WWE 2K18 hands-on review: Bringing out the big kid in all of us once more, the next instalment of the annual wrestling series sure does pack a punch (and a kick)


ASK anyone in their 20s or 30s and they’ll talk fondly of their love for wrestling as a child.

Even if you grew up and out of it, it was a big part of pretty much everybody’s life at some point.

WWE WK18 will be packed with stars including Universal Champion Brock Lesnar
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The video game will also feature legends such as Batista
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The WWE is still going strong though, with a new generation of fans from small children to this fully grown adult, enthralled every week.

That diversity is what makes this year’s instalment of 2K’s annual video game so special.

You can be an adult, out of love with the sport, not having watched for years, and still have a blast.

Or you can be a young kid, wanting to be your favourite superstar from the 75-plus roster, becoming John Cena or Roman Reigns, like you dream of.

Anyone will have a good time on WWE 2K18, with its fast-paced, brutal and addictive action.

It’s slightly slicker than last year, improving on small details to give it that extra sense of authenticity.

The Miz and wife Maryse are seen in in-game footage, which will feature all the stars entrances
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Graphically it’s stunning, from smallest tattoo details to muscle definition, giving wrestlers an edge of realism.

Something apparent from the get-go of my world first hands-on time was how good star’s entrances were this year.

They’re better than you can imagine, getting you pumped up for your match from the comfort of your sofa.

Seth Rollins has been announced as the cover star of WWE 2K18 video game
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NEXT women’s champion Asuka is also included, along with other superstars from the WWE development show
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Inked Bray blown away by 2K

Having tried out a singles match, Elimination Chamber and 10-man Royal Rumble, diversity is a huge factor of 2K18.

Local co-op matches with loads of mates around are sure to be a lure, drinking games included, of course.

Or picking up online matches against randoms from across the world with your own mini-tournament is sure to be a blast.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has created the official soundtrack for the WWE 2K18 video game
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Shinsuke Nakamura will be one of more than 75 superstars on the game this year
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If you're new to the series, have no fear, it's easy to pick up and play, and practice will make you a master of the squared circle.

Seth Rollins is also the cover start of the highly-anticipated title.

WWE 2K18 is going to bring the big kid out in all of us once again.


WWE 2K18 promises to bring you closer to the ring than ever with hard-hitting action, stunning graphics, new game modes and much more!

Scheduled for worldwide release on October 17, 2017 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, as well as in Autumn 2017 for Nintendo Switch™, pre-order your copy today from Amazon.co.uk


 


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