WWE 12 marks a turning point for the series with a new graphics engine and strengthened grapple system. Universe mode enriches replayability. A good wrestling entry that will satisfy WWE fans looking for a refreshed experience.
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Wrestling simulation by Yuke's, 12 entry of WWE franchise in 2011. Published by THQ, released in November 2011 in Asia, Europe, North America and Japan. Over seventy licensed WWE wrestlers including John Cena, The Rock, Triple H and Undertaker, wrestling simulation gameplay with new Predator Technology for fluid movements, personal Road to WrestleMania mode unique multi-character storyline, over fifteen match stipulations including Hell in a Cell and Royal Rumble, ranked online multiplayer mode for up to six players in triple threat, English voice-over with official voices.
WWE '12 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Building a wrestling career, creating your own grapplers and scripting their rivalries opens an entertainment workshop that won't run dry in a few evenings. The exhaustive editor, story mode and online bouts multiply the hours, and this year stays prized for the depth of its customization tools and their near-limitless scope.
