WWE 2K24

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WWE 2K24's Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition celebrates four decades of WrestleMania with a variety of bonus content, including wrestler attires, arenas, and MyFACTION cards. The Deluxe Edition Bonus Pack and Nightmare Family Pack offer even more additional content, such as alternate attires and exclusive MyFACTION characters.

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Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,544 reviews

story99 positive mentions

stability253 negative mentions

WWE 2K24 features improved graphics and gameplay mechanics, making it a significant upgrade from previous titles.
The game includes a variety of new match types, such as Casket and Ambulance matches, which add fresh experiences for players.
The MyRise mode offers engaging storylines and character development, providing a fun single-player experience.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and crashes, particularly in online modes and during character creation.
Many players experienced lost save data due to a bug during the early access period, leading to frustration and disappointment.
The Universe mode remains largely unchanged and continues to suffer from various issues, making it less enjoyable for long-time fans.

story
466 mentions
21 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The story aspect of WWE 2K24 has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment in the narrative quality and execution. While some enjoy the MyRise mode for its engaging storylines and character development, others criticize it for being linear, predictable, and lacking meaningful choices. Overall, the game features a blend of entertaining moments and frustrating bugs, leading to a consensus that while there are enjoyable elements, the storytelling could benefit from more depth and creativity.
- “I never thought that the story would be epic, had lots of twists and turns, and even had me cheering and almost crying.”
- “I recommend this game based on MyRise alone, as I just loved the entire story.”
- “The unleashed storyline is a bizarre fever dream of your character going through every possible heel persona from 1985.”
- “I've played approximately 3-4 hours of the story mode, and it's mediocre at best. It's a cheesy story with no interesting plot points or anything, just some forced grudges with no rhyme or reason behind it. The campaign is the second best thing about this game.”
- “The women's MyRise story was made horribly. Why is it called MyRise when you spend half the game playing as Psycho Sally (a character that you cannot customize)? She is ugly as hell, boring as hell, and I spent so much time on my moveset, my character's look and design, and everything just to not be able to play her?!”
- “The 'story' is awfully bland. It's about 3% story (half of which are voiced by characters that don't even exist).”
gameplay
414 mentions
37 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay in WWE 2K24 has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fluidity, improved mechanics, and extensive roster, making it one of the more enjoyable entries in the series. However, numerous players have reported significant bugs, crashes, and unresponsive controls that detract from the overall experience, particularly in online modes. While the game offers a good mix of arcade and simulation elements, the persistent technical issues have led to frustration among users, suggesting that while the core gameplay is solid, it requires further refinement and stability.
- “Overall it's a very enjoyable wrestling game with great improved mechanics; they brought back some interesting previous concepts from THQ such as backstage and casket matches.”
- “Everything feels smooth, the gameplay flows effortlessly, and with the amount of match options and roster size in the game, it feels like there are never-ending possibilities.”
- “The gameplay feels more fluid and authentic than ever; the roster, which this year includes plenty of new faces to get in the ring with, is the most up-to-date roster 2K has given us in a while.”
- “It's just bad; most importantly though, core gameplay elements are just straight up broken, it feels like, or at best, no effort was really made.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and often unresponsive, making matches frustrating instead of fun.”
- “But the gameplay is terrible; the input lag when using a controller is awful, and you can rarely ever get the button prompts/reversals to actually trigger due to it taking too long for the game to register that you pressed the buttons.”
graphics
275 mentions
47 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics in WWE 2K24 have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising their realism and detail, particularly in character models and arenas. However, some users noted persistent graphical glitches and a lack of significant advancements compared to previous titles, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive, they may not represent a substantial leap forward. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing, though it still faces some technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “From the moment you boot up WWE 2K24, you'll be blown away by the stunning visuals and attention to detail.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and the animation fluidity makes every move feel authentic.”
- “WWE 2K24 is a fun game with some of the best graphics in a wrestling game ever made.”
- “I can't recommend a game that prioritizes minimal changes to sweat graphics, micro-transaction system, and lackluster DLCs over the many bugs that have persisted for 3+ years.”
- “- the graphics and animations feel like they haven't advanced at all since Smackdown vs Raw 2007, do you guys know what hair looks like?”
- “Compared to older generation WWE games, this one just isn't worth its full price tag and definitely doesn't feel like it belongs in 2024 graphically.”
stability
273 mentions
7 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some users have experienced minimal issues, many others describe the game as a "buggy mess," particularly in modes like MyFaction and Universe, making it difficult to recommend for purchase at this time. Overall, the game's stability issues overshadow its enjoyable aspects, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
- “Haven't run into any bugs or issues; the game runs great and actually looks pretty smooth.”
- “The game runs great for me; I didn't have a single crash in over 50 hours of playtime, just one or two minor glitches in animations that fix themselves after you pick up an opponent.”
- “I had zero issues during my time playing: no crashes, no lockups, no launch issues, no glitches, nothing.”
- “The game features numerous bugs and glitches that have been left unaddressed by the developers since launch.”
- “This game is close to unplayable at points with glitches and errors, and it overshadows the good 2K tried to achieve with this installment.”
- “The game is broken, buggy, and crash-prone; it's a cash grab game that pays no care and attention to provide any value for playing the offline modes, resulting in many headaches for players losing entire universe mode setups.”
music
104 mentions
5 % positive mentions
80 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the repetitive and generic soundtrack, lack of custom entrance themes, and absence of commentary. Users express frustration over the limited music options and outdated selections, feeling that the overall audio experience detracts from immersion. While some note slight improvements from previous years, the consensus is that the music remains a significant drawback, with calls for more diverse and engaging tracks.
- “The music selection has some hits, but if I have to listen to 'Genesis by Grimes' again, I'll forget myself!”
- “Graphics are more detailed, music is better.”
- “Love the new modes and I think with a few touches and more content (also mostly rock/metal music in the soundtrack and it better be more than just 12 songs) and we might see the perfect WWE 2K game.”
- “Not to mention with the load times sitting in a lobby for 12 years, the same 4 or 5 songs make me wanna rip my hair out and shove it in my ear holes.”
- “The game is now already severely out of date; everyone in the show has new music, appearances, and the whole theme of the arenas has changed, making the game feel outdated.”
- “Less music options than ever, and the soundtrack is the smallest and the worst ever.”
humor
40 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a major draw, with players enjoying the comedic elements of gameplay, such as throwing weapons and encountering amusing bugs. Many find the narratives and in-game interactions, including crowd signs and commentary, to be genuinely funny, contributing to an overall engaging experience despite some frustrations with online play and glitches. Overall, the humor adds a layer of enjoyment that keeps players entertained, even when faced with technical issues.
- “Game is really funny and engaging but online is crap.”
- “The problematic exclusiveness of certain in-game items are addressed in several other reviews, I will just say that the 30 years of WrestleMania mode is hella fun, the exclusive video footages with blurred faces of certain billionaire wrestling promoters and ex-UFC fighters are hilarious.”
- “New match types are a welcome addition and special guest referee is absolutely hilarious with friends.”
optimization
40 mentions
10 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The optimization of WWE 2K23 has received significant criticism, particularly for its performance on PC, with many users reporting constant crashes, bugs, and control issues that hinder gameplay. While some players noted improvements in graphics and mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for many, especially those using older hardware. Conversely, a few users reported smooth performance on devices like the Steam Deck, suggesting that optimization may vary based on system specifications.
- “General improvement on the mechanics and optimization of WWE 2K23.”
- “Graphics you can expect around the same, but this one the lighting has been insanely improved along with more optimizations.”
- “No screen glitch, no crash & performance is good on Steam Deck even with texture detail on high setting. I bought this game today, no issue on straight 3 hours gameplay... big difference to the cracked version. I swear it's worth buying for hardcore WWE fans!”
- “This is genuinely the most poorly optimized game I've seen for a PC in my entire life. Holy shit, the game decides to work and sometimes decides not to work.”
- “The game is not properly optimized for PC.”
- “Constant crashes, stuttering, save issues, control bugs that only let you use the striking button, creation suite issues, online broken, the list goes on.”
grinding
37 mentions
3 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
84 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of WWE 2K24 has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly in modes like Showcase and MyFaction, where significant progress is often locked behind extensive grinding or paywalls. While some appreciate the learning curve for new players, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards for the time invested. Players suggest that the grind can detract from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel more like a chore than a fun experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The points necessary to buy wrestlers you would want to use are locked behind paywalls or a couple weeks of grinding. Not that I have an issue with grinding, but am I really going to devote hours to a system that erases progress?”
- “It contains a host of skins/cosmetics that can only be unlocked by grinding through this live-service abomination.”
- “10 times more grindy and you get little to no rewards.”
monetization
28 mentions
11 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
39 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy in the game has drawn significant criticism, particularly for its heavy reliance on microtransactions in the MyFaction mode, which many players view as predatory and a cash grab. Despite some enjoyment of the game's core features, players feel that the focus on monetization detracts from the overall experience, especially in offline modes, leading to frustration over the game's value for the price paid. Overall, the introduction of microtransactions has overshadowed the game's potential, leaving many players disappointed.
- “Sadly, as always, their main focus went into MyFaction mode, where the microtransactions are, but unless your goal is to dominate the ranked PvP ladder in MyFaction mode, then microtransactions are entirely optional.”
- “Good so far, great roster and I'm enjoying the MyFaction improvements, but I hate the over-monetization of MyFaction plus making so many of the persona cards really hard to get is annoying... all the DLCs are good except for the Pat McAfee pack.”
- “It was a cool concept, but now that they are introducing microtransactions, it seems like that's where their full attention is directed.”
- “Microtransactions have completely ruined this game.”
- “But...myfaction, which would be my favorite mode, is nothing but predatory monetization.”
- “The game is broken, buggy and crash prone; it's a cash grab game that pays no care and attention to provide any such value for playing the offline modes, resulting in many headaches for people losing entire universe mode setups.”
replayability
17 mentions
47 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Overall, the replayability of WWE 2K games is mixed; while some players find the story modes enjoyable and replayable, others criticize the lack of significant updates to modes like Universe, which feel stagnant year after year. The introduction of new objectives and choices in certain game modes has been noted to enhance replay value, but there is a strong desire for more varied storylines to improve the overall experience.
- “I've had no issues with this game personally; it's fun and the story modes are replayable time and time again.”
- “All of the aforementioned game modes have received updates and additions that further increase replayability for hours and hours of fun!”
- “The issue I have with WWE 2K games comes down to two things: replay value and being able to mod the game.”
- “None of the game modes are playable yet.”
- “There is a lot of replay value for the game modes as you have many objectives and choices to shape new paths.”
emotional
9 mentions
78 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotional investment and frustration with the game. While many find themselves deeply engaged and exhilarated by the gameplay, particularly during intense moments with their custom wrestlers, they also highlight significant issues like a slow user interface, bugs, and a lackluster story that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game's heartwarming elements and enjoyable moments keep some players emotionally connected.
- “The game really is fun to play and watch, and I get emotionally invested in watching my personal wrestler hit their finisher while their own body is fully red, only to get a two count.”
- “Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the ring, this game delivers an experience that is both exhilarating and heartwarming.”
- “Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the ring, this game delivers an experience that is both exhilarating and heartwarming.”
- “Painfully slow UI, 2K breaking CAWs with updates (CAWs are basically the reason why I wanted to play this), buggy gameplay, boring story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its authentic WWE experience, featuring well-designed wrestlers and impactful moves that enhance the overall immersion.
- “Wrestlers are very well designed, moves both look and sound appropriately impactful, and the general atmosphere captures the WWE experience.”