

However, it’s not as engaging as it should be from a purely single-player standpoint. If you decide to grab WWE 2K Battlegrounds via Steam, then it might be worthwhile to give it a go with friends (local MP) or online competitors. As such, it’s just one match after another, using restrictive and bland class-based movesets, and shallow gameplay that will become a chore the longer you experience it. That’s probably the trade-off since there isn’t much in the way of single-player content akin to Universe Mode, GM Mode, or even championships. I would call it “artificial padding” - it’s designed to keep you playing over and over, increasing your investment until you’ve discovered everything. Worse, the core gameplay loop revolves around unlocking even some of the most popular superstars who were readily available in older titles. Sadly, the lack of customization options and unique moves is downright mind-boggling.

Unfortunately, there were several missteps and questionable decisions as I’ll outline in this review. WWE 2K Battlegrounds rekindles that torch. nWo: World Tour, and Yuke’s SmackDown! series. Examples include WWF WrestleMania, WWF In Your House, WWF Raw, WCW vs. Lest we forget, many of us grew up on the same arcadey-style offerings from the NES, SNES, and PlayStation/N64 eras. To illustrate, take a look at the Brawler class. The switch from the sim-style mechanics - those that characterized WWE video games for the better part of a decade - to an arcadey affair is a welcome change of pace. Each class has its own specific special moves and move combos that can be used in WWE 2K Battlegrounds. Mind you, Saber Interactive (who also developed the NBA Playgrounds games) actually did quite an admirable job, at least at first glance. Pull off over-the-top moves and use your special abilities to destroy your. So, when WWE 2K21 got canceled and WWE 2K Battlegrounds was announced, I was a little hopeful even if there was some trepidation. WWE 2K Battlegrounds Xbox One is Fighting Game published by 2K GamesShop. Bugs and glitches riddled the title, and numerous criticisms and complaints were levied against Visual Concepts and 2K. It was, for lack of a better term, a botch of epic proportions. I reviewed WWE 2K20 last year and, needless to say, I was severely disappointed.
