WWE 2K18

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WWE 2K18 is the first wrestling game released for the Nintendo Switch and the first entry on a Nintendo console in the WWE series since the Wii title, WWE '13 in 2012.

Gameplay[]

Similar to its predecessors, WWE 2K18 is a professional wrestling game and for the first time since WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It, eight wrestlers are able to be in a match at once, instead of six (the Nintendo Switch version only supports six wrestlers in the ring). The Royal Rumble match has been retooled, with new mechanics, finishers and elimination sequences. A carry system was introduced (which is similar to the Ultimate Control Grapple system introduced in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007), allowing players to pick up or drag their opponent and place them in a specific spot. Thousands of new moves and animations have been added to the game.

The game features several modes including the MyPlayer story mode, Road To Glory event mode, the Universe mode, several match types and customization modes. The player can create their own Superstars with the Create-A-Wrestler mode, with new customization features including a glow effect. The player can customize the Ring with different crowd area and weapons accessible. The Create-A-Match mode returns with the player able to save their creations for use in the exhibition mode, Universe mode or in private online matches. The backstage events in MyCareer are now free roaming with interactions with the other wrestlers.

Roster[]

On June 29, 2017, it was announced that Kurt Angle would be the pre-order bonus character for WWE 2K18, making his first WWE video game appearance since WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007. For the third installment in a row, the roster is the largest included in the series with over 200 WWE superstars from the roster. As part of a product placement deal with KFC, WWE 2K18 has Colonel Sanders as a playable character, accessible through the attire templates in the Create-A-Wrestler feature.

Reception[]

The Switch version was received quite poorly with the game being pretty slow with frame drops. The game looks significantly worse compared to other iterations. The AI seems somewhat broken with sometimes getting stuck trying to get back into the ring.

External links[]

• WWE 2K18 at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• WWE 2K18 at GameFAQs