More Links

RaychelSnr · 11-30-2011, 02:03 PM

Anytime a game improves, it should be considered a success. That’s exactly how I feel about WWE 12.

Gameplay

A marked improvement over Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, This year’s game has a new control scheme that harkens back to the basics of the series. The initial grapple buttons are mapped to A and X respectively based on the system. From there you can use the right stick to chain grapple. This will set up different moves based on the position you are relative to your opponent. The animations of these moves are similar to previous years, but still look great. THQ did a good job making sure that every superstar has all the moves in their repertoire.

THQ also added a new limb targeting system. This helps especially with superstars who use submission as finishers. So if you are Alberto Del Rio, it is probably a good idea to target your opponents arm to set him up for the cross arm breaker submission.

Read More - WWE '12 Review (360/PS3)

Fiddy · 11-30-2011, 02:19 PM

just curious as why WWE 12 stuff is in the actual WWE forum? all video game talk goes to main wrestling forum, not this sub forum.

Skittles6547 · 11-30-2011, 03:37 PM

Great Review Phil!

Tomba · 11-30-2011, 03:38 PM

Game DESERVES a 9. presentation gameplay and graphics are the best i have EVER seen in a wrestling game. And the Dreated a whatever you want is simply amazing and will give TONS of longevity to this game.

Gramps91 · 11-30-2011, 03:46 PM

Really looking forward to getting this game for Christmas. I just really hope they can get the online things settled by them cause I want to download some community creations. Looking real forward to it though. Looks like the best wrestling game since SVR 06.

Rawdeal28 · 11-30-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomba


	Game DESERVES a 9. presentation gameplay and graphics are the best i have EVER seen in a wrestling game. And the Dreated a whatever you want is simply amazing and will give TONS of longevity to this game.

i agree. its like their afraid of giving any game a 9.

this game is totally awesome.

Jukeman · 11-30-2011, 03:55 PM

I personally give the game a 7.

SvR '11 would be a 5 btw

DJ · 11-30-2011, 05:19 PM

I'm still on the fence, mainly because of the A.I. issues that have been brought up. I've played wrestling games for over 20 years and the challenge from the CPU over the long haul just isn't there. I'd be OK with that if the CPU vs. CPU matches looked good, but from what I've read so far, they are a sore spot.

I do have a few games to trade in, so I could get it for well less than the $60 price tag, and who knows, perhaps I'll find the CPU to be harder than past years' games? Universe Mode does sound improved from last year, and I'm happy to hear that.

11-30-2011, 02:03 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	WWE '12 Review (360/PS3) Anytime a game improves, it should be considered a success. That’s exactly how I feel about WWE 12. Gameplay A marked improvement over Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, This year’s game has a new control scheme that harkens back to the basics of the series. The initial grapple buttons are mapped to A and X respectively based on the system. From there you can use the right stick to chain grapple. This will set up different moves based on the position you are relative to your opponent. The animations of these moves are similar to previous years, but still look great. THQ did a good job making sure that every superstar has all the moves in their repertoire. THQ also added a new limb targeting system. This helps especially with superstars who use submission as finishers. So if you are Alberto Del Rio, it is probably a good idea to target your opponents arm to set him up for the cross arm breaker submission. Read More - WWE '12 Review (360/PS3) Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3

11-30-2011, 02:19 PM	#2
Fiddy Twitch/YouTube: Fiddy14 OVR: 32 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,600	Re: WWE '12 Review (360/PS3) just curious as why WWE 12 stuff is in the actual WWE forum? all video game talk goes to main wrestling forum, not this sub forum. 55 likes this. __________________ Twitch twitch.tv/Fiddy14 YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@Fiddy14 X https://x.com/Fiddy14_ Favorite Teams Pittsburgh Penguins New York Mets Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Browns Notre Dame Fightin Irish Liverpool FC

11-30-2011, 03:55 PM	#7
Jukeman Showtime OVR: 46 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 10,963 Blog Entries: 3	Re: WWE '12 Review (360/PS3) I personally give the game a 7. SvR '11 would be a 5 btw

	New OS Forums Are Coming on May 1
	The Best Sports Gaming Year of All-Time
	Arcade Sports Games Need a Revival

11-30-2011, 03:37 PM	#3
Skittles6547 Rookie OVR: 13 Join Date: Sep 2010 Blog Entries: 1	Great Review Phil!

11-30-2011, 03:38 PM	#4
Tomba TOMBA IS ONLINE OVR: 65 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ONLINE Posts: 8,917 Blog Entries: 121	Game DESERVES a 9. presentation gameplay and graphics are the best i have EVER seen in a wrestling game. And the Dreated a whatever you want is simply amazing and will give TONS of longevity to this game.

11-30-2011, 03:46 PM	#5
Gramps91 MVP OVR: 22 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bulan, Ky Posts: 2,105 Blog Entries: 1	Really looking forward to getting this game for Christmas. I just really hope they can get the online things settled by them cause I want to download some community creations. Looking real forward to it though. Looks like the best wrestling game since SVR 06.

11-30-2011, 05:19 PM	#8
DJ Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 17,772 Blog Entries: 101	I'm still on the fence, mainly because of the A.I. issues that have been brought up. I've played wrestling games for over 20 years and the challenge from the CPU over the long haul just isn't there. I'd be OK with that if the CPU vs. CPU matches looked good, but from what I've read so far, they are a sore spot. I do have a few games to trade in, so I could get it for well less than the $60 price tag, and who knows, perhaps I'll find the CPU to be harder than past years' games? Universe Mode does sound improved from last year, and I'm happy to hear that.