WWE 2K18: 7 Biggest Disappointments

4. Loading Times

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Admittedly, this problem isn't exclusive to WWE 2K18, but it's still annoying to watch that little white disc circle endlessly for a minute or so between screens. Shouldn't loading times be quicker on consoles with the power of PS4 and Xbox One? SmackDown 2 loads faster than 2K18 at times. Let that sink in for a second.

When playing matches in a custom arena with custom superstars, the problem worsens. It's hard to have a go at 2K for giving us so much freedom, but these loading screens take an age. We've had ample time to analyse the shading in the WWE logo, something we never even thought about before. That's not good.

Modern video games rely on keeping players engaged. When you're forced to check social media on your smart phone between over-long loading screens, you know the one you're playing has probably failed at that task.

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