WWE 2K22 Returns From the Dead

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Believe it or not, there is a large wrestling game community out there. Over the past...

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[Gramps91]

I've bought my fair share of wrestling games. 2k22 is definitely good. It's not my favorite wrestling game ever but it's definitely my favorite*the past 7 years or so. Lots of modes, fun gameplay, good controls, robust creation system, really good stuff.*

[jauron]

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I agree that the game really turned-out well, all things considered.

I really enjoyed the Mysterio showcase, and I think the game controls are fairly intuitive.

I typically only play exhibitions with classic wrestlers and CAWs, and don’t delve very much further.

I initially thought there could be big trouble considering a year off and new controls.

Kudos to 2k!

[stocksy]

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It’s a shame that it’s still a series haunted by terrible decisions.

Why are whole wrestlers and attires locked into certain modes?????

Many of us “series regulars” are sick of it and tbh this year is the worst for it….

A whole list of retro attires and legends in the game but not in the game. Just to get micro transaction payments.

Let’s make sure we point out these grubby practises

[BigGiacomoSlim]

I only have one complaint with the new game. Just one but its a big one. I do not like they gated wrestlers behind content. Like to use Eddie Guerrero or Shawn Michaels you need to go into showcase mode and get all 15 objectives done in a match. And for someone like me who has issues with his hands at times I can not get more then 5 so I will never be able to use them

[CrizzleDizzle13]

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My complaint is that during ‘Universe’ mode, for the royal rumble, I decided to edit the participants. I adjusted the order for maybe 3-4 people at varying #s and the rest were random order. Well, no matter who I chose to control they always ended up being the 1st wrestler to come out each time. I exited and restarted three times once I realized I couldn’t be a user in the royal rumble and have them come out any number but 1 when I tried assigning the number.

[PVarck31]

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I also really hate how they lock wrestlers behind the Showcase. And even worse, you can't even download created wrestlers of the ones you haven't unlocked.

I really think they should re-think that.

[CujoMatty]

If you are like me and rely on CAWS to make the game at all desirable(I havent cared about wrestling since early 2000s) this game is an absolute mess. If you have 40 ir more CAWS matches take 3-5 minutes to load. I have 80 CAWS from WCW and WWF Attitude era and the game takes forever to load anything. My game has also stopped saving anything now. If i go into edit, the game deletes the wrestler. I cant save any progress in Showcase. Renders crash the game.  I know some people seem to think that it's the user's  fault for using that many CAWs but that's nonsense. It was advertised to have 100 CAW slots. It's why I paid $150 for it. I cant find any joy playing with a bunch of people I've never heard of. I feel real ripped off.

[JackSL97]

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If you are like me and rely on CAWS to make the game at all desirable(I havent cared about wrestling since early 2000s) this game is an absolute mess. If you have 40 ir more CAWS matches take 3-5 minutes to load. I have 80 CAWS from WCW and WWF Attitude era and the game takes forever to load anything. My game has also stopped saving anything now. If i go into edit, the game deletes the wrestler. I cant save any progress in Showcase. Renders crash the game.* I know some people seem to think that it's the user's* fault for using that many CAWs but that's nonsense. It was advertised to have 100 CAW slots. It's why I paid $150 for it. I cant find any joy playing with a bunch of people I've never heard of. I feel real ripped off.

It was bad enough that the CAW system went virtually untouched this year with the exception of personas but the fact that the mode itself causes all sorts of glitches is just embarrassing on 2k’s part...

[SmashMan]

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If you are like me and rely on CAWS to make the game at all desirable(I havent cared about wrestling since early 2000s) this game is an absolute mess. If you have 40 ir more CAWS matches take 3-5 minutes to load. I have 80 CAWS from WCW and WWF Attitude era and the game takes forever to load anything. My game has also stopped saving anything now. If i go into edit, the game deletes the wrestler. I cant save any progress in Showcase. Renders crash the game.* I know some people seem to think that it's the user's* fault for using that many CAWs but that's nonsense. It was advertised to have 100 CAW slots. It's why I paid $150 for it. I cant find any joy playing with a bunch of people I've never heard of. I feel real ripped off.

Report any of this to 2K? https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/requ...=1500000559682

I know with the history of WWE games reporting bugs means almost nothing, but I haven’t heard of people having as many issues with CAWs as you just listed. Crashing related to a certain amount of images or renders? Yeah. But 3-5 minute loading? Deleting wrestlers? Saves stopping? Haven’t heard of anything that bad.

Obviously not your fault though - anyone who would put blame on someone for using the game tools…that’s not a position even worth responding to. Just stupid.

[BigGiacomoSlim]

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Perhaps look to the Creation Community for the best alternative? WhatsTheStatus posts versions of the "gated" characters (I know they've got a couple HBK's), while there are probably very good Michaels and Eddie CAWs out there already, as well. I know it's not exactly the same, but not sure how else to get past the Objectives barriers.

But I definitely agree with your point! Hiding characters like Michaels, Batista, Kane, and Eddie in someone else's showcase just doesn't make sense. It certainly doesn't make the mode more fun. I feel like the mode does such a great job mixing the in-game with the historical footage that it's super engrossing without having to worry about completing 3 light combo attacks in a row...

The problem with that is a lot of the gated wresters people create in the community are locked because they used gear, or music from the player in the showcase so if you did not unlock the wrestler you can not even download the custom one. Odd but true. The game is fantastic but that has put a big damper on things. I am one who usually puts together a universe and then watches all the matches I very rarely play them. I like the watching aspect of it. I have not been able to do that while I wait hoping they patch in something that allows us to get the entire roster.

[BigGiacomoSlim]

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I also really hate how they lock wrestlers behind the Showcase. And even worse, you can't even download created wrestlers of the ones you haven't unlocked.

I really think they should re-think that.

Really hoping they patch in letting those be released at some point. I have been unable to find out how to contact them. i tried twitter but those go unanswered.

[larma]

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I only have one complaint with the new game. Just one but its a big one. I do not like they gated wrestlers behind content. Like to use Eddie Guerrero or Shawn Michaels you need to go into showcase mode and get all 15 objectives done in a match. And for someone like me who has issues with his hands at times I can not get more then 5 so I will never be able to use them

You've probably done this, but if not try turning down the difficulty to easy. I was struggling in the Showcase at first because of the absurd damage the cutscenes can do to Rey and I failed the first one multiple times because of one missed reversal or Eddie reversing at a crucial point. The mode has a separate difficulty setting.

[BigGiacomoSlim]

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You've probably done this, but if not try turning down the difficulty to easy. I was struggling in the Showcase at first because of the absurd damage the cutscenes can do to Rey and I failed the first one multiple times because of one missed reversal or Eddie reversing at a crucial point. The mode has a separate difficulty setting.

I did it is more of an issue with my hands then settings. With baseball easy just move around and hit a button. Games with combos can be a pain at times. It takes me 10 times longer then most to beat games like Elden Ring do to the hands having pain at times.

[TecmoZack]

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So

This game is awesome.

Love the combos