Over the past decade, WWE video games have seen both high and low points, with the WWE 2K series undergoing significant changes in quality3.
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:* This game enhanced character creation, enabling players to customize wrestler attributes, entrances, highlight reels, and finishing moves1. It also improved the "Road to WrestleMania" mode, allowing for personalized storylines1. "WWE Story Designer" mode allowed gamers to script their own storylines3. However, the transition to a PG rating impacted gameplay, with the removal of hardcore weapons and intergender fighting2.
:* Introduced "Predator Technology" for more fluid and realistic animations, improved AI, and a "Breaking Point" submission system3. It also featured an amped-up "WWE Universe" mode, allowing players to shape storylines, matches, alliances, and rivalries3.
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:* Addressed the issue of move-spamming by making gameplay fairer, with multiple ways to reverse grapples and avoid repeated attacks6. It featured a large roster of over 120 characters, adding diversity with NXT superstars1.
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:* Succeeded in refining the gameplay formula, delivering fast and fluid combat and an amazing creator4.
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:* This game was considered a disaster4.
:* Marked a comeback for the series after the failure of 2K20, with improved graphics, fewer bugs, and better combat4. The character creator was extensive, and the MyCareer mode was less generic4.
:* Similar to WWE 2K19, it polished and fine-tuned the formula, introducing the MyRise story mode and a Showcase mode featuring John Cena's opponents4.
:* Considered the best WWE game of the last five years, with new match types, a WrestleMania Showcase, improved visuals, fun MyRise storylines, MyGM tweaks, and an updated roster1. It is considered the highest quality wrestling game on the market5.