WWE 13 bets on an Attitude Era celebration with a very successful Attitude Era historical mode. Generous roster and improved gameplay versus its predecessor. An excellent entry for fans of WWE's golden age.
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Description
Wrestling simulation by Yuke's, 13 entry of WWE franchise celebrating the Attitude Era. Published by THQ, released in October 2012 in Europe and North America. Over eighty licensed WWE wrestlers including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind, Shawn Michaels and modern roster, wrestling simulation gameplay with improved Predator Technology system, Attitude Era mode retracing historic late 1990s moments, over fifteen match stipulations including Hell in a Cell and Buried Alive, ranked online multiplayer mode for up to six players, English voice-over with official voices.
WWE '13 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"
Reliving the Attitude era turns the solo mode into a playable documentary, dotted with scripted matches to recreate faithfully. The sprawling editor, wrestler creation and online play add layers of length, and this entry holds a special standing for its careful tribute to a cult period of sports entertainment.
