WWE 2K14
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WWE 2K14 is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and published by 2K for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It was released on October 29, 2013, in North America, October 30, 2013, in Japan,[1] October 31, 2013, in Australia, and November 1, 2013, in Europe and India. The game's box art features The Rock as the cover athlete.[2][3]
Succeeding 2012's WWE '13, 2K14 is the first game in the WWE 2K series, and is the first game to be published after Take-Two Interactive gained the license for WWE video games from THQ in a bankruptcy filing.[4] It was also the last video game to use WWE's "scratch" logo that first appeared in the Attitude Era.[5]
The game is succeeded by WWE 2K15 in 2014.
Gameplay
2K14 is primarily an update of WWE '13, featuring various changes to modes and mechanics, along with several new features.
Exhibition
Improvements have been made to the navigation system, allowing for more fluid walking, running, and dragging motions. Characters also move faster than previously; before running, characters display "starting up" animations, to prevent players from spamming running attacks. All chain reversals now result in offensive attacks, to make for quicker matches by avoiding continuous reversal stalemates. Catapult finishers can now be used offensively. Some characters can launch an opponent into the air and catch them for a catch finisher. Seven new "OMG!" moments have been added, allowing certain finishers to be done on two opponents, and players to interact with the arena environment. The nearfall system has been improved with more than two counts. A "Slobberknocker Mode", adapted from "The Streak" mode, had been added as a gauntlet match.[6]
Create Suite
"Create-a-Superstar" now features expanded character save slots for up to 100 created superstars. The mode also introduces the ability to use existing superstars as a template for new custom variants. "Create-a-Championship" has been expanded after being limited in WWE '13.[7]
Story modes
30 Years of WrestleMania
WWE 2K14 features a single-player campaign called "The 30 Years of
In "Wrestlemania mode", matches have primary objectives that are required to be completed; and bonus historical objectives to recreate iconic moments. In some cases, the player will follow a guided sequence of inputs, rather than freely control their character.
"The Streak"
The game has a mode that focuses on
WWE Universe
"WWE Universe" is overhauled, carrying over features from previous games, while introducing new features of its own. The player can customize existing WWE Shows, bring back retired series, or create their own original shows. They can choose the superstars participating in these shows and the titles featured on them. The ability to choose the status of a WWE Superstar, whether assigned to one show, several, a legend, or a free agent is also available.
A new feature introduced is the Rivalry Manager. Corroborating with an updated statistics tracker, "Rivalry Manager" can track all rivalries as well divide storylines into periods based on dates, during which period the rivalry will continue depending on in-ring decisions. Previous "Universe" storylines from earlier games have been revamped to use the "Rivalry Manager".[7]
Marketing and release
Casey Collins, WWE Executive Vice President of Consumer Products, revealed on June 4 at the WWE Global Business Partner Summit, that The Rock would be featured on the cover of WWE 2K14.[12] The official cover and trailer were revealed on the June 24 episode of WWE Raw.[13]
In July, The Ultimate Warrior was announced as a pre-order exclusive playable character.[14] On August 1, 2K Games announced a special "Phenom Edition" which included Undertaker-themed extras, including the "American Badass" gimmick as a playable character.[15]
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | (X360) 75/100[16] (PS3) 74/100[16] |
Publication | Score |
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GameSpot | 6/10[17] |
IGN | 8.7/10[9] |
WWE 2K14 received positive reviews, with the Xbox 360 version receiving "generally favorable" reviews", while the PS3 version received "mixed or average" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic which gave the Xbox 360 version a score of 75/100 based on 42 reviews and the PlayStation 3 version a score of 74/100 based on 21 reviews.[16]
See also
- List of licensed wrestling video games
- List of fighting games
- List of video games in the WWE 2K Games series
- WWE 2K
Notes
- ^ Additional work by Visual Concepts
References
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- ^ "The Next WWE Games Title Will Be Called WWE 2K14 and Will Feature The Rock as Cover Superstar". 2KSports.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2013.
- ^ ""WWE GAMES IS NOW PART OF 2K" from 2KSports.com". Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ ""2K and WWE announce exclusive multi-year agreement for WWE video game series", from WWE.com". Archived from the original on March 11, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2013.
- ^ ""WWE unveils new logo" from wwe.com". Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ ""WWE 2K14 GAMEPLAY IMPROVEMENTS", from 2K.com". Archived from the original on July 22, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
- ^ a b c "WWE 2K14 Goes for the GOAT". IGN. October 14, 2013. Archived from the original on November 28, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- 2K Sports. Archived from the originalon August 12, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Reliving the Legacy of Wrestlemania in WWE 2K14". IGN. August 20, 2013. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ a b Samit Sarkar (September 20, 2013). "WWE 2K14 WrestleMania reveals continue with Attitude Era bouts". Polygon. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Samit Sarkar (September 23, 2013). "'Universe Era' closes WWE 2K14's 30 Years of WrestleMania mode". Polygon. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ ""The Rock lands on the cover of WWE 2K14 video game", from Wrestling-Online.com". April 6, 2013. Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
- ^ ""Jerry "The King" Lawler revealed the "WWE 2K14" cover" from WWE.com". Archived from the original on July 9, 2013. Retrieved July 8, 2013.
- ^ Ultimate Warrior returns as the WWE 2K14 pre-order bonus (Official). YouTube. July 15, 2013. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "WWE 2K14 Phenom Edition Has Undertaker-Themed Bonuses". GamesLatestNews. August 2, 2013. Archived from the original on August 5, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c "WWE 2K14". Metacritic. Archived from the original on April 16, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ a b Mc Shea, Tom (October 28, 2013). "WWE 2K14 REVIEW". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- ^ Ingenito, Vince (October 28, 2013). "WWE 2K14 REVIEW". IGN. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2013.