The latest wrestling game from WWE and 2K Sports, WWE 2K18, is now available for everyone on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This year`s installment of the annual wrestling series features the largest roster of wrestlers in a WWE game to date, as well as a handful of new gameplay elements such as eight-player matches and a free-roaming backstage.Despite the game`s beautiful visuals and added features, WWE 2K18 doesn`t address many of the issues that have been plaguing the series. In GameSpot`s WWE 2K18 review, critic Richard Wakeling said `the game`s cosmetic advancements fail to cover up stagnant gameplay mired in technical issues` and awarded it a 5/10.Other reviews for WWE 2K18 have begun appearing online, and as usual, we`ve collected a sample of them and their scores below. For a wider look at what critics are saying about WWE 2K18, be sure to check out GameSpot sister site Metacritc.Game: WWE 2K18Developer: Yuke`s, Visual ConceptsPlatforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch (later date)Release date: October 17Price: US $60 / £55 / AU $100GameSpot -- 5/10`WWE 2K18`s in-ring combat is fundamentally flawed, and will be as divisive as it often is. Yet there`s no denying the inherent joy derived from performing your favorite Superstar`s signature moves. Whether it`s cracking your opponent over the head with AJ Styles` Phenomenal Forearm, or pounding the life out of Asuka`s latest victim, there are moments of pure pro wrestling enjoyment to be found here. It`s just compounded by too many frustrating issues, disruptive glitches, and a dearth of engaging single-player modes. This series has remained stagnant for far too long, and WWE 2K18 doesn`t change things.` -- Richard Wakeling [Full review]IGN -- 7/10`Under the better-than-ever graphics and great-as-ever core wrestling gameplay, WWE 2K18 is a largely disappointing iteration. It wastes too much of its ambition on the poorly written and dull MyCareer RPG mode, leaving its other promising modes to languish for another ...
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