Not the kind of lag that dragged the whole match down, but the kind that made reversals and pin kickouts considerably more difficult than in the offline game. Meanwhile, online performance is still fairly suspect, with several instances of connection dropped or failed, and lag being a prevalent issue through most of the matches.
On its own, that change is merely confusing, but the fact that ranked matches require you to set long-term match type and favorite wrestler preferences, rather than just letting you choose those options on the fly in each match, is a little bit insane. Private matches still use the same basic matchmaking screen you're likely accustomed to, but ranked matches can only be played using this system. Thus, 2K15's switch to a "background matchmaking" system, which has players essentially opt-in for challenges from online competitors while sitting in non-online game menus, is an odd choice. WWE games of late have come with their share of online problems, but matchmaking menus were really the villain most people were focused on. On Xbox One and PlayStation 4, it uses Background Matchmaking to find opponents for Ranked and Casual matches, with players setting their Matchmaking preferences such Match Types, Superstars and Arenas beforehand and then search for an opponent. It just seems like 2K wasn’t ready or prepared for the step-up to next-gen and made cuts to fill in the cracks.Online Play has seen some of the most confusing changes anywhere in the game. This even translates to the wrestling cast with names of the time like Sin Cara and Zach Rider inexplicably not making the cut. The creation mode has been scaled back drastically, with no way to create custom stories, custom belts or even a female wrestler which is baffling, even five years ago.Įven the match types have taken a hit from the previous year’s roster, with matches such as the ‘I Quit’ match, the elimination match and the four-man hell in a cell match all being canned.
The whole game has picked the previous sequel for parts. There seems to be a reason why the story mode seemed so simplistic and streamlined. There is the showcase mode that allows you to recreate the most amazing moments in WWE history but even this feels a little stale and some inclusions just seem thoughtless and the omissions seem even more so. A few additional details beyond the necessary and the main plot that is streamlined to the point that it’s oversimplified and just plain boring. What we got, however, was a bland story with a handful of side plots that were uninspired or interesting. Overall it has been a real coming of age story and 2K15 should have been the culmination of all this progress to produce a masterclass in entertainment. There were different stories for those who chose to be heels. Since 2K took over proceedings in the production of WWE titles, the story mode has been growing in quality ever since, with more intricate details being added, voice acting being on point, sub-stories and feuds being peppered into the main plot, training and publicity were a factor. Occasionally you will have some clipping and physics issues with inanimate objects and weapons but overall, the improvements are welcome. If only they knew what would happen in WWE 2K20.
One of which being the various glitches that were present on the PS3 and 360 seemingly being a thing of the past. However, this change in impetus seems to have brought a few fixes to the game. The controls feel more cumbersome and calculated which in one way provides a sense of realism to the same but on the other hand, it slows the action down and significantly reduces the fun factor. However, it seems with the change to current-gen consoles, a change was also made to the pace with which you fight in this game.
One thing that you could always count on in these games were matches that were fast-paced, frantic and full of action.
At a push, we could say that this game is similar to the UFC game series seeing as the same developer creates this title but nothing really replicates the action present in a licenced WWE title A Change Of Pace