WWE 2K18

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There have been plenty of games released over the years that prove that graphics are indeed a more visually satisfying experience, but if the content doesn’t improve, stagnate, and fall behind, then it won’t. The game will lose its position, and unfortunately, WWE 2K18 accidentally stomped on the road!

The image of WWE 2K18 is indeed a pretty big step forward in the series. Applying technology and using a new engine in showing the skin and muscles of the wrestler character models makes the shape of the game eye-catching. Even small details like sweat, facial expressions, and charisma look more “human.” Motion is also made more detailed, more real due to the use of “mo-cap” technology (advanced motion capture), partly thanks to good motion blur effects. Creating flexibility and smoothness force every time the character moves or attacks the opponent. The atmosphere around the audience also brings a more passionate feeling. Even the ropes of the ring have also been improved with good physical effects.

However, it does not mean that WWE 2K18 is “perfect” beautiful, at least in the writer’s eyes. Owning about 187 wrestlers from men to women, from legends to newcomers, makes WWE 2K18 the version with the most number of wrestlers in the history of the series.

However, the visual side continues to follow the movement from the WWE 2K15 version to the present, which is the unbalanced shape. Of course, the famous wrestlers will be taken care of to each tooth, and those who are not “famous” are just barely able to see, on the referees’ side, no need to talk about it. The main arenas and the backstage are also only at a glance; many of the materials still look a bit rough. Fortunately, WWE 2K18 also promptly applied “physically-based rendering” technology to use a “curtain” layer of true reflection to objects. As well as know-how to reduce the fake shadow effect, making the image look glossy more, helping to partially save the beautiful but unstable image of WWE 2K18.

The sound part seems to be better as the cheers, the screams of disapproval of the audience are shown very vividly, sometimes creating an exciting and “hot” atmosphere for the stage. The background music is also diverse because it is taken from the songs of the wrestlers in the original WWE program, so there is nothing to complain. The commentary voice still retains the passion, has improved to speak more accurately in a situation.

Unfortunately, in terms of gameplay, this is the blameworthy drawback of WWE 2K18 itself when there is almost no change in the game modes. More specifically, WWE 2K18 retains what WWE 2K17 lacks: removing the 2K Showcase mode that has been very successful in WWE 2K16. I don’t know if it’s because of switching to new technology that the developer can’t keep up with the game mode appreciated by many fans? Worse, the MyPlayer part seemed to improve when Yuke’s said it would bring more depth in the selection and an “impressive plot,” but in fact, the writer did not see those features from the very beginning.

Starting a business, players will choose the basic items, quickly step into the practice floor and then “debut” on the NXT floor for amateur gladiators. Dozens of hours later will be the stage to rank up, win the championship, or switch to other famous WWE arenas. It also sounds interesting, “just like” the previous versions. But surprisingly, the voiceover was removed when the coach or the gladiator with whom the player could talk kept lip-smacking the letter O or the lips moving up and down.

Although now, players can move freely in a few areas, it doesn’t help much because the interaction is limited, the dialogue is just okay, nothing to discover. The single-player part still retains features such as interviews or appears more “multi-choice” dialogue. Still, their influence on characters or “plot” episodes is only as simple as having other allies or enemies or affecting the character’s reaction at that moment; the player can still choose another option.

Another notable minus point is that Yuke’s also kept up the current trend is to apply the “Lootbox” form to “help” players unlock some items, increase experience points, and support skills character. Although players can training through a few dozen or a few hundred online matches or compete through the “campaign” section of MyPlayer, this is a reprehensible form of extortion and devalues ​​no matter how little or not much of WWE 2K18.

The MyPlayer part is not done according to the manufacturer’s words; the game modes are stuck in place, there is no addition to creating freshness for WWE 2K18 in particular and games in general. While it may be possible for the fans, WWE 2K18 is more than enough to bring hours of entertainment, although it is not new. Still, more or less, besides the flashy outfit, Yuke’s should also pay attention to improvement rather than standing in place, as well as some other parts are unfortunately backward.

In addition to the lack of improvements and other shortcomings, WWE 2K18 shows that the developer listens to the community’s feedback and focuses mainly on the “Creation” part of the game. The Return of Highlight Mode allows you to freely rotate the camera, filter the background, and edit it into videos that can be used as sharing on social networks or as an opening video for the player’s self-made character in the “Entrance” section. In addition, other creative entertainment modes such as creating punching Move-Set, Show, Championship, or even the arena are performed interface again. More intuitive and beautiful, enough to consume quite a bit of time for believers who want to be creative besides the normal game modes.

More specifically, WWE 2K18’s “Superstar” mode is also improved with many interesting elements such as: changing the body through “coordination” between different parts to create a common body, then will refine other details such as shoulders, chest, shoulders, biceps to calves, etc. In addition, Yuke also retains the strength in editing the character’s “face” when allowing faces. Preset and then tweak details like eyebrows, chin, and even ear hair – add a “hair” spray feature to create different hair colors. After that, players can freely create standing poses with many interesting options, such as changing hand gestures and faces to create a character with more players’ personality. It all happens smoothly, loads very quickly, is no longer slow to like previous versions, creates convenience, and provides a better experience for players.

Regarding the “fight,” WWE 2K18 still retains the “passion” as the previous versions, such as the counter-attack mechanism (Reversal) – each wrestler in the game will be provided with some great moves to counter the opponent and the movements. That has a stronger impact on opponents but is difficult to cast and requires more stamina; these skills also need a recovery time after each use. The “Working Holds” mechanism is also retained, allowing the gladiator to recover while possibly reducing the opponent’s fitness, making the match more strategic.

The “submission” poses instead of the torture of “rotating” the left analog stick to complete, can now be replaced by the “push the button” feature properly if the player wants to make it easier to behave when entering the games. This position – compensates for less of the challenge required to make it more interesting; it all depends on the player’s choice. Overall, although not profoundly changed, the mechanics still retain the depth to create quite a significant excitement in WWE 2K18.

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