After a two-year break, the biggest wrestling franchise in video games returns withWWE 2K22. After the huge disappointment that wasWWE 2K20, the developers and the fans needed a return to form. Thankfully, for the most part, that is exactly what the developers have done at Visual Concepts.
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There is still room for improvement, but they have laid down the foundations to create something special going forward. There are still some patches needed to iron some bugs and there’s still hope that the new Backstage Brawl mode will be fleshed out in an update. As a new title,WWE 2K22has mechanics that players need to get to grips with, but it’s an easy adjustment if one follows the information on this list.
Play The Opening Tutorial
As soon as one boots upWWE 2K22they will be met with the game’s tutorial introduced by Drew Gulak. Even though it may be tempting, don’t skip this part of the game and use it to get used to the new mechanics.
Even for veterans of the series, the tutorial is absolutely worthwhile.WWE 2K22has a new combo and grapple system that effectively replaces the Chain Wrestling mechanics from its predecessors. This means that it’s a faster experience than before and will take some getting used to.
Play The Showcase Mode
The Showcase mode inWWE 2k22is another great way to get introduced to the mechanics of the game. Players are set tasks to perform within the ring in order to progress in the recreations of real-life matches thatWWE Legend Rey Mysterio performed in.
Many of these set tasks will include more advanced maneuvers and combinations for the player to get used to. Furthermore, completing all twelve matches in Showcase mode will unlock wrestlers like Shawn Michaels, Batista, Eddie Guerrero, Kane, and JBL.
Adjust The Game’s Settings
Many wrestling fans are very particular when it comes to how a wrestler should perform, look, and play. So, it’s a great idea to jump intoWWE 2K22’s menu and play around with settings.
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The menu has options like the game’s difficulty settings ranging from easy to legend. There are options for weight detection, the pinning mini-game, and more. These options allow players to tailor their game to their liking whether they want an arcade or simulation kind of experience.
Check Your Favorite Wrestler’s Movesets
Everyone has their favorite wrestler whether it’s Brock Lesnar or Seth Rollins each wrestler offers something different for players. Checking a wrestler’s moveset is a great way to familiarize oneself with their best moves, signatures, and finishers.
In addition to becoming familiar with a wrestler’s moveset, players can also use the feature’s Practice Mode to try out moves. Moreover, if one isn’t happy with their favorite wrestler’s moves they can be adjusted and modified to one’s liking.
Play The Ladder Match In Easy Mode
The Ladder match inWWE 2K22is certainly a better experience than its predecessors. Ladders are now easier to position and the hit detection goes a long way to improve the fun factor in multiplayer matches.
However, the special match isn’t quite as fun in single-player modes against the AI. This isn’t helped by the fiddly mini-game that takes players out of the game. It takes practice but it still feels very luck-based. So the best way tolearn how to be successful at Ladder matches inWWE 2K22is to practice it in Easy mode.
Play The Royal Rumble In Easy Mode
The Royal Rumble has been a staple ofWWEvideo games for over two decades. Arguably, the best game to feature the Royal Rumble match is stillWWF No Mercy,a 22-year-old wrestling game on the Nintendo 64. However,WWE 2K22has still improved a lot over its predecessors where weight plays are a large factor as well a wrestler’s recuperation attributes.
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As withWWE 2K22’s Ladder matches, success can be overly dependent on luck. Occasionally, the player’s superstar can perform well eliminating all comers, until John Cena enters the mix and throws their character over the top rope with no effort. Furthermore, it can require a mini-game when eliminating or preventing an elimination. The best way to get used to this mode is to play it on easy before attempting it inthe MyRise careerand Universe modes.
Play The Hell In A Cell In Easy Mode
The Hell in the Cell is easilythe best match type inWWE 2K22. Up to six wrestlers can fight it out in every man for themselves or tag-team events. Wrestlers can fight it out in, outside, and on top of the cage and slam them through it.
They can fight it out at ringside, use weapons, and use weapons to make it even more extreme. Thankfully there are no annoying mini-games to get to grips with, but it’s still a good idea just to have fun with the Hell in a Cell in easy mode to test out all the mechanics and special finishers associated with the match.
Go To Community Creations
There is a good selection of wrestlers and Legends to choose from inWWE 2K22. However, there will always be wrestlers that fans wish were in the game. Whether it’s Legends like Mr. Perfect or stars likeKenny Omega from other organizations like All Elite Wrestling.
The community creations suite holds some incredibly accurate recreations of wrestlers that aren’t in the game. Many of which look as good as the developer-made captures. Moreover, fans can even download that particular wrestler’s moveset if it hasn’t already been created.
WWE 2K22is available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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