WWE 2K23 REVIEW!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
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    It feels like it was just yesterday when WWE 2K22 came out and revived the WWE gaming series. It was a game that needed to be a success to ensure the future of the series. Luckily for us it was not only a commercial success but also a critical. However fast forward 365 days and it’s now time for WWE 2K23
    It’s now time for 2K to do the hardest thing in entertainment media, follow up the original. With a John Cena showcase mode, a new match type, more features and a promised better game. There was so much hype going into WWE 2K23.. so the question is.. how is it? Let’s find out in my WWE 2K23 Review!
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    Sponsorship 0:00
    Intro 1:50
    Presentation & Graphics 3:30
    WarGames 7:25
    Creation 9:15
    MyRise 10:36
    John Cena Showcase 13:35
    Misc. 19:19
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  • @WrestlinGifs
    @WrestlinGifs  ปีที่แล้ว +95

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    • @jms0921
      @jms0921 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yoo bro I'm a fan love your videos man

    • @certified_buckss
      @certified_buckss ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Shout out to magicspoon

    • @Kenny___Mccormick
      @Kenny___Mccormick ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@jms0921 same

    • @toohottyentertainment
      @toohottyentertainment ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha big shoutout to madam Magic Spoon

    • @ajfrank1142
      @ajfrank1142 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just wonder what next year‘s game is gonna be like we already know AEW is coming out with fight forever #Pav2K23

  • @startrakambassador3632
    @startrakambassador3632 ปีที่แล้ว +587

    It's crazy how 2k hasn't made a great showcase mode since 2k16. I'm hoping if they make Ruthless Aggression mode, they need to get serious with it, because fans are growing nostalgic of that era.

    • @funkyrumble0455
      @funkyrumble0455 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      We need a revamp of 40 of wrestlmania next year

    • @leroymlambo
      @leroymlambo ปีที่แล้ว +26

      When 2K made 2K14, they went insane with that one. With the Cena one, they could have had so many storylines. Like the nexus one for example or more of prime Cena years in late 2000’s. Yes you pick and choose but still, they deviated from their formula from the first few games and haven’t recovered in terms of gameplay

    • @scodoo4719
      @scodoo4719 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@leroymlambo 2k14 was made by thq

    • @matheusturarodrigues8937
      @matheusturarodrigues8937 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      ​@@scodoo4719 Yeah, 2K just picked an almost complete game due to TQH closing

    • @zoltanwilson4277
      @zoltanwilson4277 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      WWE 2K16 is the most underrated WWE game of all time.

  • @slashmassacre3602
    @slashmassacre3602 ปีที่แล้ว +786

    Cena showcase mode wasn't bad, they just didn't do what they did with Rey with the commentary.

    • @Savage_7_99
      @Savage_7_99 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Did they have the actual commentary instead?

    • @slashmassacre3602
      @slashmassacre3602 ปีที่แล้ว +164

      @@Savage_7_99 for Rey's showcase,he did the commentary. This year they didn't. It's just music and match audio

    • @user-fp1vy6vy9w
      @user-fp1vy6vy9w ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Yep. Because 2K Lazy and make this year Showcase lifeless and boring .Showcase Cena should talk or commentary in his match like Rey Showcase last year

    • @dadthe2211
      @dadthe2211 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      That kinda makes it bad dude.

    • @makogearsolid8002
      @makogearsolid8002 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The Cena showcase was terrible

  • @mrmoviemanic1
    @mrmoviemanic1 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I hope 2k24 will have a 40-Year WM Mode. I want more than 50 Matches to highlight all the amazing years. Unlikely sure, but impossible it is not.

    • @verminvanaokigahara7859
      @verminvanaokigahara7859 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      or summerslam mode

    • @ytz_loop3938
      @ytz_loop3938 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Or undertaker showcase

    • @SkibidiMiller
      @SkibidiMiller 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I hope that this is Randy Orton or Edge’s year for a showcase

    • @Zay0010
      @Zay0010 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      if they do it be only for current gen and not old gen, because i really feel like they're holding back since ppl are still on old gen

    • @barrymichaels2663
      @barrymichaels2663 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      30 years of wm I thought was great

  • @rogueleader1996
    @rogueleader1996 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Everything you said about the cena showcase mode is exactly how I felt about last years showcase for mysterio. It’s such a chore to play through

    • @ronaldjohnson5717
      @ronaldjohnson5717 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Fr bro, "attack you're opponent leg until it's critical" like bro come on let me play the game 😭

    • @blackmambo8702
      @blackmambo8702 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ronaldjohnson5717 literally, it’s like they let 80 year olds test whether or not the game is good to play. Why tf am I doing chores while playing this game? Who said that was fun?

    • @mr.ohiostate2544
      @mr.ohiostate2544 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@blackmambo8702 Nah, 80 year olds lived through the best wrestling games so they would have trashed the game from jump they have a bunch of 16-24 year olds testing.

    • @smartino546
      @smartino546 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@ronaldjohnson5717u have to do certain things to your opponent in order to claim your reward at the end. it’ll be boring if all u had to do was just beat your opponent🤷🏿‍♂️ makes me focus more on the objective and what needs to be done next instead of a 1-2 minute match i can easily win if i didn’t have objectives

    • @unwanaudoh4405
      @unwanaudoh4405 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So what exactly do you want?

  • @DougieYT
    @DougieYT ปีที่แล้ว +157

    I still can’t get over Thuganomics Cena’s long ass jersey, it looks funny as hell 😂.

    • @devinharp4321
      @devinharp4321 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I had to change that shit real fast

    • @ruhidmohamad
      @ruhidmohamad ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yea it doesn't look right, like they tried to replicate 2000s baggy but failed

    • @Fantastical996
      @Fantastical996 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      First time I played as him I turned to my girl and was like what is my man wearing 😂😂😂

    • @zacktyler2810
      @zacktyler2810 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@Fantastical996LMMFAO 😂🤣
      Good one, bro. I did the same....

    • @whatsthisaboveme6064
      @whatsthisaboveme6064 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude the community creations from 2k22 looked a lot better than that

  • @DRJ_727
    @DRJ_727 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    The Lock story in MyRise had me hooked from start to finish especially the ending sequence. That ending had me feeling like I was CM Punk taking over the WWE during the Summer of Punk. Absolute fire. I just started the Legacy story and I’m already hyped to see what happens.

    • @lollipoprei830
      @lollipoprei830 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It was awesome when you took the NXT UK championship and just... ran away with it.

    • @BarryAllenBG
      @BarryAllenBG ปีที่แล้ว +4

      me toooo i loves it it s a storytelling in complete package i whole nrw level it gives me john cena cm punk vibes because my character was fired and was rehired if hr didn't win the title in 56 days he is fired forever and he get his summerslam match against Slade o yeah anf i won a fucking nxt uk title and goes to deffend it outside of wwe that s what wwe had to with punk in 2011

    • @BarryAllenBG
      @BarryAllenBG ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@lollipoprei830 yepppp i loved itt

    • @gejamugamlatsoomanam7716
      @gejamugamlatsoomanam7716 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Legacy story is kinda bland, feels like 2k22 but only for female caw.

    • @BrickFighter13
      @BrickFighter13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Apparently The Legacy has been praised for being better then The Lock storyline

  • @BzaafiedTheFerocious
    @BzaafiedTheFerocious ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The worst part of Showcass for me was the AI-dependant objectives. Like having to reverse a grapple combo, having to eat grapples and signatures and finishers waiting for Cena to throw out one stupid grapple combo and praying I reverse it when he does it. I hat when games make objectives that depend on you reacting to RNG.

  • @chrisrandle2424
    @chrisrandle2424 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is such a spot on review. I do feel like Universe mode is very good specifically for content creators. Personally, I like to try to make it an extension of “MyCareer” or MyRise with more control. But the AI will literally have the exact same match card weekly if you don’t change it.

  • @jahmeirduncan6870
    @jahmeirduncan6870 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    They made Myrise so much better this year. Both stories are good but the legacy is fantastic

    • @BarryAllenBG
      @BarryAllenBG ปีที่แล้ว

      woww really is liv a certain part of the legacy my rise?

    • @yarmy9846
      @yarmy9846 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm really enjoying the lock so that makes me even more excited to play the legacy 😍

    • @rowdyjohnnada952
      @rowdyjohnnada952 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's the difference between those modes?

    • @bmmania0120
      @bmmania0120 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

    • @acidvenom407
      @acidvenom407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rowdyjohnnada952 one is female story and the lock is the male part

  • @1Aiden1
    @1Aiden1 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    When Pav said during showcase you gotta pause and look at the controls because you don't know how to do a move😂oh man I relate I had to do that multiple times 😂😂

    • @isktj8343
      @isktj8343 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m Sayin Foe 😭

    • @Antronix3
      @Antronix3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Technically you don't HAVE to do the objectives. You can win however you wish. The objectives are for unlockables and the secret "bosses"

    • @TheReddKnight
      @TheReddKnight ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@Antronix3 and why wouldn't we want the unlockebles

    • @Antronix3
      @Antronix3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheReddKnight you would. But the CC was acting like he couldn't play the way he wanted to but he could. Just ignore the objectives and beat the CPU any way you want. Then once you get bored, then follow the objectives lol

  • @Trejohnsmith
    @Trejohnsmith ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Honestly the last two WWE 2Ks have brought me back to being a kid again. As a 24 year old it feels like I'm 11 just grinding out SVR 2011 and it has replay value which is something past 2Ks especially 2K20 didn't have. It's a 7/10

    • @obasiswift
      @obasiswift 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bro same I’m 24 been playing since svr 08 when I was 8

    • @seulbazadoni2554
      @seulbazadoni2554 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@obasiswiftyo frrr, i catch myself playing nonstop when i get home from work, i feel like a kid again

  • @charanreddy_cr
    @charanreddy_cr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Completed 75% of showcase mode today and gave a thought why am i doing this, like what ever moves they ask me to do without even knowing the final moments of match .....what you said about showcase mode is sooo dammmm trueeee

  • @xthevortexknightx6356
    @xthevortexknightx6356 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    The thing about the Showcase mode for me was I personally felt the rewards from the Showcase were worth it. Kurt Angle, Triple H 0’8, RVD, Brock Lesnar from ‘04 and ‘14, not to mention the arenas and the special bonus matches which I thought were fun. And considering, I felt the Rey Mysterio showcase last year was a little boring and unnecessary, especially since they could’ve done like a Monday Night Wars showcase since it was the anniversy of it, I personally felt it was an improvement and can add more to the showcase mode going forward. And I’m sorry, but Universe mode this year is great. The Superstar mode in the game is amazing, with all the unique cutscenes, forming tag teams, and more. I enjoyed it. I felt the modes this year were good, but will be improved upon.

    • @Pastorblunts
      @Pastorblunts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The most fun I’ve had playing a wwe game in a long time my last game was 22 before that 19

    • @phriscalmer8740
      @phriscalmer8740 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      09 orton sold me my favorite guy's best year imo

    • @kriz-c
      @kriz-c ปีที่แล้ว

      The Monday Night Wars would’ve definitely made since especially when the Digital Deluxe Edition was NWO.

  • @skyleroliver7078
    @skyleroliver7078 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I couldn’t agree more with your thoughts on showcase mode. I finished it in one sitting, and let me tell you I literally had to take a shower afterwards because of how sweaty I was. Playing this mode was like running a marathon.

    • @BarryAllenBG
      @BarryAllenBG ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i deffenetly agree

    • @IShatterDreamsGaming
      @IShatterDreamsGaming ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Idk why people think this year's showcase is hard

    • @OhSoNasty
      @OhSoNasty ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have only unlocked arenas bro I'm so bad it's too hard

    • @aryasatyanzk
      @aryasatyanzk ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@IShatterDreamsGaming it isn't hard for me, but definitely felt like a chore

    • @IShatterDreamsGaming
      @IShatterDreamsGaming ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@aryasatyanzk it's chore but definitely not hard I put that stuff on easy get what I need out of it and move on to universe mode

  • @NickPR87
    @NickPR87 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The core feature that either makes or breaks a game for me is gameplay, and they've nailed it with this one.I feel it's what 2K19 was for 2K18, not a drastic change from what the previous game did, but refining the play style and adding to it.
    So far, 3 days in I've stuck to MyRise and Showcase mode so I can unlock the rest of the stuff that didn't unlock with the deluxe edition, but I've been having a blast! Yesterday I spent easily 8 hours total playing, with breaks in-between on my day off. So yeah, it is indeed addictive!

    • @MrSodaBelly
      @MrSodaBelly 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I want custom music

  • @bran9202
    @bran9202 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    You know the day is gonna be great when pav uploads

    • @rodplays3726
      @rodplays3726 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      11pm

    • @arrogen2831
      @arrogen2831 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As someone watching from PST, my day sucked so far

    • @eps635
      @eps635 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know right

    • @WrestlinGifs
      @WrestlinGifs  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@arrogen2831 hope ur night is better

    • @arrogen2831
      @arrogen2831 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WrestlinGifs Thanks man

  • @STAROFFICIALYT1
    @STAROFFICIALYT1 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This game is actually enjoyable one of my favs since 19

  • @hunte5748
    @hunte5748 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    2K is doing really well, I'm glad they are just building off of 2K22 and they are just gonna keep making it better and better and soon it will be absolute perfection

    • @LorenzoC2314
      @LorenzoC2314 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Most likely it won’t.

    • @hunte5748
      @hunte5748 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LorenzoC2314 Hater, generic blind 2K hater I don't give a frick what you say

    • @Clipperbossman
      @Clipperbossman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s not possible for any game to be a perfection

    • @hunte5748
      @hunte5748 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Clipperbossman Your right, it will be really amazing then lol

    • @Clipperbossman
      @Clipperbossman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hunte5748 I hope they put Randy on the cover of 24 and they try their best to fix so of the problem these games still have even when Randy hits the RKO it’s like his hands teleport sometimes on his opponents neck 🤦‍♂️

  • @nicktherude
    @nicktherude ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you’re so right about legend mode i hated letting the opponent do stuff cuz i didn’t wanna win too easy

  • @alec2000
    @alec2000 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This game has been so much fun. I’ve been having more fun here than 22, cause I actually think the content here is much more better. I mean for god’s sake, we finally got Ruthless Aggression in a WWE game again, and it feels damn good seeing our childhood era represented well. Definitely an unexpected surprise of a game.👍

    • @daymonharris8696
      @daymonharris8696 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ehhh, i mean if the game modes are mid, then what is the point?

    • @lollipoprei830
      @lollipoprei830 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same, im just glad the roster isnt as outdated as last years.

    • @facesofevildead
      @facesofevildead ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can keep blowing the game, 2k and wwe aren't gonna hire you.

    • @glenn8368
      @glenn8368 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daymonharris8696 lol exactly

    • @matheusturarodrigues8937
      @matheusturarodrigues8937 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@facesofevildead Can't he have his own opinion? I'm also really enjoying the game, there's nothing to do with sucking of 2K

  • @hhtptai
    @hhtptai ปีที่แล้ว +78

    2K23 is definitely a fun time, such an upgrade from 2K22.

    • @leonjohnston7869
      @leonjohnston7869 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, I think 23 improved all the modes.

    • @Fallen_angel69
      @Fallen_angel69 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      22 and 23 are no different bruh it’s better graphics and more characters 💀

    • @Youregonnaburn
      @Youregonnaburn ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@Fallen_angel69 and smoother gameplay. Less bugs. More moves. Better creation. Better universe with better rivalry story lines. Better gameplay in general. And better my rise

    • @Fallen_angel69
      @Fallen_angel69 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Youregonnaburn all the same

    • @Lil_Ramz
      @Lil_Ramz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@Fallen_angel69sounds like someone doesn't have 2k23 and is stuck on 2k22

  • @allainangcao28
    @allainangcao28 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like the new Career Mode format where it is a series of short stories we can choose from instead of one linear story where it can get easy to become disinterested.

    • @danwarner7816
      @danwarner7816 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True that only good career mode stories were from nxt and smack down brands from WWE 2k22

  • @craysheet3034
    @craysheet3034 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Universe mode as Goldberg. Game keeps putting you in tag matches vs Usos giving you a random partner after each ppv

  • @joeysusner3824
    @joeysusner3824 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This should be the last year for showcase. It’s bad enough that I had pause after every move just to see what kind slam or suplex they wanted me to do this time… but the fact that it was John Cena’s showcase is what sucks. I had to play Rey’s showcase 3 times because of data corruption and i was fine playing it each time but if I have to play Cena’s again I’m definitely breaking stuff.

    • @CharlesHitmanStone
      @CharlesHitmanStone ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just rushed through what should have been the greatest showcase ever, and it makes me sick.

  • @Sbournazian1
    @Sbournazian1 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Hoping next year we get the 40 years of wrestlemania mode

    • @mistekful
      @mistekful ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be a banger!

    • @Fran77
      @Fran77 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I dont want or need this, I could not sit through 39+ matches of pause simulator

    • @sakshamsharma3527
      @sakshamsharma3527 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Fran77 world doesn't revolve around you, pal

    • @dadthe2211
      @dadthe2211 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2k too lazy to give us at least 20 matches in showcase mode let alone 40.

    • @joeycalderwood9814
      @joeycalderwood9814 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sakshamsharma3527 world doesn’t revolve around you either bro, we don’t need a 40 years of WrestleMania mode… it would be a chore getting through all the matches like it was in 2K14 and it’s already been done. Most of it is gonna be the same matches 30 years of WrestleMania was.

  • @wade_says
    @wade_says ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video man! As always! I’m a healthy eater already and I’ve been wanting to try Magic Spoon so I used your link and ordered 6 boxes.
    I’ve been playing 2K23 and it feels similar to 2K22. Both are improvements on what came before. But man, nothing will ever compare to Here Comes The Pain!

  • @saumitraadeeb
    @saumitraadeeb ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pav your reviews are so legit. I felt the exact same way you described in your review after playing 2k22 last year. I was waiting for your review this time so that I can make up my mind to get 2k23. Cheers bro keep doing great work.

  • @RiceCooker-ge2te
    @RiceCooker-ge2te ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I think in the WarGames match they should make the wrestlers come from their side of the ring instead of both teams coming from the left side

    • @luckypoison9651
      @luckypoison9651 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Tbf tho Irl war games they both enter the same way

  • @jamarie549
    @jamarie549 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Glad he’s back in the mode ready for all new videos feels like it’s been forever

  • @DomMagicWand
    @DomMagicWand ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I definitely agree with you especially cuz Universe Mode my ish but to know that the Tag Team Entrances can’t be edited properly or isn’t right from the start to begin with pisses me off like that needs to be patched now 😒

  • @acidvenom407
    @acidvenom407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I kinda like getting call “lock” towards the end 😂😂😂

  • @Keemo_Beemo
    @Keemo_Beemo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2k18 and 19 was the last 2 wwe games that the AI’s knew how to kick out of finishers after 2 or 3 time maybe the 4th time if u was certain wrestlers

  • @eastsiderunn
    @eastsiderunn ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember watching the launch stream and seeing Pav straight rage quit after it kicked everyone out of the elimination chamber

  • @brettjones2581
    @brettjones2581 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That honestly did so well with 22 and 23 there should be a year off for that little more improvement then just being a yearly release

    • @DanW21
      @DanW21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed basically wouldn't a dlc for wwe 2k22 for gm mode most of stuff in this yr game couldve been dlc

  • @senseidan1589
    @senseidan1589 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think they are going in the right direction just a few polish into the showcase and its gonna be greater

  • @The_Maki1
    @The_Maki1 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love 2K23. Another banger entry. Only issue I really have is with the custom arena turnbuckle images and some images in general not showing up

  • @batistaandreymyst
    @batistaandreymyst ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is by far the most complete WWE 2K game, and also the best one. If they keep this up, 2K24 should be even better.

  • @afro_souledits2382
    @afro_souledits2382 ปีที่แล้ว

    You dropping this during WrestleMania week is legendary

  • @vashonnoel2318
    @vashonnoel2318 ปีที่แล้ว

    This review actually made me happy that fight forever focused on the gameplay and a few matches but they will make those fun as hell.

  • @SlamJamMcCam
    @SlamJamMcCam ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I've been waiting for this one. Last year, you literally sold me on the game, and I am very grateful for coming back to wrestling games for the first time since SVR 2008. Thank you Pav!
    This year, I was waiting to hear others thoughts. I've been in since the actual day 1 (not the premium price one), and WOW. You did the lock, I am doing Legacy (I think it's called) MyRise. The amount that the writing feels self-aware had me actually laughing out loud. I won't spoil anything, but you'll know if/when you do the Tag Team storyline early on the kind of real life shots they took, and I was dying while hearing them! The writing is cornball, but it's just so fun for the fans, and it does feel pretty grounded and honestly like solid voice-actors were hired. We looked it up, because she sounded familiar, but your CAW from the female side seems to be VA'd by the same girl that was Byleth in Fire Emblem among many other things. I agree too, it feels more intentional with a direction rather than 2k22's kind of choose your own path, brand, etc. and what I mean by this, is you have your choices, but they do feel grounded in what makes sense... I actually cannot tell if I am a face, a heel, or an anti-hero sometimes, and I mean that in the best possible way.
    I have yet to do other modes, but I won't touch the card one, I doubt I'll do much with GM, and I will absolutely micromanage the heck out of Universe mode to pick up where I left off in 2K22... I am not at all excusing it's problems, but tracking my own stats has me more aware of stats and standings if that makes sense. Plus I ported my CAW from MyRise last year into Universe (and into 2k23 if I'm honest) manually. Something, that I would love to point out was not transferable between myrise and the main game last year. I had to screen cap attires, movesets and all that jazz to get my CAW into the main game last year since they were locked to MyRise. I am not huge into character creators, but I definitely found myself attached to the character when I spent 8 hours alone in the move-set last year.
    Cheers buddy, always love the content!

  • @washed3439
    @washed3439 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    We got to talk about the Super Cena/Invisible Cena. It is still hilarious that they actually added that 😂

  • @jmizzle24
    @jmizzle24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're right. Pausing the game to do the right move was a chore, so I stopped playing

  • @shawnmichaels568
    @shawnmichaels568 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    MyRise mode is so much fun, Gameplay is similar but with some features, It makes it better. Showcase mode is great. And overall it's solid.

  • @Zombie_Boy_AG
    @Zombie_Boy_AG ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think the GM mode is pretty good this year #PAV2K23

  • @hdhjdhhdjdj8150
    @hdhjdhhdjdj8150 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man I’ve always hated that when you win a title for a character the do the same shock face and actions 😂 and when they walk out witht the title it’s around the waist inside of them putting it over should or holding it in there hand (aside from a couple)

  • @Skyseclipse
    @Skyseclipse ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First WWE game I preordered since 2k20 and was very happy and impressed with the way it turned out

  • @britneyspearsvillarosa
    @britneyspearsvillarosa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love WWE 2K23. I'm a lifelong WWF/E gamer from WrestleMania (NES) to WWE 2K23 (XBOX Series X). I'm going to be 38 in 2 months.

  • @taunttitan1714
    @taunttitan1714 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know all I need in a wrestling game to have fun is good gameplay and a good creation mode and that's exactly what WWE 2K23 let's me do
    I kid you not when I first bought the game I spent 5+ hours making my superstar then another 10 doing his moveset and another hour doing his entrance and making my title
    Just that alone is 17+ hours I hadn't even touched the actual gameplay yet and lemme say it's fantastic also yes I turn off stamina always have in WWE games it just ruins the fun of a match for me personally

  • @chocolatepapii
    @chocolatepapii ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This game looks amazing, especially the ruthless aggression arenas and superstars. Even if the showcase mode is a chore, I’d play solely to get all the unlockables. #PAV2K23

  • @bambam9690
    @bambam9690 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They need a Career mode like here comes the pain. Its really that simple.

  • @midwesthour7821
    @midwesthour7821 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate the full on honest review. It always makes me skeptical when a TH-camr makes a review just because you never know the motive. But it feels like when you do these you have a no BS filter! #PAV2K23

  • @jaredzeno472
    @jaredzeno472 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A WWE Showcase without the commentary team feels like a crime

  • @gamefever101
    @gamefever101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review!
    I haven't bought it yet as I was waiting until reviewers that I trust(such as you) to drop their verdict.
    I really want to know if it's a significant improvement over 2k22. Which it just about seems to be. AI, creation suite and gameplay are my thing and since you've recommended it in all areas, I'm going in!
    Thanks again.

    • @Pastorblunts
      @Pastorblunts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to stick with 22 but trust me it’s a major upgrade

  • @23HRSlol
    @23HRSlol ปีที่แล้ว

    It's my birthday today and I loved the vid, hopefully I can get the 2k23 game. Thx for the great content pav

  • @silasnelson2482
    @silasnelson2482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The GM Mode has the potential for the best if it’s played right. On PC, I can remote play, and that would let me play a 4 play GM Mode, and this year we get to reset at the end of seasons and have drafts again.
    I think Universe and GM Mode should be fused together

  • @nat3dgr34t
    @nat3dgr34t ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Every match I play in this game on legend difficulty is a banger I love it feels real and the commentary when you kick out of a finisher 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @zoyyay
    @zoyyay 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate this game, but nothing will ever beat 2K14 in my eyes.

  • @SpaceWalkerReal
    @SpaceWalkerReal ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the only person I don't skip sponsors for, GOAT

  • @SlimLordKt
    @SlimLordKt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually kinda like the No commentary in show case mode , like old wwe GameCube games with just music playing but they should have let us use John fr

  • @TheKingofKings2272
    @TheKingofKings2272 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What I like about the game is that even though I have my complaints, it’s nothing major at all. Only thing I’m not a fan of really is MyGM. They predictably added more title belts and more matches. But the way the game wants you to put together your roster makes sense in theory, but when your putting together your matches I’ll put AJ Styles in a match with Randy Orton, and the game will say the match was mediocre… like WHAT??

    • @condog209
      @condog209 ปีที่แล้ว

      That mode is stupid
      Can't even have a triple threat or fatal 4 way title match
      And why is WM Backlash before WrestleMania

  • @shweeniemccocko2177
    @shweeniemccocko2177 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If they’d just give us custom themes back, it’d bump it up to a 10/10 for me

  • @ThatGuyNick811
    @ThatGuyNick811 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Cena Showcase was good you get the smackdown fist arena, Kurt angle, ECW arena, RVD, and past summer slams and wrestlemania.

  • @antz97
    @antz97 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The game is decent, they didn’t change the gameplay which is good, still has that arcadey type feel mixed with realism in it like 2k22. Although they are still times that it can be abit clunky and out of sync in certain parts like the irish whips (doe its improved abit) or when you attempt to throw someone back in the ring e.g.
    The AI in Legend difficulty is a lot better aswell. They are lot more smarter and you have a better challenge against them. I lost a good couple games compared to the previous which means is good challenge. Even tho its annoying i like how the AI pins quite frequently to try and catch me out like how a wrestler would be in real match, they do a big move and go for a pin and i like the little development on the timed pin mini game even tho its annoying aswell.
    The showcase was ok. I would say it was a some what improvement from rey’s one from 2k22 but they are still some things that could have been improved. The selection of matches blows rey’s one out of the water, no question. A lot more significant and relevant losses displayed. The only thing is i would say is that it should have been done in chronological order by year showing cena’s whole development from a rookie to the franchise to the face of the company. I understand what they were trying to do as they are some cases where cena faces a couple opponents more than once e.g lesnar and taker. However it’s quite inconsistent and all over the place. At least w/ rey we got to see his whole evolution from wcw in late 90s to present time in WWE. It would have been really cool to see Cena’s evolution. Even tho his selection of matches are great i feel like he could have added some more like his first title loss with carlito in 04 maybe, his loss against HBK on raw, that should definitely been in there and of course his biggest rival in CM punk but for obvious reasons i understand why he’s not there.
    Furthermore, tho they are some cool detailed unlockable characters like angle, 09 orton, 06 edge etc, they could have at least tweaked some models like batista and RVD. They pretty much look like their modern versions of themselves and they just slapped on their past attires. I know they had similar hairstyles at the time but they still could have made an effort in making younger versions of themselves in their respective years they fought cena. Finally no commentary which made the showcase quite boring and bland. They could have a least had the current commentators go over the commentary for the matches or if not at least have cena go through what rey did last year and talk through the match and talk about the different spots etc. idk it just made me want to finish the matches of quicker and i’d hate that they would be commentary in the final matches of the showcase after instead.
    Ain’t played much of the other modes but all in all, its a decent game, i guess its an improvement from 2k22 but still not that undeniable groundbreaking follow-up. I feel like 2K22 is the modern day’s shut your mouth that still waiting on that HCTP game thats is just chef’s kiss. 2k23 is not that, they are gonna have to do something big w/ 2k24. However i probs would hold this game to positive light because the exhibition mode is the one mode i play the most which is very good for any sports game. Most people play online modes and that to try and alleviate the boredom that a sports game may be due to poor gameplay or rubbish/completed offline modes but at least w/ this i’d be ok even if there was no other modes, it’d be boring after couple matches but still because the gameplay is that good i go back to it.
    Plus i’d hold this game close cuz this is the one game that kinda takes me back to the smackdown! and svr series because of cena’s showcase. Smackdown series in this game contains:
    The iconic smackdown fist stage 02/03 models of Cena, lesnar, angle, hogan and taker etc
    SVR series in this includes:
    Raw 05 arena, 05-10 models of cena, edge, hhh & orton etc. that 09 model of orton has to be the best in this game hands down.

  • @rileyanthony
    @rileyanthony ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The problems i have are universe mode like the mangers still don’t work also another is you can do the 4 man bloodline entrance out side of universe mode works but it won’t work inside universe mode. My only other problems with 2k23 is the fact if you give Cody Rhodes an alternate attire even if it’s one you made for him his kingdom theme doesn’t work and he just comes out to dead silence and those are the things 2k definitely need to fix.

  • @matheusturarodrigues8937
    @matheusturarodrigues8937 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm having so much fun with the game. One thing i noticed, is that matches are longer than in 2K22. I'm just casually having 20+ minutes classics in exibition mode. Last night had a banger 21 minute match between John Cena and Randy Orton. Back and fort action, got hit with one RKO and a Punt Kick and managed to kick out, and won the match after the third attitude adjustment

    • @leo.factor1
      @leo.factor1 ปีที่แล้ว

      What difficulty do you use?

  • @kjgotrizz
    @kjgotrizz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the next 2k 2023 i hope that we can play different era's like ruthless aggressive, attitude golden hulk Hogan era

  • @Onlymclovin
    @Onlymclovin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    THIS GAME NOT GOOD I WASTED 100$ FOR THIS

  • @traviss345
    @traviss345 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pav, I understand your gripes with showcase as I hate the mode but it's pretty much the same as it always was. I admit a "beat the streak" type mode would be legendary. #PAV2K23

  • @Neto_Mods
    @Neto_Mods ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was i the only one who started sing save your tear when pat put the instrumental on?

  • @Ricanson21
    @Ricanson21 ปีที่แล้ว

    love all the hard work you do my man!! Still remember that fun Fall Guys stream you did during covid, man those were fun times. Hope to meet you one day, we can relate to a lot of our wrestling stories and it be cool to hear some more!! #PAV2K23

  • @TheDarkshadok
    @TheDarkshadok ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As someone who hasn't played a WWE game since 2014, I have to say this looks amazing to me
    It's a shame they didn't get the John Cena showcase mode right since so much of the marketing was based around it but it looks to me like the rest of the game kinda makes up for it #PAV2K23

    • @Wedarealsinnas
      @Wedarealsinnas ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dats crazy cause wwe2k14 was the last wwe game i played until 2k22😂😂 sad but true bro

    • @lenamuratova6581
      @lenamuratova6581 ปีที่แล้ว

      I played until 2K16😆

    • @danwarner7816
      @danwarner7816 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same with all three 😂

    • @dualshock3462
      @dualshock3462 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL I haven’t played a new wrestling game since SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, you can imagine how impressed I was.

  • @taunttitan1714
    @taunttitan1714 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WWE 2K23 has it's flaws for sure definitely but damn it's fun as fuck to play
    If I was gonna give it a score I'd say it's a 8 or an 8.5

  • @tumishomogano1574
    @tumishomogano1574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome back brotha 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @dashawntrim1784
    @dashawntrim1784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love a ruthless aggression era similar to the attitude era showcase in 13 and as cena fan I wanted showcase to be his best wins 😭

  • @gmxgaming2024
    @gmxgaming2024 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can't express how excited I am to play this game especially showcase mode. It might not be the greatest but the unlockables are so fire and bring me back to times when I genuinely enjoyed the WWE #PAV2K23

  • @twkreviews6683
    @twkreviews6683 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The only part of 2k23 that got under my skin was the changes to entrance customization. Like, why can't I choose a regular entrance for when I'm a champion?
    Oh and I'm glad I'm not the only one questioning Cena vs HHH being in the showcase mode.

  • @Everything_E117
    @Everything_E117 ปีที่แล้ว

    💯💯 right on the showcase, the idea of the invisible cena was great, but if that was the case we should have gotten 2011 punk blurred out lmao that's one of his biggest matches, the best thing about it was getting 09 orton

  • @wolfmode0061
    @wolfmode0061 ปีที่แล้ว

    They did a good job on the gameplay. We still need:
    Chain Wrestling, Rest Holds, 5 Counts/Ignoring Ropebreak and Crawling Towards/Pulling Opponent Back To The Center Of The Ring Diring Submissions.
    The matches would be set to the next level.

  • @RagefulSpoon420
    @RagefulSpoon420 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lets go!!!! The goat returns! Loved all the 2k streams🔥
    Good to see the 🐐 back at it like a crack addict

  • @bestgamer0110
    @bestgamer0110 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's good that you took more days to make the review just to give us the exact experience that you felt and positives and negatives of the game , still didn't try the game yet but sure i will have fun when i do
    #PAV2K23

  • @xokye
    @xokye ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you don’t know how many times I had to restart matches on my rise playing on legend difficulty 😭

  • @inimitablemgd
    @inimitablemgd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    03 Cena out here looking like he escaped from the hospital and went straight to the ring, anyways great video Pav #PAV2K23

  • @attila4759
    @attila4759 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i expected a bit more from this game.
    i think wwe 2k22 got overhyped, just because it followed up the clusterfuck known as wwe2k20.
    it's good to see that they are improving the game, however these are kinda lackluster improvements, considering they have over a year to improve the game.
    I wouldn't like to spend close to 80 dollars on it cause imo it's not worth it. (i might buy it later in the year, if there is a sale with a good price) so that's why I'm entering the giveaway
    #PAVWWE2K23

  • @idk-wr8nv
    @idk-wr8nv ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All I need from 2K is to put in the newer arenas for Wrestlemania as an update after WrestleMania

  • @LonzoDoesStuff
    @LonzoDoesStuff ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember trying to fix one thing on one of my created wrestlers and ended up playing 20 hell in a cell matches

  • @blancobenny8242
    @blancobenny8242 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The mycareer this year actually looks interesting, if their doing what I think their doing and breaking kayfabe backstage then it might actually be fire

  • @imthatjay
    @imthatjay ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Honestly I have high hopes for where this game goes in the future, I feel like as long as they continue to bring in people from the community this game is gonna be near perfect in a bout 2-3 years. #Pav2K23

  • @Miltypooh2001
    @Miltypooh2001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The showcase mode was such a hassle it makes John cena's road to wrestlemania in svr11 look like a great storyline but nevertheless I'm glad they added war games

    • @zacktyler2810
      @zacktyler2810 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, John Cena's Storyline in SvR 2011 actually WAS good. Lol

    • @israelsingleton4667
      @israelsingleton4667 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zacktyler2810 In comparison to Rey's, Christian's, vs Takers, and Y2j; Cenq looks rather average

    • @matheusturarodrigues8937
      @matheusturarodrigues8937 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@israelsingleton4667 I remember it being quite good, then again, i a big John Cena fan

    • @zacktyler2810
      @zacktyler2810 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@israelsingleton4667 IKR

  • @austinservos9495
    @austinservos9495 ปีที่แล้ว

    The point to showcase was to “never give up” I thought anyway. Hahah haven’t played a WWE game since 2008 and LOVED showcase mode haha!! I might also just be a huge old cena fan!

  • @dumi2218
    @dumi2218 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro
    The best wrestling content on the whole youtube
    Doesn't matter if its about the games, the shows, or a particular wrestler
    Every single fucking video it makes me to watch it and rewatch it after a while
    Idk what it is, the way u speak, the feeling u give to the audience
    Idk but its like the gameplay from 2k23, addicting

  • @carlosmelendez8317
    @carlosmelendez8317 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Copy n paste again with added dlc. I may pass and get fire pro wrestling world

    • @deontaedouglas
      @deontaedouglas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right, I think they do be copy and pasting, It be looking like the same game, Same for NBA 2k, Madden too

  • @checkeredslime9478
    @checkeredslime9478 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad you were so straight forward with your criticisms. I love 2k22. it's some of the most fun I've had with a wrestling game in years, but it did feel lacking in a lot of areas. #PAV2k23

  • @toddcahill6300
    @toddcahill6300 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got skeptic seeing how quick this game came out vs 22. I get wanting to keep up to the sports game norm of the titled year being the next. But they should've kept the broken norm to have more dev time

  • @dmrks_dnzl
    @dmrks_dnzl ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, the gameplay and creation suite look fantastic; and those are the most important aspects to me. So it's good to know my money hadn't been wasted.

  • @urbanshinobi7703
    @urbanshinobi7703 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    unpopular opinion:
    i still like the control scheme in 2k20 way better than this new combo system for striking
    its still pretty fun but it throws me off a lot
    i already set up my punches and grabs to link up an look natural an realistic in the old games
    now i keep doing combo finishers when im trying to irish whip after a punch or 2
    feels like the striking is to streamlined or something
    its a lot harder to make up your own combos now or i just might not be used to the timing yet idk
    deff love the sway and block features tho

  • @jarcuto8118
    @jarcuto8118 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Based off what I've seen the creations are fantastic, but I've always had a gripe with how the developers made the classic versions of certain superstars look, in my opinion they should've just looked at John Cena from SvR or Here Comes the Pain and have him look similar to that instead of just throwing a random throwback jersey on him and calling it '03 Cena #Pav2k23

  • @jaccblacc8424
    @jaccblacc8424 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:13 "They promised my dad would comeback" 😂😂

  • @cbxplay3636
    @cbxplay3636 ปีที่แล้ว

    By wasn't I notified about this I've been waiting for this, Let's go Pav

  • @gamingwithcori8521
    @gamingwithcori8521 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been waiting on this thanks for posting it Pav ❤ #PAV2K23