WWE '12
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WWE '12 is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and published by THQ for PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. It was released on November 22, 2011, in North America, November 25 in Europe, and on January 26, 2012, in Japan.[2] A Europe-exclusive WWE '12 WrestleMania Edition was released on May 25, 2012.[3]
The thirteenth overall installment in the
The game was succeeded by WWE '13 in 2012.
Gameplay
Exhibition Mode
The weak/strong grapple system from the past games has been removed. Characters now perform different moves based on their opponent's current physical state. Players now have a window of opportunity to attack while still in a downed state and can also interrupt moves and
WWE Universe
"WWE Universe", the mode in which players participate in matches and storylines that are booked automatically, returned from the previous year with additional cutscenes. Changed from the previous iteration, the mode allows for players to create a title match on any given date rather than exclusively on pay-per views. Although the ability to change rosters manually is available, the game features a two-week WWE draft event. Storylines that are made can be changed and revamped by including another superstar or diva or by interfering in matches, with some storylines allowing rivalries to turn into alliances and vice versa. The player is also given the option to change SmackDown and Raw into their own original or cancelled WWE shows, though changes are limited for Superstars and shows must remain on the same calendar date. The mode is also improved to strengthen the line of division between exhibition and universe mode, with the former no longer affecting universe mode stats and with the latter's match card being forced to be complete before advancing on to an event, unless the matches are simulated through the Universe Calendar. The mode also allows for players to injure other superstars through uses of multiple finishers or weapon shots. Superstar momentum has also been furthered, with superstars on winning and losing streaks attributes rising and falling respectively.[5]
Road to WrestleMania
The "Road to WrestleMania", the mode in which players participate in a pre-scripted storyline featuring actual WWE wrestler voices also returned. Instead of choosing one of a number of different stories lasting three months each, the mode in WWE '12 consists of a single storyline taking place over eighteen months of WWE programming and encompassing two WrestleMania events (WrestleMania XXVI and WrestleMania XXVII). The mode is split into three acts, the first of which sees the player assuming the role of the villainous Sheamus. The second act is centered around the heroic Triple H and the final act features the player taking control of a created superstar named Jacob Cass (voiced by then-TNA wrestler Austin Aries).[6] The game also includes creation modes for superstars, entrances, finishing moves, storylines, highlight reels, and introduced for the first time create-a-arena where the player can add color to the ring, aprons, turnbuckle, mat, change to steel or normal barricades and add custom logos. With future games having career showcases instead of storyline driven modes, WWE '12 is the final entry in the series to feature the "Road to WrestleMania" mode.
Roster
WWE '12 marks the video game debuts of 13 superstars.
Development and release
WWE '12 was first announced on June 1, 2011
On October 26, 2011, THQ revealed that the first DLC pack would consist of
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 80.00% (1 review)[20] (Wii) 75.44% (34 reviews)[21] (X360) 71.81% (21 reviews)[22] (PS3) |
Metacritic | 71/100 (52 reviews)[23] (X360) 72/100 (28 reviews)[24] (PS3) 74/100 (6 reviews)[25] (Wii) |
Publication | Score |
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Computer and Video Games | 6.7/10[26] |
G4 | [27] (Xbox 360) [28] (Wii) [29] (PS3) |
Game Informer | 5.5/10[30] (PS3) 5.5/10[31] (Xbox 360) |
GamePro | 3.5/5 |
GameSpot | 6/10[32] |
GamesRadar+ | 8/10 |
GameTrailers | 6.3/10[33] (Xbox 360) |
IGN | 9/10[34] (PS3) 9/10[35] (Xbox 360) |
Nintendo Power | 6.5/10[36] |
Official Nintendo Magazine | 80%[37] |
Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 7/10[39] |
Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 8.5/10[38] |
PALGN | 8/10[40] (PS3) |
Play | 50/100 (PS3) |
VideoGamer.com | 6/10[41] (PS3) 6/10[42] (Xbox 360) |
The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of WWE '12 received generally positive reviews.
References
- ^ a b c Miller, Greg (May 31, 2011). "E3 2011: WWE '12 Release Date and Cover". IGN. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ "PlayStation 3用ゲームソフト WWE'12 日本語版公式サイト". December 31, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
- ^ Middleton, Marc (April 2, 2012). "Flair Back Working For TNA, FCW Teases Major Updates, WWE '12 News". Retrieved April 8, 2012.
- ^ "WWE '12 Dated and Detailed". Eurogamer. May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ "WWE Games | Inside WWE '12 Universe Mode - Part 1". Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
- ^ George, Richard (October 18, 2011). "WWE '12: A New Road to Wrestlemania". IGN. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 – Announcement Trailer". THQ. June 1, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
- ^ Mrosko, Geno (November 18, 2011). "WWE '12 video game 'Bigger, Badder, Better' official launch trailer". Cageside Seats. Retrieved January 9, 2012.
- ^ Godfrey, Jeff. "WWE '12 Developer Blog – Predator Technology". THQ. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ Miller, Greg (May 31, 2011). "E3 2011: WWE '12 Rises". IGN. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 Roster". THQ. Archived from the original on September 5, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ George, Richard (October 18, 2011). "WWE '12: A New Road to Wrestlemania". IGN. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 DLC PACK #1 ROSTER PROFILES REVEALED!". THQ. Archived from the original on December 13, 2011. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 DIVAS DLC PACK RELEASED!". THQ. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ Williams, Kenny (November 10, 2011). "Batista Officially Confirmed As WWE '12 DLC". Wrestling News Source. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 GETS THE MADNESS! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH YEEEEEAAAAAH!". THQ. Archived from the original on January 4, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "THE HARDCORE LEGEND IS BACK, RIGHT HERE, IN WWE '12!". THQ. Archived from the original on January 6, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 Title Update Notes and DLC Mysteries Revealed". THQ. February 26, 2012. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ^ "WWE '12 Masked Kane Refund Update". THQ. February 2, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ^ "GameRankings: WWE '12 (Wii)". GameRankings. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ "GameRankings: WWE '12 (X360)". GameRankings. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 (PS3)". GameRankings. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ "Metacritic: WWE '12 (X360)". Metacritic. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ "Metacritic: WWE '12 (PS3)". Metacritic. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ "Metacritic: WWE '12 (Wii)". Metacritic. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ Hartup, Andy (November 22, 2011). "WWE '12 Review". Computer and Video Games. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- G4. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- G4. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- G4. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ Ryckert, Dan (November 23, 2011). "WWE '12 (PS3)". Game Informer. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ Ryckert, Dan (December 23, 2011). "WWE '12 (Xbox 360)". Game Informer. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ Meunier, Nathan. "WWE '12 Review". GameSpot. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 Review". GameTrailers. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ George, Richard (November 18, 2011). "IGN: WWE '12". IGN. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
- ^ George, Richard. "WWE '12 Review". IGN. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12". Nintendo Power. December 2011. p. 81.
- ^ Scullion, Chris. "WWE '12 Wii review". Official Nintendo Magazine. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ Rudden, Dave. "WWE '12 review". Official Xbox Magazine. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ "WWE '12 Review". Official Xbox Magazine. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ Giunta, Cody. "WWE '12 Review". PALGN. Archived from the original on December 6, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ Cowen, Nick. "WWE '12 Review (PS3)". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ Cowen, Nick. "WWE '12 Review (Xbox 360)". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
- ^ "Video: IGN Gives WWE '12 "Amazing" 9/10 Rating". November 18, 2011.
External links
- Official website (in English)
- Official website (in Japanese)