is the most improved WWE game maybe number 4 after here's come the pain & shut your mouth.. and wwe 2006

    graphic 9
    sounds 9
    gameplay 9
    value 9

    overall 9/10    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. vgmkyle
    Mar 15, 2023
    0
    Why is 2K so lazy?!? They have no problems subtracting superstars that left the company a few months ago, but they can't change the gimmicksWhy is 2K so lazy?!? They have no problems subtracting superstars that left the company a few months ago, but they can't change the gimmicks and storylines to be more current. Nothing carries over to this game from 2022, so get ready to make your characters and collect card sets ALL over again. This game totally feels like a patch to the last game, and they are charging insane prices again. If you have 2022 already, don't bother! It's a shame it's not on game pass, because it is NOT worth full price by any means.… Expand

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