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Either at least similar to it could would sound Dwanye "The Rock" Johnson advertise this product. Granted, I was excited before the release and have the appearance of the first WWE product feverishly in Cooperation with 2K contrary, although first videos suggested that from the visual appearance has done little. Also added to WWE 2K14 has succeeded, but how it is reflected in comparison to its predecessors? The following review is to act a little enlightening.

Lets Start:

The menu navigation familiar scents fans of the genre very familiar, because the core has, as measured by the predecessor changed very little. But the menu is clear and it is possible by pressing a button, the Jukebox to use to switch between Entrance Themes.

30 Years of Wrestlemania!

Certainly the core aspect of this game and anticipate one - really succeeded! Granted, the diehard wrestling fan will miss some memorable preserves and think "Why this or that is missing?" , One should be as far as a realist and do not expect any match of the last 30 years, but the selection is quite appealing. (Unfortunately, a certain John Cena is it apparent to me how often already involved in World Cup was ...)

Well, there are in addition a couple of absolute classics such as Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WM3 or Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon - which brings me to my next point:

THE ROSTER:

One may say with complete justification, that this is by far the most complete roster, or best of all roster of past games. The abundance of offered superstars weighs on some annoyances. Sure there were a few interesting characters in the predecessor such as Road Dogg and X-Pac, but let's be honest, have shaped the Wrestling other name - and this time are fortunately many of them involved.

- Hulk Hogan, Razor Ramon, Diesel, Goldberg, Shawn Michaels, Batista, Macho Man Randy Savage and many more. Very good is also that the current roster was expanded to include characters like Cesaro, Ryback, The Shield and other names and thus acts very timely.

Annoying and remains the peculiarity of "retro" to involve characters ... it is not quite understandable, since most Superstars this time have alternative outfits, just as they have lined up to the respective World Cups. (Especially with Shawn Michaels looks great from the) So I would have thought it useful to "Retros" simply as a separate or alternative outfit abzuhandeln ... it is my judge it after simply "wasted space" ..

Anyway - back to 30 Years mode. Similar to the "Attitude" mode of its predecessor this time should be left to fulfill various goals in the match to relive the highlights and unlock wrestlers and arenas. This has consistent and the matches have their own small cutscenes and are capable of emotions. For example, as HBK ends the career of Ric Flair.

I will not go into every match, but the 30 Years Fashion has succeeded and is many a wrestling fan bring beautiful moments.

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The WWE World mode:

I admit it, I have brought this mode, the biggest expectation contrary, just because I have to write it in the most entertaining think their own shows. I was impressed by the changes (rivalries, etc.) in advance and was hoping for an even better mode. Unfortunately this is not so ... the rivalries are quite nice and there are now more likely to spontaneous attacks after matches, but other than that the mode has remained true to its predecessor ... Why is it not possible instead of matches to also involve scenes? No, this is only the story mode ... but there are clear deductions in creativity. Apart from that, the mode works like its predecessor already and knows how to entertain.

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Beat the Streak

There's a new mode into which you can defend or break the streak of Undertaker. Quite entertaining once you want to see lose Taker at WM)

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Create a ...

The list is long:

Superstar, Belt, Arena, Move ...

Again, there are plenty of opportunities to give free rein to his creativity. It is gratifying that we can combine some real names when choosing the name Wrestlers started: It is possible to appoint a "Angle" or Diamond Dallas Page ".

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Gameplay:

Yes WWE 2K14 has a lot of interesting content, but how it plays out for now?

In a nutshell: Very good! The feeling is better than its predecessors and the wrestlers are now after some particularly hard actions "once again" ko and are considerably longer. Unfortunately, I still lack that certain something, a hint of drama or dynamic, more groans, torturing more, get up slowly, fighting - See more realism!

Sure, it takes place smoothly and new inputs such as "lifting" allow a very fun maneuvers to perform, an opponent to throw high example and to perform an RKO in flight.

Also, the "standing" is now decorated in a Last Man Standing match a little more difficult, but very similar apart from its predecessor.

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Bugs:

Yes, unfortunately there are any. For example, a spear from Goldberg runs the Just next to the opponents into space .. and hey presto the finisher is ade without having the opponent harmed ... or - very annoying - in a one-on-one title match for the WHC or WWE Title is the ring announcer somehow "MUTE" Holla ... which is corrosive if one stands on realism.

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DLC:

One can see it as you like, but this time will be paid DLCs offered. Why not involve? Well because there certainly are enough people that are there to buy for around 20 euros for three DLCs or 8 Euro per DLC also.

But the DLC packs are already atraktiv, but they enrich the roster to the NWO: Wolfpac, Nash, Hall, Steiner, Madness Macho Man and Kurt Henning ...

or to new stars like Fandango or Big E ...

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Conclusion:

Well after the date quite short test phase, I would draw a preliminary conclusion and complement this gradually ...

WWE 2K14 is not yet believed the converted best wrestling game and lives of a very good roster and some very beautiful matches of the last 30 years of World Cup. It provides ample opportunities also create other superstars or to practice at arenas, titles and finishers. The gameplay is smooth and balanced apart from a few bugs, so that certainly comes a nice feeling.

Nevertheless, lacking a year by year so special about the WWE games. They are consistently good to very good and WWE 2K14 represents is no exception. Physis and realism are well implemented, but there are still aspects of improvement.

Anyway, WWE 2K14 is quite a buy rating for wrestling fans and will not disappoint. I would definitely give the game a score over 90 points, but let's see what's to come for impressions added.

Cherio