WWE 2K22 is the latest installment in the video game saga of the kings of wrestling. After a year’s break during which we did not have WWE 2K21, something never before seen, fighters return for all things big. We all remember what happened to WWE 2K20 and the problems he had. Also, on this occasion, the undisputed protagonist is Rey Mysterio, the fighter of 619. WWE 2K22 is available from March 11, 2022 on To smoke, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Xbox series X|S. Knowing the context, will he have given 2K this time with the key?
New controls, easier?
From the first moment we take control and start WWE 2K22 we find ourselves with one of the main changes that there has been, and it is a very big change. Orders have been completely renewed in this slice. So much so that the first thing the game does is give us the option of playing a tutorial, to get used to it if we come from past deliveries. And this is the negative point of such a great revolution. If you are a regular player in this franchise, it will cost you to get used to it.
However, on the other hand, the new controls are much more intuitive than the previous ones, and allow for longer and more powerful combos. The game is now much more accessible and arcade. For those who have never played any of the previous installments, or haven’t played much, control is going to feel a lot more natural than it did a few edits.
The return of the “My GM” mode after 15 years of absence
If in the previous point we were talking about the fact that the hardcore fans of the saga will feel somewhat out of place in WWE 2K22In this one it is the opposite. Many people may not remember this, or may not know this at all, but the “My GM” mode was already present in WWE video games. Specifically, the last time we were able to enjoy this mode was in WWE Smack down! vs. RAW 2008. Or, what amounts to the same thing, we haven’t seen it since games carried the 2K stamp.
Being such an old mode and at the same time so new, many people will wonder what it is. “My GM” mode is what the name suggests. We will take the place of a General manager of the company, that is to say of a director of one of the 4 shows, and ours will have to be the best. choose between BELIEVED, Smack down! and NXT (both in its American and British variant), we must prepare the events of each week and obtain the best stars, obtaining the highest profits and viewership. We will be able to create rivalries between the fighters in our charge, but also compete with another GM. And we can also play fights, of course.
The Community and online in WWE 2K22, has it progressed?
The main Achilles heel of the games of the WWE since the acquisition by 2K, it has always been the Community. this paragraph in line allows players to share their creations. Whether it’s characters, logos, or even entire shows, anything can be shared. and justly WWE 2K22 took a step forward in this regardimproving the interface and giving greater creative freedom.
However, the shadow of WWE 2K20 It’s long, and it just keeps getting seen this time around. A fairly common issue in this past game was that community created logos would disappear when playing our game or turn black. If we download a show that makes us want to play, with its decoration and colors, and when we play it we have nothing of it, the truth is that it disappoints. Although much less than in the previous one, in this episode it still happens
at the limit of graphic realism
From a long shadow to a very intense light. The break between deliveries was very good for the graphic part of WWE 2K22. The graphic leap is obvious, especially in the version next generation of these games, making the bodies of the fighters borderline realistic, although hair is still the open question in this regard. As with everything else, the technical section is outstanding, also in terms of audience and lighting in the fights. In fact, this game is more cinematic than the previous ones, which allows us to admire this improvement even more.
On the other hand, the sound part is not left out at all. As usual, in terms of sound, there have not been as many changes as in the graphic section, but a greater realism in the blows and the voices stands out, especially in the modes in which we have more of dialogues. In the rest, the truth is that the change is minimal.
Showcase by Rey Mysterio, an exquisite addition
We saved the best for last. The best addition WWE 2K22. the Showcase of Rey Mysterio, the absolute protagonist of this episode. This new mode will make us relive the career of this legend of the struggle since joining the company, with several iconic fights. Fighter 619 himself will tell us what those moments were like, and our focus in these fights won’t be to win, but to recreate some iconic situations that happened. By doing it correctly, we will not activate a cutscene, but an actual scene, recorded, from this moment. A direct hit on nostalgia. This mode wasn’t necessary, but it’s an amazing addition, which we really appreciate.
In short, WWE 2K22…
Ultimately, WWE 2K22 It’s a big step in the right direction for a saga that was more than stagnant. Despite the sudden change in controls and the fact that you have to adapt to them, it is a change that makes you gain in accessibility, and it is something that should always be applauded. There are still gaps in the Community, both in customization and in its own functioning, but the truth is that in both cases there has been a marked improvement.
Is this the revolution that video games demanded? WWE 2K? Maybe not completely, but of course the direction has been good. Also, as always, the graphics section is exquisite, the listing more than complete, especially for the different versions of the legends, and will give us many hours of fun. And, of course, we want to emphasize once again the Showcase by Rey Mysterio. That said, the best game for many years in this saga. Finally, and as always, if you want to know more about the games or the news of this world, do not forget to stop by your place, here at Xbox area.
WWE 2K22
59,99$
Pro.
- Realistic graphics
- More intuitive controls
- Showcase of Rey Mysterio
- Back to My GM mode
- Classic variants of fighters
Vs.
- Lack of additional customization options
- Controls can be confusing if you come from previous games
- Online Community Limitations
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