{"id":1077,"date":"2020-10-04T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-04T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-wwe-2k-battlegrounds\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:40:42","slug":"review-wwe-2k-battlegrounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-wwe-2k-battlegrounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: WWE 2K Battlegrounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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WWE 2K Battlegrounds. Photo: from the PS4 version<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As is standard, I began with the “Career Mode.” I was pleasantly surprised by its distinct setup, a departure from the typical career mode structure. The narrative begins with Paul Heyman, the legendary wrestling agent, pitching an idea to Vince McMahon, CEO of WWE<\/a>, proposing a recruiting tour to discover fresh talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure the acquisition of suitable talent, Heyman enlists the assistance of WWE veteran “Stone Cold” Steve Austin as a talent scout. The player follows the talents discovered by Austin through a series of matches, which must be won to progress to WWE. Unlike conventional career modes, this journey unfolds in a comic book format. The story is conveyed frame by frame, eschewing animated sequences. This approach feels like a strategic choice, particularly after the problematic animated sequences in WWE 2K20. The storyline itself is both engaging and well-executed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WWE 2K Battlegrounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Regarding gameplay graphics, the aesthetic is intentionally not realistic. In a significant departure from 2K20, the game adopts a “cartoonized” visual style. The roster of approximately 70 playable superstars, spanning both past and present eras, are rendered in a style reminiscent of Funko POP! figures blended with traditional Nick-style animation, making them easily identifiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Career Mode, players can engage in a diverse selection of match types, including Steel Cage, Fatal Four Way, Tag Team, Royal Rumble, and the new Battlegrounds Challenge. These modes allow the use of either a created character or a pre-existing character from the roster. The Royal Rumble mode proved particularly enjoyable, replicating the chaotic and iconic wrestling spectacle, with a new wrestler entering the ring every 90 seconds until the maximum of 30 participants is reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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