Make no mistake about it: WWE 2K22 saved the franchise last year. While WWE 2K23 was never going to be a drastic reinvention, it pushes the series forward in all the right places. Think of it like toning the muscles for extra definition and a glistening glow. More importantly, it harks back to the glory days of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw – and it features the future G.O.A.T, LA Knight – yeah!
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Visual Concepts and 2K Sports learned all the right lessons from last year. While the overall feedback toward the game was positive, there were a few niggles and criticisms about what could be improved. That’s exactly what happens in WWE 2K23 as every mode feels meatier than before, except for MyFaction which still comes across as the most random addition. It’s understandable why it’s included since card games are extremely popular in mobile gaming; however, it still feels out of place here and like it should be a separate video game altogether.
The two biggest upgrades come in the shape of MyGM and MyRise modes. The former now allows for up to four players to manage their own shows– including the addition of the WCW brand – and compete for Hall of Fame glory. There is greater detail in this mode, as there are more options for the booking of the shows. While it’s still tough to balance the demands of the roster and finding the right formula for matches (seriously, how can fans be disappointed by a bout between Gunther and Cody Rhodes?), there’s a sense that there’s more method to this madness than before.
Arguably, MyRise is the best mode of WWE 2K23, and no one saw it coming. Instead of the generic rookie to icon storyline of the past, the mode is now split into two stories: The Legacy and
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