Abstract: WWE 2K17 Publisher: 2K Sports Developer: Yuke's Genre: Simulation/Fighting Release Date: 10/11/2016With each passing year, the expectations for this newest generation of WWE games grow. While some concessions were allowed for the jump up to the current ge...
Published: 2016-10-18, Author: Mike , review by: destructoid.com
Went wrong somewhere along the line. The original idea might have promise, but in practice the game has failed. Threatens to be interesting sometimes, but rarely. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
Published: 2016-10-18, Author: Richard , review by: gamespot.com
Smart refinements improve the inring action, A new lighting engine means the superstars look better than ever, Universe mode and its dynamic rivalries can be a real timesink, Substantial customization options, Massive roster
Matches are slow and overreliant on rigid counters, MyCareer is a laborious grind, Presentation issues persist throughout, Promos are a nice idea but their execution is nonsensical, Latency problems make it almost impossible to kick out of pins online
2K Games has once again managed to top itself by creating an incredibly in-depth wresting experience. WWE 2K17 may not be as accessible as I would have liked, but if you've stuck with the series this long, there are plenty of reasons why you should contin...
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Published: 2016-10-17, Author: David , review by: gamezone.com
Wrestling fans appreciate good wrestling, but they also look for much more than just a good wrestler. In some respects, the same goes for wrestling games.WWE 2K17 has completely overhauled the in-ring gameplay over the last few years but I would say that...
Abstract: Yearly entries in established series usually fall into four categories. You have the installment that shakes things up and makes things much better as a result, as well as the one that experiments and falls flat. These, in turn, lead to the iteration that...
Abstract: It's important to remember that wrestling is not just about what goes on in the ring. It's about the corporation, marketing, the backstage drama, management, and the media. Workers punch out bosses, commentators get in fights, wrestlers move in and out of...
Abstract: WWE 2K17 is the newest addition of the long running wrestling series. While it adds new features, it still fails to reach the main event. The first thing people will notice about WWE 2K17 is that one huge feature is missing. Over the past few years, 2K ha...
WWE 2K17 isn't exactly a step forward for the franchise. At best, it's stuck in the past and completely lacking in any of the features that made 2K's beast incarnate a strong contender from previous encounters. And that's the bottom line.WWE 2K17 was revi...