Watching a WWE match between your favourite wrestlers has been an interesting proposition for many. Wrestling games have come a long way from the days of the Super Nintendo version of WWF Raw. With games like WWE2K attempting to capture the realism, opera-like-theatrics, and action of the sport. The 2017 edition of WWE is out and here is our review.
The game:
If there is one thing that WWE2K17 has, it's fan service with its roster of Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Divas, and Legend superstars. All characters are playable along with their signature moves, fighting styles, and even their entry styles, which have flawlessly translated into the game. Users get to see the likes of Big Show, Brock Lesnar, Sheamus, amongst others. Female wrestling characters have also been included.
As a fan of WWE (when it was known as WWF), it is indeed nostalgic to watch Ultimate Warrior's energetic entrance sequence for instance. Or for that matter, playing as the legendary Scott Hall (formerly known as Razor Ramon Randy Savage), Diesel, Kane, Andre the Giant and a whole lot of familiar names - the game definitely takes one back to their school days.
WWE as a game is almost as much entertaining in the ring as it is outside. For all those who enjoy watching the sport, especially the sight of wrestlers using all possible props in the process - storage boxes, chairs, dustbins, and other makeshift weapons, is what would draw a gamer to play WWE2K.
From reactions when a wrestler uses these props, to exhibiting all possible moves to outplay an opponent, the game captures all of it.
One of the developmental areas of the game are its animations, which appear a bit too exaggerated.
Users also have the option of choosing where to fight - backstage, in the ring, or even in the crowd. While the fighting tactics are largely the same, the game does welcome new features, such as the use of ladders, taunts, and a secondary submission system with which a user can roll out of the ring when down (to buy some time to recover).
The MyCareer mode is a highlight of the game. With this, users can create their own characters and then fight to the top. One can even earn titles, merchandise deals and more as a part of this mode. It also features the ability to interact with the crowd outside the ring. And for getting them to back you up, you get better rewards as well.
The Universe Mode is cool to play around with as well. It allows you to play through a sort of an episode of WWE Raw, as you broadcast on TV, which is replete with the drama and rivalries between the wrestlers. A user can even construct wrestler-promos in this mode.
The WWE Showcase mode, seen on previous editions of the game, makes an exit with this game. The mode replayed all the best and most memorable of fights.
Where the game lacks are in the display of realistic graphics as well as physical engines embedded inside unlike other sports-based games. Male wrestlers appear as a bulkier representation of their actual physical self, while females wear an unflattering look. Backgrounds and environs depicted too miss finishing touches. Though the physical engine does pick up, there are instances where you may feel that the game development could have been better.
Conclusion:
Despite the flaws stated it is hard not to recommend WWE2K17, especially to a WWE fan. The game is priced at Rs 3,499 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and at Rs 2,499 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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