WWE 2K Battlegrounds

But Why ThoNikko Soto

60/10

WWE 2K Battlegrounds turned out to be a major letdown. There was a lot of outcry over WWE 2K20 because of the multiple glitches and the fact that the game felt unfinished. There was hope that WWE 2K Battlegrounds would be a new addition to the series that would add something novel but it was just a step in the wrong direction.

Impulse GamerPaul Stuart

Most know of the debacle that was WWE 2K20, a game so bad it effectively put the series’ development on hiatus. Thus, back to the drawing board went publisher

Sirus GamingKurt John Palomaria

6/10

You better have to choose if it’s worth spending your spare cash, because it might not be the game for you and it might be for others.

Capsule ComputersDustin Spencer

6/10

WWE Opens up Shop on the Battleground

Press StartJosh Lack

5.5/10

WWE 2K Battlegrounds is a budget brawler with a high price tag. Despite the core gameplay being quite solid, a lot of the content is locked behind microtransactions and grinding away at matches. These things stop it from rising to Superstar status.

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

5.5/10

If ever a wrestling game accurately reflected the current state of the WWE, it's WWE 2K Battlegrounds. So much talent, so much waste. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if WWE creative got their hands in this game, forcing 2K to make some dubious decisions.Read More

DualShockersMichael Ruiz

5.5/10

I am so mixed on WWE 2K Battlegrounds. In some ways, I really dig that 2K decided to create an arcade-style wrestling game. I do believe the basics of this game make a solid foundation for another entry. The “pick-up and play” direction is great if you want to play with a few friends. Still, a lot of its flaws make it hard to recommend to those who usually play these games alone. After a couple of hours, all of WWE 2K Battlegrounds’ silly over-the-top gimmicks lose their luster.

MP1STJames Lara

5.5/10

While WWE 2K Battlegrounds shows that it has some potential to be something greater, it ends up jobbing for the lack of personality. A lot of the ideas are there, though they don’t supply enough depth for a much needed fleshed out experience. Fun at times, but mostly repetitive, fans of the WWE universe will probably find this to be a good time killer. Sure, I enjoyed this a whole lot more than last year’s release, there just isn’t enough here to really say this is a good replacement.

Nintendo World ReportBryan Rose

5/10

I don’t hate WWE Battlegrounds. It’s a much more arcadey style of game that I think is a better representation of what a pro wrestling game should be. But it does have its own set of problems in its lack of depth and aggressive microtransactions. I wouldn’t mind seeing more from this series, but it needs some big changes to truly be a fun experience.

Game RantDalton Cooper

4/10

WWE 2K Battlegrounds has significantly less online and technical issues than most of the WWE 2K games, but it still struggles to shake off its identity as a small-scale, "budget" game. A lot of it feels rushed or lacks depth, and the result is a relatively barebones, repetitive wrestling game that loses its appeal in mere hours. That being said, those looking to use it as a multiplayer party game may find it to be a worthwhile investment after a price drop.

Push SquareJohn Cal McCormick

3/10

Republished on Wednesday 30th June 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of July's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows.

DestructoidDan Roemer

3/10

It lacks so much of what made over-the-top arcade wrestling games great in the first place, while also being filled to the brim with microtransactions. The spectacle of its over-the-top moves and abilities are quickly lost in the tedium of its progression, lack of depth, budget presentation, and technical issues. It almost feels like 2K has come crashing down with the WWE license…and it hurts inside.