The graphics are also dated, which some may even say is an understatement.
That leaves Paige as the NXT Women's Champion. Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Sasha Banks and Bayley - also known as the Four Horsewomen - are nowhere to be found. While 2K16 includes the largest roster to date (more than 120 playable characters), it's missing four key players. Where are the Four Horsewomen?įor all the things I like about the game, there are also numerous annoyances.
I also have a feud with Tyler Breeze, which is fitting because I can't stand the character in real life. My character is currently a face and aligned with Finn Bálor (I ran in and protected him during one of his matches). You can tailor your character's traits for a specific wrestling style, hire a manager or sidekick to distract referees, and make decisions that result in you being either a heel or face (a villain or a good guy). The M圜areer mode has a number of exciting feature. I had originally hoped to make it to the main WWE roster, but I'm not very good at the game (and it gets repetitive). Meanwhile, I had fun creating my very own character and working my way up through the ranks of NXT. Oddly enough, though, you can't use a diva in the M圜areer mode. There's also a M圜areer mode, which returns from last year's game. WWE 2K16 includes Create a Diva/Superstar, Create a Show, Create an Arena, and Create a Championship features.
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I've already come to terms that I won't be a professional wrestler, but I can at least live out my hopes and dreams inside of a video game. Unfortunately, all three characters look terrible, but we will get more into that in the next section.Īside from the Showcase mode, my favorite feature was being able to create my very own WWE superstar. The commentary isn't anything special and definitely not the same as watching an episode of Raw, but it gets the job done. Normal matches are called by Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and WWE Hall of Famer John "Bradshaw" Layfield, another welcomed addition to the game. The best part? WWE legend Jim Ross returns to call the matches. It's straight wrestling nostalgia as you play as Austin against opponents like Bret Hart, Dude Love, Vince McMahon, The Undertaker and The Rock.
Rather than focusing on a variety of different characters, the Showcase mode in 2K16 lets you play through the long and wild career of cover star "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.