Another year to come and a new stage of evolution for the WWE 2K saga which proves once again that is far from its closest competitors of the genre. WWE 2K24 may not demonstrate at first glance the improvements it brings over its predecessor, but you only need to spend a few minutes with it to understand all the little details that have been added to the latest installment of the franchise.
This edition is presented in a special setting, and not just because celebrating 40 years of Wrestlemania but because of the terrible controversy in which the former CEO of the company, Vince McMahon, is involved, a problem in which one of the most famous wrestlers of the promotion, Brock Lesnar, who does not even appear in the The final edition of the Legendary Edition cover when it was initially the case.
Despite this reality context, the game manages to focus on its own world, with truly incredible results which shows that the product continues to grow in quality. But you don’t have to believe me with these words alone, instead let me tell you what this WWE 2K24 is all about throughout this analysis.
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Technical section
Just by seeing the first screens of the title we already know that the graphic production has been devoted to the maximum, no less than in the last two previous editions. All superstars have an absolute resemblance to their real counterpart, from costumes to hairstyle and tattoos even in the different versions that correspond to past years. Are there things to improve on this aspect? Yes, clearly, as it has always been analyzed for years, the fluidity of the hair is light and it presents a dual nature and it is only in detail that we do not appreciate whether the rest of the model of each figure has any of the figures in it. Good. Of course, some less renowned fighters haven’t had as much work and this shows more than anything in some textures that seem lacking, but like I said, that’s nitpicking and only something to comment on on the surface , in general terms, the graphics section is nothing short of wonderful.
Digital photography enthusiasts will be happy to know that photo mode via Highlight Reels (which also makes capturing videos very easy) is back for taking many digital prints from new angles.
In fact, the level of care given to aesthetics is such that even the referees They look like their real-life counterparts that we can see on TV, and while that wasn’t necessary at all, it shows the developers’ level of care in every little thing.
Another thing that continues to surprise me year after year is the game’s soundtrack, not only because of the inclusion of music from all of the fighters’ entrances, but also because of the wide variety of songs that we have. can hear at the time of play. through the menus, which cover a wide spectrum from country to rap, pop, new metal and even Hard Rock Sometimes. Mixing without waste which can also be enjoyed as an option jukebox Game.
In accordance with the above, sound effects appear that do not lose track of the great work of the rest of this section, with particular emphasis on the commentators who never feel removed from the action on the screen and seem to narrate in direct what is happening in a masterful way. The rest of the sound effects such as the impacts of blows, weapons, falls in the ring and outside They still feel spectacular..
I performed the analysis on an Xbox Series and the game never dropped the number of frames per second, not even in games with more than 8 simultaneous fighters, an optimization that is also palpable in loading times almost non-existent that the game presents between menus and in the instances preceding the fight.
Gameplay
It’s hard for me to determine what the game’s star mode is, so I’ll go through them all and let you decide. The new features start with the Showcase mode which, this time, stops reviewing individual races like in previous editions in which we saw promotions from King Mystery and John Cena and instead focuses on 40 years of Wrestlemania bringing us back to iconic fights in the four decades since the event.
Undoubtedly, at this point many people will disagree with the selection used, perhaps repeating Hulk Hogan over and over and omitting some epic battles such as Savage vs. Flair at Wrestlemania 8, but the truth is that they are well selected and above all very well presented by Corey Graves, beyond the fact that people will have their favorites and it would be impossible to include them all, mainly because of licensing issues. Anyway, as far as gameplay is concerned, the mode is intact and will lead us to combine, in 20 different encounters that cover 40 years of history, different attacks at certain times to combine them with videos of the current shoot of the time. .
At the mechanical level The most notable addition is the Super Finisher, which as its name suggests, allows you to perform more powerful versions of the traditional move and consume three bars of energy. The main difference is that the opponent has no possibility of countering the move, which gives it some strategic value.
In the news also appears a wide variety of renewed weapons that can now be found under the ring and which were not available in previous editions.
This also adds to the cocktail of movements a mini-game in which the stars exchange blows in which the player will have to fill the magazine up to a specific point without overflowing. Even after playing many hours of the title I don’t know if there is something that causes this instance to appear or if it is random, but the truth is that it is quite rare and it is not bad that so be it.
Regarding the variety of meetings, we will have the same options as in the last two editions and the incorporation of some very interesting new features such as the “special refereeing match” in which we will have to put ourselves in the role of the judge of the meeting and administer justice as we see fit. This way we can do counts, disqualify, etc. Of course, any suspicious act must be measured, otherwise another judge will replace us in this task.
Then we also add the ambulance and coffin fights, which basically work on the same principle, which is to force the rival to force their way into one or the other with the same type of mini-game that appears when you want to control your rival and it involves pressing a button that turns constantly. Additionally, we will also have three types of “gauntlet matches” to enjoy different styles. battle royale
MyRise, the title’s story mode, includes two different stories, Unleashed and Undisputed, the first more or less follows in the footsteps of “The Lock” from WWE 2K23 and the second is a typical WWE drama that has Roman Reigns as its protagonist who will always be my personal idol for winning Becky Lynch’s heart in real life.
Universe Mode and MyGM are designed for those who want to take the reins of what a WWE promotion would be and this year they include several new features in terms of incorporations and activities that can be carried out between brands, beyond the mode story, I think This is where most players will spend the most time and perhaps in MyFaction (WWE’s FUT), which received a lot of criticism last year due to the price of the cards and which received some good improvements this year with different modes that allow you to earn money. , experience or cards to improve decks.
He the multiplayer section was very lively although I was only able to try it one day since I was analyzing the game well before its launch.
And if you’re new to the series, don’t despair either because you’ll have a guided practice mode that goes over everything from the most basic functions to the most complex moves.
Duration
Wrestling fans can enjoy this game for many hours in each of its modes, and the constant incorporation of challenges to complete in the online modes for one player also allows us to extend the number of hours to enjoy this episode, at least until WWE 2K25 arrives.
conclusion
We are faced with a new opus which continues without resting on the laurels obtained by the previous ones and continues to add details which delight the fans. If you are not a die-hard fan of the discipline and you have WWE 2K23 in your possession, you may not want to immediately upgrade to this new version given the subtle new features, at least until that the price drops, but if, on the contrary, you are passionate about WWE, I would tell you not to hesitate and buy it right away, just the impressive roster it has, even without the DLC, worth the expense.
I loved it and I think they did a very worthy performance for the 40th anniversary of the saga, I am now waiting for the next edition to see what they manage to surprise me with on this new occasion. In the meantime, see you in the ring.
We thank 2K for the material with which the analysis was carried out.
Gabriel Ignacio Fuentes
Good
- The new features are subtle but very pleasant
- The technical section is awesome
- Being able to punch Bad Bunny
- The list is crazy
The bad
- Hair is not completely polished yet
- The textures of some fighters are not as polished
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