Vs Raw 2k14: Wwe Smackdown

Interestingly, WWE 2K14 was released exactly one month before the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launched. 2K made the wise decision not to rush a "next-gen" version. By staying on PS3/360, the developers ensured a locked 30 (sometimes 60) FPS experience with zero loading lag in the create modes.

A "boss battle" style mode where you face an ultra-difficult Undertaker.

The headline feature of WWE 2K14—and the reason it remains so beloved—is the mode. Rather than focusing on a single era like the "Attitude Era" mode of the previous game, 2K14 took a broader, more ambitious approach. It allows players to relive, and actively rewrite, 45 legendary matches spanning nearly three decades of WWE history, from the first WrestleMania in 1985 all the way to the 29th installment in 2013.

: Expanded options for creating superstars, entrances, finishing moves, and even entire stories.

WWE 2K14 is widely considered by community purists to be one of the greatest wrestling games ever made. It successfully blended the over-the-top, highly responsive fun of the late-2000s SVR games with the polished presentation and historical reverence that 2K brought to the table. 1. "30 Years of WrestleMania" Mode

: Although published by 2K , the game was largely completed by Yuke's , the same team behind the beloved SmackDown vs. Raw series.

Players take control of The Undertaker and must defend his undefeated record against a relentless onslaught of superstars, ranging from legends to modern-day roster members, in a fast-paced arcade-style setup.

To understand where the name comes from, we have to look at the corporate shakeup that fundamentally altered wrestling games forever.

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Is WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2K14 worth revisiting over a decade later? Absolutely.

However, the game was not without its faults. Many critics noted that while the new modes were incredible, the game was riddled with bugs and glitches, with freezing issues being a frequent complaint from players, especially in the Universe mode. Some felt that the frantic focus to meet the Christmas rush resulted in a lack of thorough testing, holding the game back from reaching its full technical potential.

Players could launch an opponent into the air and catch them with a finishing move on the way down. The Legacy of the Game

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The game places a heavy emphasis on "simulation" moments, such as the ability to perform OMG! Moments (like slamming a giant through the ring) and a "catapult" finisher.