WWE 2K15: 10 Innovations We Demand To See

8. Revamped, In-Depth Story Mode

... Instead of an "Era Mode," we need an in-depth story mode. That's what I originally loved about the first instalments of the franchise, the ability to make decisions that would influence what happened to my character. It was engaging and made things interesting ... at least more so than replaying matches from history where outcomes were known. SmackDown!: Here Comes the Pain had an excellent story mode, as did SmackDown!: Shut Your Mouth, and the mega-popular WWF No Mercy. The Day of Reckoning series on the Gamecube had tremendous story modes as well, as they usually implemented the entire playable roster in some form or another and the sequel actually carried over the story and took place one year after the events of the first game. Genius. We need a story mode that you have to replay in order to see different outcomes - after all, if there's one thing that gamers love, it's replayability. Offering branching story options and decisions that affect the story mode will have players coming back for more. An argument has been made that having everyone provide voice work would take a heavy toll on game memory, especially if you are given the option to play through a story mode with anyone on the roster. Then again, the titles with the greatest story modes didn't need voice work in order to make them interesting and engaging. If reverting back to text-based dialogue means interesting, detailed, and fun storylines. I think many people would be fine with the sacrifice. Imagine having a few different story modes, where you can pick any wrestlers you want for each corresponding story. A story mode for a tag team, another for a Diva, and three for single Superstars (a rookie, a main eventer, and a legend on the cusp of retiring). There could even be a story mode devoted to a full faction, where you play as a chosen tag team, Diva, and single Superstar like in Here Comes the Pain. The possibilities are endless, if only 2K would grab them.