Yes, the AI is hands down the best in an wwe game. I don’t even remember the AI going to the top rope . But in this game, it happens probably everytime.
2K19 they did this too. They’d even stretch to trying to get themselves DQ’d just to keep the title they had, but still, the AI is really good in this game. Brock destroyed me while I was playing as Fin Balor
@@Jazzmannnnn i don’t remember AI being good in 2K19, I’ll take your word. In my rise (playing on normal), drew kicked my ass. The ai uses environment very better this time around.
There could have been so many more flashback superstars to help with the roster Brock lesner 04 John Cena 06 Randy Orton 12 Triple H 07 The list goes on
This has definitely been the most fun simulation game I have played in years. The last time I’ve had this much fun was 2K14. It’s such a perfect mix of arcade and realism, and I love that. Yeah, this game isn’t perfect, obviously, and yeah it has a lot of bugs but at least nothing too destructive like 2K20. I hope 2K improves from this and makes future games even better with improvements.
@@Everyday951 I only have Graphics device Graphics memory Texture quality Screen resolution Windowed Shadows Shadows quality Shader quality Anti-alias Audience density DOF and motion blur
@@OnlyAJX doesn’t matter. Just go in your windows settings look for graphics which should be in the display settings. Then add WWE to your apps and turn on high performance mode
Every WWE game series has that one or more standout game(s) where everything comes together in a beautiful package. For the Smackdown Series it was Shut Your Mouth and Here Comes The Pain. For Smackdown vs Raw it was 2006 and 7. For the WWE series (WWE 12-2K14) it was 2K14. For the WWE2K series it's this game. 2K19 was good, but not great although it did have a better Roster. This is the first WWE game since 2K14 that I would call great even though it does have it's flaws. After playing alot of older Wrestling Games I honestly I thought I would never go back to 2K. Props to them for pulling out a banger.
Was waiting on your review the most before deciding to purchase 🙏🏿 been hearing many good things about the game, I'm just looking forward to hearing more about Universe Mode lol
What’s good bro? Universe mode is pretty much the same, which isn’t the worst thing since it’s already solid. But def check out the career bro, it so fun lool
I think a really cool thing they can do that would make GM Mode super realistic is allowing you to have 2 additional slots for matches and promos for Raw since it’s a hour longer than the other shows
Exactly that would be pretty fire also since the worthless aggression era Raw area is available in this game.. it’s be pretty fire to get an hour longer on the current Raw area… but ruthless aggression era one leave it as 2 hour we get back then Raw was 2 hours weekly.
I've barely played matches, just been having fun with all the stuff we can customize. It sucks that alternate attires take up a created wrestler roster slot but you can add 2 in-ring and entrance attires so it's not that bad. I took Eddie's Halloween Havoc attire and it made it his alternate attire for the more current version of the him, and I'll do the same for Rey Mysterio once I finish the showcase. The showcase is also amazing too, the presentation is incredible My only complaint is that it takes forever to scroll through move lists when customizing movesets cause you can only jump ahead to different letters
I actually liked the GM mode. Sure it's short and not as fleshed out as the older gm modes. That said it was easy for me to build rivalries and host some bad ass ppv's. That said they could have done more with gm mode. My faction on the other hand could been kept out.
This is the game I wanted them to make years ago. It feels so good to play and I love how pin falls and submissions are handled now. It’s way better than previous games. Hopefully going forward they tweak it a bit more as matches can boil down to pressing y a lot and end up just going back and forth with nothing really happening.
I love this game, hands down I haven't even been able to put this game down since last Tuesday when I got it. The whole week I've been smashing out playing it! This is the best WWE game since 2K14, it actually feels and plays like Here Comes The Pain Remastered.
It would be cool in next years game if tag teams can do finishers at any time using RB+Y or R1+Triangle instead of just in a tag team corner; especially if the other tag team partner is not out of the ring or knocked down. It would also make Tornado Tags more unique as well. If they could implement tag team Table Finishers or Tag Team Table moves or off Ladders, it would take the game to a new level next season.
The MyRise mode is the best iteration of the mycareer format in my opinion. I've only went from the performance center to NXT but I'm having such a blast.
I love this game so much. Having a lot of fun playing it. Yes, some features are missing but boy is it fun to play. The graphics and textures are chef’s kiss.
@@smartmouf3116 You get used to it, the more you play it, the more you'll recognize certain animations and know when to press the right buttons. What I do hate is the new pin system, it's good that you're able to change it but it doesn't work for online games.
@@shadow_mach1448 What's good about it? I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything; I'm just curious. Having to do a pre grapple before almost every single move, seems like a downgrade to me. It interrupts the flow of matches. *Instant* Irish whips and *instant* grapple moves was one of the best features of the 2K series. And now... It's gone. 😐
Yeah the gameplay on 2k22 is on point man. Like HCTP and no mercy mixed together in a modern wrestling game. There are so many bugs and crashes though when you start using community creations. If they can sort the bugs and crashes this could be one of the very best wrestling games of them all.
This Game is so much fun I Can't wait for the DLC Packs that They've announced that's going to make the Game that Much Fun I'm excited about the Stand Back Pack Since we're getting Stacy Keibler in WWE 2k22 for the first time since smackdown Vs Raw 2006 And Hurricane Helms Yokozuna RVD Umaga Rikishi I Can't Wait for those DLC Packs that's going to be so much fun in the Game Hopefully Stacy Keibler's Last Name Gets Fixed in a Patch and Hopefully Stacy's iconic Entrance is in the Game that'll be a sight to see.
I bought it today and OMG I AM IN LOVE IT IS SO GOOD the gameplay is silky smooth, the showcase is beautiful and the only major problem is the busted ass gm mode simulation they would have fandago vs erik in the main event and it would be a 5 star classic then you would have randy orton vs drew mcintyre for the title in a hell in a cell match and it would be “mediocre”
Not true! yes it is better than the last few they have released but it is still worse than the THQ games from 20+ years ago, if a game is worse than it's counterparts from 20 years ago it does not even deserve a 3 and just because it is better than the last does not mean it is good in the grander picture. I am glad though to see they are getting better as they have all been crap since the THQ days.
@@benjaminclement8437 Look, I just want a wrestling game that's functional and fun to play, and 2k22 mets the criteria and I am absolutely enjoying the game, going 100 hours of it. I guess everyone's taste is different but I gave this game a 9/10
Dude I just got off this game and I'm here to tell you this is by far top 3 wrestling games I've ever played, if not the BEST I've ever played, so refreshing with better animations, graphics, modes, match types, it's all good and what we've been waiting to get for years.
There's actually exclusive characters in MyFaction and MyRise you get to play with like Retro Triple H, Godfather, Mankind, Retro Hardy etc, so it's not really the same characters you get in the normal game.
My childhood was filled with me constantly playing WWE SvR games on my psp, and All Stars, I played WWE ‘13, and the last WWE I played before my long break from wrestling games was 2k14. When I got my hands on 2k22 it took me back to those PSP days especially SvR 2011 in a way, I’m addicted to MyRISE, and I love the showcase, the ability to download missing wrestlers, and much more to do
Wouldn't say amazing arenas. There's only 2 officially made Wrestlemanias, I'm sorry but creation can't replicate what the devs themselves could've done.
I really hope they patch myGM and allow more options like Triple Threat and Fatal Four Way matches. We can't even have normal ladder matches. I am definitely enjoying the mode, but it could be so much more.
@@tabiandale4922 it's alright I love svr 07 as well I wish they could remake that game one day, but they kinda cant cause of a certain someone in that game
No I know, my team is okay, I’ve played FUT, MUT etc. But that makes more sense for actual sports games you know. I just don’t think it fits wrestling.
I like how the game looks , breathtaking entrances and advanced gameplay . The only thing that brings down the game is the creation suite , advanced entrances being taking out , the awkward controls and limited GM mode . I still like it though but I'm still using 19 .
Didn't play 2k20 so I'm not sure if it was like this before but I love how you have to do some punch combos to do certain grapples. Having to hit X A A B to do a powerbomb for just my one character is so much more fun and it makes it seem more real.
I have such a different prospective on 2k20. I never played the game at launch. I got it more than a year after release. The state of the game was fine for me when I actually got to play it. Guess I was lucky that I didn’t play what most people did.
I didn't think any of the 2K series would at least get close to how good 2K19 was IMO. But 2K22 is definitely on par with 19 as far as I'm concerned. The roster is a huge highlight for me. We got the video game debuts of the likes of Shotzi, LA Knight, Damian Priest and Kacy Catanzaro. And the return of the likes of MVP and RVD. The DLC has nice additions for sure. I'm more into the SvR series and HCTP for its arcade like gameplay, but 2K19 and 2K22 are why the more realistic style shouldn't be written off.
Definitely a huge leap forward last wwe game I played was SvR10 and I gotta say the game is amazing you gotta play it for yourself to believe how good it is!!
This made me even more hyped to get the game, you showed the best parts of the gameplay and it just looks so good, it would be such a shame if EA take over after because I think 2K23 could be one of the best wrestling games of all time and that will be like a universal opinion since they will make it more complete and improve everything
Hey bro I 100% agree, this game is awesome the graphics are insane and the gameplay is absolutely elite it’s awesome it’s new and fresh and it’s amazing. I fucking love this game. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a new WWE game in years honestly it’s probably the most fun I’ve had with a WWE game since WWE 2K 14
I was very happy when this came out!! I LOVE the new menu’s and I’m happy they have the 2000s Mysterio theme! The gameplay is pretty good (still getting used to the controls of course) and the AI gives you a hard time I am definitely making a video on this!!
All I can say is that the game still has a lot of bugs but despite that, the game is a lot of fun to play. So I mean if it's fun, it's fun. 2k22 is the game for sures.
GM mode was such trash. Sad thing is that they plan to have it in 2K23 too. 2K will probably only add the mid card titles and a couple of new match types. Very poorly done. I did like MyRise at first but then that got pretty redundant as it felt like you were just going through a checklist of pointless matches.
I actually enjoyed the game.the graphics are amazing and thank you 2K for not making a broken game (well some glitches are in the game but not as bad as 2K20)
Yea this game is actually pretty damn good so far. I like how from what i can remember its the first created character with a latino accent since like saints row 2. Its so freaking weird year after year they just have white or black(american)sounding character when latinos are a huge market for pro wrestling. So it legit made me happy i could make a legitimate latino wrestler for the first time in forever. Also i love how in handicap situations the 2 v 1 is legit. Like i be getting clapped from the back and from the front while trying to counter one move only to get hit by the other while trying to do so. I get some might find it irritating but its how a 2v1 situation should be. The 1 getting they ass beat unless they can put the other away for a short bit.
Awesome video. Any thoughts on the DLC leaks? Logan Paul and MGK in a WWE game? I'm gonna recreate Mankind vs Undertaker HIAC every day when they are in the game.
I actually like it it’s really smooth I’m having blast my universe mode has been lit having 5 star classics most matches, can’t wait for the DLC packs to be released.
The standard edition came out today and my brain said fuck the schedule we can do these college assignments tomorrow, it's 10PM now and I hadn't gotten off my computer since this morning, even took a ZOOM class in split-screen and paused mid-match to do a presentation 😂 2K22 is my first WWE game since getting a gaming PC (meaning there's no "someone else wants to use the TV" limit), my last REALLY played WWE game was 2k16 years ago; It's SO fun that I didn't even start the Showcase/Rise/GM/Universe modes and still managed to play all day. Can't wait to see all the near-perfect AEW wrestlers pop up in community creations after enough time 😩
@@hardysingh3238 Not even that, all I touched online was community creations, I've never played a wrestling game online so I won't know how much better or worse it is when I play it
@@hardysingh3238 Ok I played my first online match, it was a fatal 4 way elimination and it felt very smooth, didn't notice lag or anything (again, can't know if it's better than previous games) and it even had a classic WWE non-finish! Where I hit my finisher, pinned them to get the first elimination, and then my whole PC turned off in a power outage! Smooth AND realistic!
@@yan_dj Thank you for letting me know mate. It used to be very buggy in the previous games. Especially in the online modes. Is it easy to find online matches or it is long waiting times in the lobbies like in 2K19?
Good review however I feel Universe mode should be covered more. Universe mode should be the MAIN MODE in the game. All these other miscellaneous modes like MyFaction and GM Mode could easily be taken out to add value to Universe mode. Perhaps add the GM and social media aspect into Universe Mode. I will say that the Career/MyRise mode is the best that 2K has ever done. I wish those same branching storylines could be brought over to Universe Mode. Superstar mode is disappointing. Everything you can do in the curation menu can be done in classic mode as well. The only thing that the superstar mode really does, that it doesn't do in classic mode, is show you your wrestler's record and simulate all the other matches for you. Theoretically, you can do the same thing in 2K19 if you wanted to play with just one superstar. You would just have to manually simulate the other matches on the match card for each show. The cut scenes seem the same in classic mode and superstar mode. I don't see any cohesion in the cut scenes in Superstar Mode for the superstar you wrestle with. Similar to 2K19, you just get the random, canned cut scenes that play out, with no rhyme or reason. And I've only noticed a couple more different cut scenes compared with what they had 2K19 but most of the cut scenes seem much the same as it was in 2K19. Superstar mode could be much better if they made it like No Mercy where based on the belt/division you're in, you would have branching storylines that play out based on the choices you make and how matches play out. I think in Superstar mode whereas, in classic mode, it wouldn't be hard to incorporate branching storylines. Also, there is no ability to do promos at alll!!! Haven't fans been asking for enhanced promos for a long time?!!? I'd rather have them remove GM Mode and of course MyFaction (I've yet to see any reviews that speak highly of it) to make room for a better promo feature. Maybe even make the MyCareer/MyRise mode more like 2K19 so they can put more resources towards Universe mode. Whoever recommended the MyFaction mode at 2K needs to never work in this industry again!! If they beef up Universe Mode, no doubt 2K23 (or the next iteration) game goes down to be even better than Here Comes the Pain and No Mercy.
I love this game, this is a fun game too play. Bro on deluxe edition day from 1:00 Am too 1:00 Pm this game is insane. Too play with friends and just have a good time. Drinking beer and whooping ass online. This is a good year of games.
after your review, i kinda regret selling this game. yes, i sold it less than a week after playing because the showcase was very underwhelming. I am a sucker for showcase that's why I kept 2k16, and 2k19. If only the path of the warrior was still purchasable, I'd buy 2k15. plus, another turn off was they didn't have 90s hbk. yeah we can download it, but it feels different if he was a default character anyway, great review. I also binged on your SvR game reviews and they made me appreciate those games more
Thank you so much for uploading this! I’m actually gonna buy it with my next paycheck now. I was originally going to wait a few months but After your review I already want it now!.. so with my next paycheck I’m definitely adding 2K22 to my collection self of PlayStation games 💯🔥 also keep up the great content! I’ve been a fan since 2019
I think this game is for the Ruthless Agression era fans.. they've almost every top star from that era apart from Kurt Angle and CM Punk I enjoyed WWE in 2014-2016 tho(started watching it that time.. my first year in college) ..so I miss Paige, Daniel Bryan, Bray Wyatt, Lesnar(Beast gimmick) and ofc Dean Ambrose. Also they shouldn't have removed Promos from the universe mode they should've added the voice in promos instead.. it would've been awesome
I'm hoping they take 2 years off again this was great, only complaint is gm mode. It has great core gameplay but it's not fleshed out like no midcard titles or only 3 matches, I feel like this might all get fixed down the line but it isn't gonna be free if you get me. Story mode was great but it feels sooooo forced like everyone was held at gunpoint to speak their lines and those lines were inorganic which is a shame because it has great storylines other than that. they also took out some stuff for like no reason which is upsetting . Can't believe I'm saying this but good job 2k and I'm looking forward to 2k23 improving on these things
I agree this is the best 2k game. Even though my gm mode needs a lot of work I’m glad it’s back and my faction is pointless anyway. Myrise, the animations, to just about everything else is great. Yeah there are glitches but nothing compared to past 2k games. They did work on this game for 2 years and you can tell. Now for the next game just continue to improve upon it.
Not having advanced entrances was a big issue for me personally. You're basically stuck with generic pyro and just one entrance animation. It takes away the depth of entrances and creative freedom.
I've seen some people complain about it. Lemme just say, whoever said the GM mode has no depth is lying. It has more depth than I actually expected it to
I think in showcase mode they should have included the match where Rey does a 619 to Cody Rhodes and breaks his nose. Not only was it a good match imo but we would have unlocked Cody
So this is my first WWE game since, SmackDown vs Raw 2009. I just stopped watching it when I turned 15, I started going out more and just stopped playing WWE games. I bought WWE 2K22 on release day and I do like playing it, BUT it’s not like SVR to me, I remember putting in hours creating my character, my entrance and moves! Now it just seems so simple, and not arcadic feeling like SVR, I miss all the camera angles when you hit a finisher move. With that being said, I have been enjoying the game but I have no idea who a majority of these wrestlers are 😂 I just been using the OGs lol
i think its safe to say we'd rather have 2k then EA even if 2k devs can be braindead. i really hope they revamp gm mode but other then that the games very good.
Some matches could've easily been added. Randy Orton VS. Rey Mysterio at 2006's No Way Out Edge Vs Rey Mysterio at 2008's Royal Rumble Eddie Guerrero VS. Rey Mysterio steel Cage 05 Eddie Guerrero VS. Rey Mysterio at Great American Bash 2005. Batista VS. Rey Mysterio 8-31-07 Rey Mysterio VS. JBL for the Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania 25.
Removed chain wrestling sequence, removed promo from universe mode, just added a new camera angle and graphics still a lot worse than other sports games, no new match types added,the same boring animations,physics is still bad, roster is weak, a very weak myGM And WWE 2k advertised it to be on "A completely reworked, New game engine"... Alright, the only thing is that it's not and 2ndly if you call this miniscule changes as "new game engine" then it's also crap
You also have to do a collar and elbow tie up before performing moves. Gameplay wise it's worse. The only difference is the added paper, rock, scissors countering system, dodges ( look like sh**) and the unnecessary combo system. Placebo effect at it's finest. People acting like it's built from that ground up 🤦♂️
I have not played a wwe game since about 2007. This is the first game in a long time that makes me want to play it. The old games had the fans just all looked terrible and I miss creating your own entrance animations.
Thanks for the support guys❤️, isn’t it crazy we finally got a WWE game we can enjoy? 😂
Yeah the nightmare has ended
What about 2k19?
From what you said is everything I was thinking this game is amazing we love you wrestlingifs
Its a rebuild so imagine next year they polish it and add more !! They cant do much cuz it will break
I’m absolutely shook that 2K gave us a good game
Yes, the AI is hands down the best in an wwe game. I don’t even remember the AI going to the top rope . But in this game, it happens probably everytime.
Play 2k14
Lol yea I think last time I seen ai do that was in wwe 07
2K19 they did this too. They’d even stretch to trying to get themselves DQ’d just to keep the title they had, but still, the AI is really good in this game. Brock destroyed me while I was playing as Fin Balor
@@zcrouch13 play 2k22
@@Jazzmannnnn i don’t remember AI being good in 2K19, I’ll take your word. In my rise (playing on normal), drew kicked my ass. The ai uses environment very better this time around.
There could have been so many more flashback superstars to help with the roster
Brock lesner 04
John Cena 06
Randy Orton 12
Triple H 07
The list goes on
The John Cena 06 gear and entrances from 2K18 made it in the creation suite but like 2K20 for some reason the Chain Gang paints did not make it back.
That’s literally everyone I was thinking as well
DLC
KURT ANGLE
Later DLC’s probably.
This has definitely been the most fun simulation game I have played in years. The last time I’ve had this much fun was 2K14. It’s such a perfect mix of arcade and realism, and I love that. Yeah, this game isn’t perfect, obviously, and yeah it has a lot of bugs but at least nothing too destructive like 2K20. I hope 2K improves from this and makes future games even better with improvements.
Bro my game legit is in slow mo like wtf
@@OnlyAJX if you're on pc go into graphics settings add WWE and turn on high performance
@@Everyday951 I only have
Graphics device
Graphics memory
Texture quality
Screen resolution
Windowed
Shadows
Shadows quality
Shader quality
Anti-alias
Audience density
DOF
and motion blur
The controls are stupid...
@@OnlyAJX doesn’t matter. Just go in your windows settings look for graphics which should be in the display settings. Then add WWE to your apps and turn on high performance mode
Every WWE game series has that one or more standout game(s) where everything comes together in a beautiful package. For the Smackdown Series it was Shut Your Mouth and Here Comes The Pain. For Smackdown vs Raw it was 2006 and 7. For the WWE series (WWE 12-2K14) it was 2K14. For the WWE2K series it's this game. 2K19 was good, but not great although it did have a better Roster. This is the first WWE game since 2K14 that I would call great even though it does have it's flaws. After playing alot of older Wrestling Games I honestly I thought I would never go back to 2K. Props to them for pulling out a banger.
Your list is on point. I did enjoy WWE 2K16 and 2K19.
I liked WWE 13
This game is some Arcady bullshit that plays nothing like professional wrestling
@@BLAKDANGER you could say the same about smackdown HCTP
Was waiting on your review the most before deciding to purchase 🙏🏿 been hearing many good things about the game, I'm just looking forward to hearing more about Universe Mode lol
What’s good bro? Universe mode is pretty much the same, which isn’t the worst thing since it’s already solid. But def check out the career bro, it so fun lool
@@WrestlinGifs your the goat, when you streaming again ?
universe mode is basically the same, but theres a superstar mode which is pretty entertaining where you follow just one superstar.
@Apollo Crews well damn 💀
@Apollo Crews someones a fan, a massive one too
I think a really cool thing they can do that would make GM Mode super realistic is allowing you to have 2 additional slots for matches and promos for Raw since it’s a hour longer than the other shows
Exactly that would be pretty fire also since the worthless aggression era Raw area is available in this game.. it’s be pretty fire to get an hour longer on the current Raw area… but ruthless aggression era one leave it as 2 hour we get back then Raw was 2 hours weekly.
Or make it like before but add extra elements?
@@1b.hendoo ha when is the worthless aggression era
That would be way too unfair for the other shows
@@comeonwiththisbs when you get a ppv you get more slots and when you its wrestlemania you get so much ppvs
I've barely played matches, just been having fun with all the stuff we can customize. It sucks that alternate attires take up a created wrestler roster slot but you can add 2 in-ring and entrance attires so it's not that bad. I took Eddie's Halloween Havoc attire and it made it his alternate attire for the more current version of the him, and I'll do the same for Rey Mysterio once I finish the showcase. The showcase is also amazing too, the presentation is incredible
My only complaint is that it takes forever to scroll through move lists when customizing movesets cause you can only jump ahead to different letters
You can download alternate from community creations
@@Wasechubby I know about that
Have you edited Bianca Belair with an Alternate Attire? Did her Entrance motion also change? Cos mine did. Im using PS4 btw
@@johngaspay4233 make sure on personal information you change set as default attire to yes
@@NiyiDaNinja i already did but the motion automatically changes with the altered attires but the same with her original one.
I actually liked the GM mode. Sure it's short and not as fleshed out as the older gm modes. That said it was easy for me to build rivalries and host some bad ass ppv's. That said they could have done more with gm mode. My faction on the other hand could been kept out.
This is the game I wanted them to make years ago. It feels so good to play and I love how pin falls and submissions are handled now. It’s way better than previous games. Hopefully going forward they tweak it a bit more as matches can boil down to pressing y a lot and end up just going back and forth with nothing really happening.
That stream was Amazing it’s crazy how even towards the end of it more people kept tuning in.
Where is the stream I can’t find it
I love this game, hands down I haven't even been able to put this game down since last Tuesday when I got it. The whole week I've been smashing out playing it! This is the best WWE game since 2K14, it actually feels and plays like Here Comes The Pain Remastered.
It would be cool in next years game if tag teams can do finishers at any time using RB+Y or R1+Triangle instead of just in a tag team corner; especially if the other tag team partner is not out of the ring or knocked down. It would also make Tornado Tags more unique as well. If they could implement tag team Table Finishers or Tag Team Table moves or off Ladders, it would take the game to a new level next season.
14:59 "I love the little things" I see what you did there. 😂😂😂😂
I don't? What's the in-joke?
I don’t get it?
@@eugeneturner7520 He's calling Adam Cole small
@@jacks910 It's a thing that people say Adam Cole is too small
I actually had this pre ordered but haven't played yet, I'm glad to see the game is getting praised, makes me want to finally hop on it!
Now this is how a video game review should be done. So in depth GG
This game is simply amazing. You said it best, if 2k19 and here comes the pain had a baby, we got this lmao!
The MyRise mode is the best iteration of the mycareer format in my opinion. I've only went from the performance center to NXT but I'm having such a blast.
I love this game so much. Having a lot of fun playing it. Yes, some features are missing but boy is it fun to play. The graphics and textures are chef’s kiss.
How about that horrible grapple system though?
@@smartmouf3116 its honestly not that bad. I was really worried about it at first but it’s pretty good in my opinion
@@smartmouf3116 You get used to it, the more you play it, the more you'll recognize certain animations and know when to press the right buttons. What I do hate is the new pin system, it's good that you're able to change it but it doesn't work for online games.
@@shadow_mach1448 What's good about it? I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything; I'm just curious. Having to do a pre grapple before almost every single move, seems like a downgrade to me. It interrupts the flow of matches. *Instant* Irish whips and *instant* grapple moves was one of the best features of the 2K series. And now... It's gone. 😐
@@iWorldsFinest For me, it's the opposite. I don't mind the pin system, but I despise the new controls.
3:38 that made me so happy when you said that to know you having fun makes me happy pav keep up the amazing content 🔥
Yeah the gameplay on 2k22 is on point man. Like HCTP and no mercy mixed together in a modern wrestling game. There are so many bugs and crashes though when you start using community creations. If they can sort the bugs and crashes this could be one of the very best wrestling games of them all.
I swear WrestlinGifs needs his own show on the WWE Network, speaks truthfully as a real fan all the time.
Amazing game when I first got it on Tuesday! I love the gameplay even tho I didn’t think I would when I saw the trailers!
Once you learn the controls you’re in for a good time
I've learned the controls. I just can't get comfortable with it for some reason. A lot of it seems unnecessary.
@@smartmouf3116 same
This Game is so much fun I Can't wait for the DLC Packs that They've announced that's going to make the Game that Much Fun I'm excited about the Stand Back Pack Since we're getting Stacy Keibler in WWE 2k22 for the first time since smackdown Vs Raw 2006 And Hurricane Helms Yokozuna RVD Umaga Rikishi I Can't Wait for those DLC Packs that's going to be so much fun in the Game Hopefully Stacy Keibler's Last Name Gets Fixed in a Patch and Hopefully Stacy's iconic Entrance is in the Game that'll be a sight to see.
I bought it today and OMG I AM IN LOVE IT IS SO GOOD the gameplay is silky smooth, the showcase is beautiful and the only major problem is the busted ass gm mode simulation they would have fandago vs erik in the main event and it would be a 5 star classic then you would have randy orton vs drew mcintyre for the title in a hell in a cell match and it would be “mediocre”
This game deserved more than an 8! It's amazing in every way and so addicting.
Not true! yes it is better than the last few they have released but it is still worse than the THQ games from 20+ years ago, if a game is worse than it's counterparts from 20 years ago it does not even deserve a 3 and just because it is better than the last does not mean it is good in the grander picture.
I am glad though to see they are getting better as they have all been crap since the THQ days.
@@benjaminclement8437 Look, I just want a wrestling game that's functional and fun to play, and 2k22 mets the criteria and I am absolutely enjoying the game, going 100 hours of it. I guess everyone's taste is different but I gave this game a 9/10
Hey Pav, that stream was awesome! That was my favorite stream I've seen! :D
Dude I just got off this game and I'm here to tell you this is by far top 3 wrestling games I've ever played, if not the BEST I've ever played, so refreshing with better animations, graphics, modes, match types, it's all good and what we've been waiting to get for years.
Best content creator on TH-cam keeping it real as always, much love man.
There's actually exclusive characters in MyFaction and MyRise you get to play with like Retro Triple H, Godfather, Mankind, Retro Hardy etc, so it's not really the same characters you get in the normal game.
It would be nice if they let you play those superstars in other modes though.
My childhood was filled with me constantly playing WWE SvR games on my psp, and All Stars, I played WWE ‘13, and the last WWE I played before my long break from wrestling games was 2k14. When I got my hands on 2k22 it took me back to those PSP days especially SvR 2011 in a way, I’m addicted to MyRISE, and I love the showcase, the ability to download missing wrestlers, and much more to do
The AI is actually pretty smart gives us a challenge this game has a great roster amazing arenas and some fire modes great game
Wouldn't say amazing arenas. There's only 2 officially made Wrestlemanias, I'm sorry but creation can't replicate what the devs themselves could've done.
@@coltonwilkie241 what about the other arenas?
I really hope they patch myGM and allow more options like Triple Threat and Fatal Four Way matches. We can't even have normal ladder matches. I am definitely enjoying the mode, but it could be so much more.
This game has to be one of the best wwe 2k game that has been released I love this game, and to make it better Jeff has no more wordd
SVR 2007? What is wrong with you this game looks alright but no where near good
@@tabiandale4922 I said games made WWE games made by 2k not THQ
@@toypikachutheoctoling6029 my bad the SVR fanboy lashed out😂😂😂
@@tabiandale4922 it's alright I love svr 07 as well I wish they could remake that game one day, but they kinda cant cause of a certain someone in that game
@@toypikachutheoctoling6029 wish they came out with season mode and actual voice acting again. Those games had EFFORT back then
The card thingy was a thing in 2k for a long time. Nba 2k has this and can get actually fun
No I know, my team is okay, I’ve played FUT, MUT etc. But that makes more sense for actual sports games you know. I just don’t think it fits wrestling.
@@WrestlinGifs it can be but only if 2k does right and put it online and give it the same amount of work as they give nba 2k myteam
I like how the game looks , breathtaking entrances and advanced gameplay . The only thing that brings down the game is the creation suite , advanced entrances being taking out , the awkward controls and limited GM mode . I still like it though but I'm still using 19 .
Didn't play 2k20 so I'm not sure if it was like this before but I love how you have to do some punch combos to do certain grapples. Having to hit X A A B to do a powerbomb for just my one character is so much more fun and it makes it seem more real.
Sir you literally dodged a bullet by not playing 2k20
I have such a different prospective on 2k20. I never played the game at launch. I got it more than a year after release. The state of the game was fine for me when I actually got to play it. Guess I was lucky that I didn’t play what most people did.
I didn't think any of the 2K series would at least get close to how good 2K19 was IMO.
But 2K22 is definitely on par with 19 as far as I'm concerned. The roster is a huge highlight for me. We got the video game debuts of the likes of Shotzi, LA Knight, Damian Priest and Kacy Catanzaro. And the return of the likes of MVP and RVD. The DLC has nice additions for sure.
I'm more into the SvR series and HCTP for its arcade like gameplay, but 2K19 and 2K22 are why the more realistic style shouldn't be written off.
This is what happens when your devs get to take a year off. If possible, they should keep up the energy. The devs did this series a lot of justice.
For me it's a 9/10 there are things that could be inproved on but there's nothing that's bad I just had fun in every mode.
Ps: I played since the 8th.
Definitely a huge leap forward last wwe game I played was SvR10 and I gotta say the game is amazing you gotta play it for yourself to believe how good it is!!
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@@pleaseshutup7053 bro you gotta shut up. You’re everywhere.
Lmaooo @Yeshwanth VM he clearly hasn’t played the game
This made me even more hyped to get the game, you showed the best parts of the gameplay and it just looks so good, it would be such a shame if EA take over after because I think 2K23 could be one of the best wrestling games of all time and that will be like a universal opinion since they will make it more complete and improve everything
You mean 2k24 arent they releasing the game every 2 years now only?
@@colingordon0986 I haven't heard anything about this yet so I'm not sure but longer development time would be good
Hey bro I 100% agree, this game is awesome the graphics are insane and the gameplay is absolutely elite it’s awesome it’s new and fresh and it’s amazing. I fucking love this game. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a new WWE game in years honestly it’s probably the most fun I’ve had with a WWE game since WWE 2K 14
“I’m gonna definitely be feeling the glow, wait what?!?!”
*YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME?* 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 13:57
I was very happy when this came out!! I LOVE the new menu’s and I’m happy they have the 2000s Mysterio theme! The gameplay is pretty good (still getting used to the controls of course) and the AI gives you a hard time
I am definitely making a video on this!!
Even rey from Halloween havoc has his wcw theme which is cool
@@juliemillington9907 yeah I know!! And the Starrcade ‘96 version too, same with WCW Eddie
I was waiting for the review. The game is worth it coming from you
The weapons physics are now just like svr 2011
My rise has one major problem and it’s just that I don’t walk out with my belt unless I do the quest that involves that belt
All I can say is that the game still has a lot of bugs but despite that, the game is a lot of fun to play. So I mean if it's fun, it's fun. 2k22 is the game for sures.
Well made video bro I watch the whole thing usually I skip over peoples review but not yours. Your very entertaining and keep it up man!
2k22 was the perfect foundation for 2k23 becoming a top 5 wrestling game. Let’s hope we get another SYM to HCTP. 🙏🏾
Thoughts on 23?
I can see myself commenting at the stream at 4:07. It was a fun one man.
At this point, MyGM proved that 2K cannot do anything as good as THQ they failed with GM mode, creation modes, and 2k battlegrounds
GM mode was such trash. Sad thing is that they plan to have it in 2K23 too. 2K will probably only add the mid card titles and a couple of new match types. Very poorly done. I did like MyRise at first but then that got pretty redundant as it felt like you were just going through a checklist of pointless matches.
Finally a next gen game that doesn’t feel like your fighting in zero gravity
I actually enjoyed the game.the graphics are amazing and thank you 2K for not making a broken game (well some glitches are in the game but not as bad as 2K20)
I Like 2k22 Because Of The Camera Angles And The Way The Camera follows The Wrestlers.
Yea this game is actually pretty damn good so far. I like how from what i can remember its the first created character with a latino accent since like saints row 2. Its so freaking weird year after year they just have white or black(american)sounding character when latinos are a huge market for pro wrestling. So it legit made me happy i could make a legitimate latino wrestler for the first time in forever. Also i love how in handicap situations the 2 v 1 is legit. Like i be getting clapped from the back and from the front while trying to counter one move only to get hit by the other while trying to do so. I get some might find it irritating but its how a 2v1 situation should be. The 1 getting they ass beat unless they can put the other away for a short bit.
Man I’ve been waiting so long for this review and when I saw the Noti I clicked so fast
Awesome video. Any thoughts on the DLC leaks? Logan Paul and MGK in a WWE game? I'm gonna recreate Mankind vs Undertaker HIAC every day when they are in the game.
Bro the goated soundtracks are back too having BMTH and Asking Alexandria really makes the soundtrack
"IMMA DEFINITLEY BE FEELING THE GLOW- WAIT WHAT?!-YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME"
YO I AM ROLLING RN! PAV YOU'RE GOATED FOR THIS REVIEW!!!!
15:10 best comment about Advanced CAA. This is a great base to go forward with 2K. Next years game may be the best ever
i thought the new controls would put me off but matches are so much fun to play now
This just needs more ruthless aggression era characters
Hell yeah man the Review we've all been waiting for 💪
I actually like it it’s really smooth I’m having blast my universe mode has been lit having 5 star classics most matches, can’t wait for the DLC packs to be released.
The standard edition came out today and my brain said fuck the schedule we can do these college assignments tomorrow, it's 10PM now and I hadn't gotten off my computer since this morning, even took a ZOOM class in split-screen and paused mid-match to do a presentation 😂
2K22 is my first WWE game since getting a gaming PC (meaning there's no "someone else wants to use the TV" limit), my last REALLY played WWE game was 2k16 years ago; It's SO fun that I didn't even start the Showcase/Rise/GM/Universe modes and still managed to play all day. Can't wait to see all the near-perfect AEW wrestlers pop up in community creations after enough time 😩
Did you try the online multiplayer? It used to be very laggy in the old games. I would like to hear your thoughts on it.
@@hardysingh3238 Not even that, all I touched online was community creations, I've never played a wrestling game online so I won't know how much better or worse it is when I play it
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@@hardysingh3238 Ok I played my first online match, it was a fatal 4 way elimination and it felt very smooth, didn't notice lag or anything (again, can't know if it's better than previous games) and it even had a classic WWE non-finish! Where I hit my finisher, pinned them to get the first elimination, and then my whole PC turned off in a power outage! Smooth AND realistic!
@@yan_dj Thank you for letting me know mate. It used to be very buggy in the previous games. Especially in the online modes. Is it easy to find online matches or it is long waiting times in the lobbies like in 2K19?
Your videos are so fire bro!
Good review however I feel Universe mode should be covered more. Universe mode should be the MAIN MODE in the game. All these other miscellaneous modes like MyFaction and GM Mode could easily be taken out to add value to Universe mode. Perhaps add the GM and social media aspect into Universe Mode. I will say that the Career/MyRise mode is the best that 2K has ever done. I wish those same branching storylines could be brought over to Universe Mode. Superstar mode is disappointing. Everything you can do in the curation menu can be done in classic mode as well. The only thing that the superstar mode really does, that it doesn't do in classic mode, is show you your wrestler's record and simulate all the other matches for you. Theoretically, you can do the same thing in 2K19 if you wanted to play with just one superstar. You would just have to manually simulate the other matches on the match card for each show. The cut scenes seem the same in classic mode and superstar mode. I don't see any cohesion in the cut scenes in Superstar Mode for the superstar you wrestle with. Similar to 2K19, you just get the random, canned cut scenes that play out, with no rhyme or reason. And I've only noticed a couple more different cut scenes compared with what they had 2K19 but most of the cut scenes seem much the same as it was in 2K19. Superstar mode could be much better if they made it like No Mercy where based on the belt/division you're in, you would have branching storylines that play out based on the choices you make and how matches play out. I think in Superstar mode whereas, in classic mode, it wouldn't be hard to incorporate branching storylines. Also, there is no ability to do promos at alll!!! Haven't fans been asking for enhanced promos for a long time?!!? I'd rather have them remove GM Mode and of course MyFaction (I've yet to see any reviews that speak highly of it) to make room for a better promo feature. Maybe even make the MyCareer/MyRise mode more like 2K19 so they can put more resources towards Universe mode. Whoever recommended the MyFaction mode at 2K needs to never work in this industry again!! If they beef up Universe Mode, no doubt 2K23 (or the next iteration) game goes down to be even better than Here Comes the Pain and No Mercy.
This game is absolutely amazing didn’t think I would be putting this many hours in a game since high school
Been waiting for this review. Let's get it 🔥🔥
For me, it's like SVR 07 of the 2K series.
I love this game, this is a fun game too play. Bro on deluxe edition day from 1:00 Am too 1:00 Pm this game is insane. Too play with friends and just have a good time. Drinking beer and whooping ass online. This is a good year of games.
after your review, i kinda regret selling this game. yes, i sold it less than a week after playing because the showcase was very underwhelming. I am a sucker for showcase that's why I kept 2k16, and 2k19. If only the path of the warrior was still purchasable, I'd buy 2k15.
plus, another turn off was they didn't have 90s hbk. yeah we can download it, but it feels different if he was a default character
anyway, great review. I also binged on your SvR game reviews and they made me appreciate those games more
Thank you so much for uploading this! I’m actually gonna buy it with my next paycheck now. I was originally going to wait a few months but After your review I already want it now!.. so with my next paycheck I’m definitely adding 2K22 to my collection self of PlayStation games 💯🔥 also keep up the great content! I’ve been a fan since 2019
I think this game is for the Ruthless Agression era fans.. they've almost every top star from that era apart from Kurt Angle and CM Punk
I enjoyed WWE in 2014-2016 tho(started watching it that time.. my first year in college) ..so I miss Paige, Daniel Bryan, Bray Wyatt, Lesnar(Beast gimmick) and ofc Dean Ambrose.
Also they shouldn't have removed Promos from the universe mode they should've added the voice in promos instead.. it would've been awesome
I'm hoping they take 2 years off again this was great, only complaint is gm mode. It has great core gameplay but it's not fleshed out like no midcard titles or only 3 matches, I feel like this might all get fixed down the line but it isn't gonna be free if you get me. Story mode was great but it feels sooooo forced like everyone was held at gunpoint to speak their lines and those lines were inorganic which is a shame because it has great storylines other than that. they also took out some stuff for like no reason which is upsetting . Can't believe I'm saying this but good job 2k and I'm looking forward to 2k23 improving on these things
That's if they renew their contract with 2k I hope they do cause EA will screw it up plus the reviews are good so far
Look up nba 2k voice lines if u think wwe’s bad lmao
@@UFCWWE69 never forget 2k15 dion waiters
@@UFCWWE69 NBA lines are terrible but atleast they aren't forced to talk like robots and use all Vince's buzzwords like sports entertainer etc
I think the Rey Mysterio showcase is top notch. They really nailed every aspect of it
I agree this is the best 2k game. Even though my gm mode needs a lot of work I’m glad it’s back and my faction is pointless anyway. Myrise, the animations, to just about everything else is great. Yeah there are glitches but nothing compared to past 2k games. They did work on this game for 2 years and you can tell. Now for the next game just continue to improve upon it.
Not having advanced entrances was a big issue for me personally. You're basically stuck with generic pyro and just one entrance animation. It takes away the depth of entrances and creative freedom.
yea i use the creation suite a lot so i just stuck to 19 plus i dont really care for the controls i wish there was an option for the old one
I actually love GM mode it requires serious strategy to beat the opposing GM
It’s lame I don’t care about strategy I wanna make my guys the right champions
I actually like it much more than I thought I would👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥
I've seen some people complain about it. Lemme just say, whoever said the GM mode has no depth is lying. It has more depth than I actually expected it to
Can't wait to play it! They need and should release SVR 2007 the PS3 edition because I'm dying to see what it would be like.
I'm really enjoying my time with WWE2K22 ngl it's genuinely great gameplay wise. Great video Pav ❤️
I think in showcase mode they should have included the match where Rey does a 619 to Cody Rhodes and breaks his nose. Not only was it a good match imo but we would have unlocked Cody
So this is my first WWE game since, SmackDown vs Raw 2009. I just stopped watching it when I turned 15, I started going out more and just stopped playing WWE games. I bought WWE 2K22 on release day and I do like playing it, BUT it’s not like SVR to me, I remember putting in hours creating my character, my entrance and moves! Now it just seems so simple, and not arcadic feeling like SVR, I miss all the camera angles when you hit a finisher move. With that being said, I have been enjoying the game but I have no idea who a majority of these wrestlers are 😂 I just been using the OGs lol
Ngl the soundtrack has some bangers
i think its safe to say we'd rather have 2k then EA even if 2k devs can be braindead. i really hope they revamp gm mode but other then that the games very good.
Haven’t played a wrestling game since SVR 08 and this has been super fun !
This was the first game I ever pre-ordered and I am so glad I did. This game is so fucking fire.
6:00 NBA2K: am I a joke to you?
Wwe 2k22 so far look like a fun game
It’s wild to think that we have this GEM and then later on this year or next we’ll get an AEW. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE
The Showcase Mode was kinda disappointing because we couldn't get certain matches
It is disappointing tbh
Some matches could've easily been added.
Randy Orton VS. Rey Mysterio at 2006's No Way Out
Edge Vs Rey Mysterio at 2008's Royal Rumble
Eddie Guerrero VS. Rey Mysterio steel Cage 05
Eddie Guerrero VS. Rey Mysterio at Great American Bash 2005.
Batista VS. Rey Mysterio 8-31-07
Rey Mysterio VS. JBL for the Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania 25.
yeah they could’ve definitely put the 06 Rumble with Rey HHH & Orton as the final 3
Deffinetly one of the greatest wwe games ever! It's got so much content
Imagine if this game had 2k19’s controls
(Since Return of the mack is playing)
They lied to me ! About 2006's Royal Rumble being in. & what happened to HHH with long hair ?
Removed chain wrestling sequence, removed promo from universe mode, just added a new camera angle and graphics still a lot worse than other sports games, no new match types added,the same boring animations,physics is still bad, roster is weak, a very weak myGM
And WWE 2k advertised it to be on "A completely reworked, New game engine"... Alright, the only thing is that it's not and 2ndly if you call this miniscule changes as "new game engine" then it's also crap
You also have to do a collar and elbow tie up before performing moves. Gameplay wise it's worse. The only difference is the added paper, rock, scissors countering system, dodges ( look like sh**) and the unnecessary combo system.
Placebo effect at it's finest. People acting like it's built from that ground up 🤦♂️
I have not played a wwe game since about 2007. This is the first game in a long time that makes me want to play it. The old games had the fans just all looked terrible and I miss creating your own entrance animations.
Is there coop online ? Like if I invite my friend can me and him play a tag team on the same team against other online players ?