WWE '12 vs WWE Day of Reckoning 2
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
WWE ’12 reinvents the series with smoother animations, deeper match flow, and a new Breaking Point submission system that changes how victories are earned. It expands customization, letting you design wrestlers, entrances, and arenas, then guide them through a long‑form Road to WrestleMania campaign.
WWE Day of Reckoning 2 brings the intensity of the ring to your screen, letting you see the emotion on each WWE Superstar's face like never before. The game introduces all‑new beyond broadcast camera angles that put you right in the action, delivering a more immersive wrestling experience. Featuring a robust single‑player campaign and split‑screen multiplayer, the title offers fighting, sport, and action gameplay crafted by Yuke's and published by THQ. With an ESRB T rating and a solid critic score of 74/100, it appeals to both casual fans and dedicated wrestling gamers.
- Deep customization options
- Innovative Breaking Point submission system
- Robust single‑player campaign
- Split‑screen and online multiplayer
- Innovative camera angles enhance immersion
- Detailed facial animations for wrestlers
- Solid split‑screen multiplayer
- Good variety of WWE characters
- Graphics dated by modern standards
- Limited platform availability (PS3, Xbox 360)
- No cross‑platform play
- Limited to older console generation
- Repetitive match types
- Online features are absent
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Step into the ring with legends like The Rock and Stone Cold in WrestleMania XIX.
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataWWE '12 offers newer gameplay, deeper customization, and online multiplayer at a higher price, while Day of Reckoning 2 is cheaper but limited to split‑screen on older hardware.
Key differences
- •Release year & console generation: 2005 (older) vs 2011 (newer).
- •Customization: Day of Reckoning 2 has fixed roster; WWE '12 lets you create wrestlers, arenas, and entrances.
- •Multiplayer: Day of Reckoning 2 only split‑screen; WWE '12 adds online play.
- •Roster size: WWE '12 includes current superstars plus your creations; Day of Reckoning 2 limited to a set roster.
- •Price: $49.99 for Day of Reckoning 2 vs $59.99 for WWE '12.
Gameplay & fun factor
WWE '12 adds smoother animation, deeper match flow, and the Breaking Point submission system.
Platform availability
Both are limited to legacy consoles (Day of Reckoning 2 older generation, WWE '12 PS3/Xbox 360).
Price & value
Day of Reckoning 2 costs $49.99, $10 less than WWE '12.
Multiplayer / co‑op
WWE '12 supports split‑screen and online multiplayer; Day of Reckoning 2 only split‑screen.
Content & replayability
WWE '12 offers a larger, current roster, 18‑month career mode, and extensive customization.
Difficulty & accessibility
Both rated ESRB T; no specific difficulty information provided.
Graphics & performance
WWE '12 runs on newer hardware (PS3/Xbox 360) despite dated graphics, offering higher fidelity than the older console.
Choose WWE '12 if…
Buyers wanting modern rosters, deep customization, and online play on newer consoles.
Choose WWE Day of Reckoning 2 if…
Buyers on a tight budget who only need local split‑screen on an older console.
Common questions
Is online multiplayer available in either game?
Only WWE '12 includes online multiplayer; Day of Reckoning 2 is split‑screen only.
Which game lets me create my own wrestler and arena?
WWE '12 provides full wrestler, arena, and entrance customization; Day of Reckoning 2 does not.
What is the price difference and does it affect value?
Day of Reckoning 2 costs $49.99, $10 less than WWE '12’s $59.99, but WWE '12 adds more features and newer content.