WWE 2K16
Category: PlayStation 3 Game
Console: PlayStation 3 (Download Emulator)
Developer: Yuke's
Publisher: 2K
Series: WWE 2K
Genre: Sports
Mode: Single-player / Multiplayer
Region: US
Views: 1,864,495
Downloads: 1,249,646
Released: October 27, 2015
File Size: 13.0 GB
Rating: 4.8/5 (323 votes)
WWE 2K16 is a professional wrestling video game developed by Yuke's and published by 2K for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
It is the sequel to WWE 2K15, and was succeeded by WWE 2K17. It was released on October 27, 2015, in North America and on October 30, 2015, in Europe, while being released on PC on March 11, 2016. It was the last game that released during the Reality Era
WWE 2K16 video game featured several upgrades and additions to the gameplay. Rest holds have been added, allowing characters to slow down the match to regain stamina.
Reversals have been changed to a set amount per match, to prevent players from spamming them. There are no longer loading screens between entrances, and players have the option of running in on an entrance and attacking their opponent. Pins and submissions have changed in an effort to make gameplay "fairer".
WWE 2K16 game received "mixed to average" reviews and ratings, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Eurogamer called it "best wrestling game in years", praising the gameplay changes and deep roster, while noting long load times. In a positive review, IGN called the game a "step in the right direction" for the series and praised the gameplay and roster features, but criticized overall inconsistency within the game. GameSpot rated the game a harsher 4/10, praising the 2K Showcase mode and the return of Jim Ross on commentary but saying that "Little else in the game makes much of a positive impression".
