WWE2K14

WWE 2K14
(also on X Box 360)

A large chunk of the world population would question the existence of Vince McMahon's ever growing pro wrestling show and constant world tours... But with an expanding footprint, constant new show additions and wrestling characters, there seems to be no stopping it.
The long term impact of how (especially American and eTV viewing) youth get their conflict resolution lessons from the WWE, would be a psychological analysis discussion for another time...

The 2014 edition of the WWE 2K series delivers a truckload of fight options with 1 – 6 man matches like One-On-One, Fatal 4-Way, Handicap and Tournaments (with multiple sub-divisions from Extreme Rules, Hell In A Cell, I Quit and Ladder, to tag team options, Steel Cage, Gauntlet and King Of The Ring). This should keep you busy, especially if you're a fan of more than one of these brutes (and tough girls).

But here you also get to revisit the 30 year history of the annual WrestleMania televised tournament and take on these competitors across almost 4 dozen matches, with all of their varied characters, looks and fighting styles from the various (former WWF and) WWE eras. From Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, The Undertaker, Eddie Guererro, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Goldberg, Andre The Giant, The Ultimate Warrior, Kane, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Mick Foley and King Kong Bundy, to The Rock, Rey Mysterio, Triple H, John Cena, Batista, Big Show, Christian, Brock Lesnar, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton and dozens more, plus ladies like Lita, Natalya, Layla, Kaitlyn and Aksana.
Many of the longstanding characters also come in both their retro and more recent incarnations.
You get details on each of these Wrestlemania events since 1985, with the back stories & all, and get to participate and replicate these matches. You also get to either try and defeat or defend The Undertaker's winning streak at Wrestlemania.

Each character makes their trademark entrance complete with their theme music (like Triple H's Motorhead song), video screen displays and lighting, plus authentic announcers.

Arena selections include: Raw, Smack Down, Main Event, Superstars, NXT, Summer Slam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, Over The Limit, No Way Out, Money In The Bank, Champions, Hell In A Cell, TLC, Elimination Chamber, Extreme Rules, Wrestlemania Moment (which technically boils down to logo banners, lighting, and fireworks configurations).

WWE Universe allows you to customize your own wrestling realm. Creating your own wrestling character is always fun, not only altering existing ones, but your own unique vision (that can naturally get out of hand).

For this evolution in the game the action is is bit more advanced, with smoother and swifter motion.
If you're not a WWE fan, this game won't do it for you, but if you are, you'll be in steroid heaven.

3 / B
- Paul Blom



GAMES MENU

6 - Volcanic
5 - Blistering
4 - Hot
3 - Smolder
2 - Room Temp.
1 - Fizzled
0 - Extinguished

A - Multiple Playing Prospects
B - Can be taken for another Run
C - Once Should Suffice










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