Alistair McGeorge
Metro GameCentralWWE 2K23 review – the best wrestling game since Here Comes The Pain
Published 3/16/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 3/17/2023
WWE 2K23
WWE 2K23 is Even Stronger with expanded features, gorgeous graphics and a deep roster of WWE Superstars and Legends. 2K Showcase returns as an interactive sports documentary focusing on the 20-year career of John Cena and WarGames is finally here!
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Critic avg
79
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 79 across 15 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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70–792 reviews · 13%
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Giovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsWWE 2K23 review: wrestling simulator continues its comeback story
Published 3/14/2023
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70
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Read originalNicholas Tan
ShacknewsWWE 2K23 review: Repeated strikes
Published 3/13/2023
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80
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Read originalBen Wilson
GamesRadar+WWE 2K23 review: "The series is finally back on top form" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 3/13/2023
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Read originalCory Wells
Hardcore GamerReview: WWE 2K23
Published 3/13/2023
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