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WWE 2K22

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

Global score

73/100

Genres

Simulator, Sport, Fighting

Similar games

    Pros

    • Extensive character creation and customization
    • Improved gameplay and controls
    • Engaging story modes (myrise, showcase)
    • Return of gm mode with strategic elements
    • Strong community creations and multiplayer fun

    Cons

    • Online connectivity and server issues
    • Gm mode lacks depth and match variety
    • Some bugs and glitches remain
    • Limited roster and dlc gating
    • No advanced entrance creation

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can create and customize wrestlers extensively, choose different game modes, and make strategic decisions in GM mode, indicating high personal control and freedom."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay involves mastering new controls and combos, with modes like MyRise and GM mode offering skill challenges and strategic depth."

    • Competition
      2

      "Online multiplayer and GM mode involve competing against others, but online connectivity issues limit this aspect; much play is also solo or cooperative."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many users report long play sessions, habitual engagement with creation tools, and repeated playthroughs of story and GM modes."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Some modes support multiplayer and cooperative play; players enjoy playing with friends and family, fostering teamwork."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Extensive character creation, community creations, and customization of entrances, movesets, and arenas strongly support creative expression."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Players mostly engage in balanced matches and cooperative play; no strong evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to relieve stress, enjoy immersive storylines, and escape real-life problems, as noted by users."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore new mechanics, try different match types, and experiment with customization and strategies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration in discovering new storylines, modes, and community content, though environments are mostly familiar."

    • Expression
      5

      "High level of avatar and environment customization allows players to express themselves uniquely."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Players engage in imaginative wrestling scenarios, roleplaying created characters and legendary wrestlers."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community sharing, multiplayer modes, and playing with friends and family foster a sense of belonging."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn new controls, develop strategies in GM mode, and improve skills over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity component."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches and customization; not typically background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction with friends and family, but mostly casual and surface-level connections."

    • Leadership
      2

      "GM mode allows players to lead and manage wrestling shows, though depth is somewhat limited."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate unlocks, upgrades, and new wrestlers through gameplay and story modes."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Gameplay provides flow and fun, though some tension exists in competitive and challenging modes."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals, sound, and animations provide stimulating sensory experiences and excitement."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through online play and community creations, but limited social status emphasis."

    • Story
      4

      "Modes like MyRise and Showcase offer narrative immersion with voiced storylines and character development."

    • Strategy
      3

      "GM mode and match planning require mental challenge and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Matches and storylines provide moments of suspense and excitement, though not extreme risk."

    • Value
      1

      "Players appreciate the content and gameplay value, especially when purchased on sale; some complaints about DLC pricing."

    • Violence
      3

      "Enjoyment of combat and wrestling violence is central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource and match management in GM mode, but overall low-risk environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026