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WWE '12 Review (360/PS3)

03:03 PM - November 30, 2011 by RaychelSnr

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.

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# 1 Fiddy @ 11/30/11 03:19 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.

# 2 Skittles6547 @ 11/30/11 04:37 PM

Great Review Phil!

# 3 Tomba @ 11/30/11 04:38 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.

# 4 Gramps91 @ 11/30/11 04:46 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.

# 5 Rawdeal28 @ 11/30/11 04:53 PM

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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.

# 6 Jukeman @ 11/30/11 04:55 PM

I personally give the game a 7.

SvR '11 would be a 5 btw

# 7 DJ @ 11/30/11 06:19 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.

# 8 Jukeman @ 11/30/11 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ


	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.

From someone who have been frustrated with the AI in the last 6 WWE games.

WWE '12 is much better in that department and this is the best Nex-Gen wrestling game (which isnt saying much tbh)

AI vs AI matches are still bad but playing against the AI is enjoyable. Yes there are still some things in the gameplay department and AI that needs work but this game is better than SvR '11,'10 and '09 combined.

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# 9 DJ @ 11/30/11 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jukeman


	From someone who have been frustrated with the AI in the last 6 WWE games. WWE '12 is much better in that department and this is the best Nex-Gen wrestling game (which isnt saying much tbh) AI vs AI matches are still bad but playing against the AI is enjoyable. Yes there are still some things in the gameplay department and AI that needs work but this game is better than SvR '11,'10 and '09 combined. Sent from my HumancentiPad using Tapatalk

Juke,
I definitely respect your opinion when it comes to wrestling games (and wrestling in general), so thanks for the reply. If you have good things to say about the game, that is a good sign.

# 10 DJ @ 12/01/11 12:58 AM

Phil: good job on the review. Easy to follow and you touched on all the main areas of concern, which I appreciated.

# 11 Culture Rot @ 12/01/11 04:03 AM

Online isnt a mess. It's not available. Online play is why thousands of people bought this game.

# 12 truintellectplaya @ 12/01/11 02:56 PM

My brother likes it but he still thinks it is behind the Day of Reckoning titles we enjoyed on Gamecube. It is sad that this generation has really not grown much in most series except NBA 2K. He even thinks the graphics are no better than those of Day of Reckoning 2 for Gamecube. Sad, that we let series get away with weak updates for 5 years + now.

# 13 Gramps91 @ 12/01/11 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by truintellectplaya


	My brother likes it but he still thinks it is behind the Day of Reckoning titles we enjoyed on Gamecube. It is sad that this generation has really not grown much in most series except NBA 2K. He even thinks the graphics are no better than those of Day of Reckoning 2 for Gamecube. Sad, that we let series get away with weak updates for 5 years + now.

The DOR series was AWESOME!!!!!!

# 14 MJHSpanda57 @ 12/03/11 01:00 AM

does anybody have an online access code they won't be using? I bought the game used and the previous owner had already used it : / thanks for any help

# 15 DBMcGee3 @ 12/03/11 06:52 PM

The online problems are completely unacceptable, but I really am digging this game overall. The CPU is still pretty easy/dumb, but it's still fun and I'm sure the online play will be really fun if they ever fix it.

Maybe this is a petty gripe, but I hate how you can't keep your same entrance when you win a belt of any variety with a created wrestler. All you pyro, lighting, custom entrance routine, etc is basically all null and void when you're a champ. Am I missing something or is this just really, really bad?

# 16 sportskid84 @ 12/05/11 10:26 AM

Its great game,I just wish they could had create a belt and fixed the CC server issue. I tried to put belt on wrestlers that are not active in my universe but the belt still show up for some reason.

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