WWE 2K24 is a gift to fans for Wrestlemania's 40th birthday
I’ve loved watching wrestling and playing video games for most of my life, but those two things don’t always go together perfectly. For every WWF No Mercy, there’s a WCW Backstage Brawl. Having a big brand name behind a title is no indication of quality, apparently.
The WWE product has seen many ups and downs over the years, and the same can certainly be said for its flagship game series. Fortunately, just like its real-life counterpart, WWE 2K is on an upswing in 2024.
WWE 2K24 is an objectively good wrestling game, but whether it's worth the price tag is another question. The answer likely depends on your relationship with the 2K series and wrestling games in general.
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WWE 2K24 is the latest entry in the long-running flagship wrestling game series and features new superstars, game modes, and more.
Platform(s) PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Released March 8, 2024 Developer(s) Visual Concepts Genre(s) Sports, Fighting Pros- Biggest roster to date
- More detailed graphics
- More modes than ever
- Easy enough for newcomers to pick up and play
- Some wrestlers look better than others
- Not a ton of changes from 2K23
Learning the ropes
Simple enough for bros, tough enough for pros
Unlike some games in the series, WWE 2K24 is a decent entry point for fans who have never played a WWE 2K game before. There are button prompts that tell you how to pull off finishing maneuvers, and you can often reverse your opponent's offense by just randomly pushing buttons. When starting out, you might want to lower the difficulty to easy until you get the hang of it.
If you’re new to WWE 2K or out-of-practice, you’ll probably have to spend some time studying the controls. They are intuitive enough for grappling, but when it comes to positioning ladders and putting opponents in caskets, you might have to consult the in-game menus for help. WWE 2K veterans should have no trouble at all.
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